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 63

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.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/default.cfm): Beth Baran

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
EET 130 - Introduction to Electronic Circuits	4 credit hours
MEC 110 - Mechanical Systems	4 credit hours
ENT 260 - Solid Modeling with SolidWorks	3 credit hours
MAT 137 - College Algebra   OR MAT 145 - Precalculus 1   OR MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus   OR MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1   (Mathematics General Education Requirement)	3-4 credit hours
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MEC 140 - Introduction to Robotics	4 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement   (Note: Many of the courses that fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.)	3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   OR CTA 103 - Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence   OR CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   OR CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials   OR EGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering Design   OR UAS 111 - Introduction to Drone Technology   (Technology General Education Requirement)	3-4 credit hours
Technical Elective Choose from the following list:  CTS 110 - Network Essentials   EET 109 - Circuit Assembly Techniques   EET 150 - Semiconductors and Linear Circuits   EET 231 - Digital-Electronic Circuits   EET 250 - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers   EET 255 - Metrology and Calibration   EET 260 - Electronic Communication Systems   ENT 241 - Computer-Aided Drafting   ENT 242 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Design   ENT 261 - Rapid Prototyping Techniques   MAT 145 - Precalculus 1   MAT 146 - Precalculus 2   MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus   MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1   PHY 112 - Fundamentals of Physics 2   PHY 212 - General Physics 2   UAS 100 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Ground School   Note: Students using MAT 137 or MAT 145 to satisfy the Mathematics General Education Requirement must complete a total of 7 credits of Technical Elective credits from the list above. Students using MAT 151 or MAT 191 are required to complete a total of 6 credits.	2-4 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MEC 120 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics	4 credit hours
MEC 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers	4 credit hours
COM 110 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication  OR COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR  COM 141 - Group Communication and Leadership   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Technical Elective Choose from the Technical Elective list in Term 2.	2-4 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MEC 230 - Electric Motor Fundamentals	3 credit hours
MEC 266 - Mechatronic Systems Capstone	4 credit hours
STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM	1 credit hour
PHY 111 - Fundamentals of Physics 1   OR PHY 211 - General Physics 1   (Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement)	4 credit hours
Wellness General Education Requirement    Students are required to complete one course that meets the wellness requirement. This can be accomplished as this general education requirement (GER) is being met.	3 credit hours