Mechatronics, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 706

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Mechatronics prepares students for employment in a variety of industries, to include the following: industrial mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment repair; industrial automation installation, programming, repair; and robotics, electrical and mechanical equipment assembler; mechatronics systems and electromechanical technicians; automated machinery maintenance mechanic; industrial automation and process controls technician. This program also provides students with a comprehensive set of skills that employers seek when selecting technicians for their industry.

Semester 1

ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals
MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics
ELE 246 - Industrial Robotics Programming
SDV 101 - Orientation to Engineering and Technologies
ENG 111 - College Composition I
___ ___ - Mathematics Elective ²

Semester Total: 16

Semester 2

Semester Total: 16

Semester 3

ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I
ETR 203 - Electronic Devices I
MEC 269 - Fluid Power - Pneumatic Systems
INS 230 - Instrumentation I
ELE 248 - Microcontroller Interfacing and Programming
___ ___ - Humanities Elective ¹

Semester Total: 18

Semester 4

INS 233 - Process Control Integration
MEC 268 - Fluid Power - Hydraulic Systems
ELE 234 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems II
___ ___ - Humanities or Social Science Elective ¹
___ ___ - Social Science Elective ¹

Semester Total: 16

Program Total Minimum Credits: 66

Program Footnotes:

¹ Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

² Approved Mathematics Elective may be chosen from MTH 111 , MTH 131 , MTH 161 , or other MTH course approved by the appropriate academic dean.