The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at the Virginia Beach and Newport News, VA campuses and Online are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Mechatronics (ESET) Degree 100% Online
Mechatronics (ESET) Online Degree Program Overview
Online ESET graduates function in multidisciplinary teams to design, install, maintain, and repair systems, components, or processes meeting specific needs for engineering applications. They serve as a link between engineers and technicians in the workplace where they play a key role from the conception of electronic systems until their implementation. They are involved in the development, testing, production, and quality assurance of electronic and mechanical components and/or systems. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here.
The curriculum provides Online ESET graduates with the education and foundation needed for employment in a variety of industries in the private and public sector, including the computer industry, homeland security, automation and manufacturing, and education.
Mechatronics concentration graduates are employed in a wide spectrum of areas in positions such as engineering consultant, electrical engineering or computer engineering technologist, product engineer, or project manager.
Using advanced simulation software, our online faculty creates a learning environment that closely replicates what it’s like in an actual lab. You have the opportunity to learn how to develop and troubleshoot robots, program controllers, and integrate systems. 十大正规平台 University Online also offers the opportunity to finish school much faster. Through our year-round, accelerated schedule, you could earn our online Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics in as little as 2.5 years.
Mechatronics (ESET) Online Degree Possible Career Track
Online Mechatronics graduates are typically employed in areas such as:
- Engineering Consultant
- Electrical/Computer Engineering Technologist
- Industrial Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Industrial Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Computer Engineering Technician
- Electronic Engineering Technician
Mechatronics (ESET) Online Degree Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation:
- Apply acquired technical and analytical skills as it relates to their professional positions in electrical, electronic, and related industries
- Apply relative mathematical, science, and engineering methods to solve technical problems
- Analyze and implement complex systems including both hardware and software
- Pursue lifelong learning and successful professional careers
- Perform as effective team members through adequate oral and written communication skills
- Relate and exercise an educated judgment in regards to their professional and ethical responsibilities
Program Outcomes
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program learn to design and integrate electronic systems through a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics. They are able to apply the acquired engineering and mathematical principles to implement and improve systems and/or processes for engineering applications.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, graduates should be able to:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
- Function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
Mechatronics Concentration
- Create 2D and 3D designs for engineering parts using CAD software
- Implement hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Analyze forces and their effects on systems
Mechatronics (ESET) Online Degree Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET110 | EET110 Electric Circuits I | 3.00 |
| ESET111 | ESET111 Electric Circuits II | 3.00 |
| ESET111L | ESET111L Electric Circuits LAB | 1.00 |
| EET310 | EET310 Circuit Analysis | 3.00 |
| EET120 | EET120 Semiconductor Devices | 3.00 |
| EET121 | EET121 Electronic Systems Applications | 3.00 |
| EET220 | EET220 Industrial Applications | 3.00 |
| EET221L | EET221L Instrumentation and Measurement LAB | 1.00 |
| EET130 | EET130 Digital Systems I | 3.00 |
| EET230 | EET230 Digital Systems II | 3.00 |
| EET230L | EET230L Digital Systems LAB | 1.00 |
| CST160 | CST160 Introduction to Networking | 3.00 |
| SDC100 | SDC100 Introduction to Programming | 3.00 |
| EET207 | EET207 Applied Engineering Programming | 3.00 |
| EET231 | EET231 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.00 |
| EET231L | EET231L Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers LAB | 1.00 |
| EET331 | EET331 Programmable Controllers and Robotics | 3.00 |
| EET331L | EET331L Programmable Controllers and Robotics LAB | 1.00 |
| EET411 | EET411 Senior Project | 3.00 |
| EET411L | EET411L Senior Project LAB | 1.00 |
| EET390 | EET390 Motor Drives | 3.00 |
| EET390L | EET390L Motor Drives LAB | 1.00 |
| EET430 | EET430 Microcontrollers | 3.00 |
| EET430L | EET430L Microcontrollers LAB | 1.00 |
Choose one Lecture Course and Corresponding Lab from the following: EET390 - Motor Drives and EET390L - Motor Drives LAB or EET430 - Microcontrollers and EET430L - Microcontrollers LAB
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3.00 |
| COM115 | COM115 Principles of Communication | 3.00 |
| ENG110 | ENG110 College Composition | 3.00 |
| ENG120 | ENG120 Advanced Composition | 3.00 |
| HUM205 | HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3.00 |
| MTH131 | MTH131 College Algebra | 3.00 |
| MTH200 | MTH200 Pre-calculus | 3.00 |
| MTH220 | MTH220 Applied Calculus I | 3.00 |
| MTH320 | MTH320 Applied Calculus II | 3.00 |
| PHY120 | PHY120 Physics | 3.00 |
| PHY120L | PHY120L Physics LAB | 1.00 |
| ECO201 | ECO201 Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ECO202 | ECO202 Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| PSY105 | PSY105 Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY220 | PSY220 Positive Psychology | 3.00 |
Choose two courses from ECO201, ECO202, PSY105, PSY220
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET320 | EET320 Semiconductor Processing | 3.00 |
| EET333 | EET333 Robotics Programming & Machine Learning | 3.00 |
| EET333L | EET333L Robotics Programming & Machine Learning Lab | 1.00 |
| EET380 | EET380 Digital Communications I | 3.00 |
| ESET280 | ESET280 Introduction to Communications Systems | 3.00 |
| CYB200 | CYB200 Network Protocols and Services | 3.00 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | BUS102 Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3.00 |
| BUS121 | BUS121 Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| BUS242 | BUS242 Emerging Technologies | 3.00 |
| BUS328 | BUS328 Business Process Improvement | 3.00 |
| BUS328L | BUS328L Business Process Improvement LAB | 1.00 |
| PMT472 | PMT472 Applied Project Management | 3.00 |
| PMT472L | PMT472L Applied Project Management LAB | 1.00 |
| EET233 | EET233 Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) | 3.00 |
| EET233L | EET233L Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) Lab | 1.00 |
| EET301 | EET301 Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 3.00 |
| EET350 | EET350 Overview of Electronic Security Devices | 3.00 |
| EET352 | EET352 Engineering Economics | 3.00 |
| CST140 | CST140 Introduction to Operating Systems | 3.00 |
| CYB120 | CYB120 Introduction to Python Programming | 3.00 |
| SDC100L | SDC100L Introduction to Programming Lab | 1.00 |
| MET114 | MET114 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 3.00 |
| MET213 | MET213 Advanced 3-D Modeling | 3.00 |
| MET221 | MET221 Manufacturing Processes | 3.00 |
| MET223 | MET223 Applied Machine Tools | 3.00 |
| MET224 | MET224 CNC Machines Operation | 3.00 |
| MET230L | MET230L Hydraulics & Pneumatics Systems Lab | 1.00 |
| MET311 | MET311 Mechanisms | 3.00 |
| MET313 | MET313 Applied Strength of Materials | 3.00 |
| MET330 | MET330 Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3.00 |
| MET330L | MET330L Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB | 1.00 |
| EET302 | EET302 Externship-EET Sr. III | 3.00 |
| EET306 | EET306 Externship-EET Sr. I-a | 1.00 |
| EET307 | EET307 Externship-EET Sr. I-b | 1.00 |
| EET308 | EET308 Externship-EET Sr. I-c | 1.00 |
| EET309 | EET309 Externship-EET Sr. II | 2.00 |
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*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.
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