PURPOSE: Mechatronics engineering is a multidisciplinary segment of the engineering field. Rather than embrace traditional divisions of engineering as distinct entities, it combines electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and control engineering. This curriculum combines computer control and electrical sensors with the study of mechanical devices to provide accurate motion control of industrial, medical and residential systems.
A mechatronic engineer’s role is to unite various principles from all the above engineering disciplines to create more economic, reliable, and simplified systems. Industrial robots, anti-lock brakes and ordinary electronic products such as PC hard drives and CD players all represent hybrid forms of mechatronics. Graduates may assist engineers in the design and testing of systems, installation of new systems, and troubleshooting and repair of existing systems.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.
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