Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Basic Technical Certificate (BTC)

BTC - 1 Year (NB)
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Certificate Quick Facts

  • Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
  • Department: Engineering
  • Program Code: AMET.BTC
  • Program Type: Career and Technical Education
  • Available Fully Online: No
  • Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.

Certificate Requirements

Course Course Title Min Credits
Major Requirements
AMET 121DC Circuits and Application5
AMET 131AC Circuits and Application5
AMET 136Industrial Tools and Fabrication3
AMET 141Analog Circuits and Application5
AMET 151Digital Circuits and Application4
Minimum Credit Hours Required22

Certificate Plan: Fall Or Spring Start

The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AMET 121 DC Circuits and Application 5
AMET 131 AC Circuits and Application 5
AMET 136 Industrial Tools and Fabrication 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours13
Spring
AMET 141 Analog Circuits and Application 5
AMET 151 Digital Circuits and Application 4
 Total Semester Credit Hours9
 Minimum Credit Hours Required22

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Establish basic work and study habits.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving abilities related to the mechatronics field.
  • Demonstrate and apply mathematical skills related to the field of mechatronics.
  • Utilize technical vocabulary specific to the field of mechatronics.
  • Read and effectively interpret schematic diagrams and technical drawings.
  • Analyze and repair faults in basic mechatronics systems using proper test equipment.
  • Demonstrate and model safety best practices in all AMET labs.
  • Understand and apply mechatronics principles, laws, and formulas.
  • Exhibit effective technical communication skills in written and verbal forms.