Chris Rogers • (901) 333-4143

Mechatronics is a blend of mechanical, electrical, and computerized technologies that form a complex system used by many manufacturing, packaging, and other modern operations. Students will develop skills to work as technicians in an integrated, multidisciplinary industrial environment. They will acquire the knowledge and hands-on training in electronics, mechanics, and computers to work in a variety of industrial and manufacturing-related businesses. Skills emphasized in the program include troubleshooting techniques, system preventative maintenance, and safety with respect to electrical components, mechanical components and electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in mechatronics systems. Students completing this program can manage, investigate, repair, and troubleshoot mechatronic systems with the aim of operational efficiency and cost and process control. The AAS in Mechatronics Technology prepares students for careers in manufacturing and engineering. The student is prepared to work in various fields, such as automotive, food processing, power production, aviation manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, robotics, and many more.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the electrical components, electric motors, and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system.
• Demonstrate the ability to install, implement, and modify software tools used in mechatronic systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, perform systematic preventive maintenance, and apply safety rules with respect to electrical components, mechanical components, electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in a mechatronics system.