;

Spring Semester 2024 Catalog

Mechatronics Technology, Diploma

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus, Thomson, and Waynesboro Sites.

Entrance Dates: Fall
Length of Program: Four Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 47

Program Description: The Mechatronics Technology Diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as a Mechatronics technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The diploma program teaches skills in Mechatronics Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC's, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive a Mechatronics Technology Diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or Mechatronics technicians. 

Employment Opportunities: The strengths of the program include a potential of high placement rates for graduates, above average starting salaries, and potential for career advancement and growth. Graduates are qualified for positions as engineering assistants, programmable control specialists, automation specialists, industrial electronics specialists, and a wide variety of industrial management positions. The associate degree program provides for continuing career mobility and facilitates continuing educational opportunities.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 8 credits

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

 

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

OR

MATH 1013ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS

3

 

EMPL 1000INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2

OR

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

Occupational Courses, 39 credits

IDFC 1013SOLID STATE DEVICES I

3

IDSY 1101DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

3

IDSY 1105AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

3

IDSY 1110INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS I

4

IDSY 1120BASIC INDUSTRIAL PLCS

4

IDSY 1190FLUID POWER SYSTEMS

4

IDSY 1210INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS II

4

IDSY 1220INTERMEDIATE INDUSTRIAL PLCS

4

IDSY 1230INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION

4

MCTX 2250CAPSTONE PROJECT

3

AUMF 1150INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS

3


Notes:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.