Advanced Automation - Mechatronics

Certificate in Applied Science

32 Credit Hours

This certificate provides the training necessary to prepare students for positions as automation technicians, mechatronics technicians or robotics technicians in an advanced manufacturing environment.

Major Requirements

AMT 105	Robotics and Automated Control I	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course includes assembling, testing, and repairing equipment used in automation. Concentration is on connecting, testing and evaluating automated control systems. Industrial robot systems will be explored.Learn More

AMT 205	Robotics and Automated Control II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of automated systems. Sensors, servo motors, stepper motors, robot programming and robot maintenance will be covered.Learn More Prerequisites AMT 105

EEM 151	Motor Controls I	4
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 This course is an introduction to motor controls, including a study of the various control devices and wiring used in industrial processes.Learn More Prerequisites EEM 219 or

EEM 221	DC AC Drives	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the principles of operation and application of DC drives and AC drives.Learn More Prerequisites EEM 114 or

EEM 251	Programmable Controllers	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces programmable control systems with emphasis on basic programming techniques. A variety of input/output devices and their applications are covered.Learn More Prerequisites EEM 114 and EEM 107 or EET 113 or EGR 110

EET 113	Electrical Circuits I	4
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:4 This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 104 or departmental approval

EET 212	Industrial Robotics	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is the study of the systems design, modeling and simulation, signals and control systems, AI, sensor integration, vision systems, robot programming, and principles of mechatronics.Learn More Prerequisites AMT 105

EIT 110	Principles of Instrumentation	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of various types of instruments and gauges used by industrial facilities. Basic principles of pneumatic, electronic and mechanically operated devices are covered.Learn More Prerequisites EET 113 or Departmental Approval.

EIT 244	Computers and PLCs in Instrumentation	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers interfacing pneumatic and electronic process control instrumentation with computers and programmable logic controllers by using various transducers. Programming and installation are stressed.Learn More Prerequisites EIT 110

IMT 161	Mechanical Power Applications	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course covers mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on drive systems consisting of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, and gear drives used to transmit power.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.