A40350 – Mechatronics Engineering Technology - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 68 |
No |
Description
This curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.
Coursework includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, and technology.
Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial technology managers, or research technicians.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology program description: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servo mechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis, and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
The appropriate level math class should be taken during the student’s first semester, and a math course should be taken each subsequent semester until all required math courses have been completed. ACA 122 and EGR 150 should be completed in the first semester.
Courses that require a minimum grade of "C": ACA, ATR, BPR, DFT, EGR, ELC, ISC, MAC, MEC, and MAT.
This pathway does not meet the entrance requirements at any of the North Carolina public University Bachelor of Science Engineering programs. Students wishing to pursue a transfer should seek an Associate in Engineering degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Resolve common electromechanical troubleshooting issues using standard test equipment.
- Construct basic automation programs.
- Utilize engineering software to solve mathematical-based engineering applications.
- Utilize computer-aided drafting or design tools to prepare graphical representations of mechanical or electromechanical systems
Program Requirements
General Education
1st Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete all of the following Courses:
Social/Behavioral Sci
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Mathematics
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Technical Core
Software
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Major Hours
Automation
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Electives
Major Hours - Electives
Major Electives
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Other Required Courses
Other Courses
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule