MECH 230 Mechatronics Captstone
In this course, students will apply their knowledge of electricity, electronics, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) programming, various motors and drive devices, and safety in a simulated work environment. Through individual and team-based assignments, students will develop and refine practical skills in equipment installation, alignment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Hours Weekly
4
Course Objectives
- Apply principles of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, motor, and drive systems to integrated mechatronic applications.
- Perform planned, unplanned, and preventive maintenance activities using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts.
- Use a cloud-based maintenance management system to document maintenance activities and system status.
- Troubleshoot integrated mechatronic systems to identify root causes of operational faults.
- Configure industrial communication systems, including managed Ethernet networks and PLC-controlled devices.
- Operate and support a multi-station smart factory system while following established safety procedures.
Course Objectives
- Apply principles of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, motor, and drive systems to integrated mechatronic applications.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Perform planned, unplanned, and preventive maintenance activities using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Use a cloud-based maintenance management system to document maintenance activities and system status.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Troubleshoot integrated mechatronic systems to identify root causes of operational faults.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Configure industrial communication systems, including managed Ethernet networks and PLC-controlled devices.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Operate and support a multi-station smart factory system while following established safety procedures.
This objective is a course Goal Only