Academic Programs

Mechatronics, A.A.S.

Overview

Mechatronics integrates mechanical, electronics, fluid power, and computer control systems to create automated manufacturing production systems.  The Mechatronics program prepares students for entry-level technician positions in the areas of robotics, industrial manufacturing and maintenance, fluid power, instrumentation, electronics, and process control automation.

Locations

Worthington

Course Number Course Title Credits
  Fall - Year 1  
MECH 1110 Fluid Power Calculations 2
MECH 1103 Basic Hydraulics 3
MECH 1105 Hydraulics Lab 3
MECH 1115 Computer Aided Design 2
MECH 1125 Electrical Controls I 2
MECH 1135 Electrical Controls II 3
                            General Education (MATH1107 or MATH 1111)  
3
  Total Credits Fall - Year 1 18
  Spring Year 1  
MECH 1120 Pneumatic Theory 3
MECH 1131 Pneumatic Lab 1
MECH 1102 Mechanical Power Transmission 2
MECH 2110 Circuit Design & Control Theory 3
MECH 2136 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
RNEW 1160 Instrumentation & Control Theory 3
MECH 2165 Instrumentation & Control Lab 1
  Credits Spring - Year 1 16
  Fall - Year 2  
MECH 2120 Automated Systems 5
MECH 2100 Advanced Systems Calculations 3
MECH 2125 Motion Control 3
MECH 2141 Proportional & Servo Control Theory 2
   Credits Fall - Year 2 13
  Spring - Year 2  
  General Education 13
  Credits Spring - Year 2 13
  TOTAL CREDITS 60