2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology
Degree Plan: Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology AAS
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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
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Degree Plan Code: AAS.ADV.MANUF.MECH
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Advanced manufacturing/mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with these diverse skill sets has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in advanced manufacturing/mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| MFGT 1302 | Introduction to Automated Manufacturing | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| +Elective | MATH Elective OR | 3-4 |
| TECM 1341 | Technical Algebra AND | (3) |
| ++Elective | Natural Science | (4) |
| 13-17 |
SEMESTER II
| MFGT 1404 | Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| CETT 1429 | Solid State Devices | 4 |
| INTC 1307 | Instrumentation Test Equipment | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| 18 |
SEMESTER III
| MFGT 1406 | Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals | 4 |
| ELMT 1301 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 14-15 |
SEMESTER IV
| MFGT 2459 | Industrial Automation II OR | 4 |
| MFGT 1491 | Special Topics in Manufacturing Technology/Technician | (4) |
| CETT 1449 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| CETT 1441 | Solid State Circuits | 4 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 60-65 |
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the following:
| MATH 1332 | College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 2342 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | (4) |
++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.