Transferring From Northwood Technical College
PNW is the perfect place to complete your bachelor’s degree after attending Northwood Technical College. We’re here to make the transition process as seamless for you as possible!
Northwood Technical College to PNW Transfer Guide
Automated Packaging Systems Technician to B.S. Mechatronics Engineering Technology
This transfer guide is for Northwood Technical College students in the Automated Packaging Systems Technician program who plan on transferring to the B.S. Mechatronics Engineering Technology program at PNW.
Transferrable Credits Guide
Nathaniel Elizalde
Assistant Director of Admissions - Transfer Specialist
(219) 989-2297
| Northwood Technical College | Purdue University Northwest | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Credits | Course Number | Course Name | Course Credits |
| 32801362 & 32801361 | Advanced Communications Skills & Applied Communications | 4 | COM 11400 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| 32454345 | Packaging Systems Equipment Control | 3 | Concentration Selective | 3 | |
| 32414335 | EC Electricity | 3 | ECET 10201 | DC Circuits and Components | 3 |
| 32414336 | AC Electricity | 3 | ECET 15201 | AC Circuits and Analysis | 3 |
| 32454347 | Electromechanical Componentry | 4 | ECET 15401 | Electronic Component Circuits | 3 |
| 32414380 & 32454364 | Advanced PLC & Motion Controls | 5 | ECET 26200 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1^ | 3 | ENGL 10400 | English Composition I | 3 |
| 10801197 | Technical Reporting^ | 3 | ENGL 22000 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| 32801361 & 32454362 | Applied Communications & Processes of Manufacturing – Packaging | 4 | ET 10001 | Introduction to Mechatronics ET | 3 |
| 10809166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application^ | 3 | General Education Humanity Course | 3 | |
| 32804325 | Applied Technical Math 1 | 3 | MA 14700 | Algebra & Trig for Technology I | 3 |
| 32804334 | Applied Technical Math 2 | 2 | MA 14800 | Algebra & Trig for Technology II | 3 |
| 32454366 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 | MCET 48100 | Programming Industrial Robots | 3 |
| 32454344 | Schematics, Prints, and Layouts | 2 | MET 10000 | Prod. Drawing & CAD | 3 |
| 32454359 | Packaging Materials/Processes | 2 | MET 14100 | Materials I | 3 |
| 32454341 | Fluid Power Systems | 3 | MET 23000 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| 32420314 | Basic Machine Shop | 3 | MET 24200 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| Choose One Course Below* | General Eduation Social Science | 3 | |||
| Total Hours | 53 | Total Hours Transferred | 54 | ||
Other NTC credits may also transfer in to meet other PNW program requirements or as a general elective credit.
* One of the Following Courses Can Be Transferred in to Meet a General Education Social Science Requirement.
- 10809122 Introduction to American Government
- 10809143 Microeconomics
- 10809144 Macroeconomics
- 10809172 Introduction to Diversity Studies
- 10809195 Economics
- 10809196 Introduction to Sociology
- 10809159 Abnormal Psychology
- 10809188 Developmental Psychology
- 10809198 Introduction to Psychology
Required Courses to be Taken at Purdue University Northwest
- ECET 10900 Digital Fundamentals (3 credits)
- ECET 2100 C++ Programming for Electromechanical Systems (3 credits)
- MA 16019 Applied Calc. for Tech I (4 credits)
- MET 11800 Applied Mechanics: Statics (3 credits)
- PHYS 22000 General Physics (4 credits)
- MET 21300 Dynamics (3 credits)
- ECET 21200 Electrical Power and Motors (3 credits)
- MET 21101 Applied Strength of Materials (3 credits)
- MET 21102 Applied Strength of Materials Laboratory (1 credit)
- IET 30800 Engr. Proj. Management and Economic Analysis (3 credits)
- MET 21501 Applied Machine Elements (3 credits)
- ET 35200 Operations Management (3 credits)
- OLS 30000 Safety and Health for ET (3 credits)
- MCET 47200 PLC for Adv. Mechatronics Appl (3 credits)
- MCET 48200 Robotic System Integration (3 credits)
- MCET 33000 Industrial Prog. and Networking (3 credits)
- ECET 36200 Process Control Instrumentation (3 credits)
- MCET 46200 Appl. Of Computers in Process Control (3 credits)
- ET 49500 Senior Project Survey (3 credits)
- OLS 47400 Conference Leadership (3 credits)
- MET 4200 Machine Design (3 credits)
- ET 49700 Senior Project Survey (3 credits)
Additional Transfer Guidelines
- Students must have earned a course grade of “C” or better on every course accepted for transfer
- Students also must have achieved a 2.2 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale. For additional program information, see the Purdue Northwest College of Technology.
For more detailed information about course information and degree maps, please reference the PNW Academic Catalog.
For information and assistance on transfer admission, contact PNW Admissions at admissions@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2213. Apply online at www.pnw.edu/apply-now.