Mechatronics

SUNY Adirondack's Mechatronics program studies electro-mechanical systems, which are key for manufacturing industries. This degree prepares students for technician roles in the manufacturing industry. Education focuses on electricity, mechanical systems and robotics.

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Degree
Associate in Applied Science
Program Type
Degree
Pathway
Technology, Engineering and Computer Science
Credits
64

Learning outcomes

  1. Students will learn to construct and/or analyze simple Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) electrical circuits, and become competent in understanding Ohms Law, Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel circuits (both AC & DC), AC reactance (inductive and capacitive), as well as Thevenin’s Theorem.      
  2. They will become competent in the use of the four major devices used in electronic/electrical testing. (For example, Digital Multimeter (DMM) (for Resistance, Current, and Voltage), AC/DC Power Supply, Function Generator and Oscilloscope.)     
  3. They will learn to create Ladder Logic based on provided specifications and correctly interface devices to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Interface sensors to a PLC, program a Human Machine Interface (HMI) device, scale analog inputs into engineering units.
  4. Students will be able to describe how single-phase, three-phase and DC Motors are controlled via contactors, starters or Variable Speed Drives. They will be able to understand relays, and how to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams that describe a motor control system.
  5. Students will be able to identify major components and sub-systems of a robot including Degrees of Freedom, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electric drives. 
  6. Students will demonstrate the ability to create 2D and 3D models using industry-standard drafting and modeling software.
  7. Students will understand AC power distribution, including but not limited to Cabling, over-current protection, transformers, conduit, grounding, Phase Identification, Ampacity and Utilized Voltages.
  8. The student will learn and be able to apply technology and basic engineering principles, terms and concepts to problem solving by understanding and applying the basic engineering design process, understanding constraints and limitations.
  9. Students will be able to describe the proper location and application of valves (E.G., Check, Bypass, Control, Multi-Way) in a Pneumatic or Hydraulic System.Students will understand the application of semiconductor technology and circuits, 
  10. including but not limited to P & N characteristics, operation and application of diodes, Bi-Polar and FET transistors, amplifiers and Digital logic.
     

Curriculum and requirements

Through focused courses, students gain in-depth problem-solving skills and technical competency. Classroom concepts become further reinforced with real-world applications through mechatronics internships.

Degree requirements and sample schedule

Building a career

SUNY Adirondack's Mechatronics degree program prepares students for further education or the workforce.

A Mechatronics student works on a computer in the Mechatronics lab

Moving on

We hold more than 30 seamless transfer agreements for those who wish to earn a bachelor's degree. Common transfer institutions include: Alfred State College | SUNY Canton

SUNY ADK advantage

$67k

average salary

of an industrial machinery mechanic in New York state

10.5k

estimated jobs that will be created

by a $1.5 billion federal grant to GF, which has a plant in Saratoga County

$74k

average salary

of industrial engineering technologists and technicians in New York state

Career building

SUNY Adirondack alum Shawn Norton is seen in the Mechatronics lab
Quotation

This program definitely sets you up to make a lot of connections in the workplace."

Shawn Norton Accounting student at Rochester Institute of Technology, who earned a degree in Mechatronics, worked in manufacturing and discovered a new interest in the field 2022
Read Shawn's story