Courses
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MECH 1010
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Introduction to Mechatronics 3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0 Pre- or Corequisite(s):Math 1050 Introduces students to the field of Mechatronics. Uses electronic and mechanical design, prototyping, and construction of mechatronic systems. Uses LEGO mindstorms kits and Erector set parts to construct mechatronic robots and machines. |
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MECH 1020
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Mechanical Systems 3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 1010 Provides an introduction to a variety of mechanical devices utilized in mechanical, electro mechanical, and mechatronic systems. |
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MECH 1510
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Software Tools for Mechatronics 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):CS 1400 or equivalent Covers graphical programming tools for mechatronics systems. Focuses on data flow programming where data determine execution. Develops applications to communicate with remote data-generating sites. |
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MECH 1800
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Basic Electronics AC and DC 4.0 : 3.0 : 2.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 1010 Covers fundamental AC/DC concepts. Studies basic electrical physics, AC/DC sources, resistance, basic circuits and laws, capacitance, inductance, transformers, impedance, resonance, and filters. |
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MECH 2030
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Sensor Technology 3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 1800 Covers electromagnetic sensors and electromechanical actuators, magnetic sensors, transducers, encoders, inductive sensors, and other sensor devices used in mechatronic systems. |
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MECH 2040
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Control Technology 3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 1020, MECH 2030, MECH 2520 Covers stepping motors, DC motors, induction motors, linear actuators, fuzzy logic, control schemas, control tuning, digital control, and intelligent control systems. |
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MECH 2250
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Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry 4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):MATH 1060 Covers the fundamentals of differential and integral calculus. Emphasizes mathematical techniques applied to technically oriented applications. |
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MECH 2520
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Introduction to Control Systems Programming 4.0 : 3.0 : 2.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 1510 Studies the theory and programming of industrial control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Introduces PLC programming stressing Ladder Logic and PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Covers connection of PLCs to external components. |
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MECH 2530
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Advanced Control Systems Programming 4.0 : 3.0 : 2.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 2520, CS 2810 Covers real-time programming software and hardware components. Includes the characterization, modeling and analysis of real-time environments. |
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MECH 3050
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Mechatronics Integration Projects 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 2530, MECH 2040 Covers the integration of various mechatronic subsystems. Allows student teams to assemble and test a variety of mechatronic systems. A project-centered class. |
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MECH 3060
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Mechatronics Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 2040 Provides management principles, processes, and standards commonly used in manufacturing and other industries. Covers basic concepts in project management, operations management, quality management, and safety management. Familiarizes students with applicable software tools. |
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MECH 3170
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Mechatronics Foundations 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 1010, MECH 2250 Provides system level principles of design and application for mechatronics systems. Includes utilization of sensors and transducers, actuation systems, controllers, input/output systems, and communications systems. |
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MECH 3540
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Embedded Control Systems 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):MECH 2530, EENG 2700 Presents the design of hardware and software required for embedded real-time systems. Involves work with control processors and FPGA's. Studies software and hardware required for preemptive and non-preemptive task scheduling. |
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