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Robotics Certificate

Overview

About the Program

The Robotics Certificate will prepare students to work with robots commonly used in manufacturing and production environments. Students will learn coordinate systems, mechanical and electrical components, programming and troubleshooting, end-of-arm tooling, and the integration of robots in work cells and assembly lines.

Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret, create and modify mechanical and electrical drawings and details using appropriate fundamental engineering principles
  • Program/teach industrial robots manufactured from both Yaskawa Motoman and Fanuc Program
  • Interface and troubleshoot systems controlled by programmable logic controllers.
  • Follow required mechanical, electrical and environmental safety procedures.
  • Work both independently and as an integral part of a technical team.

Occupational Certificate Opportunities

  • FANUC Certified Education Robotics Training (CERT)

Application Requirements

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

  • Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

     

     

Career Opportunities

  • Entry-level Robotics Technician
  • Entry-level Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technician
  • Entry-level Maintenance Technician

Curriculum

The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

GET1000Intro to Engineering

2
EET1000Introduction to Electricity

2
EET2010Intro to Programmable Controllers

2
EET2400Robotics I

2
TMT1110Applied Technical Math

3
OIS1240Computer Applications

3

Second Semester

EET2060Advanced Programmable Controllers

3
EET2460Robotics II

3
EET1301Robot Handling Tool Operations and Progr

2
MET1020Engineering Drawings and Diagrams

2
MET1500Mechanical Drives

3
MET2100Fluid Power

3

Total Credit Hours: 30