Automation and Mechatronics

Skilled electronics and robotics technicians are in demand!

With the increase in manufacturing, so has the demand for skilled electronics and robotics technicians. Many of today’s manufacturing processes rely on automation and robotics. Even though this equipment may have reduced manual labor, the human touch is still necessary to make it all work.

In Bates’ Automation and Mechatronics program, students learn to install, diagnose, maintain, modify, test, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems used in manufacturing support equipment and production machinery, including industrial robots. If you have a creative mind, like to solve problems and work with computers, then seize the opportunity to be a part of this burgeoning field.

Contact Information:

Brandon Held, Career Advisor

Downtown Campus

8 a.m.-Noon, Hybrid Program

  • Get the skills you need for the career you want.

More about the program:

In the Automation and Mechatronics program, students learn to install, diagnose, maintain, modify, test, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems used in manufacturing support equipment and production machinery, including precision machine tools (CNC) and industrial robots

 

Degrees & Certificates:

  • Associate of Applied Science: Automation
  • Certificate of Competency: Robotics Specialist
  • CIP: 47.0105

Program Lengths:

  • AAS degree program length: 6 Quarters
  • Certificate of Competency: Varies

Faculty and Other Contact Information:

Landon Johnson

253-680-7340

lajohnson@batestech.edu

Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.

  • Description:
    • 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

    Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Credits
    TRON110Introduction to Robotics/Automation1
    TRON111Analog Electronics5
    TRON114Measurement4
    TRON117Introduction to PLC4
    TRON121Digital Electronics5
    TRON124Pneumatics and Hydraulics4
    TRON127Blueprint Reading4
    TRON131Career Success Seminar3
    TRON134Computer Technology4
    TRON137Mechanical Systems5
    TRON141Sensing our Environment4
    TRON144Critical Thought and App.5
    TRON147Embedded Controllers5
    TRON211Industrial Robotics I5
    TRON214Motors & Control Systems5
    TRON217Introduction to CNC Machining3
    TRON221Shop Floor IT4
    TRON224Industrial Robotics II5
    TRON227Independent Projects5

    General Education Requirements

    Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Credits
    ENGL175Professional Writing5
    ENGL&101English Composition I5
    ENGL&235Technical Writing5

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

    Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Credits
    MATH171Technical Math5
    MATH172Business Math5
    MATH&107Math in Society5
    MATH&141Precalculus I5
    MATH&142Precalculus II5
    MATH&146Statistics5
    MATH&151Calculus5
    MATH&152Calculus II5
    MATH&153Calculus III5

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

    Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Credits
    CMST&102Introduction to Mass Media5
    CMST152Intercultural Communication5
    CMST&210Interpersonal Communication5
    CMST&220Public Speaking5
    CMST&230Small Group Communications5
    CMST&240Culture & Diversity in Health Care5
    HIST101A History of Science and Technology5
    HIST&146United States History I5
    HIST&147United States History II5
    HIST&148United States History III5
    HUM&101Introduction to Humanities5

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

    Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Credits
    BIOL&160General Biology5
    BIOL&175Human Biology with Lab5
    BIOL&241Human Anatomy and Physiology I5
    BIOL&242Human Anatomy and Physiology II5
    BIOL&260Microbiology5
    CHEM&121General Chemistry5
    CHEM&131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry5
    NUTR&101Intro to Nutrition5
    PHYS&114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)5
    PHYS&221Engineering Physics I w/LAB5
    PHYS&222Engineering Physics II w/LAB5
    PHYS&223Engineering Physics III w/LAB5

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

    Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Credits
    BUS&101Introduction to Business5
    BUS&201Business Law5
    ECON&201Microeconomics5
    ECON&202Macroeconomics5
    POLS&101Introduction to Political Science5
    PSYC&100General Psychology5
    PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology5
    SOC&101Introduction to Sociology5

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

  • Description:

    • 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 45

    Automation and Mechatronics, TRON Certificate of Training - Robotics Specialist (45 Credits)

    Course list not provided.

No eligibility requirements have been provided.

Tuition and Fees

At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.

See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.

  • National Median Salary: $58,350
  • National Potential Annual Job Openings: 1,300

This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.

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