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.

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

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.

¹High school students articulating into the Automated Systems Technology program may substitute equivalent courses taken at the high school level. 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.