Academic Program Model

Applied Engineering Technology (AAS.MECH)

Mechatronics is a growing field that integrates electrical, mechanical, and digital control systems. Graduates create, maintain, and repair the latest equipment used in manufacturing and industrial settings. This program provides a combination of technical and scientific skills which enables graduates to work in a variety of settings. Instructional courses include: electricity, digital and linear circuits, numerical control, programmable logic controllers, as well as fluid power and mechanical systems.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
EET-040	Basic Electronics (Module 1) EET-040 Basic Electronics (Module 1) Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction. Course Outline	2.5
EET-050	Electric Circuits I (Module 2) EET-050 Electric Circuits I (Module 2) Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope. Course Outline *	2.5
CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet. Course Outline	3.0
EET-056	Electronic Design/Fabrication EET-056 Electronic Design/Fabrication Designed to present through actual practice the elements of electronics drafting and fabrication. Course Outline	3.0
TEC-050	Technical Math I TEC-050 Technical Math I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry. Course Outline *	2.0
TEC-052	Technical Math II TEC-052 Technical Math II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents. Course Outline *	2.0
	Semester Totals	17.0
Second Semester
EET-076	Digital Logic EET-076 Digital Logic The study of basic digital systems principles and techniques. Binary, Hexidecimal, BCD, logic theory, AND,OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates as well as combination gate, Flip Flops and hardware are covered. Prerequisites: EET 040, EET 050 Course Outline *	3.0
EET-052	Solid State Devices EET-052 Solid State Devices Study of basic solid state devices and associated circuits. Devices included will be general purpose diodes, zener diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors. Integrated circuits will be introduced. Circuit applications will include rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, and linear amplifiers. Course Outline *	4.0
IND-044	Fluid Power IND-044 Fluid Power Provides technician with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes: fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves, fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students. Course Outline	3.0
HED-178	Responding to Emergencies HED-178 Responding to Emergencies The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life. Course Outline	2.0
TEC-054	Technical Math III TEC-054 Technical Math III Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation. Course Outline *	2.0
MET-045	Mechanical Drive Systems MET-045 Mechanical Drive Systems This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of mechanical drive systems and components. Students will learn industry-relevant skills including how to: install, analyze performance, maintain, and troubleshoot heavy duty mechanical transmission systems. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
	Semester Totals	17.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
EET-048	Digital Circuits EET-048 Digital Circuits Applications of digital circuits and devices to consumer products. Advanced application or digital logic fundamentals in design operation of digital circuits & systems. Course Outline	3.0
EET-078	Linear Electronics EET-078 Linear Electronics A study of linear electronic circuits. Combines theory of passive and active circuits into operational units. Topics include amplifiers frequency response, feedback, oscillators, high frequency, operational and instrumentation amplifiers, linear and switching regulators. Course Outline *	3.0
EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math. Course Outline *	2.0
EET-081	Microcontroller Applications EET-081 Microcontroller Applications Principles of micro controllers. Topics include: Flow charting, Input-output devices and interfacing, Signal conditioning, Programming, and basic process control using a micro controller. Class stresses using the micro controllers to control I/O devices. Course Outline *	3.0
TEL-051	Networking Basics TEL-051 Networking Basics Provides the student with a basic understanding of networking, OSI model, industry standards, and IP addressing. Emphasis placed on hands on learning. Course Outline *	3.0
--- ---	Technical Elective --- --- Technical Elective No Description Available	2.0
	Semester Totals	16.0
Second Semester
EET-085	Electronic Projects EET-085 Electronic Projects Instructor approved and student selected electronic project providing experience in design, fabrication and testing of an electronic unit. The project should coincide with student's occupational goal and area of electronic work interest. (Communications, computers, industrial, etc.) (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CAD-060	3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 3D Solid Modeling This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies. Course Outline	3.0
SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
EET-075	HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security. Course Outline	2.0
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
TEC-056	Technical Math IV TEC-056 Technical Math IV Familiarizes the student with the basic concepts of analytical geometry and statistics. Course Outline *	2.0
	Semester Totals	15.0

Total Program Hours

65.0

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*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester