Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate

Curriculum ENT.MEC.CERT (C448V)

(formerly C548F)

The Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate curriculum is designed for individuals seeking to secure a position in industry requiring skills and knowledge working with automation equipment, industrial controls, and basic robotics.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

• identify electronic and mechanical parts of an automated system;
• interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols;
• install, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs);
• explain the principal operations of a mechatronic system;
• implement safety regulations required for operation of the system; and
• measure in inches and metric systems.

Semester One
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 104 ◊ Electricity Basic Fundamentals		3 credits
ENT 115 ◊ Fluid Power		3 credits
ENT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers I		3 credits
	Total Semester Credits:	9

Semester Two
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications		4 credits
ENT 205 Robotics I		4 credits
ENT 206 # Programmable Logic Controllers II		4 credits
	Total Semester Credits:	12

Total Credit Hours: 21

See ENT course descriptions.

Coordinator: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: [e-mail]; Cell Phone: [phone]

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/EngineeringTechnologyMechatronicsCertificate/15.0805-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: [e-mail].