2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Electronics/Electro Mechanical
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.EEM.ELEC.MECH
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Electro mechanical 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 improving processes. 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 Electro-mechanical technology will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| ELMT 1405 | Basic Fluid Power | 4 |
| OR | ||
| HYDR 1445 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | (4) |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Elective | Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 |
| EECT 1104 | Electronic Soldering | 1 |
| OR | ||
| EECT 1191 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | (1) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFGT 1404 | Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| OR | ||
| ELPT 1441 | Motor Control | (4) |
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| ELPT 1455 | Electronic Applications | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CETT 1429 | Solid State Devices | (4) |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFGT 1406 | Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals | 4 |
| ELPT 2419 | Programmable Logic Controllers 1 | 4 |
| OR | ||
| RBTC 1401 | Programmable Logic Controllers | (4) |
| Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts 3 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELPT 2455 | Programmable Logic Controllers 2 | 4 |
| Elective | Technical Elective (one course) 4 | 4 |
| CETT 1441 | Solid State Circuits | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CETT 2280 | Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | (2) |
| AND | ||
| CETT 2281 | Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | (2) |
| Elective | Social/Behavioral Science 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
1 Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
2 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
4 Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1407 | Fundamentals of Electronics | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles | 4 |
| MCHN 1454 | Intermediate Machining 2 | 4 |
| RBTC 1405 | Robotics Fundamentals | 4 |
| RBTC 1451 | Robotic Mechanisms | 4 |
| WLDG 1471 | Welding Qualifications | 4 |
Mechatronic Technician Apprenticeship
Students who want to use the Mechatronic Technician Apprenticeship as a transition bridge to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechatronics must complete one of the following:
- Mechatronics Technology Level 1 Certificate (EFC, MVC)
- Electronics Level 1 Certificate (EFC, MVC, RLC)
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
Degree Plan Code: C1.EEM.ELEC.TECH
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the electronics, electronics manufacturing, or service industry. All of the courses in this certificate are applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Electro Mechanical Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| ELPT 1455 | Electronic Applications | 4 |
| OR | ||
| CETT 1429 | Solid State Devices | (4) |
| CETT 2280 | Cooperative Education - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| OR | ||
| EECT 1104 | Electronic Soldering | (1) |
| AND | ||
| EECT 1191 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology | (1) |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Occupational Skills Award)
NEW
Degree Plan Code: OSA.EEM.ELEC.TECH
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
The Electronics Technology Occupational Skills Award is a sequence of approved courses in electronics designed to provide entry-level skills in DC circuits, AC circuits, Soldering, and Digital Fundamentals needed in industry for troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| EECT 1104 | Electronic Soldering | 1 |
| EECT 1191 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology | 1 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
Degree Plan Code: C1.EEM.MECH.TECH
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
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 improving processes. 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 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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELMT 1405 | Basic Fluid Power | 4 |
| OR | ||
| HYDR 1445 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | (4) |
| MFGT 1404 | Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| OR | ||
| ELPT 1441 | Motor Control | (4) |
| OR | ||
| INTC 1457 | AC/DC Motor Control | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELPT 2419 | Programmable Logic Controllers 1 | 4 |
| OR | ||
| RBTC 1401 | Programmable Logic Controllers | (4) |
| MFGT 1406 | Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| CETT 2280 | Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| OR | ||
| EECT 1104 | Electronic Soldering | (1) |
| AND | ||
| EECT 1191 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | (1) |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Occupational Skills Award)
NEW
Degree Plan Code: OSA.EEM.MECH.TECH
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
The Mechatronics Technology Occupational Skills Award is for individuals interested in working in the Manufacturing Industry as a technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain systems used in modern manufacturing. Students will be introduced to robotics, advanced manufacturing systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and industrial automation to acquire the skills needed in this industry.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELMT 1405 | Basic Fluid Power | 4 |
| OR | ||
| HYDR 1445 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | (4) |
| MFGT 1404 | Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| OR | ||
| ELPT 1441 | Motor Control | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RBTC 1401 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| OR | ||
| ELPT 2419 | Programmable Logic Controllers 1 | (4) |
| EECT 1104 | Electronic Soldering | 1 |
| EECT 1191 | Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
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.