Robotics Technician Certificate of Achievement

Students earning this certificate will be proficient in soldering, crimping, and mechanical assembly.  Students will gain a working knowledge of control theory; become familiar with a wide range of sensors; and be able to write basic autonomous robot programs in "C."  Students will also be proficient in using electrical theory to calculate load and power requirements.  This certificate is designed to provide the student with the electrical and systems knowledge required to successfully work on robotic systems at the technician level.  

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The goal of this program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills required to gain employment and  work successfully on robotic systems at the technician level in occupations including robotics technician and automation technologist.  

To achieve this certificate students must successfully complete 12-13 units of coursework as set forth below. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ELEC A100 OR MATHA115 OR MATHA120	Electronic Problem Solving  OR Algebra OR Trigonometry	3.0 4.0 3.0	S1
ELEC A111	D. C. Circuits	3.0	S1
ELEC A121	Robotics 1 - Mechanics and Design	3.0	S1
EleC A122	Robotics 2 - Sensors, Control Theory and Programming	3.0	S1
	Total:	12-13

This certificate program provides students with foundational knowledge and skills for entry level employment and also provides a pathway to advanced study in embedded systems technology.

Santa Ana College

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