Mechatronics Engineering Technology, B.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.
Matriculation Requirements
Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Automation Robotic Technology (E.A.R.T) or Automation and Electrical Technology (A.E.T) A.A.S. degree programs at UVU may automatically matriculate into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechatronics Engineering Technology.
E.A.R.T and A.E.T graduates that have not taken college algebra (MATH 1050) should enroll prior to or during their first semester in which they are enrolled in the Mechatronics B.S. program.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) (recommended) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology (BIOL 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Physical Science (PHYS 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities (ENGL 2100 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 85 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 2200 | Semiconductors in Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| MECH 1300 | Industrial Wiring and Code | 1 |
| MECH 1305 | Industrial Wiring and Code Lab | 2 |
| 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 |
| MECH 3220 | Motion Control for Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| MECH 3225 | Motion Control for Mechatronic Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3300 | Industrial Networks | 2 |
| MECH 3305 | Industrial Networks Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3400 | Statics and Material Properties for Mechatronics | 4 |
| MECH 3405 | Statics and Material Properties for Mechatronics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3500 | Industrial Robots | 2 |
| MECH 3505 | Industrial Robots Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3570 | Design Analysis and Rapid Prototyping WE | 3 |
| MECH 3700 | CNC Machines in Mechatronic Design | 2 |
| MECH 3705 | CNC Machines in Mechatronic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4300 | Capstone I | 2 |
| MECH 4305 | Capstone I Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4400 | Polymers/Composites and Processes | 3 |
| MECH 4500 | Advanced Automation Controls | 3 |
| MECH 4505 | Advanced Automation Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4800 | Capstone II WE | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 6 | |
| Mechatronics Internship (3) | ||
| Topics in Mechatronics (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 121 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 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
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/Behavioral Science (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 (ENGL 2100 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Physical Science (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 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| MECH 3220 | Motion Control for Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| MECH 3225 | Motion Control for Mechatronic Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3500 | Industrial Robots | 2 |
| MECH 3505 | Industrial Robots Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Biology (BIOL 1010 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MECH 3300 | Industrial Networks | 2 |
| MECH 3305 | Industrial Networks Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3400 | Statics and Material Properties for Mechatronics | 4 |
| MECH 3405 | Statics and Material Properties for Mechatronics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| MECH 3570 | Design Analysis and Rapid Prototyping WE | 3 |
| MECH 3700 | CNC Machines in Mechatronic Design | 2 |
| MECH 3705 | CNC Machines in Mechatronic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4300 | Capstone I | 2 |
| MECH 4305 | Capstone I Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| MECH 4400 | Polymers/Composites and Processes | 3 |
| MECH 4500 | Advanced Automation Controls | 3 |
| MECH 4505 | Advanced Automation Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4800 | Capstone II WE | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic automation technology subjectsincluding: (a) electronic mathematics, (b) AC and DC circuits andcomponents, (c) computer architecture(d) programmable logic controllers(PLC’s), (d) industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and (e) CAD based mechanical design.
- Demonstrate appropriate technical reading, writing, and communications skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in mathematics appropriate for automation technology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in design, analysis, operation, and troubleshooting of automation systems, including: (a) automation motors (servo, stepper, PMDC, and BLDC), (b) industrial pneumatics (actuators,valvesetc.), (c) PID speed and position controls, and (d) kinematics/dynamics of machines (motion analysis, linkages, and mechanisms).
- Master PLC programming, operation, and structure for automation systems.