Mechatronics
2020-21 Mechatronics (PDF)*
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Courses for this Program
About the Program
Today’s manufacturing industry uses robots and other advanced fabrication and assembly equipment to produce a wide variety of products. All of these systems rely on digital controls including programmable logic controllers. Mechatronics technicians calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair both the equipment and the controllers. Mechatronic technicians in southern Oregon are needed by manufacturers in the food processing, wood products, and metal fabrication industries. Typical positions include industrial engineering technician and manufacturing maintenance technician. The program can also provide preparation for apprenticeship programs leading to a variety of licensed journey positions.
The Mechatronics degree program trains students to be proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and the digital systems that control them. It prepares students for positions in the highly technical manufacturing environment installing, troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining a variety of types of production equipment. Today’s manufacturing environment uses an extensive array of programmable controls, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), as well as other single function controls using firmware and analog applications. Students learn foundational skills in math, fabrication, and repair as well as hydraulics, electronics, troubleshooting and programming, preparing students for numerous positions in a wide variety of manufacturing facilities. Elective options allow students to focus on either a mechanical or electronics emphasis.
Most of the courses in the program are hands-on, open-lab courses supported by online instruction providing students exceptional flexibility when scheduling around family, employment, or other commitments.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for Mechatronics programs are:
Install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechatronic systems using industry-standard tools, practices and procedures.
Demonstrate skills and ability to design and troubleshoot, rebuild projects, processes and procedures.
Organize, interpret, and use technical information and documentation.
Practice energy efficiency and industrial sustainability.
Identify and demonstrate procedures for personal safety during interaction with automated systems.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college
registration policies and with the Manufacturing/Engineering Technology Department chair’s
recommendation. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over 10 years
old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted
toward core requirements. Students must complete coursework in their major at a “C” or better
level before proceeding to advanced coursework. Each College Now credit student must meet with
the department chair to determine placement.
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to
receive their degrees. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of
“P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.
Prerequisites |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS/CS__ | Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years 1 | 0-2 |
MEC102 | Mechanical Fabrication | 3 |
MTH63 | Applied Algebra I or higher level math or designated placement score 1 | 4 |
RD90/WR90 | College Reading/Fundamentals of Composition or WR91 Fundamentals of Academic Literacy (WR91 substitutes for both RD90 and WR90) or designated placement score |
0-8 |
Total Prerequisite Credits | 7-17 | |
First Year Required Courses |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
EET104 | Fundamentals of Manufacturing Electronics | 4 |
MEC103 | Industrial Safety | 1 |
MEC110 | AC/DC Electrical Systems for Manufacturing | 3 |
MEC125 | Pneumatics I | 3 |
MET105 | Blueprint Reading - Mechanical | 3 |
MFG116 | Metrology | 2 |
WR115 | Introduction to Expository Writing or BT113 Business English I or higher level composition 1 |
0-8 |
19-20 | ||
Second Term |
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MEC115 | Electrical Control Systems and Sensors for Manufacturing | 3 |
MEC124 | Hoisting and Rigging | 3 |
MFG121 | Manufacturing Processes I | 4 |
WLD111 | Technology of Industrial Welding I or WLD101 Welding Fundamentals I and WLD102 Welding Fundamentals II |
6 |
16 | ||
Third Term |
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BT101 | Human Relations in Organizations or PSY101 Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
HE112 | Emergency First Aid | 1 |
MEC130 | Hydraulics I | 3 |
MEC135 | Mechanical Drives I | 4 |
MEC149 | Electric Motor Control I | 4 |
15 | ||
Total First Year Credits | 50-51 | |
Second Year Required Courses |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Fourth Term |
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MEC150 | PLC Motor Control | 3 |
MEC231 | Hydraulics II | 4 |
MEC236 | Mechanical Drives II | 4 |
Approved program elective | 3-5 | |
14-16 | ||
Fifth Term |
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LIB127 | Introduction to Academic Research or LIB101 Introduction to Information Literacy |
1 |
MEC151 | Programming PLCs I | 3 |
WR121 | English Composition I or BT114 Business English II or higher level composition |
4 |
Approved program elective | 4-8 | |
12-16 | ||
Sixth Term |
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MEC251 | Programming PLCs II | 3 |
MFG280 | Cooperative Work Experience/Manufacturing | 4 |
______ | Approved program electives | 8-11 |
14-17 | ||
Total Second Year Credits | 40-49 | |
Total Program Credits | 90-100 | |
Approved Program Electives (15-23 credits required) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Mechanical Focus (Hydraulics, PNL, Drives) | ||
CIS140 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 |
CIS179 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
MEC114 | Safety for Industry | 3 |
MEC116 | Quality Practices and Measurement | 3 |
MEC118 | Manufacturing Processes and Production | 3 |
MEC120 | Maintenance Awareness | 4 |
MEC140 | Green Production | 2 |
MEC154 | Computer Control | 3 |
MEC226 | Pneumatics II | 3 |
MEC227 | Pneumatics III | 2 |
MEC228 | Pneumatic Troubleshooting | 4 |
MEC233 | Hydraulic Troubleshooting | 4 |
MEC238 | Mechanical Drives III | 4 |
MEC254 | PLC Troubleshooting | 3 |
MEC260A | Automation Operations | 2-6 |
MEC260B | Basic Component Adjustments | 2-6 |
MEC260C | Pick and Place Feeding | 2-6 |
MEC260D | Gauging | 2-6 |
MEC260E | Indexing | 2-6 |
MEC260F | Sorting and Queuing | 2-6 |
MEC260G | Servo Robotic Assembly | 2-6 |
MEC260H | Torqueing | 2-6 |
MEC260I | Parts Storage | 2-6 |
MEC260J | Electro Hydraulic Testing | 2-6 |
MEC260K | Multiple Station Control | 2-6 |
MET101 | Mechanical Drafting | 3 |
MFG122 | Manufacturing Processes II | 4 |
MFG211 | Manufacturing Power and Control Electronics | 4 |
WLD112 | Technology of Industrial Welding II | 6 |
WLD250A | Selected Topics in Welding: FCAW | 2 |
WLD250B | Selected Topics in Welding: GTAW | 2 |
WLD250C | Selected Topics in Welding: SMAW | 2 |
WLD250D | Selected Topics in Welding: GMAW | 2 |
WLD250P | Selected Topics in Welding: CNC Plasma Cutting | 3 |
Electronics Focus | ||
EET105 | Digital for Manufacturing | 4 |
EET125 | Electronics Fundamentals I (DC) | 6 |
EET129 | Introduction to Embedded Systems | 3 |
EET130 | Digital Fundamentals I | 6 |
EET131 | Digital Fundamentals II | 6 |
Robotics Focus | ||
MEC240 | Robotics I | 3 |
1 Required for graduation.
For more information, contact the Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Department:
Grants Pass or Medford: 541-245-7902
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7902
email: manufacturing@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/manufacturing
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
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