Mechatronics
Mechatronics Program of Study

 1st Term
(450 Clock Hours)

2nd Term
(450 Clock hours)

 3rd  Term
(450 Clock Hours)

Basic Machining – Academic Instruction and Lab experiences 

Topics:

  • Orientation
  • OSHA Training
  • Safety and Hand Tools
  • Metal Working
  • Drill Presses
  • Manual Lathe
  • Manual Milling
  • Surface Grinder

Industry Electricity – Academic Instruction and Lab experiences

Topics:

  • Test Equipment
  • DC Theory
  • AC Theory
  • Transformers
  • Motor Theory
  • Motor Controls
  • Electronics

Paid on-the-job-training semester at the Volkswagen plant ($10 per hour)

 

4thTerm
(450 Clock Hours) 

 5th Term
(450 Clock Hours)

 6th Term
(450 Clock Hours)

Mechatronics I– Academic Instruction and Lab experiences

Topics:

  • Orientation and Basic Safety
  • Welding
  • CNC Lathe
  • CNC Milling Machine
  • Pneumatics
  • PLC - 1

Paid on-the-job-training semester at the Volkswagen plant ($11 pay rate)

Mechatronics II: Academic Instruction and Lab experiences (begin Capstone project)

Topics:

  • Advanced Machining
  • Automation  
  • Hydraulics
  • PLC – 2
  • Basic Robotic Programming
7th Term
(450 Clock Hours)		 8th Term
(450 Clock Hours)

Final Term 
(450 Clock Hours) 

Paid on-the-job-training semester at the Volkswagen plant ($12 pay rate)

Mechatronics III - Academic Instruction and Lab Experiences

Topics:

  • Robotic Application
  • PLC 3
  • Machine Technology
  • Troubleshooting
  • Computer Training

Paid on-the-job-training semester at the Volkswagen plant and completion of the Capstone Project ($13 pay rate)