Mechatronics Bachelor Degree
Mechatronics Degree
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
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2.5 Year Bachelor's Degree
124 Total Credits
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2 Courses Per Term
5 Week Terms
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2.5 Year Bachelor's Degree
124 Total Credits
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2 Courses Per Term
5 Week Terms
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Transfer Credits
Up to 93 Credits
Request Info
Apply Now
Mechatronics Overview
Interested in automated manufacturing? Do you often wonder how things are made and how they work? Do you like working with your hands? If so, a career in Mechatronics may be for you. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here.
The ECPI University Mechatronics program focuses on real-world application of engineering principles. If you are the type of person who likes working with your hands, putting things together, and combining different systems to come up with a solution for a real world problem, then a career in Electronics Engineering Technology could be the right choice for you. The Mechatronics concentration will offer you the chance to develop and troubleshoot robotics solutions, programmable controllers, and integrated systems. Learn by doing while grasping a firm theoretical foundation in electronics. Put to practice your acquired knowledge through a culminating capstone experience.
With the new emerging technologies, a skilled workforce in the electronics field has been and will continue to be important for the maintenance, repair, installation, quality assurance, and research and development fields. Learn to develop and troubleshoot robotics, programmable controllers, and integrated systems. Skills in the Mechatronics field can be applied in various areas including maintenance and repair, installation, quality assurance, and research and development.
In as little as 2.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you could earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics.
Mechatronics Possible Career Track
Mechatronics graduates are typically employed in areas such as:
- Engineering Consultant
- Electrical/Computer Engineering Technologist
- Industrial Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Industrial Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Computer Engineering Technician
- Electronic Engineering Technician
Mechatronics Outcomes
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program learn to design and build electronic systems through a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics. They are able to apply the acquired engineering and mathematical principles to implement and maintain computers and control systems.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, graduates should be able to:
- Apply basic knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve engineering problems
- Integrate various systems containing hardware and software components
- Synthesize hardware and software solutions to meet specific operational requirements of engineering problems
- Interpret testing results to solve technical problems and improve processes
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments
- Perform as an effective team member or leader
Mechatronics Concentration
Students enrolled in the Mechatronics concentration will apply acquired knowledge to design and repair mechanical, electronics, and control systems. Graduates of the Mechatronics concentration will use interactive hands-on education in technology to achieve the following outcomes:
- Create 2D and 3D designs for engineering parts using CAD software
- Implement hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Analyze forces and their effects on systems
Program Requirements
class
Course ID
| Course Name
| Credits
|
EET110
|
EET110 Electric Circuits I
|
3.00
|
EET111
|
EET111 Electric Circuits II
|
3.00
|
EET111L
|
EET111L Electric Circuits LAB
|
1.00
|
EET310
|
EET310 Circuit Analysis
|
3.00
|
EET120
|
EET120 Semiconductor Devices
|
3.00
|
EET121
|
EET121 Electronic Systems Applications
|
3.00
|
EET220
|
EET220 Industrial Applications
|
3.00
|
EET221L
|
EET221L Instrumentation and Measurement LAB
|
1.00
|
EET130
|
EET130 Digital Systems I
|
3.00
|
EET230
|
EET230 Digital Systems II
|
3.00
|
EET230L
|
EET230L Digital Systems LAB
|
1.00
|
CIS150
|
CIS150 Introduction to Networking
|
3.00
|
CIS126
|
CIS126 Introduction to Programming
|
3.00
|
EET207
|
EET207 Applied Engineering Programming
|
3.00
|
EET231
|
EET231 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
|
3.00
|
EET231L
|
EET231L Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers LAB
|
1.00
|
EET331
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EET331 Programmable Controllers and Robotics
|
3.00
|
EET331L
|
EET331L Programmable Controllers and Robotics LAB
|
1.00
|
EET390
|
EET390 Motor Drives
|
3.00
|
EET390L
|
EET390L Motor Drives LAB
|
1.00
|
EET430
|
EET430 Microcontrollers
|
3.00
|
EET430L
|
EET430L Microcontrollers LAB
|
1.00
|
EET411
|
EET411 Senior Project
|
3.00
|
EET411L
|
EET411L Senior Project LAB
|
1.00
|
Choose one Lecture Course and Corresponding Lab from the following: EET390 - Motor Drives and EET390L - Motor Drives LAB or EET430 - Microcontrollers and EET430L - Microcontrollers LAB
Course ID
| Course Name
| Credits
|
CAP480
|
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone
|
3.00
|
COM115
|
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
3.00
|
ENG110
|
ENG110 College Composition
|
3.00
|
ENG120
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ENG120 Advanced Composition
|
3.00
|
HUM205
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HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities
|
3.00
|
MTH131
|
MTH131 College Algebra
|
3.00
|
MTH200
|
MTH200 Pre-calculus
|
3.00
|
PSY105
|
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
|
3.00
|
PSY220
|
PSY220 Positive Psychology
|
3.00
|
ECO201
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ECO201 Macroeconomics
|
3.00
|
ECO202
|
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
3.00
|
Course ID
| Course Name
| Credits
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CIS101
|
CIS101 Computer Configuration I
|
3.00
|
COR191
|
COR191 Career Orientation
|
1.00
|
ET102
|
ET102 Engineering Math & Software Applications
|
3.00
|
FOR110
|
FOR110 Essentials for Success
|
3.00
|
Credit Hour(s) total |
10.00 |
Concentration Requirements
class
Course ID
| Course Name
| Credits
|
EET280
|
EET280 Introduction to Communication Systems
|
3.00
|
EET320
|
EET320 Semiconductor Processing
|
3.00
|
EET333
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EET333 Robotics Programming & Machine Learning
|
3.00
|
EET333L
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EET333L Robotics Programming & Machine Learning Lab
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1.00
|
EET380
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EET380 Digital Communications I
|
3.00
|
CIS225
|
CIS225 Network Protocols and Services
|
3.00
|
Course ID
| Course Name
| Credits
|
EET191
|
EET191 Materials Science
|
3.00
|
EET192
|
EET192 Graphics Communication
|
3.00
|
EET192L
|
EET192L Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB
|
1.00
|
MET230
|
MET230 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Systems
|
3.00
|
Credit Hour(s) total |
16.00 |
Course ID
| Course Name
| Credits
|
BUS102
|
BUS102 Fundamentals of Customer Service
|
3.00
|
BUS121
|
BUS121 Introduction to Business
|
3.00
|
BUS242
|
BUS242 Emerging Technologies
|
3.00
|
BUS328
|
BUS328 Business Process Improvement
|
3.00
|
BUS328L
|
BUS328L Business Process Improvement LAB
|
1.00
|
PMT472
|
PMT472 Applied Project Management
|
3.00
|
PMT472L
|
PMT472L Applied Project Management LAB
|
1.00
|
EET233
|
EET233 Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM)
|
3.00
|
EET233L
|
EET233L Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) Lab
|
1.00
|
EET301
|
EET301 Special Topics in Engineering Technology
|
3.00
|
EET350
|
EET350 Overview of Electronic Security Devices
|
3.00
|
EET352
|
EET352 Engineering Economics
|
3.00
|
CIS106
|
CIS106 Introduction to Operating Systems
|
3.00
|
CIS123
|
CIS123 Introduction to Python Scripting
|
3.00
|
CIS126L
|
CIS126L Introduction to Programming Lab
|
1.00
|
MTH220
|
MTH220 Applied Calculus I
|
3.00
|
MTH320
|
MTH320 Applied Calculus II
|
3.00
|
MET114
|
MET114 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
|
3.00
|
MET213
|
MET213 Advanced 3-D Modeling
|
3.00
|
MET221
|
MET221 Manufacturing Processes
|
3.00
|
MET223
|
MET223 Applied Machine Tools
|
3.00
|
MET224
|
MET224 CNC Machines Operation
|
3.00
|
MET230L
|
MET230L Hydraulics & Pneumatics Systems Lab
|
1.00
|
MET313
|
MET313 Applied Strength of Materials
|
3.00
|
MET330
|
MET330 Applied Fluid Mechanics
|
3.00
|
MET330L
|
MET330L Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB
|
1.00
|
EET302
|
EET302 Externship-EET Sr. III
|
3.00
|
EET306
|
EET306 Externship-EET Sr. I-a
|
1.00
|
EET307
|
EET307 Externship-EET Sr. I-b
|
1.00
|
EET308
|
EET308 Externship-EET Sr. I-c
|
1.00
|
EET309
|
EET309 Externship-EET Sr. II
|
2.00
|