AUTOMATED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY - MECHATRONICS
South Campus
The Automated Systems Technology - Mechatronics
program is a field of study that focuses on the
integration of mechanical, electrical (electronics),
fluid power (hydraulics or pneumatics), and computer
technologies to control machine movements. The new term
for this is “Mechatronics.” The students’ studies begin
with courses in mechanics, sensors, basic electronics,
pneumatics, control logic and robot programming and
control. The student goes on to learn how to program a
specific Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and then
writes and troubleshoots programs to control seven
machines. The seven tasks – Pick and Place Feeding,
Gauging, Indexing, Sorting and Queuing, Servo Robot
Assembly, Torquing, and Parts Storage – are integrated
into an assembly line that produces a real product.
The courses in this program make extensive use of
computers for class learning, PLC programming, machine
control, troubleshooting and machine simulation.
The program provides the knowledge and skills for
entry-level positions in automation-related jobs.
Examples would be robot installation and maintenance,
automation equipment installation, troubleshooting and
maintenance, and PLC programming. Examples of industries
using these skills are pharmaceuticals, food processing,
beverage bottling, automated warehousing, oil
production, packaging, electronics assembly, medical
equipment production, and the military.
If you have questions about the program, contact the
program advisors or call the Engineering Technology
Office at 586.445.7435.
Program advisors from Electronic Technology and
Automated Systems Technology – Mechatronics are:
Program advisors from Applied Technology for AT
courses are:
Articulation agreements allow students to get Macomb
credit for related high school courses. Contact your
high school teacher or counselor for details or call the
Engineering Technology Office at 586.445.7435.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 64 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
All six of the following MECT-1### courses should be
taken together in the same semester. Some Applied
Technology (AT) courses are acceptable substitutions for
MECT classes – see note below and contact program
advisor for details.
| Associate of Applied Science
degree in Automated Systems Technology Program
Core |
|
MECT-1211
|
Mechatronics - AC/DC Electrical Systems1,
2 |
X |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
|
MECT-1212
|
Mechatronics - Electrical Control Systems1,
2 |
X |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
|
MECT-1213
|
Mechatronics - Electronic Sensors1, 2 |
X |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
|
MECT-1214
|
Mechatronics - Pneumatics1, 2 |
X |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
|
MECT-1215
|
Mechatronics - Automated Material Handling
(robots)1, 2 |
X |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
|
MECT-1216
|
Mechatronics - Mechanical Systems1, 2 |
X |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
|
TMTH-1150
|
RCL Analysis |
X |
. |
. |
. |
4 |
|
CORE-1060
|
Industrial Computer Technology |
X |
. |
. |
. |
4 |
|
MECT-2110 |
Mechatronics Programming 1 – Siemens PLC |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
|
MECT-2112
|
Mechatronics Programming 2 – Siemens PLC |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
|
CORE-1000
|
Industrial Technology Fundamentals |
. |
X |
. |
. |
2 |
|
ELEC-1161
|
Electronic Technology 11, 3 |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
|
ELEC-1171
|
Electronic Technology 21, 3 |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
|
MECT-2210
|
Mechatronics System Operations 1 – Siemens
PLC |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
|
MECT-2212
|
Mechatronics System Operations 2 – Siemens
PLC |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
|
ELEC-1211
|
Digital Electronics Basics |
. |
. |
X |
. |
3 |
|
ELEC-1181
|
Semiconductor Theory & Devices |
. |
. |
. |
X |
3 |
|
ELEC-1191
|
Introduction to Op-Amps & Linear Integrated
Circuits |
. |
. |
. |
X |
3 |
|
ELEC-1221
|
Microcontrollers With Robotic Application
|
. |
. |
. |
X |
3 |
| |
46 |
AND
| Required Arts and Sciences
course for Automated Systems Technology
|
|
PHYS-1180 |
College Physics 1 |
4 Sem Hrs |
1 High school students articulating into the
Automated Systems Technology program may substitute
equivalent courses taken at the high school.
Contact your high school teacher or counselor or the
Macomb Engineering Technology Office at 586.445.7435 for
details.
2 Students who took any of the following AT
courses should check with the program advisor prior to
selecting any MECT courses because these courses may
substitute for the indicated MECT courses.
|
ATEE-1350
|
Electrical Direct Current Fundamentals |
MECT-1211 |
|
ATEE-1300
|
Electric Theory – Electrical Equipment &
Introduction to Machine Circuits |
MECT-1212 |
|
ATEE-2670
|
Electrical – Industrial Controls |
MECT-1212 |
|
ATFP-1210
|
Fluid Power – Pneumatic Controls & Circuits
|
MECT-1214 |
|
ATMT-1660
|
Millwright Theory – Millwright Theory 2 |
MECT-1216 |
3 Students entering the Automated Systems
Technology program without any previous electronics
knowledge should contact Macomb faculty about taking
EETE-1100 before ELEC-1161 and ELEC-1171.
B.
Arts and Sciences Component . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18
Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a
counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.
- Group II requirement is met by
successfully completing PHYS-1180.
Some universities in the area (Wayne State University
among them) offer a degree in Bachelor of Science
Engineering Technology (BSET). The Electronic
Engineering Technology program from Macomb is
transferable in total to most of these universities.
However, students pursuing the BSET should elect MATH‑1000
and MATH‑1460.
These students should also see the program advisor at
their selected university as soon as possible.
C. Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
none required
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in Automated Systems Technology –
Mechatronics
A Certificate in Automated Systems Technology -
Mechatronics may also be earned in lieu of an associate
degree by taking only
the technology courses listed in section A above.
See the college catalog for more details.
