Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics AAS

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Students who earn an Associate’s of Applied Science in Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics will be prepared to work with advanced technology used not only in modern manufacturing but other areas where automation and robotics are becoming more prevalent. Graduates gain the skills needed to work safely so they can build, test, install, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic equipment and related automated systems. These skills are suited for a variety of careers in manufacturing such as Robotics Technicians, Automation Technicians, and Electromechanical Technician, among others.

Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics AAS Requirements

Curriculum: OCC 9000

General Education: 15 Credit Hours

Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours

Select an Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science Course 3 Credits

Program Core: 39 Credit Hours

ARM 140 - Electrical I 3 Credits
ARM 141 - Electrical II 3 Credits
ARM 145 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 Credits
ARM 150 - PLC I 3 Credits
ARM 151 - Mechanical Assembly and Maintenance 3 Credits
ARM 161 - Automation and Robotics I 3 Credits
ARM 210 - Motor Control and Troubleshooting 3 Credits
ARM 220 - Automation and Robotics II 3 Credits
CNC 105 - Manual Machining I 3 Credits
IMT 104 - Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing 3 Credits

Choose one:

Select one course from the following:

AET 151 - Computer Aided Design AutoCAD I 3 Credits
AET 171 - Parametric Modeling SolidWorks I 3 Credits
AET 181 - Mastercam I 3 Credits

Choose one pair:

Choose one pair of courses:

ARM 275 - ARM Capstone I 3 Credits
and
ARM 276 - ARM Capstone II 3 Credits
or
ARM 277 - Joint Capstone I 3 Credits
and
ARM 278 - Joint Capstone II 3 Credits
or
ARM 250 - ARM Internship I 3 Credits
**ARM 250 may be taken up to two times for credit

Program Electives: 6 Credit Hours

IMT 100 - Introduction to Manufacturing 3 Credits
IMT 120 - Metrology for Quality 3 Credits
IMT 121 - Quality Practices and Management 3 Credits
IMT 135 - Maintenance Management 3 Credits
WLD 131 - GMAW Flat and Horizontal 3 Credits

Total Minimum Degree Credits: 60

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Other AAS Graduation Requirements:

2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
15 semester hours of program-specific coursework taken at MCC
Completion of graduation application
Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department

Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics AAS