Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate

Curriculum ENT.MEC.CERT (C448V)

(formerly C548F)

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:

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

  • identify electronic and mechanical parts of an automated system;
  • interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols;
  • install, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs);
  • explain the principal operations of a mechatronic system;
  • implement safety regulations required for operation of the system; and
  • measure in inches and metric systems.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
ENT 104 Electricity Basic Fundamentals

3 credits

ENT 115 Fluid Power

3 credits

ENT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers I

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:9

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications

4 credits

ENT 205 Robotics I

4 credits

ENT 206 # Programmable Logic Controllers II

4 credits

Total Semester Credits:12

Total Credit Hours: 21

See ENT course descriptions.

Coordinator: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: antigonesharris@triton.edu; Cell Phone: (773) 580-8807

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/EngineeringTechnologyMechatronicsCertificate/15.0805-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.