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2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook Archived Catalog

Mechatronics Technology A.A.S.


Mechatronics Technology
Career Readiness
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This career program will provide the academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare students for employment as a highly skilled mechatronics technician. The concentration is specifically provided for students who are interested in working as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary industrial environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be afforded the opportunity to complete the Level 2 Certification Examination to become a Siemens Certified Mechatronics Systems Associate.

All collegiate-level transfer coursework for the Mechatronics program will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  1. course similarity within the programs enrolled in at Motlow:
  2. courses with similar content taught at the same level as Motlow; and
  3. same credentialing requirements for faculty at the transferring institution.  Credit towards degree or certificate program requirements will be given for transfer coursework that meets all criteria.  Mechatronics courses will be evaluated by the Director of Career Readiness.

ADMISSION TO THE MOTLOW COLLEGE IN MECHATRONICS

 Application Procedure

  •  Apply and be accepted for admission to Motlow State Community College.
  •  Submit the separate Mechatronic Program Application by established deadline.
  • Take the Accuplacer examination in all areas or have current ACT scores.

ON SITE REQUIREMENTS:


MECH 2400, MECH 2500, AND MECH 2600 must be taken at Motlow State Community College
 

Semester Hours Credit: 63 or (see notes below)


All mechatronics majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300: First Year Experience, and the degree program will require 66 credit hours.

Note:


*Students planning to articulate to Middle Tennessee State University for the Mechatronics Engineering Program are advised to take MATH 1910 and PHYS 2110.