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2015-2016 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2015-2016 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. This program is designed for students who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution.

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 A.A.S. DEGREE IN MECHATRONICS

 Application Procedure

  •  Apply and be accepted for admission to Motlow State Community College.
  •  Submit the separate Mechatronic Program Application by established deadline.

*Selection Criteria

Below are the criteria for acceptance into the Mechatronic

  • Achieve a minimum score of 15 on the COMPASS math examination.
  • For individuals that score equally on the COMPASS math examination, preference will be given to a certified Trade Adjustment Act worker, a Veteran possessing a DD214 in accordance with the VetGuide Appendix A document, or any other “covered person” under the Jobs for Veterans Act.
  • Individuals that score equally on the COMPASS math examination, and without preferential status, the date/time stamp on the emailed letter of acceptance will be used to fill the remaining slots in the classes.

*No longer in affect October 1, 2015.

ON SITE REQUIREMENTS:


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

Semester Hours Credit: 63


 

DUAL/JOINT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Any student seeking to enter the mechatronics certificate program must meet the dual/joint enrollment criteria and have a recommendation by his/her instructor. Dual/Joint enrollment students may be subject to additional entrance criteria on an as needed basis and as established by the program chair.