Mechatronics Technology - A.A.S.

This career pathway provides 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 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 interested in getting into the workforce quickly with the technical skills employers demand.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP). More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.

Students earning a degree in a Mechatronics Technology are required to take the MECH Exit Exam in order to graduate. Please, see your advisor for more details.

General Education Requirements - Credits (15)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (ECON 2200 recommended) Credits: (3)

ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I Credits: (4) _¹
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
¹ Articulation to a four-year university requires higher-level mathematics choices. Consult your academic advisor.

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (39)

Natural Science (CHEM, PHYS, or PSCI courses preferred) Credits: (4) ²

MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components Credits: (3)
MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors Credits: (3)
MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credits: (3)
MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (3)
MECH 2320 - *Motor Control Credits: (3)
MECH 2425 - *Mechanics and Machine Elements Credits: (4)
MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies Credits: (4)
MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation Credits: (4)
MECH 2480 - *Automation Systems Credits: (4)
MECH 2490 - *Manufacturing Applications Credits: (4)
OR MECH 2495 - *Internship in Mechatronics II Credits: (4)
²Articulation to a four-year university may require specific natural science courses. Consult your academic advisor.

Advisor Approved Course Requirements - Credits (6)

Choose 6 Credits from the following Advisor Approved Electives: ³

CISP 1010 - Computer Science I Credits: (4)
ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD I Credits: (3)
ENGR 2110 - Statics Credits: (3)
ENGR 2120 - Dynamics Credits: (3)
ENGR 2130 - Circuits I Credits: (4)
ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safety Credits: (3)
MECH 1195 - *Internship in Mechatronics I Credits: 1
MECH 1295 - *Internship in Mechatronics I Credits: (2)
MECH 1395 - *Internship in Mechatronics I Credits: (3)
MECH 1991 - *Special Topics in Mechatronics I Credits: (1-4)
MECH 2195 - *Internship in Mechatronics II Credits: (1)
MECH 2295 - *Internship in Mechatronics II Credits: (2)
MECH 2395 - *Internship in Mechatronics II Credits: (3)
MECH 2410 - *Electrical Control Systems Credits: (4)
MECH 2991 - *Special Topics in Mechatronics II Credits: (1-4)
³Articulation to a four-year university may require specific electives. Consult your academic advisor.

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Computer Literacy Requirement

See http://www.volstate.edu/ComputerLiteracy/ for Computer Literacy Requirements.

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Median Salary
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$32,200	$46,630
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$31,800	$55,030
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$30,470	$52,100

Recommended Schedule

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3) Gallatin campus
OR ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD I Credits: (3) Cookeville campus. (Or choose from the advisor approved list above.)
ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safety Credits: (3)
(Or choose from the advisor approved list above.)
MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I Credits: (4)
MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components Credits: (3)
MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credits: (3) Gallatin campus
OR MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (3) Cookeville campus