Outcomes

Examine engineering technology and available career opportunities. • Understand and demonstrate use of analytical and mathematical skills related to automated and flexible manufacturing systems. • Demonstrate basic understanding of AC/DC Fundamentals. • Understand what a mechatronic system is and the inter-relationships of components and modules with a system. • Illustrate the flow of energy, mass and information in the system. • Distinguish the role of electrical components in complex mechatronic system and subsystems. • Evaluate the role of mechanical components and electrical drives in complex mechatronic systems, modules and subsystems. • Understand the flow of energy and information in the system. • Examine what a mechatronic system is and the inter-relationships of components and modules within a complex mechatronic system with a focus on (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic control systems. • Interpret the role of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic control systems in complex mechatronic system and subsystems. • Understand the role of programmable logic controllers in complex mechatronic systems, modules and subsystems. • Formulate solutions to troubleshooting, maintenance and safety issues within a mechatronic system. • Illustrate use of robotics in an automated and flexible manufacturing system. • Illustrate basic manual machinist skills. • Interpret blueprints to produce parts for Labs. • Practice the use of micrometer, calipers, inside micrometers, depth micrometer, and 12 inch ruler. • Convert fractions to decimals, inches to metric, and basic math skills. • Illustrate the basics of CNC mill and CNC lathe setup and operations, demonstrate homing the machine, change offsets on tools, edit program, apply basic G codes, and M codes, practice tool change using MDI (Manual Data Input), operate machine in single block, and auto mode. • Produce quality welds on carbon steel, in all positions, with both Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc (carbon steel only) welding procedures. • Indicate the knowledge of soft skills through appropriate actions including attendance, team work, a great attitude, good communication skills, maintaining an organized and clean workspace, and pride in workmanship. • Demonstrate general industry safety, protective gear, first aid, and health principles. • Apply basic computers skills. • Prepare for Employment, experience in resume writing, letters of application, preparing for a job interview.