Student Pathway 2021−2022 Mechatronics/Industrial Automation - CA

Mechatronics/Industrial Automation Certificate of Achievement

The certificate in Mechatronics/Industrial Automation is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level industrial automation technicians. The program prepares students for careers in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems focusing on the local industries that utilize these technologies, such as food production, petroleum production, fabrication, and logistics. This program focuses on the application of electronics and computer technology to industrial automation systems, including instrumentation and control, industrial robotics, and process control systems. Significant emphasis is placed on project-based learning facilitated by significant laboratory work.

Program Contact: Matthew Graff | Program Counselor: Brandon Huebert

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Mechatronics 2 Mechanical Systems 3 spring only
Mechatronics 4 Electric Motor-Controls 4 spring only
Mechatronics 5 Programmable Logic Controllers-PLC's 3 fall or spring
Semester Units: 10

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Mechatronics 45 Industrial Automation Systems 3 summer only
Mechatronics 19V Cooperative Work Experience, Mechatronics/Industrical Automation 3 Can be taken any semester before graduation
Semester Units: 6

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Mechatronics 3 Electricity and Electronics (AC & DC) 4 fall only
Mechatronics 23 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 fall only
Instructor will approve prerequisite challenge to take MECH 3 and MECH 23 concurrently
Mechatronics 35 Industrial Communications Networks 3 fall only
Semester Units: 10
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