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:

ET 100 - Electrical Calculations Credits: 2
ET 110 - DC Circuits Credits: 2
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3 ¹
MT 151 - Power Transmission Credits: 3
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4 ²

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter First Year:

ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ET 120 - AC Circuits Credits: 2
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2 ³
MT 220 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics I Credits: 3
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3 ⁴

Total Semester Credits: 13

Spring First Year:

ET 130 - Conventional Controls Credits: 3
ET 134 - Transformers Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 5

Fall Second Year:

ET 122 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 5
ET 140 - Motor Controls and Drives Credits: 4
ET 162 - Industrial Robotics I Credits: 3
ET 210 - Introduction to Electronics Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 16

Winter Second Year:

ET 164 - Robotics Electrical Service & Troubleshooting Credits: 3
ET 252 - Programmable Logic Controllers II - AB ControlLogix Credits: 4
ET 280 - Industrial Computer Networks Credits: 3
ELE – Elective Credits: 4⁵

Total Semester Credits: 14

Spring Second Year:

ET 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers II - Siemens Credits: 4
ELE – Elective Credits: 3⁵

Total Semester Credits: 7

Total Credits: 69

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all ET and MT courses to earn the degree.
For a career track with an emphasis on electronics, the following electives are suggested:
1. ET 102 Industrial Electronics (4 Credits)
2. ET 200 HMI Programming (4 Credits)
For a career track with an emphasis on computers, the following electives are suggested:
1. CST 160 - Networking Essentials (3 Credits)
2. CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies (4 Credits)
For a career track with an emphasis on mechanical technology, the following electives are suggested:
1. MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures (2 Credits)
2. MS 113 - Introduction to Machining Processes (2 Credits)
3. MS 181W - Machine Tools I (4 Credits)
4. MT 161 - Industrial Rigging and Safety (2 Credits)
For a career track with an emphasis on manufacturing processes, the following electives are suggested:
1. MIT 111W - Manufacturing Processes (3 Credits)
2. MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures (2 Credits)
3. MIT 212 - Manufacturing Cell (2 Credits)
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)
  1. ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
  2. Any approved Intermediate Algebra course or higher can be taken in place of MTH 119W
  3. Any 2 credit LW course or 1 credit LW course AND 1 credit LWA course can be taken in place of LW 223W
  4. 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
  5. Approved electives include: any CST, MGT, MIT, MT, or ET courses that are not required in this program - a minimum of 7 credits are required