For more information, visit the Dallas College Mechatronics webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing an Engineering Technology Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Level I Certificate in Industrial Automation. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Industrial Automation technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in industrial and automated settings. Topics covered in this certificate include DC circuits, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, and troubleshooting principles. All courses required for the certificate are applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Robotics and Industrial Automation and the Engineering Technology Certificate. Courses that complete the 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 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CETT 1403 – DC Circuits
CHOOSE ONE:
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.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
INTC 1457 – AC/DC Motor Control This is the capstone course for this award.
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- MCHN 1200 – Beginning Machine Shop OR
- ENTC 2280 – Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Engineering Technology–Industrial Automation Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 10
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS