ARET1130 Maintenance Operations

This course will expose the student to maintenance practices and industrial safety common to many of the potential fields within Mechatronics.  Mechatronics is a broad field in Industrial Maintenance with many unique specialties requiring technicians to have exposure to multiple mechanical maintenance procedures.  This course is one of two courses aligned to PMMI’s Mechanical Components I Mechatronics Certification test.  Throughout this course, students will apply concepts to hands-on labs to reinforce the discussed topics.  

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Recommended: Prerequisite or Concurrent Enrollment in ARET1126

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:
Explain Industrial Safety
Describe maintenance principles
Explain maintenance record keeping procedures
Perform mechanical maintenance procedures
Explain basic troubleshooting procedures
Differentiate types of lubrication and their application
Apply appropriate tools to maintenance procedures

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 Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

1

lab:

1