Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate
Total Program Credits: 21
The Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate curriculum is designed for individuals seeking to secure a position in industry requiring skills and knowledge working with automation equipment, industrial controls, and basic robotics.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- identify electronic and mechanical parts of an automated system;
- interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols;
- install, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs);
- explain the principal operations of a mechatronic system;
- implement safety regulations required for operation of the system; and
- measure in inches and metric systems.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| ENT 104 ◊ Electricity Basic Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
| ENT 115 ◊ Fluid Power | Core Course | 3 |
| ENT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers I | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications | Core Course | 4 |
| ENT 205 Robotics I | Core Course | 4 |
| ENT 206 # Programmable Logic Controllers II | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See ENT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: antigonesharris@triton.edu; Cell Phone: (773) 580-8807
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |