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Mechatronics

Industry Sector:
Engineering and Architecture
Pathway:
Engineering Technology

Program Description

Students in the CTE Mechatronics pathway will be trained in an interdisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, computer, and control systems to design, build, and maintain automated and robotic systems, offering hands-on skills and pathways to high-demand careers in manufacturing, aerospace, and tech.

Sequence of Classes

Introductory Course - DE Mechatronics (Mech10)

Students learn about, design, analyze, and build a variety of circuits.  Students will use industry-standard trainers and test equipment, oscilloscopes, soldering gear, and bread boards.  The course includes some digital logic and integrated circuits, and culminates in a major project: an analog PID-controlled mag-lev controller and power supply.  We may also have time for some introductory coding and a Raspberry Pi-based electronics project. This class is Dual Enrolled with Sierra College - students will also be taught how to enroll in Sierra College (this is required) and they will receive college credit.
 

Concentrator Course - DE Designs for Additive Manufacturing (AdvM 3D)

Students learn computer-aided drafting using Fusion360.  Designs get increasingly complicated as features are added, design tolerances and calibrations are discussed, and constraints set to allow easy scaling up and down.  Meanwhile, different manufacturing techniques are discussed.  Some designs may be 3-d printed for testing.  Designs for sheet-metal bending and printed circuit boards (PCB's) are also covered, and conversion of designs to a set of blueprints or renders is also included. This class is Dual Enrolled with Sierra College - students will also be taught how to enroll in Sierra College (this is required) and they will receive college credit.

Capstone Course -  DE Designs for Additive Manufacturing (AdvM 3D)

Students build on existing design skills with a focus on 3d printing and rapid manufacturing/prototyping.  Students will have substantial time to complete a capstone project incorporating elements from the entire Mechatronics pathway.  This capstone project may take the form of ant-weight plastic battlebots, drones, submersibles, or some other combination of 3-d printing, electronics, and manufacturing strategies. This class is Dual Enrolled with Sierra College - students will also be taught how to enroll in Sierra College (this is required) and they will receive college credit.