ARET1161 Mechatronic Systems
This course explores how mechatronic systems are utilized in industry. This course will focus on the packaging industry, but can be applied to manufacturing and product conveyance as a whole. A wide variety of machinery will be examined as well as the tooling necessary for basic component fabrication and part modification. Basic metalworking and welding concepts will be examined. Students will receive a hands-on experience leading to a greater understanding of how machinery operates and the skills needed to successfully work with complex machinery in industry.
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:
Apply safety procedures to machine operation
Demonstrate proper selection and safe use of hand and power tools for a task
Verify that machine performance meets production requirements
Describe machine guarding and its application
Differentiate between types of mechatronic systems
Apply safe operating procedures to mechatronic systems
Interpret machine operation and maintenance documentation
Explain welding theory, equipment and selection process
Appraise components of automated manufacturing lines
Interpret electrical control and power schematics
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
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