Important Information For Students

Placement Testing

Program Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF file)

Course Descriptions

Certificates

Faculty Adviser

Core Courses (PDF file)

Course Sequence (PDF file)

Other Technology Programs of Study
• Electronics
• Manufacturing
• InET

Other Occupational Programs of Study

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Electro-Mechanical Technology program at College of DuPage prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in three areas:
• Programmable controllers (PLCs)
• Process control instrumentation
• Mechanical maintenance

Students who earn a Programmable Controllers certificate are prepared to do programming and maintenance of various programmable controllers.

The Process Control Instrumentation certificate program trains the student to inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair various temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement instruments.

Students who earn the Mechanical Maintenance certificate learn skills in power trains, drive components, mechanical alignment of couplings, pumps and motors, and troubleshooting and repair of industrial components.

The Associate in Applied Science degree program consists of skills training in all three areas. This provides meaningful learning experiences that prepare students to enter the workplace as a viable part of a plant engineering group and/or a maintenance or repair technician team. This program stresses the electrical/electronic aspect, the mechanical aspect and the robotic/automation aspect of industrial and manufacturing processes. The program also is designed for individuals presently employed in industrial maintenance or plant engineering who want to upgrade their skills and/or cross train.

Program coursework includes theoretical background in fiber optics, industrial electricity, national electrical code, schematic interpretation, robotics and artificial intelligence, critical thinking for technology applications, and maintenance and repair coupled with extensive lab time spent in a "hands-on" learning environment.

Branislav Rosul, coordinator
IC 1040C
(630) 942-3390

Natural and Applied Sciences Division
IC 3028
(630) 942-2010

MAJOR EMPLOYMENT AREAS IN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
• Plant engineering technician
• Industrial maintenance technician
• Maintenance mechanic
• Industrial electrician
• Industrial service engineer
• PLC technician/programmer
• Field service repair
• Controls technician

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.

Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.

Degree
• Electro-Mechanical Technology, Associate in Applied Science
• Electrician Apprenticeship, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Electro-Mechanical Technology, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Electrician Apprenticeship, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]

Certificates
• Programmable Controllers
• Process Control Instrumentation
• Mechanical Maintenance
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]

return to top

FACULTY ADVISER
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:

	Location	Phone
Branislav Rosul, coordinator	IC 1040C	(630) 942-3390

If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Natural and Applied Sciences Division, IC 3028, (630) 942-2010.

 

Other Occupational Programs of Study