2023-2024 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

FA

3

6

0

5

ATR 115Introduction to Mechatronics

FA

3

3

0

4

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

I

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

ELN 133Digital Electronics

FA

3

3

0

4

HYD 110Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

FA

2

3

0

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester I

AdvisingTermCLClCr
*MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I

FA

2

2

0

3

OR

*MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

FA, SP, SU

3

2

0

4

ATR 112Introduction to Automation

SP

2

3

0

3

MEC 130Mechanisms

SP

2

2

0

3

ELC 132Electrical Drawings

SP

1

3

0

2

ISC 112Industrial Safety

SP, SU

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:13-14

Summer Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 117Motors and Controls

SU

2

6

0

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:10

Fall Semester II

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 128Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller

FA

2

3

0

3

ELC 213Instrumentation

FA

3

2

0

4

ENG 116Technical Report Writing

SP

3

0

0

3

OR

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

PHY 131Physics-Mechanics

SP

3

2

0

4

ATR 212Industrial Robots

FA

2

3

0

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester II

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ATR 280Robotic Fundamentals

SP

3

2

0

4

ELC 228Programmable Logic Controllers Applications

SP

2

6

0

4

HUM 115Critical Thinking

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OR

HUM 110Technology and Society

SP

3

0

0

3

PSY 150General Psychology

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

Focused Elective*

2-4

Total Credit Hours:16-18

*Focused Electives (select one):

AdvisingTermCLClCr
MNT 160Industrial Fabrication

FA

1

3

0

2

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes

SP

1

3

0

2

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate

SP

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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