All Courses

MME 1080 - Motor Controls, Wiring, Troubleshooting

• The principles of AC and DC motors, motor control, and general machine operations in a mechatronic system including functions and properties of machine control elements and the roles they play within the system. Topics include general machine operations and motor control techniques. 
• Demonstrate and explain how AC and DC motors and their control mechanisms interact with other components in a mechatronic system. Demonstrate motor control strategies, including voltage and frequency control.
• Apply safety rules and procedures while working on the system.

MME 2010 - Orientation to the Trade

• Learn history of the trade.
• Learn about career opportunities
• Practice soft skills

MME 2020 - Tools of the Trade

• Learn and identify tools of the trade
• Learn safety procedures and proper use of the tools

MME 2030 - Fasteners and Anchors

• Learn how to install fasteners and anchors
• Learn safety procedures of fasteners and anchors

MME 2040 - Oxyfuel Cutting

• Learn safety requirements for oxyfuel cutting
• Learn how to setup and light oxyfuel equipment
• Learn straight line cutting, piercing, beveling, washing, and gouging

MME 2050 - Gaskets and Packing

• Learn and identify the uses of gaskets, packing, and O-rings
• Learn how to fabricate gaskets

MME 2060 - Craft-Related Math

• Earn how to use rations, proportions
• Solve basic algebra, area, volume, and circumference problems
• Solve right triangles suing Pythagorean theorem

MME 2070 - Construction Drawings

• Learn plot plans
• structural drawings
• elevation drawings
•  as-built drawings
•  equipment arrangement drawings
•  P&IDs
• isometric drawings
• basic circuits diagrams
• detail sheets

MME 2080 - Pumps and Drives

• Learn and install centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating, metering, and vacuum pumps as well as drivers
• Learn about net positive suction head and cavitation

MME 2090 - Valves

• Learn and identify and install different type of valves
• Learn how to store valves

MME 2100 - Intro to Test Instruments

• Learn how to use tachometers, pyrometers, strobe meters, voltage meters
• Learn proper use of automated diagnostic tools

MME 2110 - Material Handling and Hand Rigging

• Learn about equipment and techniques of material handling
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for rigging and communicating with riggers

MME 2120 - Mobile and Support Equipment

• Learn operation methods for motorized support equipment
• Hands on experience with forklifts, manlifts, compressors, and generators

MME 2130 - Lubrication

• Learn and demonstrate lubrication safety, storage, classifications
• Demonstrate how to select lubrications, additives, lubrication equipment and lubricating charts

MME 2140 - Thread Making Helicoils

• Identify and explain the use of Helicoil fasteners
• Identify and explain the use of non-threaded Helicoil fasteners
• Identify and explain the use of anchors
• Select the correct fasteners and anchors for give applications
• Install fasteners and anchors

MME 2150 - Pipe Measurements

• Using prints, specifications, and visual inspections, determine the scope of the layout procedure
• Determine the proper methods for routing piping and tubing
• Measure and cut piping and tubing
• Apply the appropriate calculations and bender to accurately bend piping or tubing to the proper angle in an offset

MME 2160 - Hydraulics

• Covers theory and hands on of hydraulic principles of mechanical maintenance
• Covers types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics
• Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions for maintenance procedures, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices and a variety of cylinders and training on hydraulic motors.

MME 2170 - Pneumatics

• Covers theory and hands on for principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors
• Covers primary and secondary air treatment. Includes valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors

MME 3010 - Industrial Safety for E&I Tech

• Go over safety rules and regulations for electrical workers
• Learn about precautions  for electrical hazards on the job
• Learn OSHA mandated lockout/tagout procedures

MME 3020 - Electrical Theory

• Learn about OHM’s Law as applied to DC circuits
• Learn about atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations
• Learn about series, parallel, and series parallel circuits.  Cover resistive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, and circuit analysis

MME 3030 - Alternating Current

• Learn and demonstrate transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors 
• Learn theory and operation of induction motors, and the instruments and techniques used in testing AC circuits and components

MME 3040 - E&I Test Equipment

• Demonstrate use of common electrical and instrumentation test equipment, including voltage testers, clamp-on ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, phase/motor rotation testers, data recording equipment, field communicators, pressure testers, and dead weight testers
• Learn about  safety precautions and meter category ratings and inspection

MME 3050 - Flow, Pressure, Level, and Temperature

• Demonstrate hands on ability to use measure flow, pressure, level, and temperature devices

MME 3060 - Process Mathematics

• Learn Measurement of mass, weight, pressure, temperature, and flow
• Learn conversion units and their applications

MME 3070 - Hand Bending

• Hands on conduit bending and installation
• Demonstrate use of hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit

MME 3080 - Tubing

• Learn about a variety of tubing, tubing materials and tools
• Learn proper storage and handling, cutting, deburring, reaming, bending, and flaring of tubing

MME 3090 - Clean, Purge, and Test Tubing and Piping

• Demonstrate how to safely clean, purge, blow down, pressure testing
• Demonstrate how to safely perform leak tests on tubing, piping, and hoses

MME 3100 - Instrument Drawings & Docs

• Identify instrument symbols, abbreviations, and drawings and documents, including instrument indexes, installation detail drawings, location drawings and control loops 

MME 3110 - Conductors and Cables

• Identify and demonstrate knowledge of types of applications of conducts and electrical cabling
• Covers proper NEC wiring techniques

MME 3120 - Conductor Terminate & Splices

• Demonstrate methods of terminating and splicing conductors of all type and sizes.
• Demonstrate preparing and taping conductors

MME 3130 - National Electric Code

• Demonstrate wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protective devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, and calculations

MME 4010 - Safety Topics

• Knowledge of safety equipment, protective clothing

MME 4020 - Welding

• Oxyfuel cutting
• Plasma Arc cutting
• Air-Carbon Arc Cutting Gouging
• Metal Preparation
• Weld Quality
• SMAW-Equipment and Setup
• SMAW Electrodes
• SMAW-Beads and Fillet Welds

MME 4030 - Introduction Machine Tool Technology

• Familiarization of both Lathe and Milling machines: proper names of each major component and how to properly operate machines
• Proper safety procedures for both Lathe and Milling machines
• Proper maintenance procedures for both Lathe and Milling machines
• Proper PPE (personal protective equipment) usage
• Demonstrated competencies of reading precision measurement instruments
• Demonstrated competent applied mathematics

MME 5010 - Hazardous Locations

• Covers all classes of hazardous locations, including seals, components, and equipment approved for use in various hazardous locations

MME 5020 - Electronic Components

• Introduces the principles of electronics and semiconductor theory, components, and applications

MME 5030 - E&I Drawings

• Covers reading and interpreting of piping and instrumentation drawings, loop sheets, flow diagrams, isometrics, and orthographics, enabling trainees to identify types of instrumentation and the specifications for installation

MME 5040 - Motor Controls

•  Covers reading and interpreting of piping and instrumentation drawings, loop sheets, flow diagrams, isometrics, and orthographics, enabling trainees to identify types of instrumentation and the specifications for installation

MME 5050 - Distribution Equipment

• Explains and demonstrates distribution equipment, including grounding, switchboard and ground fault maintenance, transformers, and electrical drawing identification

MME 5060 - Transformer Applications

• Discusses and goes over transformer types, construction, connections, protection, and grounding along with capacitors and rectifiers

MME 5070 - Conductor Selection and Calculations

• Covers the types of conductors used in wiring systems, including insulation, current-carrying capacity, and temperature ratings

MME 5080 - Temporary Grounding

• Covers the methods used to eliminate or reduce electrical shock hazards to personnel working on electrical equipment

MME 5090 - Layout and Installation of Tubing and Piping Systems

• Introduces piping and tubing layout procedures. Explains the steps in creating a hand-sketched isometric drawing that can be applied in the piping and tubing installation. Introduces methods and procedures used to measure, cut, bend, and support piping and tubing

MME 5100 - Machine Bending of Conduit

• Covers all types of bends in all sizes of conduit up to six inches.  Focuses on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical benders

MME 5110 - Hydraulic Controls

• Provides an introduction to hydraulic principles and fluids, system devices functions and controls, hydraulic symbols and drawings. Covers safety considerations when dealing with hydraulic systems safety, and applications for troubleshooting

MME 5120 - Pneumatic Controls

MME 5130 - Motor-Operated Valves

• Covers motor-driven valves, ranging from the small, servo-mechanical actuators to the very large valves that could only be operated by several people if they were not motor driven. Includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic operators

MME 5140 - Standby and Emergency Systems

• Explains the NEC® requirements for installation and control of emergency power and lighting systems, including batteries, generators, and uninterruptible power supplies

