This course is a study of the basic pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include the functions and properties of control elements; measuring pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventive maintenance and safety of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components. Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered.

Contact hours: 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours per week

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course is a study of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in mechatronics. Topics covered will include basic PLC functions and testing; identification of malfunctioning PLCs; and troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify and localize PLC hardware generated problems. Emphasis is on writing small programs and problem-solving using computer simulations.

Contact hours: 2 Lecture and 2 Laboratory hours per week

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

Students will engage in a project with an employer in an advanced manufacturing setting. As part of this project, students will be engaged in analysis and operation of mechatronic systems.

Prerequisites: At least two of the following: MECH 1100, MECH 1200, MECH 1300, MECH 1500

Corequisites: None.

Contact Hours: Nine lecture hours per week

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programsThis course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course will cover a special topic related to the first-year study of mechatronics. The course is designed to meet unique needs of either the student or workforce to: 1) advance skills toward specific career goals and/or job opportunities, 2) improve access to a path to completion of a credential, i.e., certification, certificate, or degree, or 3) meet other needs, such as enhancing transfer from one institution to another.

PREREQUISITES:Permission of instructor

Contact hours:1-3 lecture hours per week and 2-3 laboratory hours per week

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programsThis course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course is an internship and designed to apply manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system. Students will engage in a mechatronics project with an employer with the goal of process improvement.

PREREQUISITES:MECH 1310, MECH 1320, MECH 1330, MECH 1340

Contact hours:3 hours per week, 45 laboratory hours per semester

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits:(1)