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MEC 100: Mechatronics Safety and Quality

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course prepares students with the common skills and competencies they will need to work in Pennsylvania's manufacturing and energy industries. This course emphasizes principles of safety and quality. Students will use safety-enhancing workplace practices, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), performing lockout/tagout and filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). They will utilize the fundamentals of blueprint reading, precision measurement and quality inspection. Students will sit for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSCS) safety and quality exams toward achievement of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential. Fees for test materials and certification are added to the cost of this course.

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MEC 102: Mechatronics Industrial Processes

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course emphasizes industrial processes and maintenance. Students will learn how engineering materials are gathered and processed for use. The course covers principles of production planning, inventory management and the operating and troubleshooting of industrial equipment. Students who successfully pass the course will sit for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness exams towards achievement of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential. Fees for test materials and certification are added to the cost of this course. Prerequisite: MEC 100

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MEC 106: Industrial Power Systems

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students perform a series of hands-on exercises in the lab that follows the installation of an industrial power system. This includes reading and understanding schematic prints. Students complete the installation of an industrial motor system based on a schematic diagram using industry standards.

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MEC 107: Manufacturing Tech: Math, Technology & Reasoning

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course assists students in learning to evaluate basic algebraic expressions and utilize industry tools to accurately measure critical process variables. Students also learn how to apply mathematical formulas to convert units and develop mathematical relationships to solve for one unknown. Students also use process data to generate graphs and charts and identify basic concepts in spatial reasoning, mechanics and fluid power. Corequisite: MEC 109

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MEC 108: Programmable Logic Controllers 1

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students perform a series of hands-on exercises in the lab as an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Topics include connecting inputs and outputs to the PLC, writing, downloading and debugging ladder logic programs. Additionally, students troubleshoot existing PLC circuits and programs.

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MEC 109: Manufacturing Tech: Processes, Controls & Quality

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students learn to identify basic concepts in thermodynamics, electricity, chemistry, process controls and instrumentation in the context of manufacturing technology. Students interpret quality control data and apply a scientific problem-solving method to address constraints in manufacturing. In addition, students identify opportunities for continuous improvement that will save money and time in the production process. Corequisite: MEC 107

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MEC 111: Mechatronics & Industry 4.0

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course provides students with an overview of the field of mechatronics, including industrial revolutions, connected devices, control systems, simulation and automated equipment. Concepts are paired with a series of lab activities where students construct a small-scale assembly line in a modular fashion, simulate that assembly line and validate functionality in production. Students also learn appropriate workplace communication and soft skills that are demanded by manufacturing employers. Upon completing this course, learners have the opportunity to sit for three industry credentials at no cost: National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Introduction to Mechatronics, Industry 4.0 and Mike Rowe Works Work Ethic Certifcation.

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MEC 112: Introduction to Robotics

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of servo control systems and automation systems used in robotic control systems through a series of hands-on exercises performed in the lab. The student will learn to program various robot models and review work cell safety. Prerequisite: EET 103

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MEC 113: Introduction to Robotics, Experimental

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This is a course providing an introduction to the fundamental categories of robotics. Topics include drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous ground robots, multi-axis industrial arms and programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on operation of units and programming units to enable custom behavior.

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MEC 114: Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Robotics Training, Experimental

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course will prepare students with the skills necessary to become a robotics technician. Hands on and theoretical components of robot systems will be explored through five tracks: mechanical foundations, electrical foundations, fabrication foundations, software foundations and robotics integration. Students will also gain an understanding of workplace skills needed for success in a robotics company.

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