ELEC 216 Mechatronics

4 credits

Continuation of SOLID-STATE I. Covers AC analysis of bipolar small-signal transistors, including computer modeling of circuits. DC/AC analysis of large-signal amplifiers is also included. The course combines lecture sessions with intensive hands-on lab experiments.

Prerequisites: ELEC 116

Quarters Offered: Winter 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use both digital and analog Input/Output Modules with a PLC
Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and embedded systemsfor industrial control and monitoring applications
Analyze, implement and test a wide range of sensors and apply transfer functions of a given sensor to correctly program a response from a system
Interpret the characteristics and properties of hydraulic systems and solve problems involving hydraulic principles as it pertains to equipment operations and preventative maintenance
Interpret the characteristics and properties of pneumatic systems and solve problems involving pneumatic principles as it pertains to equipment operations and preventative maintenance
Demonstrate an understanding of control processes such as closed versus open loop, analog versus digital, and linear versus non linear control systems as it pertains to equipment operation
Analyze the basic dynamics of simple mechanical devices (levers, gears, etc.) and interface to electronics control and monitoring systems and circuits
Prepare and Maintain parts inventory and preventitive maintenance records and logs
Interpret and apply safety codes, policies and practices, and accident prevention procedures

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40