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Mechatronics Technology Diploma Program

MTD2 - 202512

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.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
 
EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2
Or
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3
 
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
Or
MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 39 Hours

IDFC 1013Solid State Devices

3
 
ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3
Or
IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3
Or
IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3
Or
ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3
 
ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamenta

3
Or
IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3
Or
IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3
 
IDSY 1112Motor Controls I

4
IDSY 2000PLC I

4
IDSY 1181Fluid Power Systema

4
IDSY 1113Motor Controls II

4
IDSY 2001PLC II

4
IDSY 1230Industrial Instrumentation

4
MCTX 2250Mechatronics Capstone

3
AUMF 1150Introduction 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 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
 
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
Or
MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3
 
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3
Or
EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2
 
IDSY 1011Industrial Computer Apps

3
Total Credit Hours:11

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

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

Semester Two

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3
IDSY 1112Motor Controls I

4
IDSY 2000PLC I

4
IDSY 1181Fluid Power Systema

4
Total Credit Hours:15

IDSY 1112 - Pre-Req:  IDSY 1101

IDSY 2000 - Pre-Req:  IDSY 1112

Semester Three

AUMF 1150Introduction to Robotics

3
IDSY 1113Motor Controls II

4
IDFC 1013Solid State Devices

3
Total Credit Hours:10

IDSY 1113 - Co-Req: IDSY 1112

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

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1230Industrial Instrumentation

4
MCTX 2250Mechatronics Capstone

3
IDSY 2001PLC II

4
Total Credit Hours:11

IDSY 2001 - Pre-Req: IDSY 2000

MCTX 2250 - Pre-Req: IDSY 2001

Total Credit Hours: 47

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