Associate in Applied Science

Automation and Mechanics, TRON

Plan Code
IETIRAPT
Career Pathway
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Program

CIP Code
47.0105
Program Learning Outcomes
  • Identify common mechatronic components, devices, and symbols and verify their operation.
  • Analyze Direct current and alternating current circuits using various circuit simplification and analysis techniques.
  • Measure mechatronic parameters using industry-relevant tools and processes.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to a mechatronics work environment.
  • Develop, troubleshoot and implement digital hardware and programming to solve a problem.
  • Manage energy delivery and consumption to industry standards of safety, timeliness and accuracy.
  • Display professional, safe and ethical behavior germane to a manufacturing environment.
  • Operate/program/repair industrial robots to industry standards of safety, accuracy and timeliness.
  • Describe current status of robotics technology and new developments.
  • Construct, troubleshoot and implement digital hardware and programming to solve a problem.
  • Demonstrate energy delivery and consumption to industry standards of safety, accuracy and timeliness.
  • Develop effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to a mechatronics work environment.
  • Describe effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to a mechatronics work environment.
  • Explain common mechatronic components, devices, and symbols and verify their operation.
Program Description
  • 6 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 20
  • Student to teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • This program offers hands-on, hybrid, web-enhanced and online courses. Please see course descriptions for more information.
  • Program features equipment and software from industry leaders such as Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FANUC Robotics, Bosch, Siemens, Famic Technologies, National Instruments, SMC MAP equipment, and Parker Hydraulics equipment.

General Education Requirements

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
19
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
18
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course Code
Title
Credits
5
Sub-Total Credits
19

Take Communications, Quantitative, or Sciences-Humanities requirement only if not already taken. 

Total Credits
95