Centennial College´s Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology – Automation and Robotics (Fast-Track) program is for qualified college or university graduates of engineering and science programs. These applicants gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of this three-year engineering program and receive their advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).
This applied science program´s courses provide a thorough understanding of theory, along with practical hands-on laboratory experience. Special attention is given to embedded systems using microcontrollers, quality control using vision inspection and SPC, and continuous feedback control using PID. You also learn integration of automated equipment through its design, fabrication and installation.
College diploma or university degree in science, engineering or a related discipline
We will consider applicants with a combination of partial diploma or degree and relevant work experience
Additional Requirements:
Transcript and resume review
Centennial College English Skills Assessment (must score 170 or 171 for admission)
Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment may be requested (applicants will be notified individually)
Start Date:Fall, Winter
Semester 1
College Communications 2
Machine Shop
Introduction to AutoCad
Electronic Devices & Digital Electronics
Fluid Power
Robotic Devices
Semester 2
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Engineering Science
Hydraulic Systems 3
PLC/Pneumatic Interfacing
Robotic Applications
Semester 3
Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
General Education Elective
Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics
Hydrostatic Systems and Design
PLC/Pneumatic Systems 1
Electric Machinery & Microcontrollers
Design & Development Project I
Semester 4
Electro-hydraulic Systems
PLC/Pneumatic Systems 2
Diagnostics and Maintenance
Feedback Control
Design & Development Project II
Industrial Production Applications
Controls and automation technologist
Robotics programmer
PLC programmer
Machine builder
Machine integrator
Machine installer
Technical sales specialist
Field service technologist