Mechatronics Engineering Technology, AAS
A40350
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
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.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, a graduate should be able to:
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams as they relate to automated process control systems.
- Troubleshoot process control system components in an automated system.
- Analyze the interaction between the various components of a system that could include fluid power, mechanical, Servo, and electrical components to operate an automated system.
- Analyze, construct and test automated systems including electronic sensors, mechanical actuators and computer control.
- Fabricate and assemble mechanical/automated assemblies from technical drawings job specific tools.
Degree Awarded
An Associate in Applied Science Degree-Mechatronics Engineering Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information call (919) 739-6817 or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| ELC 111 | Introduction to Electricity |
4
| 3 |
| ELC 120 | Introduction to Wiring |
4
| 3 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics |
3
| 2 |
| ELC 127 | Software for Technicians |
4
| 2 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Second Semester
| ATR 112 | Introduction to Automation |
5
| 3 |
| DFT 154 | Intro to Solid Modeling |
5
| 3 |
| ELC 213 | Instrumentation |
5
| 4 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I |
5
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Third Semester
| ISC 121 | Environmental Health & Safety |
3
| 3 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms |
4
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 9 |
Fourth Semester
| ATR 280 | Robotic Fundamentals |
5
| 4 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic, Controller |
5
| 3 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors/Controls |
4
| 3 |
| PHY 131 | Physics-Mechanics |
5
| 4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 17 |
Fifth Semester
| ATR 211 | Robot Programming |
5
| 3 |
| EGR 285 | Design Project |
4
| 2 |
| ELN 152 | Fabrication Techniques |
4
| 2 |
| ELN 260 | Prog Logic Controllers |
6
| 4 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
The following courses will not count for this program:
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.