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Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Curriculum Description

Engineering and Technology
Career Cluster:      Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Pathway:               Engineering and Technology

Program Major    Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Pathway Description
These curriculums are 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.

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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A40350
NC CIP: 15.0403
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2021

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
DFT 151 CAD I 2 3 0 3
EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech 1 2 0 2
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 3 6 0 5
ELC 125 Diagrams and Schematics 1 2 0 2
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 2 2 0 3
  Total: 9 15 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELC 114 Commericial Wiring 2 6 0 4
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 2 6 0 4
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 2 3 0 3
ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 0 0 2
MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3
  Total: 10 17 0 16

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 2 3 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics 3 2 0 4
  Total: 8 5 0 10

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ATR 112 Intro to Automation 2 3 0 3
ELC 228 PLC Applications 2 6 0 4
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 7 9 0 13

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ATR 212 Industrial Robots 2 3 0 3
ELC 213 Instrumentation 3 2 0 4
Select one:
Industrial Specifications 1 0 0 1
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I (0) (0) (10) (1)
  OR        
Work-Based Learning II (0) (0) (10) (1)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
General Psychology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 5 0 11

Total Credit Hours: 65

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, or REL 110.

2020SP New Program replaces Industrial Systems Technology A50240.

A40350