40 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0254
Advanced certificate prepares students for exciting careers in systems integration. Mechatronics is a new field blending mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to design, build, program, and operate smart industrial machines. Students will learn to operate, setup, program, and troubleshoot high-tech automation equipment by integrating electronics, mechanical systems, fluid power, industrial robotics, and programmable controllers.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| ELT 101 | Introduction to Electronics | 5 |
| ELT 106 | Semiconductor Theory | 3 |
| MFG 112 | Introduction to Automation | 3 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MFG 210 | Industrial Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MFG 220 | Automation Vision Systems | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | 4 |
| MFG 245 | Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) | 4 |
| MFG 250 | Advanced Automation Controllers | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Industrial Drafting and Design | ||
| Automation Equipment Maintenance | ||
| Motors and Controls | ||
| Automation Equipment Repair | ||
| Automation Equipment Controls | ||
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Recognize integrated system components and machine function by examining electrical wiring diagrams and symbols.
- Design a control circuit to run number of valves and cylinders through a specified sequence of operations.
- Explain the basic concepts of machine vision systems such as camera technology, pixel size, optics, and light sources.
- Create, simulate, and troubleshoot programs for varied robot operations including safe industrial robot operation.
- Create Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC) to control automated machines.
- Design various screen layouts to control automated industrial equipment by Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices.
Advanced Mechatronics Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Advanced Mechatronics Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ELT 101 | Introduction to Electronics | 5 |
| MFG 112 | Introduction to Automation | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ELT 106 | Semiconductor Theory | 3 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MFG 245 | Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Industrial Drafting and Design | ||
| Automation Equipment Maintenance | ||
| Motors and Controls | ||
| Automation Equipment Repair | ||
| Automation Equipment Controls | ||
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MFG 210 | Industrial Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MFG 220 | Automation Vision Systems | 3 |
| MFG 250 | Advanced Automation Controllers | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Electronic Drafting Using CAD | ||
| Industrial Drafting and Design | ||
| Automation Equipment Maintenance | ||
| Motors and Controls | ||
| Automation Equipment Repair | ||
| Automation Equipment Controls | ||
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Hours | 40-42 | |