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Mechatronics Technology I Certificate
Program: Mechatronics Technology
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This certificate is designed to prepare students for system approach analysis and troubleshooting on advanced automated equipment and machinery, combining electronic, mechanical, robotics and information system technology found in today's automated manufacturing facilities.
Required Courses
| REQUIRED COURSE INFORMATION | ||
| Courses | Credit Hours | |
| EEM 117 | AC/DC Circuits I | 4.0 |
| EEM 118 | AC/DC Circuits II | 4.0 |
| EEM 151 | Motor Controls I | 4.0 |
| EEM 162 | Introduction to Process Control | 3.0 |
| EEM 200 | Semiconductor Devices | 4.0 |
| EEM 231 | Digital Circuits I | 3.0 |
| IMT 112 | Hand Tool Operations | 3.0 |
| IMT 131 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 4.0 |
| Subtotal | 29.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 29.0 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Mechatronics Technology I certificate is to prepare students for systems approach analysis on high tech automated equipment, machines and processes found in today’s manufacturing facilities.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a logical sequence for isolating problems within a Mechatronics process.
- Analyze a process control system operation and select the appropriate sensing equipment for that operation.
- Operate and adjust robots and automated systems equipment.
- Analyze the operating difficulties of an automated system and perform the corrective actions needed.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures in the breakdown, inspection, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Test, analyze, and troubleshoot an industrial machine or process using a programmable logic controller (PLC).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of PLC software and interface applications.
- Advisement Information
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Program notes
The Mechatronics program's five-semester cycle starts every fall semester on the Greenwood, Newberry, Center for Advanced Manufacturing Campus in Laurens, Abbeville, and Saluda campuses. Saluda Campus offers a limited number of courses.
- Graduation Plans
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2019-2020 Semester-by-Semester Graduation Plan
Mechatronics Technology I Certificate (MCT6)
Please consult with the academic advisor during initial advising process.
2020-2021 Semester-by-Semester Graduation Plan
Mechatronics Technology I Certificate (MCT6)
Please consult with the academic advisor during initial advising process.
- Contacts
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You can find the name of your assigned academic advisor by reviewing Degree Works, your Class Schedule, or by visiting the Advising webpage.
Students may also contact Hadi Hamid (Lex Walters Campus in Greenwood), Kevin Moore (Newberry Campus), Charles Todd (Center for Advanced Manufacturing Campus in Laurens), Wayne Miles (Abbeville Campus), and Sam George (Saluda Campus) with questions about the Mechatronics program.
Please email advising@ptc.edu if this Advising Guide needs to be corrected or updated.
Advising information last reviewed/updated 4/2020