Mechatronics (Certificate)

Why Bay College?

The Mechatronics certificate program at Bay College provides students with the basic principles and skills to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechatronic systems. Courses taken will cover the fundamentals of electricity, fluid power, electrical motors, and motor control systems. Eligible students can also complete a co-op or internship in the area of Mechatronics and Robotics Systems to gain real-world experience that can benefit them in future careers.

Learning Options

All Courses in the Mechatronics Certificate and the Mechatronics and Robotic Systems Degree can be found in one of three modalities listed below. We recognize there are barriers for some students, such as taking classes while working full or part-time, and students living farther away making it less feasible to travel to campus multiple times a week. For this reason, the program offers many flexible class options to fit student needs.

Traditional

Courses are taught with traditional in-person lecture and lab sessions with regularly scheduled class times. Students are expected to be on campus for sessions but will have access to all materials and recorded lectures in Blackboard.  Labs will need to be completed in-person.

Hybrid

Courses are taught with an optional in-person lecture and Q/A session with regularly scheduled class time. Students who prefer to work online rather than come to campus will have access to all materials and recorded in-person lecture and Q/A sessions in Blackboard. Labs will be completed in-person by scheduling a time through Microsoft Bookings during mutual instructor and student availability.

Online

Courses are taught entirely online. Students will have access to all materials and recorded lectures in Blackboard. Labs can be completed online in Blackboard or through purchase of at-home lab equipment available in the Bay College Bookstore.

It is recommended that you check course codes carefully to verify the modality type that you are looking for. Not all courses are offered each semester or in all modalities. All classes still follow the 16-week semester start dates, but students can complete at their own pace. If you have questions about courses or modalities, please reach out to the program lead

Beyond Bay College

Students interested in transferring to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor's degree or higher may find opportunities in the following areas of study:

• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Electronics Engineering Technician
• Robotics Technician
• Industrial Engineering Technologist