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• MECH 2300: Fund. of Prog. Logic Contr.

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course provides students with an introduction to programmable logic controllers through the design, troubleshooting, improvement, and optimization of mechatronic control systems. The course covers the component parts of a programmable logic controller, their function, and their interrelationship. PLC input/output systems and requirements are examined. Ladder logic programming using I/O instructions, logic instructions, timers, counters, and sequential control are covered in-depth. Sequence of PLC operation, hardware installation, networking PLC systems and peripherals, troubleshooting, safety requirements, and industrial applications of PLCs are also introduced.
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• MECH 2400: Engineering Graphics and CAD

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course covers the critical skills necessary to create and communicate designs developed through higher-level courses in engineering and technology related fields. This course introduces both 2D and 3D modeling softwares, with emphasis on solid models of various components and assemblies, material properties, drawings, and export formats.
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• MECH 3100: Princ of Automatic Control

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course covers key concepts of industrial control systems including: system classifications; common measurement and control techniques;ability to read, interpret, and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuit diagrams; problem-solving; and ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze data, and communicate results.
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• MECH 3200: Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will cover the dynamics of particles and rigid (planar) bodies. Topics will include kinematic equations, Newtons Second Law, work and energy solutions, and impact and momentum solutions. Emphasis will be on particle analysis, with coverage of rigid bodies as appropriate, as assessed by course instructor. Students will hone problem-solving skills through dynamic system analysis, and learn professional preparation skills. Three hours of lecture.
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• MECH 3210: Fluid Power

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides students both with fundamental theory of fluid mechanics and fluid power, as well as hands-on experience applying this information to real-world systems in the laboratory. Major topics include (but not limited to) general fluid properties, continuity, Bernoulli's Equation, Reynolds Number, and energy losses in piping systems.
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• MECH 3220: Prop and Strength of Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will provide survey of materials used in industry and their physical and chemical principles as they relate to structure, properties, corrosion, and engineering applications. An introductory level in stress analysis will include: shear and bending moment diagrams, Hook's Law as it relates to normal and shear stress and strain, stresses in bolted connections, shear stress and angle of twist in shafts, normal and shear stress in beams, and the concept of factor of safety. Additional topics covered will include bending stresses, shear stresses, combined stresses, Mohr circle, beam deflection, stress concentration factors and fluctuating loads (qualitative discussion only). All lecture topics will be complemented by appropriate lab experiments.
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• MECH 3300: Adv PLCs and Integration

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course provides students with additional and more advanced skills in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students will learn how to program and apply zone control techniques, data transfer, math functions, and data communications. Also covered are sequencers, analog I/O, the use of HMIs (Human Machine Interface), programming special function modules, process control, and I/O bus networks. In addition to ladder logic programming, sequential function chart and function block programming will be used to program a PLC.
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• MECH 3500: Num. Solution of Engr. Prob.

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Through hands-on exercises, engineering technology students learn to apply fundamental numerical solution and artificial intelligence techniques to real-world problems related to engineering and technology fields, which often require iterative solution through numerical approximation.
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• MECH 4000: Computer-Integ Manufacturing

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will cover conventional and computer-integrated manufacturing processes. Students will develop an understanding of the manufacturing systems used to make products, the application and potential benefits of automation, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) concepts. This course provides the student with information on the way computer based systems support the operation of a manufacturing business. The course is designed to give students an integrated hands-on experience with tools and systems used in industry. Special attention is given to the roles of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aided process planning (CAPP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robots, and supporting technologies including automated data capture as they apply to the modern manufacturing facility. Concepts will be reinforced using simulation, analog, and hardware.
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• MECH 4100: Process Control

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course introduces students to the mathematical theory governing process control, and develops an understanding of the dynamic behavior of process control systems, including system stability. Simulation and practice are used to reinforce theory and apply it to practical industrial applications of varying complexity. Methods are presented for designing and tuning process controllers.
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