Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
15 creditsEnglish
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Prin of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEO-110 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEO-111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS-122 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-211 | Ancient History | 3 |
| HIS-221 | African-American History | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psych | 3 |
| PSY-243 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL-211 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 |
| REL-212 | Intro to New Testament | 3 |
Major Requirements
36 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATR-112 | Intro to Automation | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| DFT-119 | Basic CAD | 2 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| ELC-213 | Instrumentation | 4 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MEC-130 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| PHY-131 | Physics-Mechanics | 4 |
Other Requirements
13 creditsSelect 13 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 |
| AHR-114 | Heat Pump Technology | 4 |
| AHR-120 | HVACR Maintenance | 2 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
| CCT-110 | Intro to Cyber Crime | 3 |
| CCT-121 | Computer Crime Invest. | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-152 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| CTI-110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network & Sec Foundations | 3 |
| CTI-140 | Virtualization Concepts | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| CTS-155 | Tech Support Functions | 3 |
| DBA-110 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| DBA-115 | Database Applications | 3 |
| DBA-120 | Database Programming I | 3 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 2 |
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 2 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| ELC-131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| ELN-131 | Analog Electronics I | 4 |
| ISC-170 | Problem-Solving Skills | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| MEC-110 | Intro to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
| MNT-110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 2 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NET-126 | Switching and Routing | 3 |
| NET-225 | Enterprise Networking | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| NOS-120 | Linux Single User | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 3 |
| SEC-160 | Security Administration I | 3 |
| SPA-111 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| TRN-111 | Chassis Maint/Light Repair | 4 |
| TRN-112 | Powertrain Maint/Light Repair | 4 |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| WBL-113 | Work-Based Learning I | 3 |
| WEB-110 | Web Development Fundamentals | 3 |
| WEB-140 | Web Development Tools | 3 |
| WLD-110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
| WLD-115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | 5 |
Total Credits Required: 65
Fall Semester 1
17 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills or College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ATR-112 | Intro to Automation | 3 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ELC-213 | Instrumentation | 4 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Spring Semester 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| PHY-131 | Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
Summer Semester
6 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition or Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Mechatronics Engineering Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$72,070/yr
$53,670
$84,930
+2.2%
Projected Outlook
120
Annual Job Openings
1,530
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$112,450/yr
$85,240
$140,790
+3.8%
Projected Outlook
260
Annual Job Openings
4,270
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.