Mechatronics Technology, AAS

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Program Start Date: Any Term
Minimum Program Length: 74 academic weeks; 5 terms; 70 credits
Curriculum Code: 35371

Program Description

This program develops students through skills training and academics. Focus is placed on an integrated model approach of analysis and troubleshooting on advanced automated equipment and machinery found in modern manufacturing facilities. The program combines electronic, mechanical, robotics and control systems technologies.

Practical Experience

Students gain experience and skills needed to perform operations, maintenance, systematic troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and installation involving electrical, mechanical, robotics, and control systems in a manufacturing environment.

Professional Opportunities

Maintenance Technician, Entry-level Mechatronics Technician, Manufacturing Associate.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Manufacturing, Architecture & Construction, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics.

Course Requirements

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
(NOTE: Students who place into two or more developmental areas are required to take COL 103 in place of COL 101 .)
ENG 165 - Professional Communications Credits: 3
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
MAT 170 - Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry I Credits: 3
AMT 105 - Robotics and Automated Control Credits: 3
AMT 205 - Robotics and Automated Control II Credits: 3
AMT 206 - Electricity & Automation Credits: 2
EEM 117 - AC/DC Circuits I Credits: 4
EEM 151 - Motor Controls I Credits: 4
EEM 201 - Electronic Devices I Credits: 3
EEM 211 - AC Machines Credits: 3
EEM 221 - DC/AC Drives Credits: 3
EEM 251 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3
EEM 252 - Programmable Controllers Applications Credits: 3
EEM 275 - Technical Troubleshooting Credits: 3
EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading Credits: 2
IMT 102 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
or
PCT 131 - Health, Safety & Environment for Process Industry Credits: 2
IMT 114 - Benchwork and Assembly Credits: 2
IMT 131 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Credits: 4
IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications Credits: 4
IMT 163 - Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications Credits: 3
PCT 134 - Process Technology - Instrumentation Credits: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Course: 3 Credits

ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 107 - History of Early Western Art Credits: 3
ART 108 - History of Western Art Credits: 3
ENG 102 - English Composition II Credits: 3
ENG 228 - Studies in Film Genre Credits: 3
HSS 101 - Introduction to Humanities Credits: 3
MUS 105 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 105 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3
PHI 110 - Ethics Credits: 3
REL 101 - Introduction to Religion Credits: 3
REL 104 - Early Christian History and Literature Credits: 3
REL 105 - Early Jewish History and Literature Credits: 3
REL 201 - Religions of the World Credits: 3
THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course: 3 Credits

ANT 101 - General Anthropology Credits: 3
ECO 201 - Economic Concepts Credits: 3
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 211 - Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 101 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
GEO 102 - World Geography Credits: 3
HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689 Credits: 3
HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689 Credits: 3
HIS 104 - World History I Credits: 3
HIS 105 - World History II Credits: 3
HIS 201 - American History: Discovery to 1877 Credits: 3
HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present Credits: 3
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credits: 3
PSC 201 - American Government Credits: 3
PSC 215 - State and Local Government Credits: 3
PSY 103 - Human Relations Credits: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 102 - Marriage and the Family Credits: 3
SOC 205 - Social Problems Credits: 3

Total Credits: 70

Semester Display

The semester display below applies to students who start in the fall semester, are full-time, and require no transitional coursework. All students are encouraged to follow the recommendation below for the first semester of courses, and then meet with a faculty advisor to plan subsequent semesters

Fifth Semester

Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Course Credits: 3
(Choose 1 course from the Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Section Above)
AMT 206 - Electricity & Automation Credits: 2
EEM 275 - Technical Troubleshooting Credits: 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course Credits: 3
(Choose 1 course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Section above).
IMT 163 - Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications Credits: 3

Total Credits: 70

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate a logical sequence for isolating problems within a Mechatronics process.
Analyze a process control system operation and select the appropriate sensing equipment for that operation.
Operate and adjust robots and automated systems equipment.
Analyze the operating challenges of an automated system and perform the corrective actions needed.
Demonstrate the correct procedure in the breakdown, inspection, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.

Mechatronics Technology, AAS

Program Description

Practical Experience

Professional Opportunities

EEDA Career Cluster:

Course Requirements

Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Course: 3 Credits

Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course: 3 Credits

Total Credits: 70

Semester Display

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Total Credits: 70

Program Learning Outcomes