Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Engineering
- Program Code: AMET.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| AMET 121 | DC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 131 | AC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 136 | Industrial Tools and Fabrication | 3 |
| AMET 141 | Analog Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 151 | Digital Circuits and Application | 4 |
| AMET 196 | Fundamentals of Microcontrollers | 3 |
| AMET 201 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 5 |
| AMET 221 | Industrial Automated Controls and Instrumentation | 4 |
| AMET 231 | Industrial Robotics | 5 |
| AMET 236 | Fluid Power Systems | 2 |
| AMET 241 | Industrial Communications | 4 |
| AMET 251 | Industry Certifications | 2 |
| AMET 290 | Applied Mechatronics | 5 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 67 | |
IMPORTANT: Students can replace up to 15 credits from technical courses numbered 196 and above (except AMET 251 Industry Certifications) with qualified technical classes taken elsewhere. Program-approved Equivalent Technical Credits may also be accepted. Only Idaho SkillStack® badges may qualify for Equivalent Technical Credits. (Qualified technical classes and earned badges are subject to program approval.)
Degree Plan: Fall Or Spring Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AMET 121 | DC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 131 | AC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 136 | Industrial Tools and Fabrication | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AMET 141 | Analog Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 151 | Digital Circuits and Application | 4 |
| AMET 196 | Fundamentals of Microcontrollers | 3 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AMET 201 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 5 |
| AMET 221 | Industrial Automated Controls and Instrumentation | 4 |
| AMET 236 | Fluid Power Systems | 2 |
| AMET 241 | Industrial Communications | 4 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AMET 231 | Industrial Robotics | 5 |
| AMET 251 | Industry Certifications | 2 |
| AMET 290 | Applied Mechatronics | 5 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 67 | |
IMPORTANT: Students can replace up to 15 credits from technical courses numbered 196 and above, except AMET 251 Industry Certifications with qualified technical classes taken elsewhere. Program-approved Equivalent Technical Credits may also be accepted. Only Idaho SkillStack® badges may qualify for Equivalent Technical Credits. (Qualified technical classes and earned badges are subject to program approval.)
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Establish basic work and study habits.
- Exhibit effective technical communication skills in written and verbal forms.
- Demonstrate problem-solving abilities related to the mechatronics field.
- Demonstrate and apply mathematical skills related to the field of mechatronics.
- Utilize technical vocabulary specific to the field of mechatronics.
- Read and effectively interpret schematic diagrams and technical drawings.
- Analyze and repair faults in basic mechatronics systems using proper test equipment.
- Demonstrate and model safety best practices in all AMET labs.
- Understand and apply mechatronics principles, laws, and formulas.