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TRON, Automation and Mechatronics AAS (95 Credits)

CIP Code

47.0105

  • 6 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 20
  • Student to teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • This program offers hands-on, hybrid, web-enhanced and online courses. Please see course descriptions for more information.
  • Program features equipment and software from industry leaders such as Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FANUC Robotics, Bosch, Siemens, Famic Technologies, National Instruments, SMC MAP equipment, and Parker Hydraulics equipment.

Required Courses

Automation and Mechatronics, TRON (95 Credits)

TRON 110Introduction to Robotics/Automation

1
TRON 111Analog Electronics

5
TRON 114Measurement

4
TRON 117Introduction to PLC

4
TRON 121Digital Electronics

5
TRON 124Pneumatics and Hydraulics

4
TRON 127Blueprint Reading

4
TRON 131Career Success Seminar

3
TRON 134Computer Technology

4
TRON 137Mechanical Systems

5
TRON 141Sensing our Environment

4
TRON 144Critical Thought and App.

5
TRON 147Embedded Controllers

5
TRON 211Industrial Robotics I

5
TRON 214Motors & Control Systems

5
TRON 217Introduction to CNC Machining

3
TRON 221Shop Floor IT

4
TRON 224Industrial Robotics II

5
TRON 227Independent Projects

5

Total Credit Hours: 80

General Education Requirements

5 Credits required from Quantitative

5 Credits required from Communication/English

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences

Communication (5 Credits Required)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5
ENGL& 101English Composition I

5
ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5
Total Credit Hours:5

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

MATH 171Technical Math

5
MATH 172Business Math

5
MATH& 107Math in Society

5
MATH& 141Precalculus I

5
MATH& 142Precalculus II

5
MATH& 146Statistics

5
MATH& 151Calculus I

5
MATH& 152Calculus II

5
MATH& 153Calculus III

5
Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences
CMST& 102Introduction to Mass Media

5
CMST 152Intercultural Communication

5
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5
CMST& 220Public Speaking

5
CMST& 230Small Group Communications

5
CMST& 240Culture & Diversity in Health Care

5
HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5
HIST& 146United States History I

5
HIST& 147United States History II

5
HIST& 148United States History III

5
HUM& 101Introduction to Humanities

5

Natural Sciences

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences
BIOL& 160General Biology

5
BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5
BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5
BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5
BIOL& 260Microbiology

5
CHEM& 121General Chemistry

5
CHEM& 131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5
NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5
PHYS& 114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5
PHYS& 221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5
PHYS& 222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5
PHYS& 223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5

Social Sciences

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences
BUS& 101Introduction to Business

5
BUS& 201Business Law

5
ECON& 201Microeconomics

5
ECON& 202Macroeconomics

5
POLS& 101Introduction to Political Science

5
PSYC& 100General Psychology

5
PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology

5
SOC& 101Introduction to Sociology

5

Total Credit Hours: 15

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 95