Fluid Power Mechatronic Systems Certificate

Fluid power, both hydraulic and pneumatic, systems is integral to the automation that enables robotic applications. This certificate will prepare students for professional certification with skills and competencies in:

fluid power,
electro-hydraulics,
dynamics and kinematics of robotic platforms
holistic safety

Required Coursework (10 Credits)

MET 4377 - Applied Fluid Power

An introduction to fluid power components and systems. The course includes component selection, circuit design, electrical interfaces, and system troubleshooting and maintenance. A laboratory exposes students to system hardware and circuit simulation techniques for mobile and industrial applications.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 2130 or MEEM 3201 or ME 3201

MET 5378 - Advanced Hydraulics: Electro-hydraulic Components & Systems

This course covers electro-hydraulic components including solenoid operated valves, proportional valves, and servo valves. Also covered are hydraulic systems including open-loop and closed-loop.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 4377

MET 5400 - Key Factors of Holistic Safety Programs

Students learn best industry safety practices with respect to; risk management, lockout/energy isolation, fluid power and electrical symbols, basic circuit design and machine design, and sequence of operation involved with automation controls and mechanical motion.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 3373 or EET 5373) and (MET 4377 or MET 5378)

MET 5800 - Dynamics and Kinematics of Robotics Platforms

This course covers the dynamics and kinematics of rigid bodies as the foundation for analyzing the motion of robots. Robotic kinematics is reviewed by analyzing the motion of the robot. The dynamics is reviewed by analyzing the relation between the joint actuator torques and resulting motion.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 2130 or MET 3130

Benefits

Upon successful completion of the three mechatronics certificates, eligible students receive the FANUC industrial certificates “Material HandlingPro” and “iRVision-2D”. All three certificates can be fully applied to a MS in Mechatronics at Michigan Tech.

Offered jointly by the Departments of Applied Computing and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, the certificates aim to prepare technically sound specialists with the industrial robotics and automation skills needed to maintain and monitor existing robots, help develop of future technologies, and educate users on implementation and applications.

FANUC Certified Training Site

Since 2013, Michigan Tech has been FANUC Authorized Certified Training Facility. Under this agreement, Michigan Tech is designated as a regional training center specializing in industrial robotics and automation. Our facility is eligible to train and certify students from Michigan Tech and other institutions,as well as industry representatives, and displaced workers. Michigan Tech is one of only three existing FANUC Authorized Satellite Training Programs in the United States and the only site in the state of Michigan.

Knowledge of robotic systems and the ability to smartly program robots are necessary skills in today's manufacturing industries. Job descriptions from Tesla, Ford, FANUC, GM, and many other companies are related to automation and they often require specific knowledge of FANUC robots and programmable logic controllers.

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

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Graduate School Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

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Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific

Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
GMAT/GRE: Not required
Preferred major: Any Engineering Discipline

International Students

TOEFL: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 6.5

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis.

Certificate Admissions

Prospective Students

Prospective students and non-degree seeking students interested in obtaining a graduate certificate must apply to the certificate program using the online application.
Accelerated certificate options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing and have achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan Tech (less than two years).
The number of credits earned prior to admission that can be counted are restricted.

Current Graduate Students

Current Michigan Tech graduate students who are in a degree program do not need to formally apply. Current students must still submit the appropriate degree schedule in order to complete the certificate.

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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