Degree Requirements for the Associate of Science in Mechatronics

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Short-Term Certificate
EN 111	First-Year Composition I	3
EN 112	First Year Composition II	3
COM 201	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Literature elective		3
PHL 205	Ethics	3
or PHL 250	Business Ethics
MA 112	College Algebra	3
Natural Science elective 1		4
9 hours of Social and Behavioral Science electives		9
Total Hours		31
Mechatronics Core Courses: 2
MEC 101	Industrial Safety	3
MEC 110	Instrumentation and Industrial Measurement	4
MEC 140	AC and DC Fundamentals and Circuits	4
Choose 2 of the following Certificates:
Certificate in Control Systems
Certificate in Mechanical Systems
Certificate in Systems Operations
Total Hours		62-65

¹

CH 111 General Chemistry and CH 111L General Chemistry Laboratory recommended.

²

The Mechatronics core courses are required for each certificate, but only need to be completed one time towards the completion of this degree.

Controls Systems Certificate

The Controls Systems certificate focuses on the components, systems, and operations that are used to control modern automated manufacturing equipment with a focus on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in the components, systems, set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of controllers including PLCs. These courses will prepare students for entry-level jobs as control or automation technicians in manufacturing environments. Completion of this certificate will help prepare students to earn industry certification in Programmable Logic Controllers offered by PMMI.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Mechatronics Core Courses		11
MEC 101	Industrial Safety
MEC 110	Instrumentation and Industrial Measurement
MEC 140	AC and DC Fundamentals and Circuits
MEC 210	Programmable Logic Controllers	4
MEC 240	Industrial Process Control	3
MEC 270	Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers	4
Total Hours		22

Mechanical Systems Certificate

The Mechanical Systems certificate focuses on the components, systems, and operations of the equipment performing the work in modern automated manufacturing environments. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in the components, systems, set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of hydraulic/pneumatic circuits as well as electric motors. These courses will prepare students for entry-level jobs as mechanical or automation technicians in manufacturing environments. Completion of this certificate will help prepare students to earn industry certification in Fluid Power and Motor and Motor Controls offered by PMMI.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Mechatronics Core Courses		11
MEC 101	Industrial Safety
MEC 110	Instrumentation and Industrial Measurement
MEC 140	AC and DC Fundamentals and Circuits
MEC 160	Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics	4
MEC 220	Electric Motors and Controls	4
MEC 260	Robotics	4
Total Hours		23

Systems Operations Certificate

The Systems Operations certificate exposes students to the variety of modern automated manufacturing systems across different industries while focusing on applications of maintenance and quality control in manufacturing. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in process evaluation, statistical process control, documentation, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, procedures, and predictive and preventive maintenance processes. These courses will prepare students for entry-level jobs as operations technicians in manufacturing environments.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Mechatronics Core Courses		11
MEC 101	Industrial Safety
MEC 110	Instrumentation and Industrial Measurement
MEC 140	AC and DC Fundamentals and Circuits
ET 150	Computer Aided Drafting and Design	3
MEC 230	Preventive Maintenance	3
MEC 280	Industrial Quality Control	3
Total Hours		20