Mechatronic Engineering
	Electronic Engineering Technology - Avionics Concentration
	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Aeronautical Option
	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Computer-Aided Design Option
	Electronic Technology - General
	Electronic Technology - Optical Communications Concentration

Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

Mechatronic engineering is the synergistic use of mechanical, electrical and computer engineering necessary to design 'smart' products from the Mars Rover to the desktop printer. Vaughn College is the only institution of higher learning in New York to offer this bachelor's degree. The February 2003 Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Technology Review listed mechatronics as one of 10 highly influential emerging technologies.

The rigorous program has several objectives: it will provide a link between academia and industry; it will provide students with knowledge and experience in analytical, computational, and experimental methods, with an ability to evaluate these approaches for use in practical situations, and it will introduce students to reliability and safety elements in precise engineering components. The BS in mechatronic engineering will enable students to work on actual engineering projects that are taking place in America's finest engineering and aerospace corporations.

Members of Vaughn's industry advisory council include representatives from leading technology manufacturers including Northrop-Grumman, United Technologies Corporation (UTC), The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin. All of these companies had input into the design of this program and expressed interest in hiring graduates. They will also be providing real-time projects for students in their last four semesters of the degree. The depth and breadth of this program provides a high level of preparation and qualifies our graduates to obtain positions in the engineering and design fields. Students may find opportunities in the aerospace, automotive, computer, communications and many other industries.

Core courses include a strong foundation in electronic and mechanical engineering. Students will then choose electives in engineering analysis and design, solid mechanics and motion, signals and communication, computer programming, and digital control systems. They will become proficient in the use of essential design programs such as Computer-aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) and MSC's Nastran structural analysis software. In addition, students will be required to take the 'core curriculum' which includes advanced math, science and liberal arts courses. Full-time students can complete this program in eight semesters or four years.

The major course component of the avionics technology BS degree has been developed to provide students proficiency in sophisticated aviation electronics systems found on board commercial, corporate and private aircraft. The program will stress the fundamentals of engineering, science and technology as they apply to today's modern fleet of aircraft. In addition, the program has been designed to bridge the gap between the technician and the engineer in the aeronautical environment. This degree program provides in-depth application of theory and physical sciences to advanced avionics systems found on today's modern fleet of aircraft. The curriculum includes the avionics courses of the AAS avionics degree program which applies mathematics and science to electrical circuits, digital electronics, aircraft communication/navigation systems, and aircraft pulse/radar systems. The additional avionics courses of the BS degree cover aircraft power/distribution systems, flight control/management systems, electronics flight instrument systems, long-range navigation systems, integrated avionics systems and traffic alert and avoidance systems. Avionics installation and maintenance, reliability and maintainability, as well as integrated logistics support courses are also covered as part of this degree program. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or in four years.

The mechanical engineering technology BS degree has been developed to afford students a solid foundation in the use of computers in math, science, engineering and the graphic arts. In addition to the educational requirement commensurate with the BS degree, students learn to become proficient in all phases of aeronautical computer-aided design, 3-D graphics, animation and multimedia with CATIA classes and CATIA training. Graduates of this program will find their skills applicable to a multitude of computer- and engineering-related fields, such as construction, architecture and aeronautics in addition to graphic design and advertising. Consistent with our aim to supply students with the most up-to-date technology, a new computer lab has recently been constructed which offers the latest state-of-the-art software and hardware available. This option strives to provide an in-depth application of engineering technologies with a focus on aeronautical engineering principles. The focus is to give students skills in all aspects of aeronautical engineering technology. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or in four years.

CATIA Classes and Training - Mechanical Engineering Technology - Computer-Aided Design Option

The mechanical engineering technology BS degree has been developed to afford students a solid foundation in the use of computers in math, science, engineering and the graphic arts. In addition to the educational requirement commensurate with the BS degree, students learn to become proficient in all phases of aeronautical computer-aided design, 3-D graphics, animation and multimedia with CATIA classes and CATIA training. Graduates of this program will find their skills applicable to a multitude of computer- and engineering-related fields, such as construction, architecture and aeronautics in addition to graphic design and advertising. Consistent with our aim to supply students with the most up-to-date technology, a new computer lab has recently been constructed which offers the latest state-of-the-art software and hardware available. This CATIA training option stresses the fundamentals of engineering with an emphasis on 3-D graphics using CATIA software for the design and analysis of structures. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or in four years.

The 21st century will extend the era of electronics. The majority of all products, systems and services are increasingly involved with the electronic aspect. Even engineering disciplines other than electronics are becoming heavily dependent on electronic devices and systems in one way or the other. This ever-growing demand for application of electronics needs more trained people to conceive, design, develop and produce new answers to modern technical problems. The new BS program in electronic technology is designed to cater to the need of electronic professionals with varying roles from technician to technologist in the various electronic and related industries in the New York tri-state area. This program contains a wide range of technology courses from the basic to advanced level, combined with liberal arts and basic science courses, technical electives and advanced courses in applied mathematics. Graduating engineering technologists from electronic technology programs are widely sought after by industry. Graduates are employed in such diverse positions as electronic technicians, field service engineers, technical sales representatives, customer service engineers, reliability engineers and technical writers. Many companies in the New York tri-state area employ electronic technology graduates. Among these are Lockheed Martin, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Northrop Grumman, Telephonics, and numerous smaller companies. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or four years.

The BS in electronic technology with a concentration in optical communication is the only four-year program of its kind in the New York metropolitan area, and it augments existing programs such as the AAS program in laser and fiber optics technology currently offered at Queensborough Community College. It has been designed to prepare students to enter the emerging field of optical communication. This program seeks to provide a broad base of theoretical and lab-based instruction in electronics, optics, fiber optics and communication, along with a strong background in mathematics. Students are required to take advanced courses in applied mathematics, physics and optics. Besides the electronics and telecommunication industries, graduates of this program qualify for a wide range of jobs in fiber optic communication, component manufacturing and high-tech start-up companies, many of which are on Long Island. Full-time students can complete this program in eight semesters or four years.