MEC 293CP - Cooperative Education

Credits: 3
150 Cooperative Ed Hours

Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Description
This cooperative education course provides students with structured, paid or unpaid industry experience in a mechatronics or advanced manufacturing environment. Students apply classroom knowledge in mechanical systems, industrial electricity, sensors, PLCs, robotics and automation while working under the supervision of an employer mentor. Emphasis is placed on hands-on troubleshooting, equipment operation and maintenance, safety practices and professional workplace skills. The co-op experience strengthens technical competency, reinforces industry standards, and prepares students for full-time employment as electro-mechanical or automation technicians. Students must work a total of 150 hours.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Establish and achieve measurable job/program-related learning skills and performance at the workplace.
Analyze and successfully perform job/program-related responsibilities.
Develop and implement new job/program-related tasks, skills or behaviors on the job.
Apply safety, quality and industry-standard practices while working with electro-mechanical systems, automation equipment and industrial processes.
Demonstrate professional workplace competencies including communication, teamwork, time management and documentation in an industrial or technical environment.

Listed Topics

Workplace safety, OSHA standards and safe work practices
Sensors, actuators and industrial instrumentation
Electro-mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance practices
Technical documentation, work orders and reporting
Quality systems, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing concepts
Professional communication, teamwork and workplace ethics
Time management, productivity and workplace expectations
Career development, reflection and supervisor feedback

Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/09/2026
Last Reviewed: 03/09/2026

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