Certificate Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 28 credits

• EET 130 - Introduction to Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
• STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM 1 credit hour
• MEC 110 - Mechanical Systems 4 credit hours
• MEC 120 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 4 credit hours
• MEC 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 credit hours
• MEC 140 - Introduction to Robotics 4 credit hours
• MEC 266 - Mechatronic Systems Capstone 4 credit hours
• ENT 260 - Solid Modeling with SolidWorks 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Function as technicians in an integrated multidisciplinary industrial environment.
• Complete the Level 1 Certification Examination and become  certified Siemens Mechatronics System Assistants.
• Assemble or disassemble basic mechanical components and electrical drives in a mechatronics system
• Discuss the basic functions and physical properties of mechanical components and electrical AC and DC drives; materials, lubrication requirements and surface properties.
• Practice systematic preventative maintenance and safety
• Interpret technical documentation such as data sheets and specifications of mechanical elements and electrical drives.
• Operate pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a complex mechatronic system.
• Discuss the functions and properties of control elements based upon physical principles, and the roles they play within the system.
• Interpret technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts.
• Complete measurements on the pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits
• Perform preventive maintenance of components and systems.
• Program and operate digital logic circuits and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system using an automation system.
• Localize PLC hardware generated problems.
• Write programs and use problem-solving skills while using computer simulations of systems.
• Explain the basic concepts of robotics, focusing on the construction and programming of autonomous mobile robots and Industrial Robots.
• Function in groups to build and test increasingly more complex robots, culminating in an end-of-semester robot project.
• Build analyze and troubleshoot direct and alternating current circuits.
• Interpret and create 2 dimensional (2D) drawings and 3D solid models.
• Integrate those 3D models into an assembly.
• Complete the Solidworks examination to become certified as a SolidWorks Associate.
• Localize and identify causes and sources of malfunctions, and correct where possible.
• Document malfunctions to be passed on to the appropriate experts.
• Exchange or replace defective components, where appropriate.
• Recognize potential or impending malfunctions and contact expert assistance in order to keep the production line functioning and to prevent production loss.
• Consult with experts.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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