Mechatronics Engineering Technology: Diploma
Program Mission
Working in partnership with industry, the Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology program provides quality education that prepares highly skilled technicians capable of serving the community and fulfilling personal ambitions with excellence. Graduates may choose to continue into the additional two years of the program to become innovative engineers.
Program Goal
The Program Educational Objectives of the Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology program are to:
1. Provide Mechatronics engineering professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to maintain mechatronics systems to highest level of industry standards.
2. Prepare graduates for a successful career with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of the global, ethical and social implications of the industry and Mechatronics Engineering profession.
3. Provide graduates with strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
4. Provide graduates with the commitment to contribute actively to achieving the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, a HCT graduate in Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology should demonstrate:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well‐defined engineering problems appropriate to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology.
- An ability to design solutions for well‐defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components,or processes appropriate to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well‐defined technical and non‐technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results..
- An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Completion Requirements
Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 75 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Core Courses | 45 | |
| Mathematics and Science Courses | 12 | |
| General Studies course | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 75 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineering Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 45 | ||
| EGN 1001 | Engineering Workshop | 1 |
| EGN 1133 | Design Thinking in Technology | 3 |
| EGN 2712 | Applied Programing for Engineers | 2 |
| EGN 2806 | Work Placement I | 6 |
| ELE 2153 | Electrical Eng Fundamentals | 3 |
| MCE 2203 | Applied Statics | 3 |
| MCE 2223 | Applied Dynamics | 3 |
| MCE 2303 | Material Selection and Testing | 3 |
| MCE 2311 | Solid Modelling | 1 |
| MCE 2323 | Manufacturing Technology I | 3 |
| MCE 3343 | Industrial Plant Maintenance | 3 |
| MCE 3613 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| MTE 2403 | Thermofluid Systems | 3 |
| MTE 2602 | Mechatronics Measurements and Troubleshooting | 2 |
| MTE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| MTE 3603 | Electronics Systems and Circuits | 3 |
| Mathematics and Science Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 12 | ||
| CHM 1103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 |
| MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 2103 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY 1203 | Physics II | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| Required Credits: 18 | ||
| English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
| Required Credits: 6 | ||
| LSC 1103 and AES 1013 | ||
| Information Technology and Mathematics | ||
| Required Credits: 6 | ||
| ICT 2013 and MTH 1113 | ||
| The Natural Sciences | ||
| Required Credits: 3 | ||
| PHY 1103 | ||
| The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Required Credits: 3 | ||
| LSS 1003 | ||
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 75 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 3 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 2 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | DMTET |
| Major Code | MTE |
Recommended Sequence of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| EGN 1001 | Engineering Workshop | 1 |
| EGN 1133 | Design Thinking in Technology | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
| PHY 1103 | Physics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHM 1103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| MTH 1113 | Statistics for Engineering | 3 |
| MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHY 1203 | Physics II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| MCE 2303 | Material Selection and Testing | 3 |
| MTH 2103 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| EGN 2712 | Applied Programing for Engineers | 2 |
| ELE 2153 | Electrical Eng Fundamentals | 3 |
| MCE 2203 | Applied Statics | 3 |
| MCE 2311 | Solid Modelling | 1 |
| MCE 2323 | Manufacturing Technology I | 3 |
| MTE 2403 | Thermofluid Systems | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MCE 2223 | Applied Dynamics | 3 |
| MCE 3343 | Industrial Plant Maintenance | 3 |
| MCE 3613 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| MTE 2602 | Mechatronics Measurements and Troubleshooting | 2 |
| MTE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| MTE 3603 | Electronics Systems and Circuits | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| EGN 2806 | Work Placement I | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 75 | |