# Mechatronics (Certificate of Achievement)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Advanced Manufacturing

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/mechatronics-ca-fall-2024

**Minimum Units Required:** 37.0 units

Mechatronics is the study of electronics, mechanics, electrical, and control systems to produce a well-rounded technician capable of handling the complex maintenance and operations tasks demanded by modern manufacturing, packaging, processing, transportation, and communication industries. Individuals with well-rounded knowledge of how electromechanical and automated systems work together are in high demand and qualify to enter occupations such as a technician or specialist in industrial maintenance, automation, engineering, or in testing/research. A Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 37-unit major. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Troubleshoot and solve basic problems involving electrical wiring, connections, and distribution at both the component level (0-24V) and at the industrial level (100-400 V).

-   Demonstrate safe work habits around mechanical and electrical industrial equipment.

-   Demonstrate proficiency in relating and integrating math and science concepts with basic systems found in industry.

-   Troubleshoot and solve basic problems involving mechanical and fluid power systems.

-   Demonstrate proficiency in integrating computer use with industrial machinery and control systems.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Mechatronics (CA)** | | 37 |
| **Courses Required** | | 31 |
| CIS 001 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| ADVM 101 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| ADVM 051 | Vocational Mathematics | 3 |
| ADVM 121 | Electronics | 4 |
| ADVM 130 | Principles of Mechanical Power Systems | 3 |
| ADVM 132 | Principles of Fluid Power Systems | 3 |
| ADVM 140 | Principles of Industrial Electrical Systems | 3 |
| ADVM 142 | Principles of Electrical Machinery | 3 |
| ADVM 162 | Robotic Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| ADVM 164 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| **List A (select 6 units)** | | 6 |
| DRFT 079 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| DRFT 151 | 3D Modeling with Fusion 360 | 1.5 |
| ADVM 110 | Industrial Materials | 3 |
| ADVM 174 | Making Things 4 - Basic Electronics | 1 |
| ADVM 163 | Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| ADVM 165 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ADVM 166 | CNC Programming | 3 |
| OCED 070 | Occupational Soft Skills | 1.5 |
| OCED 090 | Occupational Work Experience | 1 |