Mechatronics ICAPS

What is Mechatronics?
 

Mechatronics is an emerging field that blends skills in mechanical, electrical, and computer systems. Mechatronics technicians and engineering technologists use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer, and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment.

Learn more about Mechatronics.

What is the Mechatronics ICAPS program?
 

The Mechatronics ICAPS is a short-term program that helps prepare students for employment in the mechatronics field as an electrical and electronic engineering technician, an industrial machinery mechanic, or a mechanical engineering technician.  Qualifying students earn a college certificate with academic support.

Program Includes:

• Academic support in the college courses
• An additional academic support class that provides assistance with college coursework, test preparation, and college & career readiness skills
• Transition to college and help with any obstacles that arise
• Assistance with the financial aid process
• Books and materials that are provided at no cost
• Employability skills and assistance with job search
• Preparation for Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam, an industry-recognized credential for graphics.

Financial Assistance may be available.

Target Population:

• Former or current adult education students
• GED graduates
• Prospective students whose first language is not English
• Prospective students who place into developmental reading on the ACCUPLACER placement test
• Prospective students attempting college for the second time

Courses:
 

• MEC 100/101/102 - Mechanical Systems (3 credits)
• MEC 110111/112 - Electrical Systems (3 credits)
• MEC 120/121/122 - Graphics (3 credits)
• MEC 130/131/132 - Robot Design and Application (3 credits)
• MEC 140/141/142 - Advanced Manufacturing (3 credits)
• STU 103 - Workplace Ethics (1 credit)
• Academic Support Class

Classes are in the evenings at the Advanced Technology Center in Belvidere and online. 

The ICAPS application is open for Summer and Fall 2022 Semesters.

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For more information, contact the Transitions Coordinator, Jenny Morgan, at 815-921-4296 or j.morgan@rockvalleycollege.edu.