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