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 | ||
| No course required | 0-3 | |
| 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 | 15 | |
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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 | ||
| ELT 101 | Introduction to Electronics | 5 |
| ELT 106 | Semiconductor Theory | 3 |
| ELT 224 | Industrial Circuit Applications | 3 |
| or MFG 225 | Motors and Controls | |
| MFG 102 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 3 |
| MFG 112 | Introduction to Automation | 3 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MFG 210 | Industrial Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MFG 220 | Automation Vision Systems | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | 4 |
| MFG 245 | Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) | 4 |
| MFG 250 | Advanced Automation Controllers | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Digital Circuit Fundamentals | ||
| Integrated Circuits | ||
| Automation Equipment Maintenance | ||
| Automation Equipment Repair | ||
| Automation Equipment Controls | ||
| Total Hours | 46 | |
Advanced Mechatronics A.A.S. Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Advanced Mechatronics. For more information or program specific advising contact the Department Chair or Program Coordinator. General Education courses should be selected from the list of IAI General Education Courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 114 | Applied Mathematics I | 4 |
| MFG 102 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 3 |
| MFG 112 | Introduction to Automation | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Technical Writing Applications (recommended) | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| ELT 101 | Introduction to Electronics | 5 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MFG 245 | Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ELT 106 | Semiconductor Theory | 3 |
| MFG 210 | Industrial Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MFG 220 | Automation Vision Systems | 3 |
| MFG 250 | Advanced Automation Controllers | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ELT 224 or MFG 225 | Industrial Circuit Applications or Motors and Controls | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Digital Circuit Fundamentals | ||
| Integrated Circuits | ||
| Automation Equipment Maintenance | ||
| Automation Equipment Repair | ||
| Automation Equipment Controls | ||
| Select one Social and Behavioral Sciences course that also satisfies Global Studies 1 or U.S. Diversity Studies 2 requirement | 3 | |
| Select one Humanities/Fine Arts course that also satisfies Global Studies 1 or U.S. Diversity Studies 2 requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Total Hours | 62-64 | |
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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 Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC) to control automated machines.
- Design various screen layouts to control automated industrial equipment by Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices.
- Propose best solution for systems integration projects using critical thinking and communication skills.