Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Engineering Mechatronics

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN or as an engineering technician in the related areas of electro-mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, industrial, or manufacturing.  The program focuses on mechatronics – mechanical systems controlled with electronics or computer technology.  The program emphasizes hands-on learning and covers: robotics, automation, PLC (programmable logic control), rapid prototyping, micro-controllers like Arduino, sensors, actuators, control systems, testing, measurement, programming, and basic circuits.

Employment is mainly in private manufacturing industries such as the mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, or industrial areas.

This program also develops essential job skills for ENGINEERS.  Many university engineering programs may not include these job skill courses as part of their curriculum.  Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

design, fabricate, program, and operate mechatronics systems

program and operate micro-controllers obtain sensor data and to control various actuators

use various rapid prototyping and/or automation equipment

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

11 units
ENGR 100A
Introduction to Engineering
The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. Develops communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession.
    ENGR 122
    Engineering Drawing
    Principles of engineering drawing: projections, views, sections, dimensions, tolerancing, assemblies, manufacturing processes, engineering drafting practices. Utilizing 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling CAD software. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting and CAD.
      ENGR 132
      Introduction to Robotics
      Introductory course in robotics. Topics include: basic design, sensors, actuators, circuits, programming, micro-controllers, and a hands-on robot construction project.
        ENGR 133
        Mechatronics I
        A first course in mechatronics. Topics emphasize hands-on work and include: solid modeling design, micro-controllers and programming, rapid prototype fabrication, testing, measurement, actuators, sensors, and basic electronics. Prior experience with Solidworks, Arduino, and basic algebra is suggested but not required.

          Second Semester

          9 units
          ENGR 103
          Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling
          Introductory course in parametric solid modeling using Solidworks, an industry standard engineering design software (CAD). This course will include a solid modeling overview, solid model construction techniques (extrude, revolve, fillet, chamfer, etc.), including the preparation of individual solid components and basic solid model assemblies (Same as Manufacturing Technology 103).
            ENGR 134
            Mechatronics II
            A second course in mechatronics. Topics emphasize hands-on work and include: solid-modeling design, rapid prototype fabrication, testing, measurement, micro-controllers, programming, industrial robotics, and PLC control. Prior experience or coursework in Solidworks, Arduino, and basic algebra is strongly suggested.
            • Prerequisite: ENGR 133
            ENGR 158
            Basic Machining Concepts and Operations
            Fundamental operations on lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, including precision measurements and layout. Equips students with skills and theory necessary to enter or upgrade within the machinist trade. (Same as Manufacturing Technology 158).