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Mecomtronics
Frequently Asked
Questions:
What is the
Mecomtronics Computer and Engineering Program?
The Mecomtronics program
is San Diego City College’s response to industry’s need for multifunctional
technicians competent in MEchanical, COMputer,
and ElecTRONICS technology. In this program students develop a
unique balance of academic proficiency and technological skills through
hands-on projects and team work. Academically, students will be prepared to
transfer to a four-year university. Technologically, students trained in
Mecomtronics will be able to apply electronic theory and related knowledge
in order to build, test, repair and modify electronic equipment in
industrial, commercial or research settings. In addition, they will be
computer literate – able to effectively use word processors, spreadsheets,
Internet resources, and circuit simulation software.
What local companies need graduates of the Mecomtronics Computer
and Engineering Technology Program?
...as well as others
What is different about the Mecomtronics Computer and
Engineering Technology Program?
Given the rapid change in technology, our
program's curriculum is continually revised to meet the ongoing need of
industry. The following innovative features highlight the Mecomtronics
program:
| Transfer Option |
Students will be ready to work in industry
and/or transfer to a four-year university upon completion of the program |
| Competency Based |
Focus on skills and knowledge that a student
will require for immediate employment |
| Project Centered |
Learning through hands-on industry-based
projects |
| Critical Thinking |
Trouble shooting, problem-solving and
modeling |
| Integrated Approach |
Concurrent educational delivery of core and
technical subject matter |
| Modular Delivery |
Curriculum organized in "building blocks" to
provide flexibility |
| Studio Learning Environment |
Simulates a workplace setting with all
learning resources in a single location |
| Team Oriented |
Student team projects simulate the workplace
environment |
| Capstone Project |
Hands-on, team-based comprehensive project |
Will I have the chance to do an INTERNSHIP to reinforce what I’m
learning?
Yes. After the first year, you will have the
opportunity to participate in an internship in a local company, based on
availability. This will allow you to apply what you are learning in school,
and at the same time meet prospective employers.
What courses do I have to take for the Mecomtronics Computer and
Engineering Technology Program?
| MCTR 90 |
Science for Technical
Applications |
| MCTR 102 A |
DC Circuits |
| MCTR 103 A |
AC Circuits |
| MCTR 104 A |
Applied C Programming for
Technology |
| MCTR 120 A |
Basic Physics for
Technical Applications I |
| MCTR 120 B |
Basic Physics for
Technical Applications II |
| MCTR 120 C |
Basic Physics for
Technical Applications III |
| MCTR 201 A |
Electronic Devices and
Circuits |
| MCTR 202 A |
Digital Electronics |
| MCTR 203 A |
Electrical and Mechanical
Power Systems |
| MCTR 204 A
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Industrial Electronics |
| MATH 181 |
Mecomtronics College
Algebra and Trigonometry I |
| MATH 182 |
Mecomtronics College
Algebra and Trigonometry II |
| MATH 183 |
Mecomtronics Calculus I |
| MATH 184 |
Mecomtronics Calculus II |
| ENGL 101 |
Reading and Comprehension |
| ENGL 205 |
Critical Thinking and
Intermediate Composition |
What does the future hold for me after I finish the Mecomtronics
Computer and Engineering Technology Program?
Once you have finished the program, you will
have the option of transferring to a four-year university or joining the
workforce. We currently have transfer agreements with Cal Poly Pomona, Cal
State Long Beach, and DeVry Institute of Technology, with others pending.
You will also be ready to join the work force and earn a salary as a trained
Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician. While salary ranges vary
dramatically, technicians can earn in some cases $30,000 or more. The
choice will be yours to make.
Will there be people to help me through the program when I need
it?
Yes. There will be tutoring available
on-campus both in the tutorial center and the math center. The faculty will
also be available for consultation. In addition, there will be counselors
available to help you with class scheduling, transferring to a four-year
university and referrals to on-campus student support services. For those
who qualify and have the goal of transferring, there will also be the
support services of the Math Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA)
program, as well as other organizations such as the Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers (SHPE), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),
and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
Why San Diego City College?
San Diego City College has 88 years of success.
It has more experience preparing students for careers than any other community
college in San Diego. San Diego City College is the only college on the West
Coast to offer the innovative Mecomtronics Engineering Technology Program. No
other community college in the western states offers a comparable engineering
technology program transferable to four-year universities.
What are some of the reasons students choose San Diego City
College?
- Low tuition
- Access to financial aid counseling
- Located on bus and trolley lines
- Highly qualified and dedicated faculty
- Innovative learning programs
- State of the art facilities
- Day care center on campus
- Student support services
- Diverse student population
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