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Mechatronics Technology - Advanced Certificate

Program Code: CTA.35913

The Mechatronics Technology – Advanced Certificate provides the educational requirements for a mechatronics technician. Mechatronics integrates the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, robotics, and computer technologies to control equipment. Duties of a mechatronics technician include the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of automated systems. Employment opportunities include the medical field, original equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, manufacturing facilities, and independent contracting.

Fall First Year:

ET 100 - Electrical Calculations Credits: 2
ET 110 - DC Circuits Credits: 2
MT 151 - Power Transmission Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 7

Winter First Year:

ET 120 - AC Circuits Credits: 2
MT 220 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics I Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 5

Spring First Year:

ET 130 - Conventional Controls Credits: 3
ET 134 - Transformers Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 5

Fall Second Year:

ET 122 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 5
ET 162 - Industrial Robotics I Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 8

Winter Second Year:

ET 164 - Robotics Electrical Service & Troubleshooting Credits: 3
ET 252 - Programmable Logic Controllers II - AB ControlLogix Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 7

Spring Second Year:

ET 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers II - Siemens Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 4

Fall Third Year:

ET 140 - Motor Controls and Drives Credits: 4
ET 210 - Introduction to Electronics Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 8

Winter Third Year:

ET 280 - Industrial Troubleshooting Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 3

Total Credits: 47

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in all courses to earn degree.