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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

  
  (Formerly RBT-101) 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

  
  (Formerly RBT-102) 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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• 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 includethe 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 materialsand 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 arequalified 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 inmanufacturing processes, materials and concepts. Focus areas of the course includethe history and environmental impact of various materials, advancedpolymer 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 aseries of hands-on exercisesin the lab utilizing the various motors. The studentincorporates circuit protection and operator safetyinvarious 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 areused 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 108Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (PLC 1) by diving into more complex ladder logic programming. This includes theuse of analog voltage and current sensors, as well asframeworks 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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