Mechatronics, Certificate

Award Granted Upon Completion: Certificate in Mechatronics
Credits/Contacts Required: 24/24
Major code: 04/438
CIP Code: 150403

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Description

Mechatronics is a relatively new term used to describe how computers control electrical and mechanical systems. Mechatronics is present in any automated system, from HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) systems to robotic assembly lines. The Mechatronics certificate is designed to provide an introduction to principles and basic skills used in a wide variety of fields. Students will learn the principles needed to install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, control, and fluid power systems.

Requirements (Min 24 Credits)

ELEC 130 - Circuit Fundamentals I Credit(s): 4
ELEC 180 - Electrical Machinery & Controls Credit(s): 4
ELEC 285 - Fluid Power Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 12 *

*Approved Electives (12 Credits)

ELEC 145 - Basic Process Control Credit(s): 4
ELEC 290 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers Credit(s): 4
MATH 102 - Introduction to Technical Math Credit(s): 4
TECH 100 - Basic Machine Tool Operation Credit(s): 4
TECH 101 - Blueprint Reading Credit(s): 2
TECH 105 - Materials of Industry Credit(s): 4
WELD 110 - Introduction to Oxygen-Fuel Welding & Cutting Credit(s): 3
WELD 120 - Arc Welding Credit(s): 4

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

ELEC 130 - Circuit Fundamentals I Credit(s): 4
ELEC 285 - Fluid Power Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 4 | Contacts: 4

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 12 | Contacts: 12

Second Semester

ELEC 180 - Electrical Machinery & Controls Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 4 | Contacts: 4
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 4 | Contacts: 4