MME 5150 - Basic Process, Control Elements, Transducers, and Transmitters

• Defines and introduces common instrumentation elements and their principles of operation. Covers identification of variables measured by each element and selection of the proper types of devices in an instrument loop using the device’s technical manuals, specification sheets, pictures, or actual samples

MME 5160 - Instrumentation Calibration and Configuration

• Introduces methods of instrumentation calibration, including the three- and five-point methods. Covers components that require calibration in pneumatic, analog, and smart loops, as well as methods commonly used to calibrate these components

MME 5170 - Pneumatic Control Valves, Actuators, and Positioners

• Covers the construction, operation, and uses of a variety of control valves, actuators, and positioners, including identification, selection, and maintenance of control valves using applicable specifications and schematics

MME 5180 - Performing Loop Checks

• Covers loop check steps, including verifying mechanical installation, validating that the loop has correct tag numbers, performing loop checks, and finally proving the loop.

MME 5190 - Troubleshooting and Commissioning a Loop

• Teaches methodical troubleshooting techniques used to locate problems in control loops. Also addresses how to isolate a loop in order to troubleshoot it. Covers commissioning of a loop once it is repaired, loop checked, and calibrated.

MME 5200 - Process Control Loops and Tuning

• Introduces formulas and their applications to PID control. Provides a theory-based approach to PID control and its application in industrial process control. Addresses open, closed, and visual loop tuning.

MME 5210 - Data Networks

• Describes the different types of cables and cable terminations used with computer networks. Introduces the types of networks used in data systems and explains how information is exchanged over data networks.

MME 5220 - Programmable Logic Controls

• Introduces the application of PLCs in industrial process control, as well as the binary numbering system used in computer-based control. Covers components of PLCs, including power supplies, I/O modules, processor modules, types of communication bus, and memory.

MME 5230 - Distributed Control Systems

• Describes how DCS was developed by combining the technologies of single loop control, direct digital control, and supervisory control. It covers DCS basic hardware requirements, how control loops are implemented into a DCS, types of data transmission used in DCS, communication protocols, and human interfaces.

MEC 0001 - Worker Characteristic

A. Attendance

1. Attends class as scheduled.
2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

B. Character

1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
2. Displays dependability and reliability.
3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

C. Teamwork

1. Respects the rights of others.
2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
4. Displays a customer service attitude.
5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

D. Appearance

1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
3. Presents oneself professionally each day.

E. Attitude

1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
2. Displays self-confidence.
3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.

F. Productivity

1. Follows safety practices.
2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
3. Follows directions and procedures.
4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

G. Organization Skills

1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

H. Communications

1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

I. Cooperation

1. Displays leadership skills.
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows requests of instructor.

J. Respect

1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

MEC 0002 - Worker Characteristic

A. Attendance

1. Attends class as scheduled.
2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

B. Character

1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
2. Displays dependability and reliability.
3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

C. Teamwork

1. Respects the rights of others.
2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
4. Displays a customer service attitude.
5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

D. Appearance

1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
3. Presents oneself professionally each day.

E. Attitude

1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
2. Displays self-confidence.
3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.

F. Productivity

1. Follows safety practices.
2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
3. Follows directions and procedures.
4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

G. Organization Skills

1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

H. Communications

1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

I. Cooperation

1. Displays leadership skills.
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows requests of instructor.

J. Respect

1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

MEC 0003 - Worker Characteristic

A. Attendance

1. Attends class as scheduled.
2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

B. Character

1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
2. Displays dependability and reliability.
3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

C. Teamwork

1. Respects the rights of others.
2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
4. Displays a customer service attitude.
5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

D. Appearance

1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
3. Presents oneself professionally each day.

E. Attitude

1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
2. Displays self-confidence.
3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.

F. Productivity

1. Follows safety practices.
2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
3. Follows directions and procedures.
4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

G. Organization Skills

1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

H. Communications

1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

I. Cooperation

1. Displays leadership skills.
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows requests of instructor.

J. Respect

1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

MEC 0004 - Worker Characteristic

A. Attendance

1. Attends class as scheduled.
2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

B. Character

1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
2. Displays dependability and reliability.
3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

C. Teamwork

1. Respects the rights of others.
2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
4. Displays a customer service attitude.
5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

D. Appearance

1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
3. Presents oneself professionally each day.

