Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S.
A.A.S. Degree—64 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1338
This program studies the synergistic integration of mechanics, electronics, and computer controls with the intent to design better consumer and industrial products more efficiently and effectively. With the emergence of new materials, smaller and faster electronics, and advanced computer controls, products are being designed to seamlessly incorporate all of these new technologies. Mechatronic technicians are responsible for integrating and incorporating these inter-disciplinary, cutting-edge technologies to design these new products.
The Mechatronics Technology Associate in Applied Science degree program is designed to prepare students for a career in the inter-disciplinary field of mechatronics design, integrating CAD, mechanics, electronics, and computer controls. The curriculum incorporates existing courses from the Mechanical Design Technology, Electronics, and Information Management Systems career programs. This A.A.S. degree can also be used to articulate into a Mechatronic Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program at partner universities.
Required General Education Courses
19 credit hours as follows:
A minimum level of competency in mathematics is required for graduation for all A.A.S. degrees. This minimum competency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:
- Placement into MTH-120 or higher; or
- Successful completion with an earned grade of “C” or better in BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-121, or MTH-133 or higher-level mathematics course for designated career programs; or
- An equivalent transfer course from another college with an earned grade of “C” or better.
Select 3 credit hours from Humanities and Fine Arts or Social/Behavioral Science:
ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA, SSC, THE
Required Career Courses
45 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (17 credit hours)
Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
Semester 3 (16 credit hours)
Semester 4 (15 credit hours)
| ELT-222 | Advanced PLCs | 3 |
| - | | |
| IMM-110 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| OR- | | |
| IMM-115 | Pneumatics | 3 |
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| MDT-210 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| WLD-113 | Basic Metallurgy and Materials | 3 |
| - | | |
| ___-___ | Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| OR- | | |
| ___-___ | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |