Mechatronics Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology Degree from Utah Valley University prepares graduates to work in the Utah manufacturing sector as an automation technologist, design technician, PLC programmer, as well as many other aspects of implementing manufacturing systems. Students complete courses in PLC programming and architecture, materials, CAD, electrical and mechanical components, pneumatics, and motor control. Students will also take courses in technical writing, physics, chemistry, and business to round out their professional profile.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| General Education Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Humanities (ENGL 2100 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Social Science (ECON 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Physical Science (PHYS 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 45 Credits | |
| EGDT 1071 | 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks | 3 |
| MECH 1010 | Fundamentals of Engineering Technology | 3 |
| MECH 1200 | Electronics in Automation Design | 3 |
| MECH 1205 | Electronics in Automation Design Laboratory | 2 |
| MECH 1300 | Industrial Wiring and Code | 1 |
| MECH 1305 | Industrial Wiring and Code Lab | 2 |
| MECH 2200 | Semiconductors in Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| MECH 2205 | Semiconductors in Mechatronic Systems Lab | 1 |
| MECH 2300 | Microcontroller Architecture and Programming | 3 |
| MECH 2305 | Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab | 2 |
| MECH 2400 | Mechanical Components | 4 |
| MECH 2500 | Introduction to PLCs in Mechatronic Design | 2 |
| MECH 2505 | Introduction to PLCs in Mechatronic Design Laboratory | 2 |
| MECH 2510 | Fundamentals of Automation Controls | 2 |
| MECH 2515 | Fundamentals of Automation Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 2550 | Advanced PLC Programming and Applications | 2 |
| MECH 2555 | Advanced PLC Programming and Applications Laboratory | 2 |
| MECH 2600 | Introduction to Fluid Power Systems | 2 |
| MECH 2605 | Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 2700 | Industrial Motor Control Mechatronic Systems | 2 |
| MECH 2705 | Industrial Motor Control Mechatronic Systems Laboratory | 2 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 63 or more credit hours.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above, with no core course below a C-.
- Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 | College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | 4 |
| MECH 1010 | Fundamentals of Engineering Technology | 3 |
| MECH 1200 | Electronics in Automation Design | 3 |
| MECH 1205 | Electronics in Automation Design Laboratory | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EGDT 1071 | 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks | 3 |
| MECH 1300 | Industrial Wiring and Code | 1 |
| MECH 1305 | Industrial Wiring and Code Lab | 2 |
| MECH 2200 | Semiconductors in Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| MECH 2205 | Semiconductors in Mechatronic Systems Lab | 1 |
| MECH 2300 | Microcontroller Architecture and Programming | 4 |
| MECH 2305 | Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Social Science Distribution (ECON 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MECH 2400 | Mechanical Components | 4 |
| MECH 2500 | Introduction to PLCs in Mechatronic Design | 2 |
| MECH 2505 | Introduction to PLCs in Mechatronic Design Laboratory | 2 |
| MECH 2510 | Fundamentals of Automation Controls | 2 |
| MECH 2515 | Fundamentals of Automation Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Humanities Distribution (ENGL 2100 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MECH 2550 | Advanced PLC Programming and Applications | 2 |
| MECH 2555 | Advanced PLC Programming and Applications Laboratory | 2 |
| MECH 2600 | Introduction to Fluid Power Systems | 2 |
| MECH 2605 | Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 2700 | Industrial Motor Control Mechatronic Systems | 2 |
| MECH 2705 | Industrial Motor Control Mechatronic Systems Laboratory | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |