The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to obtain jobs in the manufacturing industry as:
- Technical service providers
- Materials and technologies testing services
- Process improvement technicians
- Engineering technicians
- Industrial and technology managers
- Research technicians
Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electronic and mechanical systems. Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.
Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, automation, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical application in the mechanical and electrical systems will be emphasized and advanced course work may be offered.
Courses
Required Courses for Program | AAS | DIP | CERT | |
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | ✔ | ||
ATR 112 | Intro to Automation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
BPR 111 | Blueprint Reading OR | ✔ | ✔ | |
BPR 115 | ELC/Fluid Power Diagrams | ✔ | ✔ | |
CIS 110 | Intro to Computers | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | ✔ | ||
DFT 119 | Basic CAD | ✔ | ||
ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | ✔ | ✔ | |
ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | ✔ | ||
ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | ✔ | ✔ | |
ELC 128 | Intro to PLC’s | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
ELC 213 | Instrumentation | ✔ | ✔ | |
ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | ✔ | ||
ELC 228 | PLC Applications | ✔ | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | ✔ | ✔ | |
HUM 110 | Technology and Society OR | ✔ | ||
HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | ✔ | ||
HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
ISC 170 | Problem Solving | ✔ | ✔ | |
MAT 171 | Pre-Calculus Algebra | ✔ | ✔ | |
MEC 130 | Mechanisms | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MNT 110 | Intro to Maintenance | ✔ | ✔ | |
PHY 151 | College Physics I | ✔ | ✔ | |
SOC | Social Science Elective | ✔ | ||
WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I | |||
WBL 115 | Work-Based Learning Exp I | |||
Required Courses for Program | 68 | 48 | 16 |
AAS = Associate of Applied Science
DIP = Diploma
CERT = Certificate
✔ Denotes required for degree completion
Outlook for Employment
Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to plan, manage, and provide scientific research and professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services, research and development services and troubleshooting.
Process for Admissions
- Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
- Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
- Complete the Admission Placement Test.
- Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student
Course# | Course Name | CL. | LB. | CLIN. | CR. |
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MNT 110 | Intro. To Maintenance | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
ATR 112 | Intro. To Automation Intro. | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
CIS 110 | To Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
11 | 13 | 0 | 16 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
PHY 151 | College Physics I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
HYD 110 | Hydraulics | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
11 | 10 | 0 | 15 | ||
SUMMER SEMESTER | |||||
ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 115 | Work-Based Learning Exp I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
3 | 6 | 10 | 6 | ||
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
ISC 170 | Problem Solving | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
ELC 128 | Intro to PLC’s | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ELC 213 | Instrumentation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
BPR 111 or | Blueprint Reading OR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
BPR 115 | ELC/ Fluid Power Diagrams | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
13 | 13 | 0 | 18 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
DRT 119 | Basic CAD | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
ELC 113 or | Residential Wiring | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
ELC 228 | PLC Applications | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
*SOC | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
( ECO 151, ECO 251, PSY 150, SOC 210 ) | |||||
HUM 110 or | Technology and Society OR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
11 | 18 | 0 | 17 | ||
48-49 | 51-53 | 0 | 68 | ||
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 70 |
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