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Electro-Mechanical Technology, A.A.S.

The Electro-Mechanical Technology degree prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in three areas: programmable controllers, process control instrumentation and mechanical maintenance.

For more information about Electro-Mechanical Technology, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: ELMEC.AAS.ELMET

Program Requirements
ELECT 1100Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals3
ELECT 1101Circuits I3
ELECT 1151Electronic Devices and Applications4
ELMEC 1101Survey of Automation3
ELMEC 1106Power Electricity and Rotating Machines4
ELMEC 1110Motor & Generator Fundamentals3
ELMEC 1141Hydraulics and Pneumatics3
ELMEC 1171Introduction to Robotic Technology3
ELMEC 1190Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers3
ELMEC 1420Drive Components2
ELMEC 2410Programmable Controller II (PLC II)3
ELMEC 2510Process and Automation Controls3
ELMEC 2600Motion Control: Motor Dr Application and Control3
Program Electives
Select seven credits in Electro-Mechanical Technology or Electronics Technology 17
General Education
Select 18 credits 118
Total Credits65
1

In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ELMEC 1101 Survey of Automation 3
ELECT 1100 Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals 3
ELMEC 1141 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3
Gen EdMathematics 3-5
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 3-5
 Credits15-19
Second Semester
ELMEC 1106 Power Electricity and Rotating Machines 4
ELMEC 1190 Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers 3
ELMEC 2510 Process and Automation Controls 3
ENGLI 1101
or ENGLI 1105
 English Composition I
or Workplace Writing
 3
 Credits13
Summer Semester
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
ElectiveProgram Elective 1 3
 Credits6
Third Semester
ELECT 1101 Circuits I 3
ELMEC 1110 Motor & Generator Fundamentals 3
ELMEC 2410 Programmable Controller II (PLC II) 3
ELMEC 1171 Introduction to Robotic Technology 3
ElectiveProgram Elective 2 3
 Credits15
Fourth Semester
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
ElectiveProgram Elective 1
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
ELECT 1151 Electronic Devices and Applications 4
ELMEC 2600 Motion Control: Motor Dr Application and Control 3
ELMEC 1420 Drive Components 2
 Credits16
 Total Credits65-69
1

ELMEC 2520 Industrial Control and Data Acquisition is recommended for program elective.

2

ELMEC 1130 Industrial Electricity is recommended for program elective.

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.