Academic Programs

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2022 Summer

First Year
First Semester

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREEET-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-041

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-050

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Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREEET-076

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAPT-051

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-042

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENAPT-043

Credit Hours: 2.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREEET-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-086

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-078

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-057

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREEET-085

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREMET-084

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-075

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREIND-044

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENECO-231

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Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	APT-050	Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 Electrical Principles/Practice This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	EET-056	Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication EET-056 Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication Drafting and fabrication techniques are involved in the design of printed circuit boards. Drafting, PC board layout, fabrication, soldering, desoldering and construction of electronic projects. The use of industry-quality, computer-aided drafting equipment will be used in several phases. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Review of the real number system, radicals, equations, and exponents, relations and functions, logarithms, complex numbers, polynomials, and theory of equations. A graphing calculator is required. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendation. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and 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 OR
GEN	ENG-098	Communications I ENG-098 Communications I Students will learn the principles of communication by listening, speaking and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	EET-076	Digital Logic EET-076 Digital Logic The study of basic digital systems, principles and techniques. Binary, hexadecimal, BCD, logic theory, AND, OR, NOT, NAD and NOR gates, as well as combination gate, flip-flops and hardware are covered. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-051	Solid State Devices & Applications APT-051 Solid State Devices & Applications Study of basic solid state devices, circuits and systems. Topics include: rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, linear amplifiers, timers and variable frequency drives (VFD). Emphasis on oscilloscope and digital multi-meter use. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics. Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	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 and systems. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
CORE	EET-081	Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi EET-081 Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi 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
CORE	EET-078	Applied Amplifier Circuits EET-078 Applied Amplifier Circuits 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
CORE	EET-057	Computer Systems EET-057 Computer Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement and computing resource management. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
CORE	EET-085	STEM Projects EET-085 STEM 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
CORE	MET-084	Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Technical Mechanisms Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components, such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	3.0
CORE	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
GEN	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective	3.0
CORE	IND-044	Fluid Power IND-044 Fluid Power Provides technicians 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 and fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

62.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	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
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-061	3D Parametric Design CAD-061 3D Parametric Design This course is a study of three-dimensional parametric design and prototype creation. The student will learn to create a family of part designs using parametric modeling CAD software. Creating design prototypes will also be covered. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	IND-054	Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint IND-054 Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action. Course Outline	.5

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	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
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-061	3D Parametric Design CAD-061 3D Parametric Design This course is a study of three-dimensional parametric design and prototype creation. The student will learn to create a family of part designs using parametric modeling CAD software. Creating design prototypes will also be covered. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	IND-054	Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint IND-054 Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action. Course Outline	.5

Suggested Electives
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	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
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-061	3D Parametric Design CAD-061 3D Parametric Design This course is a study of three-dimensional parametric design and prototype creation. The student will learn to create a family of part designs using parametric modeling CAD software. Creating design prototypes will also be covered. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	IND-054	Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint IND-054 Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action. Course Outline	.5

Applied Engineering Technology (AAS.MECH)

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