Welcome to Mechatronics!
Mechatronics is the blending of electronics, mechanics, electrical, and computers to produce a well-rounded technician capable of handling the complex maintenance and operations tasks demanded by modern manufacturing, transportation, communication, and other industries. The modularization of electrcomachanical devices no longer requires in-depth specialization of a single field of study as more emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and replacement skills for maintenance and generalized knowledge of how systems work together for operations and purchasing and planning.
Individuals with well rounded knowledge of how electronic, mechanical, electrical, and computer systems work are in high demand in the grouping manufacturing, transportation, communication, and other industries in and around Solano County. Workers in these industries have traditionally been trained in only one of the trades, becoming specialists. The new trend is to train generalists with basic knowledge of all aspects of the industry. The modularization of electromechnical devices no longer requires in-depth specialization of a single field of study as more emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and replacement skills for maintenance and generalized knowledge of how systems work together for operations and purchasing and planning.
Opportunities exist throughout the greater San Francisco Bay area to the Sacramento Valley. Companies are using high tech equipment and systems automation for everything from maintenance to manufacturing to services to research and development. Work may be with a private firm, business under government contract, or civil service. Workers may work in one of the highly automated factories in the area or be called upon to provide services at businesses, hospitals, or even homes. Some graduates with a degree or certificate can expect to earn a starting salary in excess of $2000 per month. Extensive experience and further education may more than double this amount.
| Required Courses | Units | |
| CIS 001—Into. To Computer Science | 3 | |
| IT 101—How Things Work | 3 | |
| IT 151—Vocational Math | 3 | |
| MT 120—Principles of Analog Electronics | 3 | |
| MT 122—Principles of Digital Electronics | 3 | |
| MT 130—Principles of Mechanical Power Systems | 3 | |
| MT 132—Principles of Fluid Power Systems | 3 | |
| MT 140—Principles of Industrial Electrical Systems | 3 | |
| MT 148—Principles of Electrical Machinery | 3 | |
| MT 162—Robotics Manufacturing Systems | 3 | |
| Plus six units from the following list | 6 | |
| 36 |
Plus 6 units from the following:
| ACR 100 or 101—Air Conditioning | 3 | |
| DRFT 079—Blueprint Reading | 3 | |
| DRFT 045—Intro. To Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) | 3 | |
| ECTN 102—Electrical Safety | 1-3 | |
| IT 110—Welding | 3 | |
| IT 140—Industrial Materials | 3 | |
| OCED 090—Occupational Work Experience | 1-3 |
To achieve the…
Associate in Science Degree — Completion of 60 units, including the 36-unit major, general education requirements and electives.
Certificate of Achievement — Completion of the 36-unit major.
This page last updated 8/29/08 by Jamie Smith.