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.
Students interested in furthering their studies in the field of renewable energy may complement the Associate of Applied Science degrees in Automated Systems Technology - Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering Technology with the Renewable Energy Technology Certificate.
If you have questions about the program, contact the program advisors or call the Engineering Technology Office at 586.445.7435.
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 |
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| MECT-1211 |
Mechatronics - AC/DC Electrical Systems1, 2 |
X |
|
|
|
1.0 |
| MECT-1212 |
Mechatronics - Electrical Control Systems1, 2 |
X |
|
|
|
1.0 |
| MECT-1213 |
Mechatronics - Electronic Sensors1, 2 |
X |
|
|
|
1.0 |
| MECT-1214 |
Mechatronics - Pneumatics1, 2 |
X |
|
|
|
1.0 |
| MECT-1215 |
Mechatronics - Automated Material Handling (robots)1, 2 |
X |
|
|
|
1.0 |
| MECT-1216 |
Mechatronics - Mechanical Systems1, 2 |
X |
|
|
|
1.0 |
| TMTH-1150 |
RCL Analysis |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| CORE-1060 |
Industrial Computer Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| MECT-2110 |
Mechatronics Programming 1 – Siemens PLC4 |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| MECT-2112 |
Mechatronics Programming 2 – Siemens PLC4 |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| CORE-1000 |
Industrial Technology Fundamentals |
|
X |
|
|
2.0 |
| ELEC-1161 |
Electronic Technology 11, 3, 4 |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ELEC-1171 |
Electronic Technology 21, 3, 4 |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| MECT-2210 |
Mechatronics System Operations 1 – Siemens PLC4 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| MECT-2212 |
Mechatronics System Operations 2 – Siemens PLC4 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ELEC-1211 |
Digital Electronics Basics |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ELEC-1182 |
Semiconductor Theory & Devices4 |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ELEC-1192 |
Semiconductor Devices & Circuits4 |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ELEC-1221 |
Microcontrollers With Robotic Application |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
46.0 |
AND
| Required Arts and Sciences course for Automated Systems Technology |
| PHYS-1180 |
College Physics 1 |
4 Sem Hrs |
| OR |
|
| PHSA-1050 |
Physical Science |
4 Sem Hrs |
| 1 |
High 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. |
| Course |
Course Title |
| 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 ELEC-1100 before ELEC-1161 and ELEC-1171. |
| 4 |
Some courses in this program are scheduled in the first 8 weeks or second 8 weeks of the semester. Students should be careful to take courses with the same section number in the same semester. |
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 or PHSA-1050.
Some universities in the area (Wayne State University and Lawrence Technological 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 and articulation (transfer) agreements are in place. However, students pursuing the BSET should refer to the specific agreement for their university of choice. The agreements are available online at macomb.edu, or can be picked up at the Engineering Technology office at South Campus in R-124. These students should also see the program advisor at their selected university as soon as possible.
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.