Mechatronic Systems in Advanced Manufacturing

Course Number:
MEC 124
Transcript Title:
Mechatronic Systems in Advanced Manufacturing
Created:
Aug 15, 2022
Updated:
Jul 12, 2023
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture / Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F, P/NP, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0
Prerequisites

IRW 115 or WR 115, MTH 65 or equivalent placement

Course Description

Introduces the concepts, terms, and application of advanced manufacturing principles and practices and explores the role of mechatronic systems in the manufacturing process. Includes operations management, industry standards, basic heating and refrigeration, and maintenance. Explores applications of robots, computers, and control systems in a manufacturing environment. Prerequisites: IRW 115 or WR 115, MTH 65, or equivalent placement. Audit available.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of operations management in a manufacturing environment.
  2. Apply industry standards and record keeping in a manufacturing environment.
  3. Identify the role of mechatronic systems in a manufacturing environment.
  4. Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Demonstrate knowledge of operations management in a manufacturing environment:

  • Production systems
  • Production management and control
  • Efficiencies
  • Planning
  • Organization

Outcome #2: Apply industry standards and record keeping in a manufacturing environment:

  • Operations management
  • Advanced manufacturing standards
  • Systems safety
  • Quality control
  • Compliance

Outcome #3: Identify the role of mechatronic systems in a manufacturing environment:

  • Mechatronics systems
  • Machine vision
  • Mechanical modeling

Outcome #4: Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.

  • Computer-machine controls, such as computer driven machines like CNC, CAD and CAM
  • Automation and robotics
  • Servo-mechanics
  • Stepper motors
  • Sensors
  • Basic heating and refrigeration

Suggested Texts and Materials

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