Mechatronics, One-Year Certificate
Program Description
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that refers to the skill sets needed in the contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industry. At the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing, mechatronics specialists create simpler, smarter systems. Mechatronics is an essential foundation for the expected growth in automation and manufacturing. Mechatronics deals with robotics, control systems, and electro-mechanical systems.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic industrial assembly procedures.
- Explain worker rights under OSHA, with emphasis on employment in manufacturing.
- Explain the role of various mechanical components within a given system or module.
- Explain the difference between relay logic and PLC ladder logic.
Career Considerations
Mechatronics engineering technologists use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| COM 218Z or PSY 101 | Interpersonal Communication or Psychology of Human Relations | 3-4 |
| DRF 112 | Drafting and Design I | 3 |
| MEC 101 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| MEC 121 | Mechanical Components | 5 |
| MEC 123 | Automation Programming I | 5 |
| Credits | 19-20 | |
| Second Term | ||
| MEC 151 | Electricity in Mechatronics | 5 |
| MEC 222 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 |
| MTH 102 | Math for the Trades (or higher) | 4 |
| WLD 140 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Term | ||
| MEC 118 | Preventive Maintenance | 3 |
| MEC 225 | Automation Programming II | 5 |
| WR 115 or WR 117 | Intro to Expos Writing (or higher) or Writing for Trades | 4 |
| Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 51-52 | |
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Program Elective
Approved Mechatronics Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 113 | Drafting and Design II | 3 |
| ENGR 245 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MFG 108 | Starrett PMI | 2 |
| MFG 111 | Machine Shop Practices I | 3 |
| MFG 112 | Machine Shop II | 3 |
| WLD 101 | Welding Processes-Apps | 4 |
| WLD 131 | Basic Metallurgy | 3 |
Advising Notes
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.