Robotics and Automation Technology/Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS - Academic Plan

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The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals for jobs requiring electrical, mechanical, and computer skills necessary to work on complex systems found in manufacturing environments. Students in the program will gain knowledge and hands-on training for the in-demand field of mechatronics, which combines electricity, electronics, robotics, mechanics instrumentation, process control and industrial automation.

Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, and automation.

Through alignment with PMMI’s (Packaging Machinery Manufactures Institute) Mechatronics Certification Program, ACC’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology offers a set of stackable credentials recognized by the US Department of Labor and endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturer’s’ skills.

Course Availability

Total Credits = 61-62

Required Courses - General Education Courses	Credits	Pre or Co Reqs Required	Course Available Fall?	Course Available Spring?	Course Available Summer?
BUS 1021 - Basic Workplace Skills	1	No	No	Yes	No
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1031 - Technical Writing: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO3	3	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics or Higher*	4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
PHI 1013 - Logic: GT-AH3*	3	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics OR PHY 1112 - Physics: Algebra-Based II OR PHY 2112 - Physics: Calculus-Based II: GT-SC1	4-5	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Required Courses - Major Courses	Credits	Pre or Co Reqs Required	Course Available Fall?	Course Available Spring?	Course Available Summer?
CAD 2455 - SolidWorks/Mechanical	3	No	Yes	No	No
EIC 1001 - Electrical Print Reading	4	No	Yes	No	No
ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC	4	No	Yes	No	No
ELT 2348 - Automation Control Circuits	3	No	Yes	No	No
ELT 2252 - Motors and Controls	3	Yes	No	Yes	No
ELT 2254 - Industrial Wiring	3	Yes	No	Yes	No
ELT 2455 - Fluid Power	3	No	No	Yes	No
ELT 2358 - Programmable Logic Controllers	3	Yes	Yes	No	No
ELT 2359 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers	3	Yes	No	Yes	No
ELT 2367 - Introduction to Robotics	1	Yes	Yes	No	No
ELT 2368 - Robotics Technologies	3	Yes	No	Yes	No
ELT 2080 - Internship	3	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
IMA 1500 - Industrial Rotating Equipment	3	Yes	Yes	No	No
OSH 1300 - 10 Hour OSHA Voluntary Compliance+	1	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

Required Courses - Additional Required Courses	Credits	Co or Pre Reqs Required	Course Available Fall?	Course Available Spring?	Course Available Summer?
Restricted Elective (See Notes for specific requirements)	3	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Restricted Elective (See Notes for specific requirements)	3	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

Program Outcomes

Install and operate instrumentation and process control devices across the spectrum of industries.
Use quality and safety standards necessary for the operating , maintaining and repairing of automated equipment.
Program, configure, troubleshoot and repair automated industrial equipment for machining, assembly, chemical processing and logistics distribution.
Diagose root problems to maintain the production flow.
Communicate effectively and appropriate with team members.

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)

Year 1 - Fall

EIC 1001 - Electrical Print Reading 4 credits
ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC 4 Credits
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics 4 Credits

Year 1 - Spring

BUS 1021 - Basic Workplace Skills 1 credit
ELT 2254 - Industrial Wiring 3 credits
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
OR
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
OR
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits
PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
OR
PHY 1112 - Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab: GTSC1 5 Credits
OR
PHY 2112 - Physics: Calculus-Based II With Lab: GTSCI 5 Credits

Year 2 - Fall

CAD 2455 - Solidworks/Mechanical 3 Credits
ELT 2348 - Automation Control Circuits 3 credits
ELT 2367 - Introduction to Robotics 1 credit
OSH 1300 - 10-HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance 1 credit

Year 2 - Spring

ELT 2455 - Fluid Power 3 credits
ELT 2252 - Motors & Controls 3 credits

Restricted Elective

Choose 2 of 3 Courses:
CAD 2660 - 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing 3 Credits
MTE 1220 - Lean Manufacturing Practices and Processes 3 credits
PRO 2800 - Quality in Process Technology 3 credits

Year 3 - Fall

ELT 2358 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits
IMA 1500 - Industrial Rotating Equipment 3 credits
PHI 1013 - Logic: GT-AH3 3 Credits

Year 3 - Spring

ELT 2359 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits
ELT 2367 - Introduction to Robotics 1 credit
ELT 2080 - Internship 3 credits

Notes

*This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of the appropriate college-readiness course.
†OSH 1300 is only available online.
AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
Course availability is subject to change.
Refer to 2022/2023 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.
Restricted Electives: Choose two courses from MTE 1220 - Lean Manufacturing, PRO 2800 - Quality in Process Technology, CAD 2660 - 3D Printing.
To meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.