electromechanical technology
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Program Number: 10-620-1
School Year: 2019-2020
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is eligible for financial aid
Program Description
Electromechanical Technology integrates theories and applications in mechanical, electrical and electronic systems; fluid power; robotics and computer software to prepare students to work effectively in a variety of industrial settings. The Electromechanical Technology program teaches students a broad array of job-ready skills that involve integrating technologies and systems-thinking required to effectively problem solve, program, operate and maintain electromechanical and automated equipment. Graduates are trained to work as members of teams consisting of engineers and production workers in a variety of industrial and manufacturing settings.
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates
- $50,000
Approximate Costs
- $134.20 per credit (resident)
- $201.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the MPTC Student Handbook for additional enrollment fee information.
Program Outcomes
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics and diagrams as they relate to automated process control systems.
- Troubleshoot automated process control system components.
- Design and program logic controls and Human Machine Interface (HMI) as communication devices for automated process control system.
- Analyze the interaction between the various components of a system such as fluid power, mechanical, Servo and electrical/electronics to operate the system.
- Program and interface robotics devices, Vision System, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) in the automated process control system.
- Complete and maintain appropriate documentation for automated systems and processes.
Career Opportunities
- Controls Engineer
- Electrical/Electronics Technician
- Field Engineer
- Mechatronics Technician
- Research and Development Technician
Admission Process
Visit the Admissions Page for details
Courses
Number | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | ||
103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
620-101 | DC Circuits | 3 |
620-102 | AC Circuits | 3 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
804-195 | College Algebra With Applications | 3 |
890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
Total | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
620-103 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
620-104 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
620-115 | ***AC-DC Machinery and Motor Controls | 4 |
804-196 | Trigonometry with Applications | 3 |
809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
Total | 16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
620-105 | Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics 1 | 2 |
620-110 | Integrated Manufacturing Planning - Electromechanical Technology | 2 |
620-133 | Data Acquisition and Control with LabVIEW | 3 |
620-141 | Mechanical Drives 1 | 3 |
620-135 | Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ladder Logic | 3 |
620-150 | Data Communication and Protocols | 3 |
Total | 16 | |
Semester 4 | ||
620-111 | Integrated Manufacturing Production - Electromechanical Technology | 2 |
620-136 | Advanced Allen-Bradley PLCs and PanelVIEW | 3 |
620-146 | Instrumentation and Process Control | 3 |
- OR - | ||
620-142 | Mechanical Drives 2 | 3 |
620-151 | Fanuc Robotics and Vision Systems | 3 |
801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
Total | 17 | |
Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 64 |
Institutional Requirements
** The credits for 103-159 Computer Literacy-Microsoft Office and 890-101 College 101 are Institutional Requirements for graduation.
Program Guide
For additional information on program curriculum, prerequisites and general education course options, please contact your advisor.
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
Additional Information
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
***Students will obtain OSHA 10 certification thru completion of the AC-DC Machinery and Motor Controls course (620-115).
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