This is a new award effective Summer 2008.

ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- CAREER FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING

Eastfield only

(Certificate)

Degree Plan Code: C1.ELET.COMP.CAREER

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

The Career Foundation Certificate in Automated Manufacturing merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with this diverse skills set has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in industrial automation and mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

+Social/Behavioral Science - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science.

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.