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Mechatronics (EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3

ARET1200Introduction to Robotics

2

 

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

or

MATH1400College Algebra

4

or

Any course from MnTC Goal Area 4

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

or

Any course from MnTC Goal Area 2

Total Credits  17

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1155Automation Controls

3

ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

 

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

Total Credits  18

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

or

Any course from MnTC Goal Area 3

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1165Vision Systems for QA/SPC

3

ARET1185Sensor Applications

2

ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

 

Technical Studies Electives

6

Total Credits  16

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET2101Advanced Automation Controls

3

ARET2111Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2200FANUC Robotics Operations

2

ARET2250FANUC Vision Systems

1

 

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  15

General Education Electives

Choose three credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Technical Studies Electives

Any Automation Robotics Engineering Technology (ARET), Center for Manufacturing and Applied Engineering (CMAE), Fluid Power Engineering and Motion Control (FLPW), Machine Tool Technology (MACH), or Welding and Metal Fabrication (WLDG) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of:  9 Credits

Graduation (72 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.



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