Mechatronics Engineering Technology, A.A.S. (A40350)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during day hours. Minimum time for completion: five semesters full-time attendance. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.

General Education Courses:

English/Communications:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
OR
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses:

ATR 112 - Intro to Automation Credit Hours: 3
BPR 111 - Print Reading Credit Hours: 2
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3
EGR 110 - Intro to Engineering Tech Credit Hours: 2
ELC 128 - Intro to PLC Credit Hours: 3
ELC 130 - Advanced Motors/Controls Credit Hours: 3
ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
ELC 135 - Electrical Machines Credit Hours: 3
ELC 213 - Instrumentation Credit Hours: 4
ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics Credit Hours: 4
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety Credit Hours: 2
MAT 172 - Precalculus Trigonometry Credit Hours: 4
OR
MAT 122 - Algebra/Trigonometry II Credit Hours: 3
MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credit Hours: 3
MEC 180 - Engineering Materials Credit Hours: 3
PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
OR
PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credit Hours: 4
WBL 110 - World of Work Credit Hours: 1

Math/Physics Note:

Students planning to transfer to a 4 year college should consider taking MAT 171 , MAT 172 , and PHY 151 . Please see you Mechatronics Engineering Technology advisor.

Program electives:

Students are required to take a minimum of 5 SHC from the following:

ATR 212 - Industrial Robots Credit Hours: 3
CSC 134 - C++ Programming Credit Hours: 3
CSC 139 - Visual BASIC Programming Credit Hours: 3
ELC 111 - Intro to Electricity Credit Hours: 3 *
ELN 260 - Prog Logic Controllers Credit Hours: 4
MAC 141 - Machining Applications I Credit Hours: 4
MAC 122 - CNC Turning Credit Hours: 2
MAC 124 - CNC Milling Credit Hours: 2
MNT 110 - Intro to Maint Procedures Credit Hours: 2 *
NET 125 - Introduction to Networks Credit Hours: 3
WBL XXX Work-Based Learning Credit Hours: 1-2
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credit Hours: 2

* Note:

ELC-111 and MNT-110 are intended for transfer from CE only.

Work-Based Learning Option:

Qualified students may elect to take up to 2 credit hours of Work-Based Learning in place of 2 credit hours of Program Electives.

Total Credit Hours Required: 73/75

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (including all prerequisites) will be required of students whose placement test scores indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of reading, English, mathematics, and computers. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section for prerequisite course information.