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Mechatronics, A.O.S.

Associate in Occupational Studies
HEGIS #5311
Department Chairperson: Christopher McNally, Ph.D.
Williams Hall, Room 126, (518) 629-7275

The Mechatronics (A.O.S.) degree covers four interconnected disciplines: mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/information technology. All four drive the design, operation and maintenance of modern complex machinery.

You will receive hands-on learning that focuses on developing technical skills needed to support installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of control circuitry and machine-to-machine networks. Some graduates also choose to continue their education to a four-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math (70 or above in each course)	Fall only	Math entrance requirements may be waived if a student has successfully completed (a grade C or above) a higher level math.	70 or above

Total Credits Required: 61

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
** Required of first-time, full-time students

FORM 101 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ECMN 135 Workplace Safety Credits: 2
ECMN 200 Trade Skills Development Credits: 1
MATH 105 Applied Technical Mathematics I Credits: 3
MATH 106 Applied Technical Mathematics II Credits: 3
MCTS 100 Introduction to Mechatronics Credits: 2
MCTS 101 Mechanical Processes and Specifications Credits: 2
MCTS 105 AC/DC Electrical Fundamentals Credits: 6
MCTS 110 Technicians Software Tools Credits: 3
MCTS 115 Industrial Electricity and Electronics Credits: 7
MCTS 200 Automation Technology Credits: 4
MCTS 205 Industrial Motor Control Credits: 4
MCTS 210 Robotic Design, Assembly and Manufacturing Credits: 3
MCTS 215 Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3
MCTS 220 Instrumentation and Process Control Credits: 6
MCTS 225 Industrial Fabrication and Machining Credits: 5
MCTS 230 Advanced Mechatronics Credits: 4
MCTS 235 Applied Fluid Power Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 61

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 101 College Forum Credits: (1)
ECMN 135 Workplace Safety Credits: 2
MATH 105 Applied Technical Mathematics I Credits: 3
MCTS 100 Introduction to Mechatronics Credits: 2
MCTS 101 Mechanical Processes and Specifications Credits: 2
MCTS 105 AC/DC Electrical Fundamentals Credits: 6

Term Total: 15

Second Term

ECMN 200 Trade Skills Development Credits: 1
MATH 106 Applied Technical Mathematics II Credits: 3
MCTS 110 Technicians Software Tools Credits: 3
MCTS 115 Industrial Electricity and Electronics Credits: 7

Term Total: 14

Third Term

MCTS 200 Automation Technology Credits: 4
MCTS 205 Industrial Motor Control Credits: 4
MCTS 210 Robotic Design, Assembly and Manufacturing Credits: 3
MCTS 215 Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3

Term Total: 14

Fourth Term

MCTS 220 Instrumentation and Process Control Credits: 6
MCTS 225 Industrial Fabrication and Machining Credits: 5
MCTS 230 Advanced Mechatronics Credits: 4
MCTS 235 Applied Fluid Power Credits: 3

Term Total: 18