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Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Mechatronics Technology

For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

This career pathway provides the academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare students for employment as highly-skilled Mechatronics technicians. The concentration is specifically provided for students who are interested in working as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment.  Upon successful completion of the program, students will be afforded the opportunity to complete the Level 2 Certification Examination to become a Siemens Certified Mechatronics Systems Associate.  This program is designed for students interested in getting into the workforce quickly with the technical skills employers demand. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits of MECH classes at VSCC in order to graduate.

The Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this degree.

Students earning a degree in Mechatronics Technology are required to take the MECH Exit Exam and the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements.  More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams. 

Program​ Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

  1. The graduate will have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the electrical components, electric motors, and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.
  2. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system.
  3. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system. 
  4. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, perform systematic preventive maintenance and apply safety rules with respect to electrical components, mechanical components, electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in a mechatronics system.
  5. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to install, implement and modify software tools used in mechatronic systems.
  6. The graduate will demonstrate the ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication skills and identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  7. The graduate will demonstrate the ability to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve technical problems.

CIP Code: (09) 15.0403.00    SOC Code: 17-3024

General Education Requirements - Credits (16)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  Credits: (3)
  • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)

  • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra  Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 1

  • Natural Science  (CHEM, PHYS, or PSCI Courses Preferred) Credits: (4) 2
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (
    ECON 2200
      Preferred) Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (44)

  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

  • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components Credits: (3)
  • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors Credits: (3)
  • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credits: (3)
  • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (3)
  • MECH 2320 - *Motor Control Credits: (3)
  • MECH 2425 - *Mechanics and Machine Elements Credits: (4)
  • MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies Credits: (4)
  • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation Credits: (4)
  • MECH 2480 - *Automation Systems Credits: (4)
  • MECH 2490 - *Manufacturing Applications Credits: (4)

  • OR MECH 2495 - *Internship in Mechatronics II  Credits: (4)

  • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6) 3
    ​CISP 1010 - Computer Science I   Credits: (4)
    ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD I  Credits: (3)
    ENGR 102 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD II  Credits: (3)
    ENGR 2110 - Statics  Credits: (3)
    ENGR 2120 - Dynamics  Credits: (3)
    ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safety  Credits: (3)
    INFS 1010 - Computer Applications  Credits: (3)
    MECH 1195 - *Internship in Mechatronics I  Credits: (1)
    MECH 1295 - *Internship in Mechatronics I  Credits: (2)
    MECH 1395 - *Internship in Mechatronics I  Credits: (3)
    MECH 1991 - *Special Topics in Mechatronics I  Credits: (1-4)
    MECH 2195 - *Internship in Mechatronics II  Credits: (1)
    MECH 2295 - *Internship in Mechatronics II  Credits: (2)
    MECH 2395 - *Internship in Mechatronics II  Credits: (3)
    MECH 2410 - *Electrical Control Systems  Credits: (4)
    MECH 2991 - *Special Topics in Mechatronics II  Credits: (1-4)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Footnotes

1 Articulation to a four-year university requires higher-level mathematics choices. Consult your academic advisor.

2 Articulation to a four-year university may require specific natural science courses. Consult your academic advisor.

3 Articulation to a four-year university may require specific electives. Consult your academic advisor.

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

All courses required for completion of this degree are offered at both the Gallatin and the Cookeville campuses during the day and all 1000 level MECH courses are also offered at the Gallatin campus during the evening.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors  Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

  • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)

  • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra  Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 1

  • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above - ENST 1350  Preferred) Credits: (3)3
  • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above - ENGR 101  Preferred) Credits: (3)3

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

  • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components  Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students 

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • Natural Science  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog - CHEM, PHYS, or PSCI Preferred) Credits: (4) 2
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

  • MECH 2320 - *Motor Control Credits: (3)
  • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation Credits: (4) Gallatin Campus Students

  • OR MECH 2480 - *Automation Systems  Credits: (4) Cookeville Campus Students

  • MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies Credits: (4)
  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation Credits: (4) Cookeville Campus Students

  • OR MECH 2480 - *Automation Systems  Credits: (4) Gallatin Campus Students

  • MECH 2425 - *Mechanics and Machine Elements Credits: (4)
  • MECH 2490 - *Manufacturing Applications Credits: (4)

  • OR MECH 2495 - *Internship in Mechatronics II  Credits: (4)

  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog ECON 2200  Preferred) Credits: (3)