ARET1126 Mechanical Power Transmission
This course is an introduction to Mechatronic Systems. The focus of this course is the application of mechanical power transmission to modern manufacturing equipment, used by machine assemblers, maintenance mechanics, field service personnel, engineers, manufacturing technicians and technical salespeople. Mechanical systems covered include chains, belts, couplings, gear reducers, shaft alignment, gear trains, linkages, bearings, and machine timing. Instruction uses hands-on projects in addition to demonstration and lecture on actual packaging machines. This course is part of a 2-course sequence that leads to students being eligible to take PMMI’s Mechanical Components 1 test. This test is one of eight Mechatronics certifications offered by PMMI.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Describe methods of rotary mechanical power transmission
Assemble mechanical power transmission systems
Describe mechanical fasteners and their applications
Differentiate bearing types and applications
Differentiate belt drive systems and applications
Calculate gear/belt/pulley/sprocket ratios
Categorize chain drive systems
Differentiate gear types and applications
Troubleshoot mechanical power transmission systems
Utilize appropriate hand and power tools
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details