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Mechatronics
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Overview

Interested in automated manufacturing? Do you often wonder how things are made and how they work? Do you like working with your hands? If so, a career in Mechatronics may be for you. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here.

The ECPI University Mechatronics program focuses on real-world application of engineering principles. If you are the type of person who likes working with your hands, putting things together, and combining different systems to come up with a solution for a real world problem, then a career in Electronics Engineering Technology could be the right choice for you. The Mechatronics concentration will offer you the chance to develop and troubleshoot robotics solutions, programmable controllers, and integrated systems. Learn by doing while grasping a firm theoretical foundation in electronics. Put to practice your acquired knowledge through a culminating capstone experience.

With the new emerging technologies, a skilled workforce for the maintenance, repair, installation, quality assurance, and research and development fields.

Learn to develop and troubleshoot robotics, programmable controllers, and integrated systems.

Skills in the Mechatronics field can be applied in various areas including maintenance and repair, installation, quality assurance, and research and development.

You can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics in as little as 2.5 years.

Advanced Manufacturing Skills Gap Infographic
Program Description

Our Mechatronics program field focuses on real-world application of engineering principles. Engineering technologists are usually the link between the engineers and the technicians. They work with engineers from the conception phase of a product to the final production and assist in the design, development, testing, and production of electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment and components.

Your Mechatronics studies will focus on core areas such as:

  • Applied Mechanics
  • Programmable Controllers
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • Testing and measuring instruments.
  • Computer Hardware and Software
  • Materials Science
  • Analog/Digital Electronics and Communications
  • Automation and Control Systems
  • Computer Programming and Networks
  • Microcontrollers

Building upon ECPI's tradition of providing an interactive practical education in technology, our objective is for you to:

  • Use testing and measuring instruments to acquire data, analyze problems, and design a system or process.
  • Identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
  • Demonstrate an ability to manage engineering technology projects.

Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components.

Possible Career Track

Mechatronics graduates are typically employed in areas such as:

  • Engineering Consultant
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering Technologist
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Industrial Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technician

Electronic Engineering Technician

Curriculum

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum

52 semester credit hours

Course ID Course Name Credits
ELECTRICITY
EET110 Electric Circuits I 3
EET111 Electric Circuits II 3
EET111L Electric Circuits LAB 1
EET310 Circuit Analysis 3
ANALOG ELECTRONICS
EET120 Semiconductor Devices 3
EET121 Electronic Systems Applications 3
EET220 Industrial Applications 3
EET221L Instrumentation and Measurement LAB 1
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
EET130 Digital Systems I 3
EET230 Digital Systems II 3
EET230L Digital Systems LAB 1
NETWORKING
CIS150 Introduction to Computer Networking 3
PROGRAMMING
CIS126 Introduction to Programming 3
EET207 Applied Engineering Programming 3
CONTROL SYSTEMS
EET231 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3
EET231L Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers LAB 1
EET331 Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics 3
EET331L Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics LAB 1
EMBEDDED & DRIVE SYSTEMS
ONE LECTURE COURSE AND CORRESPONDING LAB FROM THE FOLLOWING:
EET390 Motor Drives 3
EET390L Motor Drives LAB 1
EET430 Microcontrollers 3
EET430L Microcontrollers LAB 1
SENIOR PROJECT
EET411 Senior Project 3
EET411L Senior Project LAB 1

Arts and Sciences

31 semester credit hours

Course ID Course Name Credits
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone 3
COM115 Principles of Communication 3
ENG110 College Composition 3
ENG120 Advanced Composition 3
HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities 3
MTH131 College Algebra 3
MTH200 Pre-calculus 3
PHY120 Physics 3
PHY120L Physics LAB 1
CHOOSE TWO COURSES:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology* 3
PSY220 Positive Psychology* 3
ECO201 Macroeconomics* 3
ECO202 Microeconomics* 3
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

Self Integration and Computer Literacy

10 semester credit hours

Course ID Course Name Credits
CIS101 Computer Configuration I 3
COR191 Career Orientation 1
EET102 Engineering Math & Software Applications 3
FOR110 Essentials for Success 3

Electronic Engineering Technology Concentration Requirements

16 semester credit hours plus electives

Course ID Course Name Credits
EET280 Introduction to Communications Systems 3
EET320 Semiconductor Processing 3
EET333 Robotics Programming & Machine Learning 3
EET333L Robotics Programming & Machine Learning LAB 1
EET380 Digital Communications I 3
CIS225 Network Protocols and Services 3

Mechatronics Concentration

16 semester credit hours plus electives

Course ID Course Name Credits
EET191 Materials Science 3
EET192 Engineering Graphics Communications 3
EET192L Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB 1
MET211 Statics 3
MET230 Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems 3
MET410 Dynamics 3

Electives

15 semester credit hours

Course ID Course Name Credits
BUS102 Fundamentals of Customer Service 3
BUS121 Introduction to Business 3
BUS242 Technology Optimization 3
BUS328 Business Process Improvement 3
BUS328L Business Process Improvement LAB 1
PMT472 Applied Project Management 3
PMT472L Applied Project Management Lab 1
EET233 Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) 3
EET233L Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) Lab 1
EET301 Special Topics in Engineering Technology 3
EET350 Overview of Electronics Security Devices 3
EET352 Engineering Economics 3
CIS106 Introduction to Operating Systems 3
CIS123 Introduction to Scripting 3
CIS126L Introduction to Programming LAB 1
MET114 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 3
MET213 Advanced 3-D Modeling 3
MET221 Manufacturing Processes 3
MET223 Applied Machine Tools 3
MET224 CNC Machines Operation 3
MET311 Mechanisms 3
MET313 Applied Strength of Materials 3
MET330 Applied Fluid Mechanics 3
MET330L Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB 1
MTH220 Applied Calculus I 3
MTH320 Applied Calculus II 3
EET302 Externship-EET Sr. III 3
EET306 Externship-EET Sr. I-a 1
EET307 Externship-EET Sr. I-b 1
EET308 Externship-EET Sr. I-c 1
EET309 Externship-EET Sr. II 2
Possible Outcomes

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program learn to design and build electronic systems through a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics. They are able to apply the acquired engineering and mathematical principles to implement and maintain computers and control systems.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, graduates are expected to have:

  • Apply basic knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve engineering problems
  • Integrate various systems containing hardware and software components
  • Synthesize hardware and software solutions to meet specific operational requirements of engineering problems
  • Interpret testing results to solve technical problems and improve processes
  • Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments 
  • Perform as an effective team member or leader

Mechatronics Concentration

Students enrolled in the Mechatronics concentration will apply acquired knowledge to design and repair mechanical, electronics, and control systems. Graduates of the Mechatronics concentration will use interactive practical education in technology to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Create 2D and 3D designs for engineering parts using CAD software
  • Implement hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Analyze forces and their effects on systems