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The Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology at the Virginia Beach and Newport News, VA campuses and Online are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Mechatronics (ESET) Degree 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Mechatronics - 100% Online
Mechatronics (ESET) Online Degree Program Overview
Online ESET graduates function in multidisciplinary teams to design, install, maintain, and repair systems, components, or processes meeting specific needs for engineering applications. They serve as a link between engineers and technicians in the workplace where they play a key role from the conception of electronic systems until their implementation. They are involved in the development, testing, production, and quality assurance of electronic and mechanical components and/or systems. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here.
The curriculum provides Online ESET graduates with the education and foundation needed for employment in a variety of industries in the private and public sector, including the computer industry, homeland security, automation and manufacturing, and education.
Mechatronics concentration graduates are employed in a wide spectrum of areas in positions such as engineering consultant, electrical engineering or computer engineering technologist, product engineer, or project manager.
Using advanced simulation software, our online faculty creates a learning environment that closely replicates what it’s like in an actual lab. You have the opportunity to learn how to develop and troubleshoot robots, program controllers, and integrate systems. ECPI University Online also offers the opportunity to finish school much faster. Through our year-round, accelerated schedule, you could earn our online Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
The Online ESET - Mechatronics concentration - program focuses on real-world applications of engineering principles. The program provides a career pathway for individuals who like working with their hands, putting things together, and combining different systems to come up with a solution for a real-world problem. The Online Electronic Systems and Mechatronics concentrations offer a broad exposure to analog and digital electronics, engineering programming, instrumentation and measurement systems, as well as embedded and drive 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 in the electronic systems field has been and will continue to be important for the design and implementation of new innovative solutions and products.
Possible Career Track
Online 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
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICITY | ||
| EET110 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| ESET111 | Electric Circuits II | 3 |
| ESET111L | Electric Circuits LAB | 1 |
| EET310 | Circuit Analysis | 1 |
| 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 |
| SENIOR PROJECT | ||
| MET400 | Senior Project | 3 |
| MET400L | Senior Project 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 |
| 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 |
| MTH220 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH320 | Applied Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES: | ||
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics* | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics* | 3 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology* | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology* | 3 |
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts and Sciences Department page
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS101 | Computer Configuration I | 3 |
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| EET102 | Engineering Math & Software Applications | 3 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET251 | Computer Configuration II | 3 |
| EET251L | Computer Configuration II LAB | 1 |
| EET320 | Semiconductor Processing | 3 |
| EET380 | Digital Communications I | 3 |
| ESET280 | Introduction to Communications Systems | 3 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES: | ||
| EET252 | Data Communications and Networking | 3 |
| CIS225 | Networking Protocols and Services | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3 |
| BUS472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| BUS472L | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIS121 | Logic and Design | 3 |
| CIS123 | Introduction to Scripting | 3 |
| CIS126L | Introduction to Programming LAB | 3 |
| CIS202 | Introduction to Routing and Switching | 3 |
| CIS204 | Intermediate Routing and Switching | 1 |
| CIS206 | Linux Administration | 3 |
| CIS207L | Network Routing and Switching LAB | 1 |
| CIS214 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C# | 3 |
| CIS215 | Object-Oriented Programming with C++ | 3 |
| CIS218 | Object-Oriented Programming Using Java | 3 |
| CIS226 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CIS228 | Service Desk Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS245 | Windows Client and Server | 3 |
| CIS245L | Windows Client and Server LAB | 1 |
| CIS282 | Web Interface Design | 3 |
| EET272 | Fiber Optics Communication | 3 |
| EET272L | Fiber Optics Communication LAB | 1 |
| EET301 | Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 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 |
| EET350 | Overview of Electronics Security Devices | 3 |
| EET352 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| MET114 | Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 3 |
| MET213 | Advanced 3-D Modeling | 3 |
| MET221 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET313 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET230L | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems LAB | 1 |
| MET330 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MET330L | Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB | 1 |
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the B.S. Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation:
- Apply acquired technical and analytical skills as it relates to their professional positions in electrical, electronic, and related industries.
- Apply relative mathematical, science, and engineering methods to solve technical problems.
- Analyze and implement complex systems including both hardware and software.
- Pursue lifelong learning and successful professional careers.
- Perform as effective team members through adequate oral and written communication skills.
- Relate and exercise an educated judgment in regards to their professional and ethical responsibilities.
Students in the Online B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology program learn to design and build electronic systems and learn about analog and digital electronics. They are able to apply the engineering and mathematical principles that they learn in order to implement and maintain electronic systems, such as computers and controllers.
Upon completion of the Online Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, graduates are ecpected to be able to:
- An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities.
- An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies.
- An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
- An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly defined engineering technology problems.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An understanding of the need for an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
- An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.
- A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Mechatronics Concentration
- Create 2D and 3D designs for engineering parts using CAD software
- Implement hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Analyze forces and their effects on systems
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