Mechatronics
Preparing Students Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow
Mechatronics combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Students gain experience and skills needed to perform routine maintenance, diagnosis, repairs, and installation involving electrical, mechanical and control systems in a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing, industrial and engineering technology programs prepare students to be machinists, technicians, fabricators and much more. Careers in advanced manufacturing are growing and in demand more than ever!
BMW Scholars Program
The BMW Scholars Program allows eligible students to attend class full-time at local community colleges while working part-time at BMW in order to further their education requirements, gain the necessary hands on experience, and to become viable candidates for full-time positions at BMW. Find out more information about applying to BMW Scholars by contacting SCC Career Services at (864) 592-4820 or email career@sccsc.edu.
How do I complete this program?
Mechatronics Technology Certificate
Program Start Date: Fall or Spring Term
Minimum Program Length: 32 academic weeks; 2 terms day or evening; 28 credits
Program ID: CT.MEC
Curriculum Code: 71145
Program Description
Mechatronics Technology is an interdisciplinary field involving control systems, electronic systems, computer networks, and mechanical systems that integrates product design and automated manufacturing processes.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience and skills needed to perform routine maintenance, diagnosis, repairs, and installation involving electrical, mechanical and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
Professional Opportunities
Maintenance Technician, Entry-level Mechatronics Technician, Manufacturing Associate
Unique Aspects
Certificate graduates can apply these earned credits toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree-General Technology with a major in Mechatronics Technology.
EEDA Career Cluster:
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Model professional behavior and workplace ethics.
- Program and adjust robotic systems equipment.
- Demonstrate the correct procedure in the breakdown, inspection, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Course Requirements
- AMT 105 - Robotics and Automated Control
- EEM 117 - AC/DC Circuits I
- EEM 151 - Motor Controls I
- EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading
- IMT 102 - Industrial Safety
or - PCT 131 - Health, Safety & Environment for Process Industry
- IMT 114 - Benchwork and Assembly
- IMT 131 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications
- MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics
Total Credits: 28
Semester Display
First Semester
- EEM 117 - AC/DC Circuits I
- EEM 151 - Motor Controls I
- IMT 131 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- IMT 102 - Industrial Safety
or - PCT 131 - Health, Safety & Environment for Process Industry
Second Semester
- AMT 105 - Robotics and Automated Control
- IMT 114 - Benchwork and Assembly
- MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics
- IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications
- EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading
Total Credits: 28
Mechatronics Technology, AAS
Program Start Date: Any Term
Minimum Program Length: 74 academic weeks; 5 terms; 70 credits
Program ID: AAS.MEC
Curriculum Code: 35371
Program Description
This program develops students through skills training and academics. Focus is placed on an integrated model approach of analysis and troubleshooting on advanced automated equipment and machinery found in modern manufacturing facilities. The program combines electronic, mechanical, robotics and control systems technologies.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience and skills needed to perform operations, maintenance, systematic troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and installation involving electrical, mechanical, robotics, and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
Professional Opportunities
Maintenance Technician, Entry-level Mechatronics Technician, Manufacturing Associate
EEDA Career Cluster:
Manufacturing, Architecture & Construction, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a logical sequence for isolating problems within a Mechatronics process.
- Analyze a process control system operation and select the appropriate sensing equipment for that operation.
- Operate and adjust robots and automated systems equipment.
- Analyze the operating challenges of an automated system and perform the corrective actions needed.
- Demonstrate the correct procedure in the breakdown, inspection, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.
Course Requirements
- COL 101 - College Orientation
(NOTE: Students who place into two or more developmental areas are required to take in place of .) - ENG 165 - Professional Communications
- MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics
- MAT 170 - Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry I
- AMT 105 - Robotics and Automated Control
- AMT 205 - Robotics and Automated Control II
- AMT 206 - Electricity & Automation
- EEM 117 - AC/DC Circuits I
- EEM 151 - Motor Controls I
- EEM 201 - Electronic Devices I
- EEM 211 - AC Machines
- EEM 221 - DC/AC Drives
- EEM 251 - Programmable Controllers
- EEM 252 - Programmable Controllers Applications
- EEM 275 - Technical Troubleshooting
- EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading
- IMT 102 - Industrial Safety
or - PCT 131 - Health, Safety & Environment for Process Industry
- IMT 114 - Benchwork and Assembly
- IMT 131 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications
- IMT 163 - Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications
- PCT 134 - Process Technology - Instrumentation
Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Course: 3 Credits
- ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation
- ART 107 - History of Early Western Art
- ART 108 - History of Western Art
- ENG 102 - English Composition II
- ENG 228 - Studies in Film Genre
- HSS 101 - Introduction to Humanities
- MUS 105 - Music Appreciation
- PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy
- PHI 105 - Introduction to Logic
- PHI 110 - Ethics
- REL 101 - Introduction to Religion
- REL 104 - Early Christian History and Literature
- REL 105 - Early Jewish History and Literature
- REL 201 - Religions of the World
- THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course: 3 Credits
- ANT 101 - General Anthropology
- ECO 201 - Economic Concepts
- ECO 210 - Macroeconomics
- ECO 211 - Microeconomics
- GEO 101 - Introduction to Geography
- GEO 102 - World Geography
- HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689
- HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689
- HIS 104 - World History I
- HIS 105 - World History II
- HIS 201 - American History: Discovery to 1877
- HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present
- HSS 205 - Technology and Society
- PSC 201 - American Government
- PSC 215 - State and Local Government
- PSY 103 - Human Relations
- PSY 201 - General Psychology
- PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development
- PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology
- SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 102 - Marriage and the Family
- SOC 205 - Social Problems
Total Credits: 70
Semester Display
The semester display below applies to students who start in the fall semester, are full-time, and require no transitional coursework. All students are encouraged to follow the recommendation below for the first semester of courses, and then meet with a faculty advisor to plan subsequent semesters
First Semester
- COL 101 - College Orientation
- EEM 117 - AC/DC Circuits I
- EEM 151 - Motor Controls I
- IMT 102 - Industrial Safety
or - PCT 131 - Health, Safety & Environment for Process Industry
- MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics
Second Semester
- IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications
- IMT 114 - Benchwork and Assembly
- EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading
- EEM 211 - AC Machines
- MAT 170 - Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry I
Third Semester
- EEM 201 - Electronic Devices I
- EEM 251 - Programmable Controllers
- ENG 165 - Professional Communications
- AMT 105 - Robotics and Automated Control
Fourth Semester
- AMT 205 - Robotics and Automated Control II
- EEM 221 - DC/AC Drives
- EEM 252 - Programmable Controllers Applications
- IMT 131 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- PCT 134 - Process Technology - Instrumentation
Fifth Semester
- Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Course Credits: 3
(Choose 1 course from the Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Section Above) - AMT 206 - Electricity & Automation
- EEM 275 - Technical Troubleshooting
- Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course Credits: 3
(Choose 1 course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Section above). - IMT 163 - Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications
Total Credits: 70