2014-2015 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
Mechanical Automation
Name _______________________________ SID ______________ Date _________ Advisor ______________________
Mechatronics technology is a complex interdisciplinary field that combines the study of mechanics, electronics, automation and
computers. Clark College's Mechatronics program proposal is designed with two certificate tracks, both of which lead to a
corresponding AAT degree. Each of the certificate and degree tracks provides multiple stop out and entry points to accommodate
various workforce demands.
Program Distribution
General Education Requirements: 9-15 credits
Courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better.
• Communication Skills — 3 credits minimum
• Computational Skills — 3 credits minimum
• Human Relations — 3 credits minimum
TOTAL
NEEDED
0
Advising Notes & Degree Requirements
• This worksheet is only for advising purposes. Official approval
of credits for degree completion is subject to approval from
the Credential Evaluations Office: credeval@clark.edu
• Consult with an academic advisor on a regular basis for degree
completion planning. Contact the Advising Center to locate an
academic advisor. Call (360) 992-2345 or visit us online at:
www.clark.edu/advising
• Must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all coursework taken
at Clark College, and in all courses applied to the certificate.
Fifteen (15) credits minimum must be completed at Clark
College to meet Academic Residency.
•
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 86
NEEDS:
Courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better.
MTX 100 Industrial Safety
1
MTX 101 DC Fundamentals
3
MTX 102 AC Fundamentals
3
MTX 103 Basic Measurement Tools
2
MTX 105 Basic Hydraulics
MTX 107 Basic Pneumatics
2
MTX 110 Electric Motor Control 1
4
MTX 113 Electrical Power Distribution
2
MTX 117 Mechatronics 1
2
MTX 120 Mechanical Drives 1
3
MTX 121 Semiconductors I
3
MTX 127 Piping
MTX 130 Programmable Logic Controllers 1
2
MTX 150 Mechanical Drives 2
2
MTX 153 DC Drives
4
MTX 155 AC Drives
MTX 216 Mechatronics 2
4
MTX 220 Workplace Organization & Practices
2
MTX 223 Work Teams & Product Design
3
MTX 227 Mechanical Drives 3
MTX 230 Laser Alignment
4
2
4
5
2
MTX 250 Adv. Programmable Logic Controllers 4
Courses do not always follow numbering sequence, please
refer to the College Catalog for prerequisites and for info on
quarterly class offerings refer to the Annual Class Planner.
= course that is currently in-progress
Major Area Requirements - 77 credits
MTX 255 Advanced Hydraulics
MTX 260 Adv. Pneumatics & Vacuum
3
MTX 270 Capstone
3
MTX 285 Project Mgmt & Lean Manufacturing
2
MTX 295 Organizational Entrepreneurship
3
3
0
TOTAL
Student Signature:
NEEDED
0
Advisor Signature:
Revised 04/28/14
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
EPC: 633A
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
NOTES:
The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific
career objective. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and take a minimum of forty-five (45) credits to receive
this certificate. Students are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at Clark College to meet the Academic
Residency requirement.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education requirements.
Communication Skills [C] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• BTEC 106 or 107
• BUS 211
• ENGL 097, 098, 099, 103, 135, 212
• ENGL& 101, 102, 235
• Any PTWR course
(Note) Pharmacy Technician students may meet the Communication Skills requirement by achieving one of the following:
1.. Completion of ENGL 098 and a score of 74 on Reading Skills
2.. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing skills AND completion of READ 087
3.. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing skills AND a score of 74 on Reading skills
Computational Skills [CP] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Any Mathematics (MATH) course, except MATH 096
• Any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103, 104, 105, 115, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• Business (BUS) 102
• Business Technology Medical Office (BMED) 103, 105
• Chemistry (CHEM) 095
• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) 121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141
• Pharmacy (PHAR) 110
• Environmental Science 135
Human Relations [HR] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Communication Studies – CMST& 210, 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOC) course
• Addiction Counselor Education 201
• Business Technology – BTEC 140, 141, 143, 145, 147
• Business Medical Office – BMED 166, 225, 226
• Education – EDUC& 150 (Meets the human relations [HR] requirement for Early Childhood Education programs only)
Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for specific coursework.
Short-Term Plan:
Summer
Summer