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2023 - 2024 Dallas College Catalog

2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Electronics/Electro Mechanical
Title: Mechatronics Technology Occupational Skills Award

(Occupational Skills Award)

Eastfield and Mountain View campus only

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Degree Plan Code: OSA.EEM.MECH.TECH

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

The Mechatronics Technology Occupational Skills Award is for individuals interested in working in the Manufacturing Industry as a technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain systems used in modern manufacturing. Students will be introduced to robotics, advanced manufacturing systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and industrial automation to acquire the skills needed in this industry.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power 4
OR
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
MFGT 1404 Automated Manufacturing 4
OR
ELPT 1441 Motor Control (4)
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
OR
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering 1
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1
Semester Total 6
Minimum Hours Required 14

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.