Mechatronics Technology - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.15891

Mechatronics is a field that is directly tied to how manufacturers produce their products. The Associate Degree Program in Mechatronics Technology prepares you for employment as a mechatronics technician. The field of mechatronics integrates the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, robotics, and computer technologies to control equipment. Duties of a mechatronics technician include the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of automated systems. Employment opportunities include the medical field, original equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, manufacturing facilities, and independent contracting.

Fall First Year:

ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
ET 100 - Electrical Calculations Credits: 2
ET 110 - DC Circuits Credits: 2
ET 100 and ET 110 are scheduled as 7 1/2 week classes and are prerequisites for ET 120 .
ET 120 - AC Circuits Credits: 2
ET 120 is scheduled as a 7 1/2 week class. Class will begin after the prerequisite classes, ET 100 and ET 110 end.
MT 151 - Power Transmission Credits: 3
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
Any approved Intermediate Algebra course or higher can be taken in place of MTH 119W

Total Semester Credits: 16

Winter First Year:

ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ET 130 - Conventional Controls Credits: 3
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
MT 220 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics I Credits: 3
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 14

Spring First Year:

ET 122 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 5
ET 134 - Transformers Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 7

Fall Second Year:

ELE - Approved Electives Credits: 2
MS 113 (recommended), or CST 133W , CST 160 , MGT 153W , MGT 245 , MGT 251W , MIT 111W , MIT 212 , MS 181W , or MT 161 .
ET 140 - Motor Controls and Drives Credits: 4
ET 162 - Industrial Robotics I Credits: 3
ET 252 - Programmable Logic Controllers II - AB ControlLogix Credits: 4
MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 15

Winter Second Year:

ELE - Approved Electives Credits: 3
MS 113 (recommended), or CST 133W , CST 160 , MGT 153W , MGT 245 , MGT 251W , MIT 111W , MIT 212 , MS 181W , or MT 161 .
ET 164 - Robotics Electrical Service & Troubleshooting Credits: 3
ET 210 - Introduction to Electronics Credits: 4
ET 280 - Industrial Troubleshooting Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 13

Spring Second Year:

ET 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers II - Siemens Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 4

Total Credits: 69

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all ET and MT courses to earn the degree.
Students must complete at least 5 elective credits.
1. For a career track with an emphasis on computers, the following electives are suggested:
  1. CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies (4 credits)
  2. CST 160 - Networking Essentials (3 Credits)
2. For a career track with an emphasis on mechanical technology, the following electives are suggested:
  1. MS 113 - Introduction to Machining Processes (2 Credits)
  2. MS 181W - Machine Tools I (4 Credits)
  3. MT 161 - Industrial Rigging and Safety (2 Credits)
3. For a career track with an emphasis on manufacturing processes, the following electives are suggested:
  1. MIT 111W - Manufacturing Processes (3 Credits)
  2. MIT 212 - Manufacturing Cell (2 Credits)
4. For a career track with an emphasis on independent contracting, the following electives are suggested:
  1. MGT 153W - Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
  2. MGT 245 - Principles of Management (3 Credits)
  3. MGT 251W - Business Law I (3 Credits)