Mechatronics Engineering Technology A.A.S.
A40350
The curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.
Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.
Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.
A course of study that 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, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in troubleshooting simple hydraulic/pneumatic circuits.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of industrial safety.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of robotic systems.
- Demonstrate competence in installing and calibrating instrumentation.
- Demonstrate competence in analyzing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the components of mechanical systems.
Also see Career and College Promise for additional options for high school students.
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | FA, SP |
English/Communications
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| HUM 230 | Leadership Development | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Required Courses
Electricity Requirement
Select one of the following courses
Other Major Requirements
Required Course
Drafting Requirement
Select 2 semester hours credit from the following courses
Design Requirement
Select 2 semester hours credit from the following courses
| EGR 285 | Design Project | 2 | FA, SP |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 2 semester hours credit) | 1-2 | |
General Electives
Select 4 semester hours credit from the following courses
Total Credit Hours: 69