STEM Division

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program prepares students for careers as engineering technicians in diversified manufacturing. Students gain knowledge and skills in blueprint reading, CAD drawing, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, motors, motor control, programmable logic controls, robotics and motion control, process control, instrumentation and computer integrated manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and quality assurance. College credit may be granted through Dual Enrollment or Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

• Demonstrate effective technical writing skills.
• Analyze and interpret electric schematic, architectural and industrial prints.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various hand and power tools used in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Operate, troubleshoot and repair commercial mechanical, electrical, fluid power, electronic, robotic and integrated manufacturing systems.
• Interface and integrate manufacturing components and unit operations into useful systems.
• Develop and implement project plans that integrate electrical systems, mechanical systems, control systems and computer systems.

Program Classes 

• MET 120 Industrial Mechanics I  (5 credits)
• MET 130 Industrial Electrical Systems  (4 credits)
• MET 140A Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers I  (2 credits)
• MET 140B Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers II  (2 credits)
• MET 150 Industrial Mechanics II  (6 credits)
• MET 160 Rotating Electrical Machines  (3 credits)
• MET 101 Fundamentals of Shop Machinery  (3 credits)
• MET 220 Advanced PLCs (ControlLogix or S7)  (4 credits)
• MET 200 Robotics and Motion Control  (4 credits)
• MET 111 Fundamentals of Manufacturing  (1 credit)
• MET 210 Process Control & Instrumentation  (3 credits)
• MET 240 Mechatronics Application Project  (3 credits)

General Education Requirements AAS (24/25)

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Elective 

The program has four (4) STEM credits of elective coursework. 

Program Guide

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