Mechatronics 2

Course Description

Mechatronics 2 is designed to equip students with entry-level technical and service repair skills for supporting the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment in the mechatronics and advanced manufacturing industry. Students will perform simple operations using robotic and autonomous systems to gain a fundamental understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), wireless communication, electrical motors and motor controllers, pneumatics/hydraulics, as well as advanced electricity. By employing an interdisciplinary approach of reading, writing, problem solving, and hands-on projects students will acquire practical skills and industry knowledge for entry-level employment in mechatronics/advanced manufacturing, including Industry 4.0 production settings, and SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I – Basic Operations silver certificate. Students passing the SACA C-101 silver certificate qualify to perform SACA C-101 assessments for the gold certificate. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connect students to industry and the local community.