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Degree:ÌýAssociate of Applied Science
Major: Mechatronics Technology
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CIP Code: (09) 15.0403.00ÌýÌýÌý
SOC Code: 17-3024

For more information, visit theÌýBusiness and Technology Division webpage orÌýcontact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 orÌýbustechinfo@volstate.edu.

This career pathway provides the academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare students for employment as highly-skilled Mechatronics technicians. The concentration is specifically provided for students who are interested in working as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment.Ìý This program is designed for students interested in getting into the workforce quickly with the technical skills employer’s demand. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits of MECH classes at VSCC in order to graduate.

Embedded Certificates
​Courses in the following certificates may be used to award this degree.

• Advanced Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate
• Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate

Program​ Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. The graduate will have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the electrical components, electric motors, and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.
2. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system.
3. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system.Ìý
4. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, perform systematic preventive maintenance and apply safety rules with respect to electrical components, mechanical components, electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in a mechatronics system.
5. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to install, implement and modify software tools used in mechatronic systems.
6. The graduate will demonstrate the ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication skills and identify and use appropriate technical literature.
7. The graduate will demonstrate the ability to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve technical problems.