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Mechatronics

Program at a Glance

18 Month Associate's Degree
76 Total Credits

Practical Simulations
Real-World Case Studies


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Up to 57 Credits

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Mechatronics Associates Degree Overview

Advanced manufacturing may be the best career you’ve never heard of. If you like robotics and ultra-fast automated systems, you’ll likely find today’s manufacturing environment a fascinating place to work. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here.

Advanced manufacturing systems encompass an array of mechanical, electronic, and computer-based systems. To keep operations running smoothly, employers need professionals skilled in all three areas. These experts serve as a vital link between engineers and technicians. From conception to design, development, testing, and production, they are essential to the production process.

If this sounds like a career you’ve been looking for, consider ECPI University. Through our year-round schedule, you could earn an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics in as little as 18 months.

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

  • Technical Proficiency:
    Combine hardware and software solutions to address engineering problems and integrate diverse systems.
  • Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing Processes:
    Apply mechanical principles in mechatronics and robotics, including microcontroller programming.
  • System Implementation and Laboratory Experience:
    Analyze and implement mechatronic systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics, through lab work.

University Benefits

On Campus or Online

Learn your way with in-person collaboration or online simulations and flexible schedules.

Graduate Faster

Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 18 months.

Simplified Scheduling

Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.

Flexible Learning Environments

Campus

Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors.

Online

Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions.

Hybrid

To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates.

Mechatronics Curriculum

Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

Featured Courses

Digital Systems II EET230

Students will learn about sequential circuits, state machines, Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog (DAC) converters.

Electronic Systems Applications EET121

Students will learn about large-signal amplifiers, operational amplifiers, oscillators, multi-vibrators and regulated power supplies.

Program Requirements

To receive the Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Mechatronics Concentration, students must earn 76 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 5 semesters, which is equivalent to 18 months or 75 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Course Categories

ELECRICITY

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
EET110Electric Circuits I3

AND

Complete one lecture and corresponding lab from the following:

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
ESET111Electric Circuits II3
ESET111LElectric Circuits II Lab1

AND

ANALOG ELECTRONICS

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
EET120Semiconductor Devices3
EET121Electronic Systems Applications3

AND

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
EET130Digital Systems I3
EET230Digital Systems II3

AND

NETWORKING

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CST160Introduction to Networking3

AND

PROGRAMMING

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
SDC100Introduction to Programming3

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
COM115Principles of Communication3
ENG110College Composition3
HUM205Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience3
MTH131College Algebra3
PHY120Physics3
PHY120LPhysics Lab1

AND

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
PSY105Introduction to Psychology3
ECO201Macroeconomics3
ECO202Microeconomics3

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:

BUSINESS

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
BUS102Fundamentals of Customer Service3
BUS121Introduction to Business3
BUS242Emerging Technologies and World of AI3

OR

CADD

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CAD104Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing3
CAD106Civil CAD Design3
CAD108Architectural CAD Design3
CAD110Building Information Management (BIM)3
CAD112AutoCAD Electrical3

OR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CST140Introduction to Operating Systems3
CYB120Introduction to Python Programming3
CYB200Network Protocols and Services3

OR

MATH

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
MTH200Pre-Calculus3
MTH220Applied Calculus I3

OR

MECHANICAL

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
MET114Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD and T)3
MET213Advanced 3D Modeling3
MET221Manufacturing Processes3
MET222Mechanical Drives and Power Transmission3
MET230LHydraulics and Pneumatics Systems Lab1
MET232Pumps3

OR

PROJECT

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
ET210Capstone Project3
ET210LCapstone Project Lab1

OR

EXTERNSHIP

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
EET200Externship-EET III3
EET203Externship-EET I-a1
EET204Externship-EET I-b1
EET205Externship-EET I-c1

OR

ELECTRONICS

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
EET220Industrial Applications3
EET231Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers3
EET272Fiber Optics Communication3
EET272LFiber Optics Communication LAB1
EET280Introduction to Communication Systems3
ESET280Introduction to Communication Systems3

Certifications

ECPI University understands the power of certifications in today's dynamic technology field, and we believe enhancing your marketability is crucial. 

 

To support your journey, ECPI offers discounted vouchers that significantly reduce the cost of certification exams for Fiber Optics Installer (FOI), Fiber Optics Technician (FOT), A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, and Security+ Certification.

Fiber Optic Installer Certification

Fiber Optic Technician Certification

A Plus Certification

Network Plus Certification

Security Plus Certification

Institutional Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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