Roane State Community College

The Mechatronics Middle College program trains students to become technicians who operate, maintain and repair high-tech automated manufacturing systems. It’s a combination of engineering, computer programming and robotics.

Roane State offers this middle college program at these locations:

• Lenoir City High School
• Roane State - Harriman Campus
• Roane State - Anderson County Higher Education Center

Eligibility Criteria

High School students eligible for admission to the Mechatronics programs:

• Seniors are eligible for Early College and Dual Enrollment classes. They may complete the Certificate Program and earn Industry Certifications. All credits earned apply towards an AAS degree. Students may complete this degree with one additional year at RSCC after high school.
• Juniors are eligible for Middle College, Early College and Dual Enrollment classes. Juniors admitted to the Middle College AAS Degree Path program may complete and earn the Mechatronics Career Certificate, the AAS degree, and selected Industry Certifications during their final two high school years.
• Sophomores are eligible for Dual Enrollment classes but are not eligible for the State’s Dual Enrollment Grant program.

Eligibility: AAS Mechatronics Degree Path

For those rising Juniors who would like to complete the entire degree (63 credits/4 full-time semesters) the following criteria applies:

• Must have a 2.5 GPA and counselor/teacher recommendation
• Minimum ACT score of: Math 19, English 18, Reading 19 to enroll in RSCC Math and English courses only
• Conditional Admission may be available if ACT scores are not at the required levels. Math and English requirements must be taken at the high school until the student meets the ACT requirements.

Eligibility: Early College Mechatronics Certificate Path

For those rising Seniors or Juniors who plan to complete the certificate program and industry certifications.

• Must have a 2.5 GPA and counselor/teacher recommendation

Eligibility: Dual Enrollment Mechatronics Courses

• Must have a 2.5 GPA and counselor/teacher recommendation

 

Program of Study: Middle College Mechatronics Program of Study

Middle College sequence of classes for the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics program.
High School Juniors. Classes offered Monday-Friday mornings, 8am-Noon.

Year 1

Semester	Course	Description	Credits	Notes
1st Fall	COMM 2025	Fundamentals of Communication	3	Fall Express Term (Speech Class)
1st Fall	MECH 1310	Electrical Components*	3
1st Fall	MECH 1320	Mechanical Components + Motors*	3
1st Fall	MECH 1330	Pneumatic + Hydraulic Controls*	3
1st Fall		Mechatronics Technical Elective*	3	Choose from MECH 1350, MECH 1390, ENST 1311, ENST 1350
1st Spring	PSYC 1030	Intro to Psychology	3	Express Term, Social Science Elective
1st Spring	MECH 1340	Digital Fundamentals + PLCs*	3
1st Spring	MECH 2320	Motor Control*	3
1st Spring	MECH 2480	Automation Systems*	4
1st Spring		Mechatronics Technical Elective*	3	Choose from MECH 1350, MECH 1390, ENST 1311, ENST 1350
1st Spring	MATH 1010	Math for General Studies	3	ACT Math Score ≥ 19 required

* Courses Required for Certificate.
Students will sit for Siemens Level 1 Industry Certification Exam
Students may earn RSCC Career Certificate in Mechatronics Technology
The technical certificate will be awarded upon verification of high school graduation.
Note: Students should take English at their HS in 1st year

Year 2

Semester	Course	Description	Credits	Notes
2nd Fall	HIST 2010	Early US History	3	High School requirement/Express Term
2nd Fall	MECH 2440	Process Control Technology	4
2nd Fall	MECH 2441	Intro to Totally Integrated Automation	4
2nd Fall	ENGL 1010	Composition I	3	ACT Engl ≥ 18, Reading ≥ 19 required
2nd Fall	PHYS 1010	Introductory Physics I	4
2nd Spring		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3	Express Term
2nd Spring	MATH 1130 or MATH 1530	College Algebra or Intro to Statistics	3	Substitute for High School Math, not required for AAS degree
2nd Spring	MECH 2425	Mechanics and Machine Elements	4
2nd Spring	MECH 2490	Manufacturing Applications	4

Students will sit for Siemens Level 2 Industry Certification Exam.
Students may earn AAS Degree in Mechatronics Technology upon verification of high school graduation.

College Credit Hours 66

 

Program of Study: Early College Mechatronics Program of Study

Middle College sequence of classes for the Mechatronics Certificate program.
Earn RSCC Career Certificate in Mechatronics Technology in 2 semesters.
High School Seniors. Classes offered Monday-Friday mornings, 8am-Noon.

Semester	Course	Description	Credits	Notes
Fall	COMM 2025	Fundamentals of Communication	3	Fall Express Term (Speech Class)
Fall	MECH 1310	Electrical Components*	3
Fall	MECH 1320	Mechanical Components + Motors*	3
Fall	MECH 1330	Pneumatic + Hydraulic Controls*	3
Fall		Mechatronics Technical Elective*	3	Choose from MECH 1350, MECH 1390, ENST 1320, ENST 1350
Spring	PSYC 1030	Intro to Psychology	3	Express Term, Social Science Elective
Spring	MECH 1340	Digital Fundamentals + PLCs*	3	PLC = Programmable Logic Controllers
Spring	MECH 2320	Motor Control*	3
Spring	MECH 2480	Automation Systems*	4
Spring		Mechatronics Technical Elective*	3	Choose from MECH 1350, MECH 1390, ENST 1320, ENST 1350
Spring	MATH 1010	Math for General Studies	3	ACT Math Score ≥ 19 required

*Courses Required for Certificate. All apply towards AAS Degree.
Students will sit for Siemens Level 1 Industry Certification Exam.
Students may earn RSCC Career Certificate in Mechatronics Technology upon verification of high school graduation.
Express Classes and Math 1010 are offered in Early College but not required for Certificate Program.

Certificate Hours Required 25
College Credit Hours Possible 34

 

Programs of Study revised 11/03/2020