The Bachelor of Science in Automation Engineering Technology – Mechatronics offers a curriculum where students will gain a diverse set of skills and knowledge in areas of electrical, electronics, mechatronics, robotics, vision systems, networking, automated systems, and software applications. The development of these skills will prepare graduates to work with complex automated systems used in the manufacturing of products. The combination of theory and hands-on skills will provide a versatile graduate with an ability to work at variety of jobs in the automation industry.
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Career Opportunities
This program provides a unique and desirable combination of skills that meets a need requested by industry and prepares students for various positions in the automation industry. Potential jobs are technical sales, automation integrator, controls technician, mechanical technician, and controls engineer.
Recommended High School Subjects
A strong background in mathematics and science with good communication skills. High school subjects that will best prepare students for this degree include Algebra and Physics.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or AMD Ryzen 7 processor (recommended).
- 16+ GB RAM (required).
- 1+ TB hard drive (recommended).
- Wi-Fi 802.11AC (recommended).
- Wired Connection – Gigabit Ethernet (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting). Minimum-level math required to begin technical courses is MTH008.
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- practice safe work habits when working with automated systems.
- communicate electrical and technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- demonstrate knowledge of theory, mechanics and control of rotating machinery.
- demonstrate the ability to perform equipment setup and commissioning.
- apply and test power transmission equipment.
- design, implement, program and troubleshoot complex mechatronics and automated systems.
- setup and program robotic work cells.
- utilize vision in robotics and automated systems equipment.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ELT130 | Electrical Drawing & Print Reading | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT111 | Direct Current Fundamentals | 5 | 4 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT119 | Electrical Practices in Industry | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ELT100 | Topics of Construction Safety | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT122 | Alternating Current Fundamentals | 5 | 4 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTT223 | Machine Tool Applications for Fabrication & Repair | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| MTH183 | College Algebra & Trigonometry II | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT228 | Fundamental Electronics & Controls | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT227 | Industrial Motor Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| EET246 | Robotics & Fluid Power | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MET220 | Mechanical Power Transmission Systems | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MET234 | Mechatronic System Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ELT254 | Industrial Power & Control Systems | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT221 | Applied Industrial Networking Essentials | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT245 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Fifth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| CAD124 | 3D Parametric Modeling Using SolidWorks® | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| EET312 | Equipment Installation & Commissioning | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| EET311 | Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Sixth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| SCL | Science Elective with lab | 4 | S | SCL | |||
| EET258 | Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| EET320 | Measurement & Tests | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET321 | Measurement & Tests Lab | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET256 | Motion Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Seventh Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| EET405 | Automation Concepts & Applications | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
| EET445 | Advanced Automation Software | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Eighth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| EET410 | Automation Engineering Technology Internship | 1 | M | REQ | |||
| MET321 | Engineering Ethics & Legal Issues | 3 | Writing Enriched Requirement & Science, Technology and Society Requirement | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
| EET444 | Robots & Vision Systems | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||