Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate

Pathway:

Mechatronics

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

ENT.MEC.CERT (C448V)

Total Program Credits: 21

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

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

1. Identify electronic and mechanical parts of an automated system.
2. Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols.
3. Install, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
4. Explain the principal operations of a mechatronic system.
5. Implement safety regulations required for operation of the system.
6. Measure in inches and metric systems.

(Reviewed Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 104 ◊ Electricity Basic Fundamentals	Core Course	3
ENT 115 ◊ Fluid Power	Core Course	3
ENT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers I	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications	Core Course	4
ENT 205 Robotics I	Core Course	4
ENT 206 # Programmable Logic Controllers II	Core Course	4
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See ENT course descriptions.

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

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)