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This pathway fulfills the requirements for an AAS in Mechatronics. The Mechatronics degree is a collaborative program between North Seattle College and Shoreline Community College. To earn this degree, students must take courses at both institutions. The curriculum integrates expertise in mechanics, electronics, industrial automation and control systems, and robotics. Graduating with this degree provides access to diverse career opportunities in fields such as aerospace, manufacturing, industrial automation and control, robotics, and electromechanical systems within both commercial and government sectors.
Key subjects covered are machining, preventive maintenance for mechanical components and systems, analyzing and troubleshooting direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, analog and digital electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), information technology (IT), electric motor controls and drives, robotics, and fluid power systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
All prospective applicants who are interested in applying must meet the following requirements:
• Be at least 16 years old by start of intended quarter
• Completed at least the 1st semester of Grade 10 high school or equivalent
• Applicants under 18 years old must meet the minimum B grade average.
PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
NSC does not require the TOEFL or IELTS test scores for admission. However, if you have any of the following with the minimum described below, you will be eligible to register in college-level courses. Test or course must have been completed within 2 years for placement.
TOEFL iBT Score (ETS Code: 4554)
72-73 (no section below 18): English 101
64-71 (no section below 17): English 99/101
64-71 (no section below 15): English 98
56-63 (no section below 14): English 97
IELTS Score
6.0 (no section below 5.5): English 101
6.0 (no section below 5.0): English 99/101
5.5 (no section below 5.0): English 98
5.5 (no section below 4.5): English 97