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A: Mechanical Engineering Track
B: Mechatronics Track
*: Required in Tracks A and B

Required courses

  • ATR-115: Introduction to Mechatronics (B)
  • DFT-151: CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) I *
  • DFT-152: CAD II *
  • DFT-154: Introduction to Solid Modeling *
  • DFT-254: Intermediate Solid Modeling and Rendering (A)
  • EGR-115: Intro to Technology *
  • EGR-115A: Intro to Technology Lab *
  • EGR-251: Statics *
  • EGR-252: Strength of Materials *
  • EGR-285: Design Project (A)
  • ELC-131: Circuit Analysis I (B)
  • ELC-131A: Circuit Analysis I Lab (B)
  • ELN-260: Programmable Logic Controllers *
  • ENG-111: Writing and Inquiry *
  • HYD-180: Fluid Power in Automation *
  • HYD-191A: Selected Topics in Fluid Power Lab *
  • ISC-121: Environmental Health and Safety * (10-hour certification)
  • MEC-130: Mechanisms *
  • MEC-161: Manufacturing Processes I *
  • MEC-180: Engineering Materials *
  • PSY-150: General Psychology *

Math elective (3 credit hours)

  • MAT-121: Algebra/Trigonometry I (technical level)
  • MAT-171: Precalculus Algebra (transfer level)

Physics elective (4 credit hours)

  • PHY-131: Physics-Mechanics (technical level)
  • PHY-151: College Physics I (transfer level)

English/Communication elective (3 credit hours)

  • ENG-112: Writing and Research in the Disciplines (transfer level)
  • ENG-114: Professional Research & Reporting (technical level)

Humanities elective (3 credit hours)

  • HUM-110: Technology and Society (transfer level)
  • HUM-115: Critical Thinking
  • PHI-240: Introduction to Ethics (transfer level)

Major electives

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  • ATR-115: Introduction to Mechatronics (A)
  • ATR-214: Advanced PLCs (B)
  • ATR-215: Sensors and Transducers (B)
  • ARC-225: Architectural Building Information Modeling I (A)
  • ARC-225A: Architectural Building Information Modeling I Lab (A)
  • CEG-111: Introduction to GIS and GNSS (A)
  • DFT-153: CAD III (A)
  • ELC-131: Circuit Analysis I (A)
  • ELC-131A: Circuit Analysis I Lab (A)
  • ELN-231: Industrial Controls (B)
  • ELN-232: Introduction to Microprocessors (B)
  • ELN-235: Data Communications Systems (B)
  • TDP-110: Introduction to 3-D Printing (A)
  • WBL-111: Work-Based Learning I (A, B) (1 credit hour)
  • WBL-112: Work-Based Learning I (A, B) (2 credit hours)
  • WBL-113: Work-Based Learning I (A, B) (3 credit hours)
  • WBL-120: Career Readiness, Exploration and Employment (A, B)
  • WBL-121: Work-Based Learning II (A, B) (1 credit hour)
  • WBL-122: Work-Based Learning II (A, B) (2 credit hours)
  • WBL-123: Work-Based Learning II (A, B) (3 credit hours)
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