ADVANCED MANUFACTURING/MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Eastfield only

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ADV.MANUF.MECH

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

Advanced manufacturing/mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with these diverse skill sets has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in advanced manufacturing/mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the following:

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING/MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Eastfield and Mountain View only

Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.MANUF.MECH.13

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

Advanced manufacturing/mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with these diverse skill sets has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in advanced manufacturing/mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MFGT 1404	Automated Manufacturing	4
MFGT 1406	Mechanical Principals in Automated Manufacturing	4
		8

SEMESTER II

ELPT 2419	Programmable Logic Controllers I OR	4
ELMT 2433	Industrial Electronics	(4)
ELMT 1405	Basic Fluid Power OR	4
MFGT 2459	Industrial Automation II	(4)
		8
Minimum Hours Required		16

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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