Mechatronics Co-Op Certificate B – Control
Mechatronics is the combination of various engineering disciplines (specifically involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic control) taught to create a more well-grounded technician in a complex system, with responsibility for efficient operation of equipment with minimal downtime. The program will prepare students to install, repair, diagnose, and perform routine maintenance in a variety of industries.
Certificate B is a special type of program, called a “Co-Operative Certificate,” in which employees can gain defined skills that help meet their professional talent needs. Employers may offer workers in a co-op certificate program release time (2 days per week) to attend class and engage in studies. Frequently, employers also help fund tuition and other expenses of participating workers. Degree program prerequisites for the Fundamental Skills for Manufacturing & Engineering courses are waived for certificate students. As such, prospective co-op certificate students must demonstrate current employment in a relevant field in industry before admission to the program.
Certificate B focuses on the control and optimization of mechatronic systems. Courses will provide the employee/student with the necessary instruction and guidance to acquire broad skills in areas such as PLC programming, networking, lean manufacturing, and computer aided design. Students will then benefit from immediately applying those skills on the job with their employer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Mechatronics Co-op Certificate B, students will be able to:
- Use digital and analogue controls on mechanical, electrical, fluid power, and hybrid systems.
- Troubleshoot mechatronic systems, including the complex interplay between different power and control variables.
- Prioritize efficiency and environmental sustainability in mechatronic systems and processes.
- Correlate the mechatronics systems approach with industry practice and processes.
- Practice the mechatronics systems approach in industrial setting.
Admission Dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Program Length
This program is approximately three quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
None.
Program Course List
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
| MEC 132 | Lean Manufacturing | 5 |
| Technical Elective | 5 |
Technical Elective: Choose 5 credits from list below
Quarter 3
| MEC 120 | Computer Aided Design I | 5 |
| MEC 128 | Applied Statics and Strengths of Materials | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Technical Electives
Students must take 5 or more credits from the following courses. Other related courses may be approved by faculty.