MEC - Mechatronics
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: AMT 105
This course is the study of the concepts of automatic controls and final control elements. Students will write basic routine programs simulating various industrial robotic applications.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: MEC 205
This course introduces robotic systems with an emphasis on programming and controlling industrial robots using advanced programming instruction.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: MEC 206
This course is the study of the concepts of automatic controls and process control elements found in industrial applications.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
This course introduces the principles of operation and application of AC drives, DC drives and industrial motors.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: MEC 220
This course covers the principles of operation and application of AC and DC drives using Wye and Delta common nameplate data.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: MEC 221
This course continues to explore the principles of operation and application of AC and DC drives, including the programming of basic and advanced drive parameters.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
This course is an introduction to programmable control systems with emphasis on basic programming techniques. A variety of input/output devices and their applications are covered.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: MEC 251
This course is an introduction to programmable control systems with continued emphasis on basic programming techniques. Additional topics covered will focus on PLC timers, counters, control, data manipulation and math instruction.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: MEC 252
This course is an introduction to programmable control systems with continued emphasis on basic programming techniques. Additional topics covered will include BCD digital displays and input devices, as well as GRAFCET programming using step logic.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor (students must also have completed AMT 205 and EEM 252 and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher)
This course provides an opportunity for students to investigate a faculty-approved topic in automated manufacturing disciplines using the application of practical research methods. The course is designed for students in an industrial manufacturing program to explore part of their major in more depth by working one-on-one or in small groups on faculty- or student-designed research projects with high-tech industrial manufacturing industry leaders.