Mechatronics Technician (MT21)  Technical Certificate of Credit


MT21

The Mechatronics Technician TCC is designed to provide students with entry level understanding and skills to perform duties on Mechatronic equipment and industrial automation. Topics include safety procedures, mechanics, fluid power, and pumps and piping system maintenance. Students will obtain knowledge which will provide an understanding of the basic technologies used in industry to achieve automated processes.

Occupational Courses (12 Credits)
Required Courses:
IDSY 1005

This course provides an introduction to the field of mechatronics and automation technology. Topics include automation technology as a part of engineering sciences, fundamentals of electrical engineering, sensors, fundamentals of pneumatics, electrical drives, applications of relays in electropneumatics, and programmable logic controllers.

4
IDSY 1170

This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.

4
IDSY 1190

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic pneumatic and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components pneumatic system principles and components and the installation maintenance and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.

4
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