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Mechatronics Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2026-27
Total Units:
25

First Year

Semester 1

10 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
DESGN 301
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
3
Req
ET 302
Principles of Electricity and Electronics
4
Req
WELD 300
Introduction to Welding
3

Semester 2

8 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
ET 193
Introduction to Robotics and Sensors
4
Req
ET 197
Introduction to Mechatronics
4
ET 302

Second Year

Semester 3

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
RE
DESGN 302 1
Technical Documentation with CADD
3
DESGN 301
Req
ET 253
Industrial Communication Systems Support
4
ET 302

1 or ENGR 312 (Engineering Graphics)

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

The certificate prepares students for the following careers: industrial mechanical/ electrical systems technician, food processing machine service technician, facilities systems technician, waste water systems technician, manufacturing coordinator, field service technician, and mechanical electrical machine systems installer.

Scheduling Notes:

  • ET 193 is offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • At the end of semester 2, students qualify for the Robotics certificate and the Basic Mechatronics certificate.

Published April 11, 2026

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