Mechatronics
Overview
Advanced automated manufacturing requires sought-after maintenance and repair professionals. MTC offers training for those skills. Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics programs at MTC offer excellent educational opportunities for people who desire hands-on careers, enjoy troubleshooting, and are technically inclined. The programs include classroom and hands-on instruction in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC technology.
Mechatronics technicians design and maintain automated equipment. They conduct their work in laboratories, offices, or on-site at manufacturing plants. Mechatronics technicians apply their knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and computer systems to solve technical problems and maintain automated equipment. They work alongside engineers and scientists, often assisting in the research and development aspects of production. Technicians are needed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and aerospace.
MTC’s Mechatronics Technology program is a two-year associate degree program that prepares students to work in highly automated manufacturing environments. The program reflects the needs of local industries and includes mechanical components, industrial electricity and electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLC), hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as an introduction to process control. The program is scheduled to let students work part-time while they build multi-craft skills that lead to great jobs and career advancement.
Successful candidates usually have reasonable math skills and enjoy working with their hands to make or repair industrial equipment. Most of the graduates are entering careers in industrial maintenance so the ability to move about the shop and lift components weighing around 30 pounds is generally required
Special Note: Successful completion of some classes in this program may provide you with exemption credit and/or advanced placement into the Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician or the Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician training programs at Midlands Technical College. For more information, please contact 803.732.0432.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 |
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| IMT-104 |
Schematics Schematics ID: IMT-104 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the interpretation of mechanical, fluid power, and/or electrical schematics. |
• | 2 | ||||
| IMT-112 |
Hand Tool Operations Hand Tool Operations ID: IMT-112 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the use of hand tools and their applications in industrial and service areas. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MEC-110 |
DC Circuits DC Circuits ID: MEC-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of direct current theory. Series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits are solved using Ohm's law and critical thinking skills. In addition to solving, circuits are constructed and tested for proper operation using various measuring instruments. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (13 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IMT-131 |
Hydraulics and Pneumatics Hydraulics and Pneumatics ID: IMT-131 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the basic technology and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics. |
• | 4 | ||||
| IMT-110 |
Industrial Instrumentation Industrial Instrumentation ID: IMT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers fundamentals of pressure, flow, level, and temperature instrumentation. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MEC-111 |
AC Circuits AC Circuits ID: MEC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of alternating current theory. Circuits are constructed using various resistive, inductive, and capacitive components, and then tested for proper operation using various measuring instruments. In addition, three phase power and transformers are covered. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (11 Credit Hours) |
AMT-103 |
Sensors Sensors ID: AMT-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the theory of operation of various processes and discrete sensors used in modern industrial plants plus the techniques of interfacing these sensors with controllers (i.e., robot, work cell, programmable and process). |
• | 3 | |||
| IMT-220 |
Electrical Distribution Equipment Electrical Distribution Equipment ID: IMT-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, and motor controls as they relate to industrial maintenance. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules 32301, 32302, and 32303.) |
• | 3 | ||||
| IMT-165 |
Mechanical Drives and Bearings Mechanical Drives and Bearings ID: IMT-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an introduction to mechanical drives, power transmission systems, safety, motor mounting, fasteners, measurements, shaft alignment, speed measurement, multi-shaft drives, chain, belt, and spur gear drive concepts/operations, and sleeve couplings. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IMT-142 |
Electric Motors Electric Motors ID: IMT-142 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers theory, operations, and maintenance of AC/DC motors as used in industry. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 4 (12 Credit Hours) |
CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| IMT-151 |
Piping Systems Piping Systems ID: IMT-151 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers plumbing and piping systems used in industrial commercial and/or residential construction. Emphasis is placed on the reading and sketching of piping schematics as well as the fabrication and design of piping systems. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IMT-233 |
Programmable Logic Controllers Programmable Logic Controllers ID: IMT-233 Credit Hours: 3 This is the study of programmable logic controllers. Students will learn how to state the characteristics of different types of memory and count and convert between number systems. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER module 32508). |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (12 Credit Hours) |
PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| AMT-105 |
