Program Pathway
| First Semester Courses | 16 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1409 | DC-AC Circuits | 4 |
| TECM 1303-or-MCHN 1343 | Technical Calculations-or-Machine Shop Mathematics | 3 |
| MCHN 1302 | Print Reading for Machine Trades | 3 |
| HYDR 1345 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
| IEIR 1310 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| INMT 2303 | Pumps, Compressors & Mechanical Drives | 3 |
| RBTC 1401 | Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| OSHT 1316 | Material Handling | 3 |
| PTRT 1191 | Employment Preparation | 1 |
| Third Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| INTC 1341 | Principles of Automatic Control | 3 |
| ELMT 2433 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
| PTRT 1491 | Petroleum/Industrial Troubleshooting | 4 |
| RBTC 1305 | Robotic Fundamentals | 3 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | 4 Credits | |
| INMT 1417 | Industrial Automation1 | 4 |
| Mechatronics Technician Certificate Program Total | 48 Credits |
|---|---|
Earned credits in this program can be applied toward a Mechatronics Technician AAS Degree.
Program Details
Men and women working as engineering technicians complete highly technical tasks that require engineering skills and knowledge. Interdisciplinary fields of engineering are rapidly developing to address the design, operation and maintenance of products that require a working knowledge of both mechanical and electronic components.
Mechatronic technicians are required to work on and with equipment integrating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and computer controls. The engineering technology program is part of the Lone Star Energy & Manufacturing Institute, which teaches a combination of skills that prepare students to perform many different jobs in industries including petroleum-field services and automated manufacturing.
Tuition
Average full-time tuition is $862 per semester.
Tuition rates are based on residency. Get an estimate of your costs by using the Tuition & Fees chart. If you need assistance paying for college, financial aid is available in the form of book advances, grants, scholarships, loans, and more.
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