ADVANCED MANUFACTURING/MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY
(Certificate)
Eastfield only
Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.MANUF.MECH
- 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.
Advanced manufacturing/mechatronics technology 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 these diverse skill sets has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in advanced manufacturing/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
| MFGT 1404 |
Automated Manufacturing |
4 |
| MFGT 1406 |
Mechanical Principals in Automated Manufacturing |
4 |
|
|
8 |
SEMESTER II
| MFGT 1458 |
Automated Manufacturing I |
4 |
| MFGT 2459 |
Industrial Automation II |
4 |
|
|
8 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
16 |
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.
