Electro-Mechanical Technology
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Career Pathway Certificate: 42 credits. Advising Guide
Career Description
The Electro-Mechanical Technology program provides a solid foundation in automated electronic technologies preparing students to work as technicians in a broad range of industries: wind, solar, hydropower, avionics manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, engineering, and others. Electro-mechanical technicians perform a variety of job duties:
- operate and maintain equipment
- perform mechanical and electrical component repair to correct malfunctions following manufacturing requirements
- comply with project environmental health and safety programs
- perform preventative maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals
Electro-mechanical technicians use electrical and electronic theory to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify components, circuitry controls, and machinery.
Course of Study
This program prepares students for employment in electro-mechanical technology fields. This industry seeks employees with skills in electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics, and motor controls. The Electro-Mechanical Technology career pathway certificate is fully contained in the Associate of Applied Science: Electro-Mechanical Technology degree, and, as such, all coursework in the certificate may be applied to completion of the AAS degree.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- Qualify for employment in the electro-mechanical field as entry-level operators.
- Assist technicians with the repair, servicing, and manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems by applying basic knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic concepts.
- Communicate effectively both at the individual level and within team settings.
- Qualify for employment in the high-tech field as electronics technicians.
Prerequisites
- MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) completed with a “B” or better or equivalent placement
- WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or equivalent placement.
Course Map
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
Course | Credits |
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EET 111 Electrical Circuit Analysis 1 | 5 credits |
MEC 123 Industrial Mechanical Systems | 5 credits |
SAF 188 Industrial Safety and OSHA 10 | 1 credit |
WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I | 4 credits |
Total | 15 credits |
Course | Credits |
---|---|
EET 112 Electrical Circuit Analysis 2 | 5 credits |
EET 180 Industrical Computing | 3 credits |
MEC 120 Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 credits |
CG 209 Job Finding Skills | 1 credit |
Total | 14 credits |
Course | Credits |
---|---|
EET 113 Electrical Circuit Analysis 3 | 5 credits |
EET 141 Motor Control | 5 credits |
MEC 124 Mechatronic Systems in Advanced Manufacturing | 3 credits |
Total | 13 credits |
Credit Summary | |
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Requirements | Credits |
Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) | 23 |
Mechanical Systems (MEC) | 13 |
College Guidance & Success (CG) | 1 |
Safety (SAF) | 1 |
Writing (WR) | 4 |