Mechatronics Technology Diploma Program

MTD2 - 201714

Program Description

The Mechatronics Technology Diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as a Mechatronics technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The diploma program teaches skills in Mechatronics Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance, including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC's, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive a Mechatronics Technology Diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or Mechatronics technicians.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall & Barrow

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid. Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
EMPL 1000	Interpers Relations/Prof Dev	2
	Or
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
	Or
MATH 1013	Algebraic Concepts	3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 39 Hours

ELTR 1010	Direct Current Fundamentals	3
	Or
IDFC 1011	Direct Current I	3
	Or
IDSY 1101	DC Circuit Analysis	3
ELTR 1020	Alternating Current Fundamenta	3
	Or
IDFC 1012	Alternating Current I	3
	Or
IDSY 1105	AC Circuit Analysis	3
IDFC 1013	Solid State Devices	3
IDSY 1110	Industrial Motor Controls I	4
IDSY 1120	Basic Industrial PLCs	4
IDSY 1190	Fluid Power Systems	4
IDSY 1210	Industrial Motor Controls II	4
IDSY 1220	Intermediate Industrial PLCs	4
IDSY 1230	Industrial Instrumentation	4
MCTX 2250	Mechatronics Capstone	3
AUMF 1150	Introduction to Robotics	3

Total Credit Hours: 47

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 47 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Semester One

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Choose One:

PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
	Or
EMPL 1000	Interpers Relations/Prof Dev	2

Choose One:

MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
	Or
MATH 1013	Algebraic Concepts	3
IDSY 1101	DC Circuit Analysis	3

MATH 1012 and MATH 1013 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Required

IDSY 1101	DC Circuit Analysis	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

Semester Two

IDSY 1105	AC Circuit Analysis	3
IDSY 1110	Industrial Motor Controls I	4
IDSY 1120	Basic Industrial PLCs	4
IDSY 1190	Fluid Power Systems	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Three

AUMF 1150	Introduction to Robotics	3
IDSY 1210	Industrial Motor Controls II	4
IDFC 1013	Solid State Devices	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

IDSY 1210 - Co-Req: IDSY 1110

IDFC 1013 - Pre-Req: (IDSY 1101+1105) or (IDFC 1000+1012)

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1220	Intermediate Industrial PLCs	4
IDSY 1230	Industrial Instrumentation	4
MCTX 2250	Mechatronics Capstone	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

IDSY 1220 - Pre-Req: IDSY 1120

MCTX 2250 - Pre-Req: IDSY 1220

Total Credit Hours: 47

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.