• MECH 2400: Motor Control

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course is a study of the principles of motor control. Topics covered will include general machine operations and motor control techniques; mechanical components and electric drives; motor sensors, braking and loads; motor efficiency and power; preventive measures and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisites: MECH 1200 and MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1910.4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)
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• MECH 2425: Mechanics & Machine Elements

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course is a study of the mechanical components that are included in a complex mechatronic system. Topics covered will include an overview of Statics and Kinetics with a focus on force system analysis, study of equilibrium, frames and machines, friction and the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Fundamentals and classification of machine elements to include calculations involving force, stress and wear analysis will also be covered. (Formerly MECH 2500) Prerequisites: MECH 1320 and MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1910.
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• MECH 2440: Process Control Technologies

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course is a study of the Process Control technologies associated with a complex mechatronics system. Topics covered will include the Closed Loop Control; interaction between controllers, sensors and actuators; controller operating parameters; PID controllers; ON/OFF and PID controllers; and the differences between controllers typically used in mechatronic systems. The analysis of plant documentation and manuals, the creation and interpretation of charts with diagrams for time-based changes of measured values will also be covered. (Formerly MECH 2100)Prerequisites: MECH 1310 and MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1910.
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• MECH 2441: Into/Totally Integrated Automn

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course is an introduction to Totally Integrated Automation. Topics covered will include the automaton pyramid, analogue sensors and actuators, STEP 7 functions, MPI-Bus and PROFIBUS systems, and systems maintenance and troubleshooting. (Formerly MECH 2200)Prerequisites: MECH 1340 and MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1910
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• MECH 2480: Automation Systems

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course is a study of the automation systems utilized within a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include Metal Cutting, Modal Analysis, CNC, CAD, CAM, programming and microcontrollers that are used in modern manufacturing technologies. Prerequisites: MECH 1340 and MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1910.In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Curriculum lead for the discipline. (Formerly MECH 2300)
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• MECH 2490: Manufacturing Applications

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course is a study of the overall manufacturing process. Topics covered will include process management and design. Students will be exposed to a factory simulation and will be required to complete a design project. (Formerly MECH 2600)Prerequisite/Corequisite: This course requires the successful completion of or enrollment in all other mechatronics courses or permission of the appropriate dean.
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• MECH 2500: Mechanics & Machine Elements

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course is a study of the mechanical components that are included in a complex mechatronic system. Topics covered will include an overview of Statics and Kinetics with a focus on force system analysis, study of equilibrium, frames and machines, friction and the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Fundamentals and classification of machine elements to include calculations involving force, stress and wear analysis will also be covered. Prerequisites: MECH 1200 and MATH 1710.4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)
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• MECH 2600: Manufacturing Processes

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hr cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course is a study of the overall manufacturing process. Topics covered will include process management and design. Students will be exposed to a factory simulation and will be required to complete a design project. Prerequisites: This course requires the successful completion of all other mechatronics courses or permission of the appropriate curriculum chair/director.
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• MECH 2710: Robotics Safety & Operation

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hrs cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course covers the history of robots in industry and safety applications associated with robot usage. Topics also include lock out tag out, safety in the workplace, and dangers involved with robots. Intrinsic safety is covered. OSHA and RIA safety standards will be covered. There will be an introduction to robot application and programming with an in-depth study of typical robot operations in today's industry.Prerequisite: MECH 1350In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Curriculum lead for the discipline.
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• MECH 2720: Robotic Design & Maintenance

  4.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  4 sem hrs cr (3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)This course delves into the design of 5 and 6 axis robots. Students study the design of robots including the drive systems for each joint and the internal programming involved for joint movement. After the design of an industrial robot is understood, the student will learn about maintenance of a typical robot to include servo motor and control and harmonic drives and how to replace components.Prerequisite: MECH 1330, MECH 1340, MECH 1350Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 1710In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Curriculum lead for the discipline.
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