Mechatronics Technology

Program overview

Modern manufacturing is based on a combination of advanced technologies that use complex machining, automation, and robotics equipment to efficiently produce a vast array of products. Our innovative and industry driven mechatronics degree program prepares you to work in a wide variety of settings by developing your knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of manufacturing, such as welding, machining, programmable logic control, electrical, fluid power, mechanical applications and robotics. Job opportunities with this degree include but are not limited to maintenance technician, equipment installer in all current manufacturing operations.

Courses Required

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Semester 1

Princ. Of Quality & Continuous Improveme

Course Code: AMT-160

This course prepares students for an assessment leading to Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC-CPT). Students will be equipped with the skills to ensure the production and manufacturing systems meet quality system requirements as defined by business/customers.

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Technical Communications

Course Code: ENG-160

This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports.

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Industrial Electricity

Course Code: IMT-140

This course covers basic electrical fundamentals, including measuring devices, circuitry, and controls for industrial circuits.

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Basic Industrial Skills I

Course Code: IMT-210

This course is designed to give students an introduction to basic safety, construction math, and hand tools as related to industrial applications. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules 00101-04, 00102-04, and 00103-04.)

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Electrical Theory

Course Code: IMT-212

This course is the study of electrical safety, hand bending, fasteners and anchors,electrical theory one and electrical theory two.(Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules-32101,32102,32103, 32104, and 32105.)

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Semester 2

Fluid Power

Course Code: IMT-130

This course covers the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics, including the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various systems.

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Electrical Control Devices

Course Code: IMT-141

This course covers principles and applications of electrical motor control circuits and the industrial equipment.

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Basic Industrial Skills II

Course Code: IMT-211

This course is designed to give students an introduction to power tools, blueprints, and rigging. Students will learn basic communication and employability skills as related to industrial applications. (Note: course is aligned with NCCER Modules 00104-04, 00105-04,00106-04, 00107-04, and 00108-04.)

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Algebra,Geometry,and Trigonometry I

Course Code: MAT-170

This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications.

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Semester 3

Sensors

Course Code: AMT-103

This course covers the theory of operation of various processes and discrete sensors used in modern industrial plants plus the techniques of interfacing these sensors with controllers (i.e., robot, work cell, programmable and process).

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Preventive Maintenance

Course Code: IMT-160

This course covers preventive maintenance techniques.

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Electrical Troubleshooting

Course Code: IMT-202

This course covers diagnosing a mechnical problem using prints and electrical troubleshooting techniques.

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Maintenance Welding

Course Code: WLD-142

This course covers gas and arc welding processes used in maintenance shops.

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Semester 4

Microcomputer Applications

Course Code: CPT-170

This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. Note: May not be used for credit in any CPT degree or certificate program.

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Mechanical Power Applications

Course Code: IMT-161

This course covers mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal, and maintenance.

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Machine Tool Basics

Course Code: MTT-102

This course will provide the non-machine tool major with an overview of the capabilities of precision machining in conventional and computer numerical controlled machine tools. The student will become familiar with the machine tool portion of manufacturing primarily through demonstrations.

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Semester 5

Robtics And Automated Control I

Course Code: AMT-105

This course includes assembling, testing, and repairing equipment used in automation. Concentration is on connecting, testing, and evaluating automated controls and systems.

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Mechanical Troubleshooting

Course Code: IMT-203

This course covers diagnosing a mechanical problem using prints and mechanical troubleshooting

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Programmable Logic Controllers

Course Code: IMT-233

This is the study of programmable logic controllers. Students will learn how to state the characteristics of different types of memory and count and convert between number systems.

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