DMT 396
Fundamentals of Industrial Automation
Course Description
This introductory course provides a foundation in the principles and practices of industrial automation and smart manufacturing. Students will learn essential concepts in electrical systems, industrial safety, Industry 4.0, trade-related mathematics, precision measuring instruments, circuit drawings, and basic mechatronics. Topics will include direct and alternating current electricity, industrial wiring skills, and fundamentals of (PLC) Programmable Logic Controllers.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28688 | DMT 396 | 01 | M·W···· | 06:00 PM-08:15 PM | Kara Krone | SC3103 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
DMT-0396-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. 1. This class mirrors the for-credit class of the same number (396 mirrors 96), so the course description is the same. 2. Non-credit courses are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding of a wide range of topics. 3. Non-credit courses cannot be used to earn an associate degree nor any college transcriptable certificates. They can, however, be used to earn non-transcriptable vocational certificates. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. See www.deanza.edu/dmt call 408 864-5578 or email cad@deanza.edu for more info.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5.0
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0.0
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra