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Submitter's Information

Name

Margaret Fernandez

Title

Interim Dean of Career and Technical Education

Region

Orange County

College

Cypress College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Margaret Fernandez

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Robotics Technician Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Electro-Mechanical Technology (093500)

Projected Start Date

08/21/23

Catalog Description

The Robotics Certificate program provides a basic foundation of industrial robotics and how they can be used in a plant or manufacturing system. The simulation software, integrated within the program, emulates real-world robotics applications and employs the basic principles common to most robots in the automation industry. To earn a certificate, complete the courses listed below with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all coursework must be completed at Cypress College

Enrollment Completer Projections

10 projected annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A student who completes this program (degree/certificate) will

  1. Understand an automated system's structure and the role of different components in a fully integrated system.
  2. Demonstrate a deep understanding of an automated manufacturing platform and automation industry, including design, operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and integration.
  3. Apply problem-solving skills in designing an automated system and product development.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

22

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Robotics Technician Certificate program will give students a strong foundation in industrial robotics and its application in a plant or manufacturing system. The program includes simulation software that emulates real-world robotics applications and teaches the fundamental principles common to most robots in the automation industry.

To earn a certificate, students must complete the courses listed below with a minimum grade of "C." Eligible students will complete a minimum of 50% of the coursework at Cypress College, an accredited institution.

The program consists of seven required courses: Introduction to Embedded Systems, Electric Motors and Controls, Mechanical Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Principles of Robotics Systems, Robot and Automation Programming, and Advanced Robotics. It is advisable to take these courses in the sequence listed below. 

Upon completing the program, students should have a deep understanding of the structure of an automated system and the role of different components in a fully integrated system. They should also have a thorough knowledge of the automated manufacturing platform and the automation industry, including design, operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and integration. Additionally, students should be able to apply problem-solving skills in designing an automated system and product development.

Program Requirements
Certificate (CTE)

Required courses are listed in the suggested sequence:
Units
ENGT 103 CIntroduction to Embedded Systems3
ENGT 115 CElectric Motors and Controls3
ENGT 120 CMechanical Systems3
ENGT 125 CHydraulic and Pneumatic Systems3
ENGT 210 CPrinciples of Robotics Systems3
ENGT 225 CRobot and Automation Programming4
ENGT 240 CAdvanced Robotics3
  
Total Units22

Supporting Documents

Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Cypress College

CRLC Member

Margaret Fernandez

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
In the engineering and technology department in the Science, Engineering, and Math Division.
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
Fullerton Irvine Saddleback Santa Ana Santiago Canyon
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
10
Priority Sector

Advanced Manufacturing

Submission Details

Published at

05/03/23 - 02:25 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Robotics Technician Certificate". to Margaret Fernandez's drafts. This message will be sent to mfernandez@cypresscollege.edu

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