Mechatronics Technology (A.A.S.)

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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:

course similarity within the programs enrolled in at Motlow
courses with similar content taught at the same level as Motlow
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 Dean of Career & Technical Programs.

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.

GENERAL EDUCATION (15 credit hours)

Communications (6 credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr

Mathematics (3-4 credit hours)

(See notes below for recommended courses for transfer students.)

One of the following:

MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1720 - Precalculus Trigonometry 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 sem hrs cr

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

One of the following:

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art 3 sem hrs cr
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 sem hrs cr
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre 3 sem hrs cr

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)

One of the following:

ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 sem hrs cr
COMM 1010 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 sem hrs cr
ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 sem hrs cr
ECON 2200 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 sem hrs cr
GEOG 1012 - Cultural Geography 3 sem hrs cr
GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography 3 sem hrs cr
HPE 2340 - Wellness Perspectives and Lifestyles 3 sem hrs cr
POLS 1030 - American Government 3 sem hrs cr
POLS 2025 - State and Local Government 3 sem hrs cr
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology 3 sem hrs cr
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 sem hrs cr
SOCI 1040 - Social Problems 3 sem hrs cr
SOCI 2010 - Marriage and Family 3 sem hrs cr

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (46 credit hours)

PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus Physics I 4 sem hrs cr OR PHYS 2110 - Calculus-Based Physics I (see notes below)
MECH 1310 - Electrical Components 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1320 - Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1330 - (Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1340 - Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1350 - Industrial Robotics 3 sem hrs cr OR ENST 1311 - Computer-Aided Design I 3 sem hrs cr (see notes below)
MECH 2320 - Motor Control 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 2425 - Mechanics and Machine Elements 4 sem hrs cr
MECH 2440 - Process Control Technologies 4 sem hrs cr
MECH 2441 - Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation 4 sem hrs cr
MECH 2480 - Automation Systems 4 sem hrs cr
- One of the following options (see notes below):
  - CISP 1010 - Computer Science I 4 sem hrs cr
    OR
  - CITC 1302 - Introduction to Networking 3 sem hrs cr AND MECH 2991 - Special Topics in Mechatronics 1 sem hr cr
- And one of the following options (see notes below):
  - MECH 2490 - Manufacturing Applications 4 sem hrs cr
    OR
  - MECH 2495 - Internship in Mechatronics II 3 sem hrs cr AND MECH 2991 - Special Topics in Mechatronics 1 sem hr cr

On-Site Requirements:

MECH 2480 , MECH 2425 , and MECH 2490 must be taken at Motlow State Community College.

Semester Hours Credit: 61*

*All mechatronics majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 - First-Year Experience .

NOTES FOR TRANSFERRING STUDENTS:

Students planning to articulate to Middle Tennessee State University for the Mechatronics Engineering Program are advised to take MATH 1910 and PHYS 2110 .
Students planning to articulate to Tennessee State University in the 2+2 program for a bachelors degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics are advised to take MATH 1910 , PHYS 2110 , ENGR 2110 , ENGL 1020 , and HIST 2010 .
Level 1 students have the option of taking ENST 1311 in place of MECH 1350 if they wish.
Level 2 students have the option of taking CITC 1302 PLUS MECH 2991 in place of CISP 1010 if they wish.
Students will have the choice between the four-credit-hour Manufacturing Applications capstone course and the three-credit-hour Internship course paired with MECH 2991 .

FALL START ONLY - Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One (15 credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1310 - Electrical Components 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1320 - Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1350 - Industrial Robotics 3 sem hrs cr OR ENST 1311 - Computer-Aided Design I 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Two (16 credit hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1340 - Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 1330 - (Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 2320 - Motor Control 3 sem hrs cr
PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus Physics I 4 sem hrs cr

Semester Three (16 credit hours)

MECH 2425 - Mechanics and Machine Elements 4 sem hrs cr
MECH 2441 - Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation 4 sem hrs cr
MECH 2480 - Automation Systems 4 sem hrs cr
And one of the following options:
CISP 1010 - Computer Science I 4 sem hrs cr
CITC 1302 - Introduction to Networking 3 sem hrs cr AND MECH 2991 - Special Topics in Mechatronics 1 sem hr cr

Semester Four (14 credit hours)

Humanities/Fine Arts 3 sem hrs cr
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 sem hrs cr
MECH 2440 - Process Control Technologies 4 sem hrs cr
And one of the following options:
MECH 2490 - Manufacturing Applications 4 sem hrs cr
MECH 2495 - Internship in Mechatronics II 3 sem hrs cr AND MECH 2991 - Special Topics in Mechatronics 1 sem hr cr

FALL START ONLY - Recommended Part-Time Schedule

The following is a recommended part-time schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.