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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5848
Effective Term: 2019 Spring   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 16
CIP Code: 15.0406

Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 17-3024.00


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Mechatronics program prepares individuals to apply automation principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining automated systems. Includes instruction in computer systems; electronics; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electrical, fluid power control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; applications to specific industrial tasks; and report preparation.

Mechatronics is a facet of engineering science based on a combination of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science, and is fundamental to all forms of systems, device, and product designs that incorporate a balance of mechanical structure with electronic and software control technologies. Simply put, today`s industry relies on mechatronics technology, and because of that, mechatronics is one of today`s fastest growing career fields.

The graduates of this curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware and software, electrical, mechanical and electro mechanical devices in their automation systems.



Required Courses
ELC119 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics (3) OR
ELE100 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics (3) 3

ELC217 Motor Controls 3
+ELC219 Programmable Controllers 4
PPT101 Hand and Power Tools 1
PPT107 Lubrication 1
PPT114 Drive and Gear Components 1
PPT115 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2
PPT206 Bearings 1
Credits: 16

1. Examine hand and power tools used in industrial and manufacturing settings including safe usage, purpose, and maintenance. (PPT101)
2. Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain programmable logic controllers. (ELC219)
3. Demonstrate practical knowledge in electrical and electronic fundamentals. (ELC119, ELE100)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of how to operate the proper electrical measurement instruments and interpret the electrical measurements taken to include voltage, current, and resistance measurements. (ELC119, ELE100)
5. Apply the basics of transformers to include operation, application, sizing, and various types. (ELC119, ELE100, ELC217)
6. Demonstrate practical knowledge in fluid systems. (PPT115)
7. Read electrical and mechanical engineering drawings. (ELC119, ELE100, PPT114, PPT115)
8. Demonstrate practical knowledge in mechanical systems. (PPT107, PPT206, PPT114, PPT115)
9. Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment and systems. (ELC217, ELC219, PPT114, PPT206)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 25, 2018

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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