Mechatronics Technology Minor

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Mechatronics Technology Minor, students will be able to:

• Understand theory and apply the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy in circuits in lab assignments;
• Demonstrate the proper use of electronic test instruments and troubleshoot devices and circuits using root cause analysis;
• Demonstrate the ability to use software commands in the control of hardware/software used in electronic systems;
• Apply knowledge of software and hardware systems used in industrial and electronics environments; and,
• Collect data and information from experiments and other sources, critically analyze the information, and propose solutions suitable for the situation.

Requirements for Mechatronics Technology Minor: 18 Credits

• AST 412 - Fluid Power Technology Credits: 2

• and AST 412L - Fluid Power Technology Lab Credits: 1   
  or ET 232 - Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Credits: 2  
  and ET 232L - Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Lab Credits: 1  

• AST 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (2 credits required)

• or AST 497 - Cooperative Education (COM) Credits: 1-12  (2 credits required)
  or ET 497 - Cooperative Education (COM) Credits: 1-8  (2 credits required)
  or OM 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-3  (2 credits required)

• ET 210 - Introduction to Electronic Systems Credits: 3
• ET 210L - Introduction to Electronic Systems Lab Credits: 1
• ET 240 - Techniques of Servicing Credits: 3

• or PRAG 304 - Electrical Diagnostics for Farm Machinery Credits: 2  
  and PRAG 304L - Electrical Diagnostics for Farm Machinery Lab Credits: 1   

• ET 330 - Microcontrollers and Networks Credits: 2

• and ET 330L - Microcontrollers and Networks Lab Credits: 1  
  or ET 451 - Industrial Controls and PLCs Credits: 2  
  and ET 451L - Industrial Controls and PLCs Lab Credits: 1  

• ET 370 - Data Acquisition Credits: 2
• ET 370L - Data Acquisition Lab Credits: 1

Total Required Credits: 18