Automation Technology - Mechatronics, AS

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The Automation Technology - Mechatronics Associate in Science degree prepares students for technician and specialist roles in today’s industrial and smart technology environments. The program offers a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum that emphasizes real-world applications of automation systems, industrial robotics, and connected technologies. Students gain practical experience with industrial control systems, FANUC robotics, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) integration, and advanced troubleshooting of complex mechatronic systems. The structured course sequence includes training in electronics, robotics, engineering technology, mechanical systems, programming, network communications, and problem-solving. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers as Automation Technicians, Industrial Mechanics, or Smart Systems Technicians in advanced manufacturing and industrial settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Operate and program industrial robots.
Create a Ladder Logic Diagram to control a Programmable Logic Controller.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot robotics circuits at 100% accuracy to industry standards.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 32.5 units

CNT 30A Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
CSP 17 Introduction to Computer Science Units: 3
ELECT 11 AC and DC Network Analysis Units: 4
ELECT 12 Solid State Devices Units: 4
ELECT 13A Digital Logic, Circuits, and Systems Units: 4
ELECT 14B Advanced Electronics Troubleshooting Units: 2.5
ELECT 17 Robotics / Automation Introduction Units: 4
E TECH 47 Introduction to Industrial Control Systems Units: 3
ELECT 18 Robotics / Automation /Mechatronics Systems Units: 4

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Major Units Required: 32.5

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway TrAC/Division