MECHATRONICS DIPLOMA
Program Course Requirements

Fall Semester (15 credits)
MTTS 1264  Intro to Machining Process, 2 cr
RAST 1101  Industrial Electronics I, 3 cr
RAST 1104  Introduction to Automation, 2 cr
RAST 1109  Computers in Industry, 2 cr
RAST 1110  Intro to Manufacturing, 2 cr
RAST 1111  Industrial Electronics Lab I, 2 cr
RAST 1120  Intro to Engineering Graphics, 2 cr

Spring Semester (17 credits)
RAST 1102*  Industrial Electronics II, 3 cr
RAST 1103*  Motors and Drives, 3 cr
RAST 1113*  Motors & Drives Lab, 3 cr
RAST 1206*  Programmable Logic Controllers I, 3 cr
RAST 1212*  Industrial Electronics Lab II, 2 cr
MATH 1500  Applied Mathematics, 3 cr

Summer Session (8 credits)
RAST 2105*  Transducers, 2 cr
RAST 2106*  Industrial Electronics III, 2 cr
RAST 2116*  Industrial Electronics Lab III, 2 cr
RAST 2165*  Fluid Power, 2 cr

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT - 40 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites

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Career Description: This program prepares students for career opportunities working for maintenance departments in the manufacturing industry. Career opportunities include maintaining electrical systems, electrical control panel building, and machine wiring. Career titles include Electrical Maintenance Technician, Panel Builder, and Electrical Assembler.

Program Information: The Mechatronics Diploma program prepares students for careers in electrical maintenance for the manufacturing industry. As manufacturing processes increasingly become more advanced, maintenance employees must understand robotic and automated systems to properly maintain industrial equipment. Students are introduced to the same robots, controllers, and programming languages used by manufacturing companies. The curriculum was created and is maintained by experienced technical faculty, advisory board members, and past graduates to best prepare students for employment in the industrial robotics industry.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures;
• Apply knowledge and skills in electrical systems;
• Apply knowledge and skills in mechanical systems;
• Apply knowledge and skills in creating program code;
• Analyze and apply specific troubleshooting knowledge and technology in the areas of electrical, mechanical, software, and program code; and
• Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills as an individual and as a team member.

Special Program Requirements:

Students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

1. College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted at CLC must be at least 2.0.
2. College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0.
3. Residency Requirement: students must complete one-third (13) of their credits at Central Lakes College.

Transfer Opportunities: Courses in this program will transfer into the Robotics Automated Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree and Diploma programs at Central Lakes College.