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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 100College Learning: Theory and Practice

2
HRD 100ACollege Life Seminar

2
HRD 110First Year Seminar

1
Total Credit Hours:1-2

General Education Requirements

Introduction to College Writing

ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Writing II

Choose one:

ENG 102Academic Writing

3
ENG 103Writing in and about the Sciences

3
ENG 104Writing for Business and the Professions

3
ENG 105Writing in and about the Social Sciences

3
ENG 106Writing in and about the Performing and Visual Arts

3
ENG 107Language, Structure and Style

3
ENG 108Writing in and about Literature

3
ENG 109Elements of Creative Writing

3
ENG 110Elements of Technical Writing

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics Requirement

Choose one:

MAT 108Mathematical Functions

3
MAT 121Precalculus: Algebra

3
MAT 125Precalculus: Trigonometry

3
MAT 131Calculus 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 Humanities, The Arts, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness, Social Sciences or World Languages

SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences GESS

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Program Core Requirements

Program Core

CIS 131Introduction to Networking

3
TEC 101Introduction to Technology

3
TEC 103Electrical Systems and Distribution

3
EGR 109Engineering Graphics and CAD

3
TEC 119Electricity I

4
TEC 120Electricity II

4
TEC 223Motors and Controls

3
TEC 241Electronics I

3
TEC 250Introduction to PLC's

3
TEC 251PLC II and Sensors

3
TEC 264Robotics I

3
TEC 265Robotics II

3
TEC 266Hydraulics & 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 or TEC Elective course.

Total Credit Hours:3

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives

Liberal Arts and Sciences

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 Humanities, The Arts, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness, Social Sciences or World Languages 

3 credits in CIS 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 SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity Inclusion and Social Justice

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