Program Overview

Mechatronics (AAS)

The Mechatronics program is designed to train technicians with "multi-craft" skills to work on robotic and "intelligent" equipment. The skills taught include electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies. Mechatronics technicians will assist the design, development, and engineering staff, and install, maintain, modify, and repair mechatronic systems, equipment, and component parts.

About This Major

The Mechatronics program combines academic training with hands-on activities. Graduates of this major will be able to:

• Demonstrate communication skills to include listening, speaking, writing, and electronic formats.
• Demonstrate ethical, civic, and workplace responsibility as part of professional behavior.
• Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components.
• Demonstrate safe work habits in performance of tasks.
• Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skill sets and repair skill sets to fulfill the needs of entry-level employment.

Institutional Degree Requirements

The following institutional degree requirements apply to all CMU and CMU Tech Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees:

• 60 semester hours minimum.
• Students must complete a minimum of 15 of the final 30 semester hours of credit at CMU/CMU Tech.
• 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU/CMU Tech coursework.
• A course may only be used to fulfill one requirement for each degree/certificate.
• No more than six semester hours of independent study courses can be used toward the degree.
• Non-traditional credit, such as advanced placement, credit by examination, credit for prior learning, cooperative education, and internships, cannot exceed 20 semester credit hours for an AAS degree.
• Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be used for graduation.

Specific to this Degree

• A minimum of 60 semester credit hours is required for the AAS in Mechatronics.

Essential Learning Requirements

(15 semester hours)

• Communication:
  • ENGL 111: English Composition I-GTCO1 (3 semester hours)
  • Select one of the following courses:
    • ENGL 112: English Composition II-GTCO2 (3 semester hours)
    • SPCH 101: Interpersonal Communication (3 semester hours)
    • SPCH 102: Speechmaking (3 semester hours)
• Mathematics:
  • MATH 108: Technical Mathematics (or higher) (3-4 semester hours)
• Other Essential Learning Core Courses:
  • Select one Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, or Humanities course (3 semester hours)
  • Select one Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, or Humanities course (3 semester hours)

Other Lower Division Requirements

• Wellness Requirement:
  • KINE 100: Health and Wellness (1 semester hour)
  • KINA 1XX: Activity Course (1 semester hour)

Program Specific Degree Requirements

(43 semester hours, must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course)

• CSCI 110: Beginning Programming (3 semester hours)
• ELCE 120: Commercial Wiring (4 semester hours)
• ELCE 124: Electrical Safety (1 semester hour)
• ELCE 150: DC Circuit Fundamentals (4 semester hours)
• ELCE 155: AC Circuit Fundamentals (4 semester hours)
• ELCE 220: Industrial Controls (4 semester hours)
• ELCE 222: Instrumentation and Process (4 semester hours)
• ELCE 225: Introduction to PLCs (4 semester hours)
• ELCE 229: AC/DC Variable Speed Drive (2 semester hours)
• ELCE 263: Specific Wiring for Structured Cabling Systems (2 semester hours)
• MAMT 115: Introduction to Machine Shop (3 semester hours)
• MAMT 145: Machine Maintenance (2 semester hours)
• TECI 142: Internet of Things (3 semester hours)
• TSTG 150: Introduction to Fluid Power (3 semester hours)

Suggested Course Plan

The suggested course sequencing is as follows:

• First Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • ELCE 124: Electrical Safety (1 semester hour)
    • ELCE 150: DC Circuit Fundamentals (4 semester hours)
    • ELCE 225: Introduction to PLCs (4 semester hours)
    • MAMT 115: Introduction to Machine Shop (3 semester hours)
    • MATH 108: Technical Mathematics (or higher) (3-4 semester hours)
  • Spring Semester:
    • CSCI 110: Beginning Programming (3 semester hours)
    • ELCE 120: Commercial Wiring (4 semester hours)
    • ELCE 155: AC Circuit Fundamentals (4 semester hours)
    • MAMT 145: Machine Maintenance (2 semester hours)
    • KINE 100: Health and Wellness (1 semester hour)
    • KINA Activity (1 semester hour)
• Second Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • ELCE 222: Instrumentation and Process (4 semester hours)
    • ELCE 263: Specific Wiring for Structured Cabling Systems (2 semester hours)
    • TECI 142: Internet of Things (3 semester hours)
    • ENGL 111: English Composition I-GTCO1 (3 semester hours)
    • Essential Learning Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, or Humanities course (3 semester hours)
  • Spring Semester:
    • ELCE 220: Industrial Controls (4 semester hours)
    • ELCE 229: AC/DC Variable Speed Drive (2 semester hours)
    • TSTG 150: Introduction to Fluid Power (3 semester hours)
    • Select one of the following:
      • ENGL 112: English Composition II-GTCO2 (3 semester hours)
      • SPCH 101: Interpersonal Communication (3 semester hours)
      • SPCH 102: Speechmaking (3 semester hours)
    • Essential Learning Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, or Humanities course (3 semester hours)

Advising Process and DegreeWorks

Meeting with an academic advisor is essential in planning courses and altering the suggested course sequencing. DegreeWorks is an online degree audit tool available in MAVzone. It is the official record used by the Registrar's Office to evaluate progress towards a degree and determine eligibility for graduation.

Graduation Process

Students must complete the following in the first two months of the semester prior to completing their degree requirements:

• Review their DegreeWorks audit and create a plan that outlines how unmet requirements will be met in the final semester.
• Meet with their advisor and modify their plan as needed.
• Submit the "Intent to Graduate" form to the Registrar's Office to officially declare the intended graduation date and commencement ceremony plans.
• Register for all needed courses and complete all requirements for each degree sought.