Agricultural Mechatronics - AS.MECHA
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Program Type
A.S. CTE Degree
Meta-Major
Agriculture, Business and Industries
Department Title
Catalog Description
The Associate's Degree in Agricultural Mechatronics will prepare students to work as a skilled mechatronics technician in agriculture. Students will learn how to install, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot mechatronics, or electro-mechanical systems, including automation and robotics equipment focusing on indoor value-added food processing. Students will have the opportunity to earn third-party industry certifications from OSHA, NCCER, and NC3 (Festo, Snap-On, Starrett, Greenlee, Rigid, Trane, Lincoln, 3M, and more). Additionally, students may have transfer opportunities to pursue an undergraduate degree in Ag Systems Management.
Degree
AS - Associate in Science
Program Goal
CTE
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome
Students will apply mathematics, science, engineering principles, and modern tools to analyze and solve well-defined technical problems involving mechanical, electrical (digital and analog), pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and automated systems used in agricultural environments.
Outcome
Students will design, assemble, configure, and integrate mechanical systems, electrical circuits, sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic devices, industrial networks, and PLC-based automation systems used in agricultural and industrial applications.
Outcome
Students will produce clear written, oral, and graphical communication—including laboratory reports, wiring diagrams, system schematics, engineering drawings, and integration documentation—and will use appropriate technical literature to support system design, installation, and maintenance.
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Students will use measurement tools and sensors to conduct standard tests and experiments and will analyze and interpret the resulting data to evaluate and improve the performance of agricultural and industrial systems.
Outcome
Students will diagnose faults in integrated systems by applying systematic troubleshooting methods, using diagnostic software, measurement equipment, and communication tools, and performing maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated technologies.
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Students will function effectively as members of diverse technical teams by demonstrating collaboration, problem-solving, professional responsibility, and adherence to industry standards, workplace safety practices.