Apr 20, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

MECH 1490 - Mechatronics Bridge



Credit hours: 4

Course Description:
This course is a review of the fundamental concepts and skills acquired during the completion of the courses MECH 1310, 1320, 1330 and 1340.  Topics covered will be specific to the Mechatronics “systems approach”.  This course allows a TCAT Industrial Maintenance student to “bridge” over to a Siemens-based Mechatronics program.

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

  1. Explain what a mechatronic system is, the interrelationships of components, and modules within a complex mechatronic system.
  2. Read, analyze and apply troubleshooting techniques utilizing technical documents such as data sheets, electrical circuit diagrams, pneumatic/hydraulic circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams, timing diagrams, operation manuals, ladder logic and function charts for a mechatronics system.
  3. Write, debug, and run basic ladder logic programs.