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Program: Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology
Degree Plan: Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology AAS

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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Eastfield only

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.

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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.