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Mechatronics A.S. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Spring

First Year

Semester 1 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
ET 302
Principles of Electricity and Electronics
4
Req
ET 193
Introduction to Robotics and Sensors
4

Semester 2 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
ET 197
Introduction to Mechatronics
4
ET 302
Req
DESGN 301
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
3

Second Year

Semester 3 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
RE
DESGN 302 1
Technical Documentation with CADD
3
DESGN 301
Req
WELD 300
Introduction to Welding
3
Elec
any elective course
3

1 or ENGR 312

Semester 4 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
ET 253
Industrial Communication Systems Support
4
ET 302
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Third Year

Semester 5 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
Elec
any elective course
3

Semester 6 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
STAT C1000
Introduction to Statistics or
4
L2
STAT C1000H H
Introduction to Statistics - Honors
4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5

Fourth Year

Semester 7 (Spring)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A

Semester 8 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
1

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement

Career path

Career Options:

This degree prepares students for the following careers: industrial mechanical/ electrical systems technician, food processing machine service technician, facilities systems technician, waste water systems technician, manufacturing coordinator, field service technician, and mechanical electrical machine systems installer.

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • ET 193 is offered days in the spring semester.
  • ET 197 is offered days in the fall semester.
  • ET 253 is offered every semester, alternating day and night schedules.
  • Due to the scheduling of ET 193 and 197, this map is designed for students starting in the spring.
  • This degree can be started in the fall. See a counselor to adjust the coursework.

Other Notes:

  • At the end of semester 2, students qualify for the Robotics certificate.
  • At the end of semester 3, students qualify for the Basic Mechatronics certificate.
  • At the end of semester 4, students qualify for the Mechatronics certificate.
  • An internship (ET 298) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn between 0.5 – 4.0 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through ET 298. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area L7B. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2025

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