E. Attitude

1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
2. Displays self-confidence.
3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.

F. Productivity

1. Follows safety practices.
2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
3. Follows directions and procedures.
4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

G. Organization Skills

1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

H. Communications

1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

I. Cooperation

1. Displays leadership skills.
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows requests of instructor.

J. Respect

1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

MEC 0005 - Worker Characteristic

A. Attendance

1. Attends class as scheduled.
2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

B. Character

1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
2. Displays dependability and reliability.
3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

C. Teamwork

1. Respects the rights of others.
2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
4. Displays a customer service attitude.
5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

D. Appearance

1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
3. Presents oneself professionally each day.

E. Attitude

1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
2. Displays self-confidence.
3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.

F. Productivity

1. Follows safety practices.
2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
3. Follows directions and procedures.
4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

G. Organization Skills

1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

H. Communications

1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

I. Cooperation

1. Displays leadership skills.
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows requests of instructor.

J. Respect

1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

MEC 1010 - Technology Foundations

MEC 1020 - Safety & Orientation

   1. Explain the importance of Personal Protective Equipment.

   2. Demonstrate the lockout / Tagout procedure.

   3. List several general electrical safety practices.

   4. Describe the proper use of safety belts, scaffolds & ladders.

   5. Discuss classifications of fire & the proper Personal Protective Equipment

MEC 1030 - Technical Math

1. Placement of decimals.
2. Math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
3. Math problems using whole numbers & decimals.
4. Negative & positive powers of ten.
5. Area.
6. Volume.
7. Density.
8. Specific Gravity.
9. Conversion.
10. Measurement Systems.
11. Tables & graphs related to math.
12. Problem-solving using tables & graphs.

MEC 1031 - Precision Measurements

MEC 1040 - Intro to Mechatronics

1. Importance of inspecting hand tools.

2. Proper use of hand tools.

3. Most common types of power tools.

4. Safety issues when working with electricity & power tools.

5. Improper use of hand tools.

6. Terms associated with threads.

7. Class of threads.

MEC 1050 - Blueprint Reading

1. Discuss a print selected by the instructor.

2. Interpret a dimensional drawing.

3. Locate key parts in a drawing.

4. Interpret an exploded vie drawing.

5. Demonstrate each of the four drawings used to convey information in

the electrical field.

6. Interpret key elements in a welding schematic.

MEC 1060 - Mechanical Positioning

1. Discuss fundamentals of shaft coupling alignment.

2. Demonstrate correct use of dial indicators to align a coupling.

3. Demonstrate laser alignment on the trainer.

4. Demonstrate the correct use of a feeler gauge, taper gauge, & dial

caliper to align a coupling.

5. Demonstrate setting proper belt tension & gear lash.

MEC 1070 - Predictive Maintenance

1. Understand the importance of maintaining a history log.

2. Plan & coordinate an effective PM inspection.

3. Understand the use of proper permits & procedures for hazardous &

confined space.

4. Discuss how to safely execute a preventive maintenance program.

MEC 1080 - Welding

1. Discuss safety concerns of acetylene.

2. Demonstrate safe handling of cylinders.

3. Perform the proper startup & shutdown of a cutting torch.

4. List the Personal Protective Equipment used in arc welding.

5. Explain the AWS numbering system.

6. Demonstrate the correct way to set up a welding machine & discuss

the purposes of each adjustment.

7. Demonstrate how to strike an arc & run a bead.

8. Describe the joints used while arc welding.

9. Define undercut & underfill.

MEC 1090 - Mechatronics I

1. Discuss different types of belts used in industry.

2. Discuss benefits of a positive belt-drive chain drive, gears & gearboxes.

3. Define pitch diameter, circular pitch, pitch line & gear ratio.

4. Discuss gear ratio.

5. Perform speed calculations for belt drives, gear drives, & chain drives.

6. List the different types of bearings.

7. Define radial, axial, & radial-axial loads.

8. Correctly install & remove a bearing.

9. Discuss several reasons for bearing failure.

10. Discuss the necessity for lubrication.

MEC 2010 - DC Electrical

1. Discuss relationship between a schematic & physical circuits.

2. Use OHMs Law to calculate current, voltage & resistance.

3. Describe relationship between scales and range on a multimeter.

4. Identify common electrical components & their schematic symbols.

5. Use the resistor color code to determine resistance & tolerance.

6. List & discuss the characteristics of series, parallel & series-parallel

circuit.

