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  • MEC 115: Introduction to Polymers

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces students to manufacturing processes, materials and concepts. Focus areas of the course include the history and environmental impact of various materials, basic polymer chemistry, molecular structure, characterization of materials, safety data sheets (SDS), safety, manufacturing hazards, effect of temperature on materials and additives. These topics are reinforced with hands-on labs and thought provoking activities as well as related internet sites for further student learning.
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  • MEC 116: Additive Manufacturing

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with an overview of common additive manufacturing techniques including 3D printing, stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS). Students completing this course complete a series of hands-on 3D printing labs and are qualified to use devices owned by the college for projects and work in other courses. Solidworks and various slicers are used to translate computer aided design (CAD) models into printable models.
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  • MEC 125: Advanced Materials and Processes

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with advanced concepts and hands-on training in manufacturing processes, materials and concepts. Focus areas of the course include the history and environmental impact of various materials, advanced polymer chemistry, molecular structure, characterization of materials, safety data sheets (SDS), safety, manufacturing hazards, additives and effect of temperature on materials. These topics are reinforced with hands-on labs and thought provoking activities as well as related internet sites for further student learning. Prerequisite:    MEC 115   
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  • MEC 156: Motors and Motor Controls

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces the basic concepts of single-phase motors, three-phase motors and motor control circuits. Students perform a series of hands-on exercises in the lab utilizing the various motors. The student incorporates circuit protection and operator safety in various configurations of motor and motor controls.
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  • MEC 204: AC/DC Electronic Drives

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course covers the principles, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic motor drives that are used in industry. Topics include various types of direct current (DC) electronic drives, alternating current (AC), variable frequency and vector drives. The course builds upon principles and applications covered in foundational electrical courses. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on experiences performed by the student in the laboratory.
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  • MEC 208: Programmable Logic Controllers 2

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course builds on MEC 108 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (PLC 1) by diving into more complex ladder logic programming. This includes the use of analog voltage and current sensors, as well as frameworks for programming human-machine interface systems (HMIs). Students integrate PLCs with Industrial Robots and equipment from different vendors. Prerequisite:    MEC 108   
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  • MEC 220: Mechatronics Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Students will develop and implement a project plan approved by the instructor that will integrate the skills and knowledge obtained over the previous semesters of study. This course will broaden students' knowledge with respect to technology suppliers, equipment and applications. Students may build projects in collaboration with local industry Prerequisite:    All courses must be completed except final semester courses.  
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  • MEC 221: Robotics and Controls

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course builds on MEC 112, Introduction to Robotics, through a series of hands-on exercises performed in the lab. Topics covered include fundamentals of comptuer vision: edge detection, lighting, neural networks and training data. Students learn the process of inspecting robots for manufacturing, automated ground vehicles, as well as concepts of autonomy and path planning. Students program multiple robotic systems, including collaborative robots in real-world workcell configurations throughout this course. Prerequisite:    MEC 112   
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  • MEC 222: Programming Industrial Equipment

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with the skills needed to maintain computer-based equipment in an advanced manufacturing facility. Experiences include remotely logging into a piece of equipment, running diagnostics, reading configuration files and writing short python programs to be used in troubleshooting. Students integrate programming techniques with physical repair strategies, including flashing integrated circuits, replacing storage modules and verifying performance in system operation. Additionally, students are provided with a brief overview of common Linux commands that may be necessary for troubleshooting. Previous programming experience is beneficial, but not required.
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  • MEC 225: Automated Equipment

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate skills in electronics, mechanical systems and automation programming to perform tasks in a small-scale manufacturing facility. Students integrate inventory management, the internet of things into a physical production system. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking is leveraged to close feedback loops in production line with mobile robots and machining equipment. Students program systems to perform full-scale production activity including raw material loading, machine tending, transportation, finishing, warehousing and packaging. In addition to working with pick-and-place robots, students program automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated ground vehicles (AGVs) and other advanced devices.
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