Robotics & Mechatronics Systems Robotics & Mechatronics Systems ID: AMT-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes assembling, testing, and repairing equipment used in automation. Concentration is on connecting, testing, and evaluating automated controls and systems. |
• | 3 | ||||
| AMT-160 |
Prin of Quality & Continous Improvement Prin of Quality & Continous Improvement ID: AMT-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course prepares students for an assessment leading to Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC-CPT). Students will be equipped with the skills to ensure the production and manufacturing systems meet quality system requirements as defined by business/customers. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IMT-214 |
Industrial Wiring Industrial Wiring ID: IMT-214 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the principles of wiring related to commercial and industrial, alternating current, and motors including theory and application. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules 32201, 32202, and 32203) |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$11,280.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part-Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 |
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| IMT-104 |
Schematics Schematics ID: IMT-104 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the interpretation of mechanical, fluid power, and/or electrical schematics. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
IMT-112 |
Hand Tool Operations Hand Tool Operations ID: IMT-112 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the use of hand tools and their applications in industrial and service areas. |
• | 3 | |||
| MEC-110 |
DC Circuits DC Circuits ID: MEC-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of direct current theory. Series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits are solved using Ohm's law and critical thinking skills. In addition to solving, circuits are constructed and tested for proper operation using various measuring instruments. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IMT-131 |
Hydraulics and Pneumatics Hydraulics and Pneumatics ID: IMT-131 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the basic technology and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours) |
IMT-110 |
Industrial Instrumentation Industrial Instrumentation ID: IMT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers fundamentals of pressure, flow, level, and temperature instrumentation. |
• | 3 | |||
| MEC-111 |
AC Circuits AC Circuits ID: MEC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of alternating current theory. Circuits are constructed using various resistive, inductive, and capacitive components, and then tested for proper operation using various measuring instruments. In addition, three phase power and transformers are covered. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (6 Credit Hours) |
AMT-103 |
Sensors Sensors ID: AMT-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the theory of operation of various processes and discrete sensors used in modern industrial plants plus the techniques of interfacing these sensors with controllers (i.e., robot, work cell, programmable and process). |
• | 3 | |||
| IMT-220 |
Electrical Distribution Equipment Electrical Distribution Equipment ID: IMT-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, and motor controls as they relate to industrial maintenance. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules 32301, 32302, and 32303.) |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 6 (5 Credit Hours) |
IMT-165 |
Mechanical Drives and Bearings Mechanical Drives and Bearings ID: IMT-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an introduction to mechanical drives, power transmission systems, safety, motor mounting, fasteners, measurements, shaft alignment, speed measurement, multi-shaft drives, chain, belt, and spur gear drive concepts/operations, and sleeve couplings. |
• | 3 | |||
| IMT-142 |
Electric Motors Electric Motors ID: IMT-142 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers theory, operations, and maintenance of AC/DC motors as used in industry. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours) |
CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 8 (6 Credit Hours) |
IMT-151 |
Piping Systems Piping Systems ID: IMT-151 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers plumbing and piping systems used in industrial commercial and/or residential construction. Emphasis is placed on the reading and sketching of piping schematics as well as the fabrication and design of piping systems. |
• | 3 | |||
| IMT-233 |
Programmable Logic Controllers Programmable Logic Controllers ID: IMT-233 Credit Hours: 3 This is the study of programmable logic controllers. Students will learn how to state the characteristics of different types of memory and count and convert between number systems. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER module 32508). |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 9 (6 Credit Hours) |
PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| AMT-105 |
Robotics & Mechatronics Systems Robotics & Mechatronics Systems ID: AMT-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes assembling, testing, and repairing equipment used in automation. Concentration is on connecting, testing, and evaluating automated controls and systems. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 10 (6 Credit Hours) |
AMT-160 |
Prin of Quality & Continous Improvement Prin of Quality & Continous Improvement ID: AMT-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course prepares students for an assessment leading to Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC-CPT). Students will be equipped with the skills to ensure the production and manufacturing systems meet quality system requirements as defined by business/customers. |
• | 3 | |||
| IMT-214 |
Industrial Wiring Industrial Wiring ID: IMT-214 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the principles of wiring related to commercial and industrial, alternating current, and motors including theory and application. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules 32201, 32202, and 32203) |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$11,280.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
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