Mechatronics AAS (MECA)

Degree Type: AAS

Program Code: MECA

Hegis Code: 5311

This degree program provides hands-on and theoretical studies of automated robotic, mechanical, & electrical systems and the electronics (transistor circuits) used to control them. The course of study includes; Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), sensor technology (instrumentation), pneumatics/hydraulics, solids modeling and robotics. Lab classes introduce the Digital Multi Meter (DMM), electronic test equipment, robots and robot programming, hydraulics/pneumatics, and solid modeling. As an elective the student can pursue an Internship with local industry for college credit, often providing a pathway to future employment.

Freshman Seminar Requirement

Freshman Experience

Choose one:

HRD 100	College Learning: Theory and Practice	2
HRD 100A	College Life Seminar	2
HRD 110	First Year Seminar	1
Total Credit Hours:		1-2

General Education Requirements

Introduction to College Writing

ENG 101	Introduction to College Writing	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

SUNY Gen Ed Basic Communication

Choose one:

ENG 102	Academic Writing	3
ENG 103	Writing in and about the Sciences	3
ENG 104	Writing for Business and the Professions	3
ENG 105	Writing in and about the Social Sciences	3
ENG 106	Writing in and about the Performing and Visual Arts	3
ENG 107	Language, Structure and Style	3
ENG 108	Writing in and about Literature	3
ENG 109	Elements of Creative Writing	3
ENG 110	Elements of Technical Writing	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Mathematics Requirement

Choose one:

MAT 108	Mathematical Functions	3
MAT 121	Precalculus: Algebra	3
MAT 125	Precalculus: Trigonometry	3
MAT 131	Calculus I	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science Lab Science

	SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science Lab Science GNSL	4
Total Credit Hours:		4

SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences

	SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences GESS	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Program Core Requirements

Program Core

CIS 131	Introduction to Networking	3
TEC 101	Introduction to Technology	3
TEC 103	Electrical Systems and Distribution	3
EGR 109	Engineering Graphics and CAD	3
TEC 119	Electricity I	4
TEC 120	Electricity II	4
TEC 223	Motors and Controls	3
TEC 241	Electronics I	3
TEC 250	Introduction to PLC's	3
TEC 251	PLC II and Sensors	3
TEC 264	Robotics I	3
TEC 265	Robotics II	3
TEC 266	Hydraulics & Pneumatics	3
Total Credit Hours:		41

TEC 101 and TEC 103: Fall only.

EGR 109: Spring only.

TEC 119: Fall only - Pre/Coreq Required.

TEC 120, TEC 241, TEC 251, TEC 265, and TEC 266: Spring only - Prereq Required.

TEC 223, TEC 250, and TEC 264: Fall only - Prereq Required.

Technical Elective

3 credits in CIS, EGR or TEC Elective course.

Total Credit Hours:

3

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives

Liberal Arts and Sciences

	Liberal Arts and Sciences	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Recommended Sequence

First Semester

1-2 credits in HRD 100, HRD 100A or HRD 110

3 credits in ENG 101

3-4 credits in MAT 108, MAT 121, MAT 125 or MAT 131

3 credits in TEC 101

3 credits in TEC 103

4 credits in TEC 119

Total Credit Hours:

17-19

Second Semester

3 credits in CIS 131

3 credits in ENG 102, ENG 103, ENG 104, ENG 105, ENG 106, ENG 107, ENG 108, ENG 109 or ENG 110

4 credits in TEC 120

3 credits in EGR 109 - See Note 1

4 credits in SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science lab science

Total Credit Hours:

17

Third Semester

3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences

3 credits in CIS, EGR or TEC Technical Elective

3 credits in TEC 223

3 credits in TEC 250

3 credits in TEC 264

Total Credit Hours:

15

Fourth Semester

3 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences

3 credits in TEC 266

3 credits in TEC 241

3 credits in TEC 251

3 credits in TEC 265

Total Credit Hours:

15

Notes

1. Students will be eligible to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design examination.
2. Technical Electives are CIS, EGR or TEC courses.

Total Credit Hours: 64