Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Specialization, AAS

Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Specialization, AAS

G3 Eligible Program– Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks. 
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PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to be mechanical engineering technologists with a focus on mechatronic and robotic systems. Technologists help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices; install, repair, test, adjust, and operate automated and robotic machinery in factories and at other worksites; create, review and edit CAD drawing; or assist with development phases in research and development labs. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS:  An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a major in a career-technical area that takes two years for full-time students to complete.

TRANSFER INFORMATION:  Though this program is not designed for transfer, this degree may be transferable to some four-year colleges. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;
  3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results;
  5. Display professional ethics and to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Required Courses

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 115 - Technical Writing Additional Course Option: ENG 111. 

Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score or test waiver.

3 credits
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics Additional Course Options: MTH 161, MTH 162, MTH 263.  

Prerequisite(s): Competency or successful completion of any of the following: MDE 10; OR any two of MTE 1-9; OR other placement methods. 

3 credits
CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (Offered Fall Only) Additional course option: CAD 201. 3 credits
MEC 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology I  (Offered Fall Only)

Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisites: MTH 111 or higher.

2 credits
MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (Offered Fall Only)

Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisites: CHM 101 or CHM 111, MEC 195 

3 credits
CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry Additional Course Options: CHM 111 

Prerequisite(s): Ready for MTH 154 (or MDE 54 + MTH 154).

4 credits
ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals 4 credits
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
MEC 102 - Introduction to Engineering Technology II  (Offered Spring Only) 2 credits
MEC 270 - Computations for Engineering Technology (Offered Spring Only)

Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 152 .  Pre- or Co-requisites: MEC 102 or departmental permission.

3 credits
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I (Offered Fall Only) 3 credits
ELE 239 - Programmable Controllers  (Offered Fall Only) 3 credits
MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics (Offered Spring Only)

Prerequisite(s): ELE 150 or Instructor Permission.

3 credits
PHI 220 - Ethics Additional Course Options: ART 101, ART 102, PHI 100, REL 100, REL 230.  3 credits
ELE 159 - Electrical Motors

Prerequisite(s): ELE 150.

3 credits
ELE 240 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers  (Offered Spring Only)

Prerequisite(s): ELE 239.

3 credits
MEC 195 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Laboratory (Offered Fall Only) 2 credits
MEC 230 - Mechatronic Process Control (Offered Fall Only)

Prerequisite(s): MEC 140  or divisional approval.

3 credits
MEC 161 - Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 credits
MEC 295 - Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Design (Offered Spring Only)

Prerequisite(s): CAD 241, ELE 239, MEC 230. 

3 credits
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 63

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

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