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Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)

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Official Title of Major: Mechatronics Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.EGR.MECHATRONICS

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 62

About the Engineering Department

Purpose:

Mechatronics is the combination of electrical, mechanical, and software technologies used in today’s industry. Students who complete the Mechatronics program will acquire a skill-set highly sought by many such as: manufacturing, packaging, automated distribution warehouses, and biomedical equipment companies, to name a few. If a process or product has a “line” or “moving parts”, chances are there is a need for a mechatronics technician to keep it operating at peak performance. Ideal candidates for the program are those who like to work with their hands, troubleshoot and prefer moving about as opposed to sitting at a desk.

Topics covered in the program through lecture and hands-on labs include: mechanical systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pneumatics, robotics, and computer-aided design.

Range of Occupations Include:

Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Robotics Technicians
Electronic Equipment Technicians
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Automation Technicians
Mechatronic Technicians
Manufacturing Technicians
Field Service Technicians
Programmable Logic Controller Technicians

Approximate Cost

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

General Education Requirements: 25-26 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

Complete one of the following courses:

COM 110 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours OR
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credit hours OR
COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours OR
COM 141 - Group Communication and Leadership 3 credit hours

Program Requirements: 36-37 credits

EET 130 - Introduction to Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
ENT 260 - Solid Modeling with SolidWorks 3 credit hours
MEC 110 - Mechanical Systems 4 credit hours
MEC 120 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 4 credit hours
MEC 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 credit hours
MEC 140 - Introduction to Robotics 4 credit hours
MEC 230 - Electric Motor Fundamentals 2 credit hours
MEC 266 - Mechatronic Systems Capstone 4 credit hours
STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM 1 credit hour

Technical electives (see list below): 6-7 credits

Students using MAT 145 to satisfy the Mathematics General Education Requirement must complete 7 credits of Technical Elective credits from the list below. Student using MAT 151 or MAT 191 are required to complete 6 credits.

EET 118 - Electronic Hardware and Assembly Techniques 4 credit hours
EET 150 - Semiconductors and Linear Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 231 - Digital-Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 250 - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers 4 credit hours
EET 255 - Metrology and Calibration 4 credit hours
ENT 241 - Computer-Aided Drafting 3 credit hours
ENT 242 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit hours
ENT 261 - Rapid Prototyping Techniques 4 credit hours
MAT 146 - Precalculus 2 3 credit hours
MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 4 credit hours
MEC 232 - AC Motor Controls 2 credit hours
PHY 112 - Fundamentals of Physics 2 4 credit hours
PHY 212 - General Physics 2 4 credit hours

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

Satisfied by CTA 100 or CTP 103 or CTS 107 or EGR 120 .

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Apply appropriate safety standards and protocols
2. Operate, install, and troubleshoot electronically-controlled fluid power systems
3. Isolate problems on a variety of industrial systems involving electronics, mechanical systems, sensors, actuators, fluid mechanics, instrumentation, and controls.
4. Program, install, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in mechatronics systems.
5. Interpret technical documentation such as data sheets and specifications of mechatronic system components.
6. Demonstrate professional and critical thinking skills essential to workplace success.

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