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 troubleshooting. 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. The Mechatronics program is a part of transfer pathways to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga BAS in Mechatronics and Troy University BS in Electronics Engineering Technology. Students must meet all transfer criteria.
Requirements
Area I: Written Composition
Select 3 credit hours from:
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:
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
Students are advised to complete their math requirement within the first two semesters of enrollment in the program.
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:
Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 3 credit hours from and Area IV course:
Area V: General Education Required Core Courses
NOTE: A grade of C or better is required in all Area V courses and electives.
Note:
ILT 210 is the capstone course for this program and should be completed in a student's final semester.
Area V: General Education Required Elective Courses
Select 9 credit hours from the following:
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.
Total Credit Hours: 67