Mechanical Engineering Technology, Specialization in Mechatronics (956-02) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Purpose: Mechanical Engineering Technology is a great fit for students who want to take a hands-on approach to mechanical engineering. Mechanical Engineering Technologists participate in the design, testing, and manufacturing of industrial machinery, consumer products, engines and other equipment. Thomas Nelson’s Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS program prepares students for the Siemens Mechatronics Level I Certification Exam. The curriculum is grounded in math, science and engineering principles with practical lessons in computer-aided drawing and design, composite materials, hydraulics, and other technical areas.

Course Offerings: Primarily at the Hampton Campus both daytime and evening. Some classes are offered in distance and hybrid format.

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Huntington Ingalls Industries to continue AAS Mechanical Engineering w/Mechanical Design Specialization plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

MTH 161 - Precalculus I (3 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology (2 credits)
MEC 155 - Mechanisms (3 credits)
ETR 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics (3 credits)
ETR 168 - Digital Circuit Fundamental (2 credits)
MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 17

Spring I

MTH 162 - Precalculus II (3 credits)
MEC 131 - Mechanics I-Statics for Engineering Technology (3 credits)
MEC 165 - Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Hydrostatics (3 credits) or
MEC 220 - Introduction to Polymeric and Composite Materials (3 credits)
ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I (3 credits)
— XX3 - Mechanical Design Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 15

Summer I

IND 243 - Principles and Applications of Mechatronics (3 credits) or
ETR 177 - Industrial Robotics and Robotics Programming (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 3

Fall II

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 credits)
MEC 132 - Mechanics II-Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology (3 credits)
PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 credits)
— xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16

Spring II

CAD 211 - Advanced Technical Drawing (3 credits) or
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I (4 credits)
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 credits)
— xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 13/14

Total Minimum Credits 64/65

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu

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