For more information, visit the Dallas College Manufacturing Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Advanced Manufacturing/ Mechatronics Technology Mechatronics Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in Advanced Manufacturing/ Mechatronics Technology. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
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. Courses that complete the Mechatronics Technology Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18-20 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHOOSE ONE:
MFGT 1404 – Automated Manufacturing
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
ELPT 2419 – Programmable Logic Controllers I
MFGT 1406 – Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing capstone course for the certificate
CHOOSE ONE:
- CETT 2480 – Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR
- CETT 2280 – Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR
- EECT 1104 – Electronic Soldering AND
- CETT 1191 – Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR
- EECT 1191 – Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Mechatronics Technology Certificate.
Total Hours: 10 -12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18-20 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS