Automated Systems Technology - Mechatronics, AAS (part-time)

Suggested part-time sequence

Credit Hours Required: 64

Semester 1

• MECT 1211 - Mechatronics -AC/DC Electrical Systems 1.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 2}
• MECT 1212 - Mechatronics-Electrical Control Systems 1.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 2}
• MECT 1213 - Mechatronics-Electronic Sensors 1.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 2}
• MECT 1214 - Mechatronics-Pneumatics 1.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 2}
• MECT 1215 - Mechatronics-Automated Material Handling (robots) 1.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 2}
• MECT 1216 - Mechatronics-Mechanical Systems 1.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 2}
• CORE 1000 - Industrial Technology Fundamentals 2.00 Credit Hours

Semester 2

• CORE 1060 - Industrial Computer Technology 4.00 Credit Hours
• MECT 1310 - Pneumatics Technology Fundamentals 3.00 Credit Hours

Semester 3

• MECT 1320 - Industrial Hydraulic Fundamentals 3.00 Credit Hours
• MECT 2110 - Mechatronics Programming 1-Siemens PLC 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴
• MECT 2112 - Mechatronics Programming 2-Siemens PLC 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴

Semester 4

• ELEC 1161 - Electronic Technology 1 3.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 3, 4} (Critical Course*)
• ELEC 1171 - Electronic Technology 2 3.00 Credit Hours ^{1, 3, 4} (Critical Course*)
• TMTH 1150 - RCL Analysis 4.00 Credit Hours

Semester 5

• MECT 2210 - Mechatronics System Operations 1-Siemens PLC 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴
• MECT 2212 - Mechatronics System Operations 2-Siemens PLC 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴

Semester 6

• ELEC 1211 - Digital Electronics Basics 3.00 Credit Hours
• GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Variable Credit Hours (see note below)

Semester 7

• ELEC 1182 - Semiconductor Theory & Devices 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴
• ELEC 1192 - Semiconductor Devices & Circuits 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴

Semester 8

• GEN ED - Group III (AAS, ABA) Variable Credit Hours (see note below)
• GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Variable Credit Hours (see note below)
• PHYS 1180 - College Physics 1 4.00 Credit Hours
• OR  PHSA 1050 - Physical Science 4.00 Credit Hours

• (Required Course GEN ED Group II, select one)

Notes:

• ​Degree & Certificate Requirements   
• Exploratory Course***: MECT 1212  
• Critical Course*: ELEC 1161  and ELEC 1171  minimum grade B
• Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
• It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

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¹ High school students articulating into the Automated Systems Technology program may substitute equivalent courses taken at the high school level. Contact your high school teacher or counselor or the Macomb Engineering Technology Office at 586.445.7435 for details.

² Students who took any of the following AT courses should check with the program advisor prior to selecting any MECT courses because these courses may substitute for the indicated MECT courses:

Electrical Direct Current Fundamentals; Electric Theory-Electrical Equipment & Introduction to Machine Circuits; Electrical - Industrial Controls; Fluid Power - Pneumatic Controls & Circuits; ATMT 1660  Millwright Theory - Millwright Theory. 

³ Students entering the Automated Systems Technology program without any previous electronics knowledge should contact Macomb faculty about taking ELEC 1100   before ELEC 1161  and ELEC 1171  .

⁴ Some courses in this program are scheduled in the first 8 weeks or second 8 weeks of the semester. Students should be careful to take courses with the same section number in the same semester.

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.