2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Mechatronics Engineering Technology: A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A40350)

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology A.A.S. Curriculum

Fall Semester I

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 112DC/AC Electricity

3

6

0

5

ATR 115Introduction to Mechatronics

3

3

0

4

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

0

2

0

1

ELN 133Digital Electronics

3

3

0

4

HYD 110Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

2

3

0

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester I

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 117Motors and Controls

2

6

0

4

*MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I

2

2

0

3

OR

*MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

3

2

0

4

ATR 112Introduction to Automation

2

3

0

3

MEC 130Mechanisms

2

2

0

3

ELC 132Electrical Drawings

1

3

0

2

ISC 112Industrial Safety

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:17-18

Summer Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Fall Semester II

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 128Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller

2

3

0

3

ELC 213Instrumentation

3

2

0

4

ENG 116Technical Report Writing

3

0

0

3

OR

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

3

0

0

3

PHY 131Physics-Mechanics

3

2

0

4

ATR 212Industrial Robots

2

3

0

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester II

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ATR 280Robotic Fundamentals

3

2

0

4

ELC 228Programmable Logic Controllers Applications

2

6

0

4

HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

OR

HUM 110Technology and Society

3

0

0

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

0

0

3

Focused Elective*

2-4

Total Credit Hours:16-18

*Focused Electives (select one):

AdvisingTermCLClCr
MNT 160Industrial Fabrication

1

3

0

2

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes

1

3

0

2

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate

2

6

0

4

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15-16
MAJOR COURSES 57-59
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 73–76

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