Mechatronics Specialist (470303)  Technical Certificate of Credit

3.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): AUMF 1120 This course explores basic robotic concepts and studies robots in typical application environments. Topics include: robot history and fundamentals, robot classification, power sources, robot applications in the workplace, robot control techniques, path control, end of arm tooling, robot operation and robot controllers, controller architecture in a system, robotic language programming, and human interface issues.

2.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): Provisional Admission or Faculty Approval NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Develops knowledge and skills necessary to transmit mechanical power using common industrial linkage types. Emphasis is placed on use of mechanical devices in combination with electronic controls. Topics include: linkages, motion analysis, gear drives, and preventative maintenance.

2.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): Program Admission or Faculty Approval NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Provides an overview of fluid power operation as applied to industrial electronics. Emphasis is placed on the interfacing of electronic and fluidic systems. Topics include: safety, fluid dynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics, air logic, and electrical interfacing.

4.00 Credit Hours This course introduces the student to fundamental laws and principles of mechanics. Topics include: Mechanical Principles of Simple Machines; Force, Torque, Acceleration, and Intertia; Rotational Motion; Work, Power, and Energy; Matter; Gases; Fluid Power; and Heat. The course emphasizes understanding terminology and using related problem solving skills in everyday physical applications of mechanical technology. Competencies are reinforced with practical hands-on lab exercises.