Mechatronics Co-Op Certificate A – Power
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary approach combining mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process control engineering, and software engineering into an integrated skill set for construction, repair, and optimization of complex industrial equipment. This makes it applicable to a wide range of growing industries, including automation and robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and transportation systems, process control, logistics and supply chain management, and agriculture.
Certificate A 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 A focuses on the powering and construction of mechatronic systems. Courses will provide the employee/student with the necessary instruction and guidance to acquire broad skills in areas such as AC/DC circuits, mechanical systems, motors and drives, and computer programming. Students will then benefit from immediately applying those skills on the job with their employer.
Program Length
This program is approximately three quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Program Outcomes
• Employ safe practices while using fluid power, electrical, mechanical and control equipment.
• Analyze the transmission of power between electrical, mechanical and fluid power.
• Apply common industrial components to for power and work actuation.
• Explain common equations and theory of power in mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems such as Ohms law, Pascal’s law, and mechanical advantage.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
None.
Program Course List
Quarter 1 - Preparation
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
| MEC 116 | AC Circuits | 5 |
| MEC 130 | Electric Motors and Drives | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |