ERA technicians are employed in a variety of careers and are vital to many high technology industries. Graduates have found employment in positions within the computer industry, audio and pro-audio industry, test equipment manufacturing and calibration, automation and motor control, and the computer networking segment of the electronics industry.

ERA Education Plan

Second Year
First Term	ERA 117 Advanced AC/DC Electronics - 4 credits ERA 170 Solid State Electronics - 4 credits  MEC 270 Industrial Robotics - 5 credits ERA 212 Digital Electronics - 4 credits
Second Term	ERA 230 Robotic Controllers - 4 credits ERA 240 Amplifiers - 5 credits MEC 260 Allen Bradley PLCs - 5 credits
Third Term	ERA 235 Communication Sytems - 3 credits ERA 276 Robotics Capstone - 3 credits MEC 220 Sensors & Instruments - 5 credits ERA Elective - 5 credits

 

Notes:

• AAS Students: Take certificate and AAS course.
• CHoose either WRT 105 or ENGL& 101,
• ERA Electives: Courses with PPO, ERA, MEC, CS&, IT 101, Natural Science w/ Lab
• Students must complete 5 credits of college-level math This can include BTEC 120 Applied Business Math, MA 130 Medical Math, or any course designated as a quantitative distribution.

Mechatronics

Mechatronics exposes students to computer operation, networking and repair; mechanical and hydraulic system design and maintenance; industrial robotic programming and simulation; Allen Bradley and Siemens control system programming; and electronics troubleshooting, instrumentation, and repair.