Mechatronic Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement in Mechatronic Technology

Mechatronic technology is an interdisciplinary field that combines the study of mechanics, electronics, automation, and computers.

Certificate of Achievement in Mechatronic Technology prepares students to work in various industries. Depending on the course track

selected, students gain specialized technical skills in electrical, electronic and/or mechanical industry environment.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze and integrate electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and devices.

2. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills through technical documentation and oral presentations.

3. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and devices.

Career/Transfer Opportunities:

Career opportunities include the following: robotics technician, field service technician, industrial maintenance technician,

engineering technician, electromechanical technician, research and development technician.

Year                               Enrollment                Completions

2021-22                                  5                             0

2022-23                                10                             5

2023-24                                15                             8

2024-25                                15                            10

2025-26                                20                           15

Upon the successful completion of the Mechatronic Technology Certificate of Achievement, students will qualify for a variety of technician level

positions. Goals and objectives for the Mechatronic Technology Certificate of Achievement include the following:

1. strengthening the technology pathway from high school to college

2. full filling an industry demand for technician-level employees in the Bay Area

3. building careers through internships, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities

Mechatronic technology is an interdisciplinary field that combines the study of mechanics,

electronics, automation, and computers. Certificate of Achievement in Mechatronic

Technology prepares students to work in various industries. Depending on the course

track selected, students gain specialized technical skills in electrical, electronic and/or

mechanical industry environment. Program Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and integrate

electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and devices. 2. Demonstrate written and

verbal communication skills through technical documentation and oral presentations. 3.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and devices.

Career/Transfer Opportunities: Career opportunities include the following: robotics

technician, field service technician, industrial maintenance technician, engineering

technician, electromechanical technician, research and development technician.

Course Required	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MTT010	Introduction to Technology and Careers	2	S1
MTT012	Electronic Systems Measurement and Troubleshooting	2	S1
Course Electives	Title	Units Minimum of 14	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MTT020	PLC Process Control Systems	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT022	PLC and Robotic System Components	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT030	Electrical Motors and Control Systems	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT032	Microcontroller Systems	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT034	Fluid Power Systems	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT040	Analog Circuits and Semiconductor Devices	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT042	Digital Logic Systems	2	Y1 or Y2
MTT050	Digital Manufacturing	2	Y1 or Y2
EGR025	Engineering Graphics and Design	2	Y1 or Y2

The Mechatronic Technology Program at Mission College is designed to 1. serve between 400-500 employers in the region seeking talent in technical skills, 2. serve more than 200 high schools in the Bay Area with students not transferring to 4-year universities, and 3. meet Industry demand for 2-year technician-level candidates seeking to stay in the Bay Area and earn a livable wage ($25-35 per hour) after college. Mechatronics is the field which is building talent in the 21st century and beyond. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Advanced Manufacturing, Block Chain Technology are all fields that are growing. On-the-Job assignments, internships, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities are perfect for Mechatronic careers. This type of new and innovative program would fill a void at Mission College based on location, population of technical students, working class students from local high schools and those who enroll in courses to upgrade their skills. In addition, there is no comparable AS degree or Certificate of Achievement programs in existence among community colleges in our Santa Clara County service area. Mission College has a number of grant-funded programs requiring employment in Mechatronics such as ANNAPISI, NSF INCLUDES Alliance (STEM Core), SVHTAI, MESA, HSI-STEM. This program would serve the following industries: Advanced Manufacturing/Semiconductor, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Quality, Transportation/Logistics, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Medical Equipment, Biotechnology, Aerospace/Defense, and Construction. The Mechatronic Technology program would strengthen the college and complement the CTE programs such as Business, IT, Graphic Design, health-related programs, and our transfer Engineering program. The expected outcome might look like a small uptick in enrollment in the first 2 years of the program. But shortly after, we expect a much higher number of students enrolling in the courses to earn the degree/certificate and get a job in the field. The target audience would be students from the high schools, adult education programs, alternative high schools and industry employees attending class in the evening. Students completing the program will have an option of choosing the engineering or technologist path if they so choose and transfer to a 4-year university. Mechatronic Technology program will meet the needs and demand of our high-tech employers in the bay area. Our program will also develop and broadly publicize industry-informed career pathways that prepare students for jobs needed within the regional labor market as well as broaden and enhance career exploration and planning and work-based learning opportunities for our CTE students.

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