61 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0253
Advanced Mechatronics degree is designed to prepare students for exciting careers in systems integration. Mechatronics is an emerging field that blends mechanical, electrical and computer engineering to design, build, program and operate smart industrial machines. Students will learn to operate, setup, program and troubleshoot high-tech automation equipment by integrating electronics, mechanical systems, fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers.
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area A — Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Technical Writing Applications (recommended) | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Area B — Mathematics | ||
| Select one course from Area B | 3-4 | |
| Applied Mathematics I (recommended) | ||
| Area C — Science | ||
| Select one course from Area C | 3-4 | |
| Applied Physics (recommended) | ||
| Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F — Global Studies 1 | ||
| Select one course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| Select one course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
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Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| MFG 112 | Automation Overview | 3 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MFG 170 | Industrial Electronics | 3-5 |
| or ELT 101 | Introduction to Electronics | |
| MFG 210 | Industrial Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MFG 220 | Machine Vision Systems | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| MFG 245 | Intermediate Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| MFG 250 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| MFG 270 | Automated Components Integration | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Semiconductor Theory | ||
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Industrial Circuit Applications | ||
| CNC Machine Operation - NIMS | ||
| Mechanical Drives | ||
| Motors and Controls | ||
| Total Hours | 43 | |
Advanced Mechatronics A.A.S. Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Advanced Mechatronics. General Education courses should be selected from the list of IAI General Education Courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MFG 112 | Automation Overview | 3 |
| MFG 170 or ELT 101 | Industrial Electronics or Introduction to Electronics | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| Select one Social and Behavioral Sciences course that also satisfies Global Studies 1 or U.S. Diversity Studies 2 requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| MAT 114 | Applied Mathematics I | 4 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MFG 245 | Intermediate Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Semiconductor Theory | ||
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Industrial Circuit Applications | ||
| CNC Machine Operation - NIMS | ||
| Mechanical Drives | ||
| Motors and Controls | ||
| MFG 250 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| Select one Humanities/Fine Arts course that also satisfies Global Studies 1 or U.S. Diversity Studies 2 requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| PHY 101 | Applied Physics | 4 |
| MFG 210 | Industrial Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MFG 220 | Machine Vision Systems | 3 |
| MFG 270 | Automated Components Integration | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 63-65 | |
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At least one Global Studies course is required for degree completion.
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At least one U.S. Diversity Studies course is required for degree completion.
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the department chair or program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Recognize integrated system components and machine function by examining electrical wiring diagrams and symbols.
- Design a control circuit to run number of valves and cylinders through a specified sequence of operations.
- Explain the basic concepts of machine vision systems such as camera technology, pixel size, optics, and light sources.
- Create, simulate, and troubleshoot programs for varied robot operations including safe industrial robot operation.
- Create a Ladder Diagram (LD), a Function Block Diagram (FBD), and a Sequential Function Chart (SFC) to control automated machines.
- Design various screen layouts to control automated industrial equipment by Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices.
- Propose the best solution for systems integration projects using critical thinking and communication skills.