Mechatronics Engineering Technology, B.A.S.

The highly automated manufacturing industry of the 21st century has created a high demand for engineers and technologists who not only have a knowledge of the engineering fundamentals, but are also well versed in systems integration, project management, technical communication, device networking, procurement, supply chain management, and industrial safety.

A graduate of the Mechatronics program at UTC will be well poised to assume responsibilities as a process engineer, plant manager, design engineer, maintenance supervisor, sales engineer, and project manager in automation-based industries such as automotive industry, food and chemical processing plants, automation solution providers, industrial controls companies, and aviation industries.

General Education (33 hours)

(see Certified General Education Courses for list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (6 hours)

Complete one approved course from two different subcategories

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

Natural Sciences: (8 hours)

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (3 hours)

One approved behavioral and social sciences course
(ECON 1010 or ECON 1020 recommended)

Mathematics: (4 hours)

MATH 1950 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I *

Statistics: (3 hours)

Non-Western Cultures (3 hours)

One approved non-western cultures course

Program Requirements

Engineering Fundamentals:

ENCE 3520 - Engineering Economy

Engineering Management Fundamentals:

Construction Management Fundamentals:

ETCM 2010 - Industrial Safety and Risk Management

Specialty and Related Courses

Mechatronics Engineering Technology Fundamentals:

Engineering Fundamentals:

Technical Electives (25 hours):

May come from engineering, science, technology or other related areas. Advisement should be sought from program director as early as possible.

Additional Information and Notes

127 total hours required.

Minimum 39 hours at the 3000-4000 level.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

Note: A maximum of 30 hours may be earned in the College of Business and credited toward the degree.

ClearPath for Advising

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