Mechatronics Technology I, Certificate - MCT6
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.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| EEM 117 | AC/DC Circuits I | 4 |
| or EET 111 | DC Circuits | |
| EEM 118 | AC/DC Circuits II | 4 |
| or EET 112 | AC Circuits | |
| EEM 151 | Motor Controls I | 4 |
| or EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | |
| EEM 162 | Introduction to Process Control | 3-4 |
| or EET 233 | Control Systems | |
| EEM 200 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| or EET 131 | Active Devices | |
| EEM 231 | Digital Circuits I | 3-4 |
| or EET 145 | Digital Circuits | |
| IMT 112 | Hand Tool Operations | 3 |
| IMT 131 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 4 |
| Subtotal | 29-31 | |
| Total Hours | 29-31 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| EEM 117 or EET 111 |
AC/DC Circuits I or DC Circuits |
4 |
| IMT 112 | Hand Tool Operations | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EEM 118 or EET 112 |
AC/DC Circuits II or AC Circuits |
4 |
| EEM 151 or EET 231 |
Motor Controls I or Industrial Electronics |
4 |
| IMT 131 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EEM 162 or EET 233 |
Introduction to Process Control or Control Systems |
3 |
| EEM 200 or EET 131 |
Semiconductor Devices or Active Devices |
4 |
| EEM 231 or EET 145 |
Digital Circuits I or Digital Circuits |
3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
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.
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.