Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook

Applied Engineering Technology-Mechatronics (A40130EM)


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Applied Engineering Technology is a course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principals and technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology specific specialty areas. 

Graduates should qualify for employment in a wide range of positions in research and development, manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance. Employment opportunities exist in automation, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields, where graduates will function as engineering technicians. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork-The ability to work effectively with others, especially to analyze situations, establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks. 
  2. Communication- The ability to effectively exchange ideas and information with others through oral, written, or visual means.
  3. Integrity and Professionalism- Workplace behaviors that relate to ethical standards, honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, self-control, criticism, and demeanor. 
  4. Problem-solving-The ability to identify problems and potential causes while developing and implementing practical action plans for solutions. 
  5. Initiative and Dependability-Workplace behaviors that relate to seeking out new responsibilities, establishing and meeting goals, completing tasks, following directions, complying with rules, and consistent reliability.
  6. Information processing-The ability to acquire, evaluate, organize, manage , and interpret information. 

 

First Year


Total Credit Hours: 15-18


Total Credit Hours: 14


Total Credit Hours: 9


Second Year


Total Credit Hours: 13-14


Spring


Total Credit Hours: 13


Total Program Hours: 64-68


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