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Mechatronics Associate in Applied Science

Mechatronics prepares graduates to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, robotic, and electromechanical systems. Students will gain knowledge and hands-on training for the in-demand field of Mechatronics, which combines electronics, mechanics, computer control, robotics, instrumentation, process control, PLCs, and other forms of industrial automation. Course work includes safety, measurement, quality control, electronics, mechanical systems, motor control, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming/wiring, sensors, actuators, robotics, process control, and maintenance awareness. Classes will stress critical thinking, planning, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Students will also learn about manufacturing methods, basic mathematics, ethics, and oral/written communication skills. Careers in this field span a broad range of interests including manufacturing, energy, plastics, communications, aerospace, agriculture, robotics, medical, and many more. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechatronics. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition

Select 3 credit hours from:

ENG 101English Composition I

3
ENG 131Applied Writing

3

ENG 131: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit.

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Select 3 credit hours from any Area II course:

ART 100Art Appreciation

3
ENG 251American Literature I

3
ENG 252American Literature II

3
ENG 261English Literature I

3
ENG 262English Literature II

3
ENG 271World Literature I

3
ENG 272World Literature II

3
MUS 101Music Appreciation

3
PHL 106Introduction To Philosophy

3
PHL 206Ethics And Society

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

MTH
MTH 100 or higher, including MTH 116

3

Note: MTH 100 or higher

MTH 116: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take MTH 100. MTH 116 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit.

Select at least 4 credit hours from:

BIO 103Principles Of Biology I

4
BIO 104Principles Of Biology II

4
CHM 111College Chemistry I

4
CHM 112College Chemistry II

4
CIS 113Spreadsheet Software App

3
CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3
CIS 146Computer Applications

3
CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3
PHS 111Physical Science I

4
PHS 112Physical Science II

4

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Select 3 credit hours from and Area IV course:

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3
ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3
GEO 100World Regional Geography

3
HIS 101Western Civilization I

3
HIS 102Western Civilization II

3
HIS 121World History I

3
HIS 122World History II

3
HIS 201United States History I

3
HIS 202United States History II

3
POL 211American National Government

3
PSY 200General Psychology

3
PSY 210Human Growth & Development

3
SOC 200Introduction To Sociology

3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

ADM 100Industrial Safety

3
ADM 234Applied Industrial Robotics

3
ILT 120Intro To AC/DC Circuits

3

ILT 121AC/DC Circuit Analysis

3
Or
INT 258Ind Electricity & Electronics

3

ILT 163Digital Electronics

3
ILT 168Hydraulics/Pneumatics

3
ILT 182Quality Practices & Measuremnt

3
ILT 183Manufacturing Proc & Materials

3
ILT 190Programmable Logic Controllers

3
ILT 193Adv Prog Logic Controllers

3
ILT 209Motor Controls I

3
ILT 210Mechatronics

3
ILT 213Industrial Process Control

3
MET 220Mechanical Systems I

3

Area V: General Education Required Elective Courses

Select 9 credit hours from the following:

ADM 110Blueprint Reading

3
ADM 283Cooperative Ed In Manufacturin

3
ADM 290Coop Ed in Manufacturing

3
ADM 296Applied Metrology

3
BUS 215Business Communication

3
BUS 263Leg & Soc Environment Of Bus

3
BUS 275Principles Of Management

3
CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3
CIS 162Advanced Networking

3
CIS 212Visual Basic Programming

3
CIS 215C# Programming

3
CNC 112CNC Turning

3
CNC 113CNC Milling

3
CNC 139Basic Computer Numerical Control

3
ILT 121AC/DC Circuit Analysis

3
ILT 162Solid State Electronics

3
ILT 271Indep Study Instrument Technol

3
ILT 280Special Topics Ind Tech

3
ILT 282Lean Techniques & Advanced Measurement

3
INT 132Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

3
INT 213Motor Controls Ii

3
INT 258Ind Electricity & Electronics

3
MET 225Mechanical Systems II

3

Suggested Course Sequence of Area V Courses

The Mechatronics program offers students multiple entry points. For more details, please speak with an advisor or Mechatronics instructor.