College Catalog 2026-2027

Mechatronics AAS (MECA)

Degree Type: AAS

Program Code: MECA

Hegis Code: 5311

CIP Code: 15.0403

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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Writing II

Choose one:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 118Intermediate Algebra

4

MAT 123Pre-Calculus

4

MAT 131Calculus I

4

Total Credit Hours:4

SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science Lab Science

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science Lab Science GNSL

4

Total Credit Hours:4

SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice GDVR

3

Total Credit Hours:3

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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences GESS

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Program Core Requirements

Program Core

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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

Any TEC

TEC 178 recommended

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 118, MAT 123, MAT 131 or SUNY Gen Ed Algebra Based Mathematics

3 credits in TEC 101

3 credits in TEC 103

4 credits in TEC 119

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

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 

1-2 credits TEC Elective

3 credits in TEC 223

3 credits in TEC 250

3 credits in TEC 264

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

Notes

  1. Students will be eligible to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design examination.
  2. Technical Electives are any TEC courses; TEC 178 recommended.

Total Credit Hours: 64