Mechatronics and Automation Fundamentals Certificate

Catalog Description:

The certificate in Mechatronics/Industrial foundation prepares students for a career in automation by exposing them to the fundamentals of embedded systems, instrumentation and measurement techniques and devices, and the basics of electricity and electronics. The program prepares students for careers in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems focusing on the local industries that utilize these technologies, such as food production, petroleum production, fabrication, and logistics. This program applies electronics and computer technology to industrial automation systems, including instrumentation and control, industrial robotics, and process control systems. Significant emphasis is placed on project-based learning facilitated by significant laboratory work.

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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.

To earn the Mechatronics and Automation Fundamentals Certificate, students must complete the required courses in the suggested sequence with a minimum grade of “C.” The program's required courses are Introduction to Embedded Systems, Instrumentation and Process Control, Electricity and Electronics, and Industrial Design and Graphics, totaling 13 units.

Upon completing the program, students will have the knowledge and skills to understand, design, and operate automated systems, preparing them for entry-level positions in this field.

Courses	Description	Units
ENGT 103 C	Introduction to Embedded Systems	3
ENGT 105 C	Instrumentation and Process Control	3
ENGT 107 C	Electricity and Electronics	3
ENGT 109 C	Industrial Design and Graphics	4
Total Units		13

In the engineering and technology department in the Science, Engineering, and Math Division.

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