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Mechatronics Facilities Technician, AAS

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Minimum Credits: 61.3
Contact Hours: 84.84

A Mechatronics Facilities Technician degree prepares students to operate and maintain the systems and equipment that keep hospitals and schools running smoothly. Training covers the essentials of HVAC, mechanical, electrical and computer-driven systems and teaches students to read, analyze, program and correct all of the critical operating systems within a facility.

Core Courses - 2.7 credits

COR 10001 Basic Safety 0.5 cr.
COR 10003 Introduction to Hand Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10004 Introduction to Power Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10006 Basic Rigging 0.6 cr.
COR 10007 Basic Communication Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10008 Basic Employability Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10009 Intro to Materials Handling 0.2 cr.

Electrical - 6.5 credits

ELT 10105 Intro to the NEC 0.3 cr.
ELT 10109 Conductors and Cables 0.4 cr.
ELT 10203 Motors: Theory and Application 0.8 cr.
ELT 10209 Conductor Terminations and Splices 0.3 cr.
ELT 10210 Grounding and Bonding 0.6 cr.
ELT 10211 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 0.5 cr.
ELT 20308 Distribution Equipment 0.5 cr.
ELT 20309 Transformers 0.5 cr.
ELT 20311 Motor Calculations 0.5 cr.
ELT 20313 Motor Controls 0.5 cr.
ELT 20407 Basic Electronic Theory 0.4 cr.
ELT 20410 Advanced Motor Controls 0.8 cr.
ELT 20413 Motor Operation and Maintenance 0.4 cr.

Engineering Design Technology - 3 credits

EDT 11000 Detailing w/AutoCAD 3 cr.

HVAC/Piping Systems - 1.2 credits

HVC 11106 Basic Copper & Plastic Piping Pract 0.4 cr. (previously HVC-11002; 0.2 cr)
HVC 11107 Soldering & Brazing 0.4 cr. (previously HVC-11003; 0.3 cr)
HVC 11108 Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices 0.4 cr. (previously HVC-11004; 0.2 cr)

Mechatronics - 17.4 credits

MEC 10000 Basic Electricity & Controls 3 cr.
MEC 10401 Intro to Pneumatics 2 cr.
MEC 10600 Mechanical Drives 3.4 cr.
MEC 10700 Pump Systems 2 cr.
MEC 10800 Intro to Hydraulic Systems 2 cr.
MEC 10901 Precision Measuring Tools 2 cr.
MEC 20100 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 cr.

HVC & ELT Electives - 16.5 credits

With advisor approval, select a minimum of 16.5 ELT and HVC credits.

General Education - 14 credits

CHE 10000 Chemical Science 4 cr.
or PHY 10501 Physical Science 3 cr. and PHY 10502 (Lab) 1 cr.
ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr. or higher, excluding Statistics (MTH-20600). 4 cr.
Select any speech course. 3cr.
or ENG 11800 Intro Technical & Prof Writing 3 cr.

Total AAS Program Credits: 61.3

Suggested Sequence of courses - Fall start:

Year 1 (Fall) - 12 credits

EDT 11000 Detailing w/AutoCAD 3 cr.
MEC 10000 Basic Electricity & Controls 3 cr.
MEC 10401 Intro to Pneumatics 2 cr.
MEC 10700 Pump Systems 2 cr.
MEC 10901 Precision Measuring Tools 2 cr.

Year 1 (Winter) ~ 12.5 credits

MEC 10600 Mechanical Drives 3.4 cr.
MEC 10800 Intro to Hydraulic Systems 2 cr.
MEC 20100 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 cr.
General Education course (3-4 cr.) and/or COR Modules

Year 1 (Summer) ~ 6 credits

COR/HVC/ELT Modules

Year 2 (Fall) ~ 12.4 credits

HVC/ELT Modules
General Education course(s)

Year 2 (Winter) ~ 12.4 credits

HVC/ELT Modules
General Education course(s)

Year 2 (Summer) ~ 6 credits

HVC/ELT Modules

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor.

Suggested Sequence of classes - Winter start:

Year 1 (Winter) ~ 12 credits

COR 10001 Basic Safety 0.5 cr.
COR 10003 Introduction to Hand Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10004 Introduction to Power Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10006 Basic Rigging 0.6 cr.
COR 10007 Basic Communication Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10008 Basic Employability Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10009 Intro to Materials Handling 0.2 cr.
MEC 10600 Mechanical Drives 3.4 cr.
MEC 10800 Intro to Hydraulic Systems 2 cr.
General Education course(s)

Year 1 (Summer) ~ 6 credits

COR/HVC/ELT Modules

Year 1 (Fall) ~ 12 credits

EDT 11000 Detailing w/AutoCAD 3 cr.
MEC 10000 Basic Electricity & Controls 3 cr.
MEC 10401 Intro to Pneumatics 2 cr.
MEC 10700 Pump Systems 2 cr.
MEC 10901 Precision Measuring Tools 2 cr.

Year 2 (Winter) ~ 12.4 credits

MEC 20100 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 cr.
HVC/ELT Modules
General Education course(s)

Year 2 (Summer) ~ 6 credits

HVC/ELT Modules

Year 2 (Fall) ~ 13 credits

HVC/ELT Modules
General Education course(s)

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