7. Measure the current, voltage & current in a DC circuit.

MEC 2020 - AC Electrical

1. Describe the difference between AC & DC current.

2. Explain the difference between time & frequency.

3. Explain the characteristics of Delta & Wye AC systems.

4. Draw the symbol for each type transformer.

5. Describe hos a step down transformer operates.

6. Describe how a step-up transformer operates.

7. Discuss the relationship between resistance, reactance, &

impedance.

MEC 2030 - AC/DC Elec Circuits & Digital

1. Explain the parts of a power supply.

2. Explain diodes and their uses.

3. Explain semiconductors and their uses.

4. Explain transistors & their uses.

5. Demonstrate rectification using diodes.

6. Build a simple electronic circuit using Ed Lab trainer.

MEC 2040 - Programmable Logic Controllers

1. Identify main parts of a PLC.

2. Outline the basic sequence of operation for a PLC.

3. Describe the basic circuitry & applications for discrete & analog I/O modules & interpret typical I/O & CPU specifications.

4. Explain I/O addressing.

5. List & describe the different types of PLC peripheral support devices available.

6. Add, subtract, multiply & divide binary numbers.

7. Convert relay ladder schematics to ladder logic problems.

8. Develop elementary programs based on logic gate functions.

9. Program instructions that perform logical operations.

10. Identify the functions of electromagnetic control relays, contactors, & motor starters.

11. Identify switches commonly found in PLC installations.

12. Describe a PLC timer instruction & differentiate between a nonretentive & retentive timer.

13. Convert fundamental timer relay schematic diagrams to PLC ladder logic programs.

14. Describe the forcing capability of the PLC.

MEC 2050 - Motor Controls

1. Discuss the operations of various types of motors.

2. Explain how a single phase motor produces torque.

3. Discuss the characteristics of a single phase motor induction motor.

4. Explain the operations of a series, shunt, & compound motors.

5. Discuss the info on a motor nameplate.

6. Explain how electricity is distributed.

7. Explain the purpose of GFCI & AFCI.

8. Explain the operations of low voltage control.

MEC 2060 - Fluid Powers

1. Explain the 5 major parts of a hydraulic system.

2. Explain hydraulic cylinders & actuators.

3. Explain the components of a directional valve.

4. Explain pressure & how to calculate.

5. Demonstrate troubleshooting procedures within a system.

6. Explain the basic principles of Pneumatics.

7. Explain pneumatic components and their use.

8. Explain pneumatic control of system pressure.

MEC 3011 - Troubleshooting-Decision Making-Problem Solving

1. Demonstrate troubleshooting procedures.

2. Prioritize decision-making.

MEC 3021 - Robotics

1. Explain the safety aspects & procedures for robotics.

2. Explain the parts of the robot system.

3. Demonstrate power up and jogging.

4. Demonstrate frame setup & program.

5. Explain the teach pendant & its functions.

6. Create & write a program from the teach pendent.

7. Explain motion instruction & the six axis.

8. Demonstrate copying & editing programs.

9. Demonstrate the robot in auto mode.

MEC 3031 - Mechatronics II

1. Identify bearing types.

2. Demonstrate bearing installation & removal.

3. Demonstrate shaft & coupling alignment.

4. Explain & demonstrate laser alignment.

5. Identify seal types.

6. Demonstrate installation & removal of seals.

7. Explain the different types of lubrication and their applications.

8. Align gears & set proper backlash.

MEC 3060 - Employability Skills

1. 1. Attend module presentation
2. 2. Create a resume.

MEC 4011 - Mechatronics III

1. Troubleshoot assembly line problems with trainer.

2. Demonstrate how to go online with PLC’s.

3. Explain programming.

4. Find faults within the system & repair.

5. Align mechanical assemblies on the trainer.

6. Troubleshoot encoders with the oscilloscope.

7. Troubleshoot motor control circuit.

MEC 5001 - Intro to Machine Tool Technology

Students will become familiar with the basic components of a lathe and mill before moving on to learning the basic skills necessary to operate the machinery safely and effectively. Students will work with 3 and 4-jaw chucks, collets, center drilling, and hole making, learn how to thread using taps and dies, learn how to knurl, and how to determine and set proper feed and speed of materials. Students will learn how to identify and use various cutting tools and proper tool storage. Students learn the basic terminology used in CNC mill operations and become familiar with the components, basic troubleshooting skills, and maintenance of a CNC mill and CNC lathe. Students will also gain a working knowledge of how to program a CNC machine.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

