Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350) AAS

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Purpose

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology 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. Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

This program of study prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. It 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.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
ATR 112 - Intro to Automation Credit Hours: 3
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety Credit Hours: 2
ELC 125 - Diagrams and Schematics Credit Hours: 2
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 11 | Lab Hours 8 | Credit Hours 14

Second Semester (Spring)

DFT 154 - Introduction to Solid Modeling Credit Hours: 3
ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
ELN 260 - Prog Logic Controllers Credit Hours: 4
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 16 | Credit Hours 19

Third Semester (Summer)

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
ELC 130 - Advanced Motors/Controls Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 7 | Lab Hours 8 | Credit Hours 10

Fourth Semester (Fall)

ELC 213 - Instrumentation Credit Hours: 4
Hum/Fine Arts/ Communication - Elective Credit Hours: 3
> HUM 115 is recommended by program faculty.
MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credit Hours: 3
WLD 151 - Fabrication I Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 10 | Credit Hours 14

Fifth Semester (Spring)

ATR 282 - Robotics and CIM Credit Hours: 4
MEC 276 - Capstone Design Project Credit Hours: 1
MNT 130 - Control Systems Credit Hours: 4
PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
Social/ Behavioral Science - Elective Credit Hours: 3
> PSY 118 is recommended by program faculty.

Class Hours 11 | Lab Hours 11 | Credit Hours 16

Total Credit Hours 73

Additional Curriculum Notes

Students taking the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program have the option to continue their studies at a four-year university program that transfers Associate in Applied Science programs such as East Carolina University BS in Industrial Technology [opens in a new window].
The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , HUM 110 , HUM 115 , HUM 130 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , PHI 240 , REL 110 , REL 211 , REL 212 , REL 221 .
The Social/Behavioral elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , HIS 132 , PSY 118 , PSY 150 , SOC 210 , SOC 225 .