MEC 5002 - Welding II

MEC 5011 - Basic Machine Shop

1. Intro to machining technology.

2. Shop safety.

3. Understanding basic blueprint.

4. Understand basic shop math.

MEC 5020 - Beginning Shop Theory

1. Use of various measurement tools.

2. Layout work.

3. Use of hand tools.

4. Use of drills & drill machines.

5. Use of grinding machines & grinders.

MEC 5030 - Advanced Shop Theory

1. Use of lathe & its Operations.

2. Use of mill and its operations.

MEC 5040 - CNC Machine Operations & Controls

1.Complete immersive on-line course.

2. Write sample program on HAAS simulator for CNC mill.

3. Prove program on CNC mill.

4. Write sample program on HAAS simulator for CNC lathe.

5. Prove program on CNC lathe.

MEC 5050 - CNC Systems Maintenance

1. Basic trouble-shooting.

2. Preventive maintenance on machines (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly).

MECH 2350 - Application and Design of Machine Vision Systems

MECH 1340 - Digital Fundamentals and PLCs  

 

Course Description:
This course will introduce the theory, applications and techniques of machine vision and will provide students with an understanding of the problems and solutions involved in the development of machine vision systems. Students will learn different techniques in lighting an environment or product using multiple lighting sources, how to match filters to lighting sources and camera lens focal lengths, and will be exposed to two-dimentional physical camera hardware platforms. Programming and software setup aspects of the course introduce algorithms of image processing that are necessary for vision or feature extraction.  Applications to robotics and intelligent machine interaction are discussed.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Describe the components of machine vision systems, their functions, and the various technological options available for them.
2. Apply lighting techniques, filters, and sources to an environment or product in order to properly present an image for camera analysis.
3. nderstand camera hardware, set-up, and options for use in two-dimensional analysis.
4. Utilize camera outputs and programming capabilities in two-dimensions.
5. Be proficient with the common image processing algorithms used in industrial applications.

MECH 1195 - Internship in Mechatronics I

1. Describe the interplay of components of a mechatronics system in the context of an advanced manufacturing system.
2. Apply safety rules as dictated by the collaborating employer.

MECH 1295 - Internship in Mechatronics I

1. Describe the interplay of components of a mechatronics system in the context of an advanced manufacturing system.
2. Apply safety rules as dictated by the collaborating employer.

MECH 1310 - Electrical Components

1. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between voltage, current, resistance, and power in DC and AC circuits.
2. Demonstrate an understanding series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits in DC and AC circuits.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of electrical test equipment.

MECH 1320 - Mechanical Components & Electric Motors

1. Explain differences between types of AC and DC motors.
2. Analyze energy, forces, speeds, torque, and power for mechanical drives such as gears, belt drives, chain drives, and timing drives.
3. Explain and apply safety rules while working on mechanical components.

MECH 1330 - Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits

1. Explain and apply basic hydraulic/pneumatic principles.
2. Describe the basic physical properties of pneumatic and hydraulic components.
3. Correct malfunctions in pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
4. Apply safety rules while working on the system.

MECH 1340 - Digital Fundamentals and PLCs

1. Analyze and describe the flow of information in a given mechatronic system or subsystem with a focus on the control function of PLCs in the system.
2. Analyze Boolean logic and logic gates and convert binary, hex, and BCD codes.
3. Write, debug, and run basic ladder logic programs.
4. Apply safety rules while working on the system.

MECH 1342 - Programming in LabVIEW

1. Develop basic applications in the LabVIEW graphical programming environment.
2. Create applications using a state machine design pattern.
3. Design, implement, and distribute stand-alone applications using LabVIEW.

MECH 1350 - Industrial Robots

1. Program the robotic system with the available software for the robot using the teach pendant and any available off-line simulation software.
2. Create, modify and execute material handling programs. Create and execute MACROs.
3. Describe the steps taken to properly troubleshoot a system efficiently and be proficient in recovering from common program and robot faults.

MECH 1351 - Autonomous Robots

1. Understand the basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems that make up autonomous robots and perform basic programming tasks.
2. Use a range of robotic sensors to give autonomous robots more intelligence.
3. Design and build a complex, agile robot to complete a task.