MTX 130 - Mechatronics Technician 4

Credits: 1-13
Applies skills and knowledge gained in previous courses to troubleshoot hydraulic systems. Students will begin to develop an understanding of power and control electronics and electrical relay controls. Students acquire industry and workplace safety standards and practices, as well as essential interpersonal communication skills. Basic computer skills are highly recommended: Windows, Internet, and Email.

Enrollment Requirement: MTX 120 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor consent.

Course Fee: $50.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Perform basic troubleshooting and fault identification in hydraulic systems.
Identify and use basic power and electronic measuring equipment.
Identify and use relay controls for industrial purposes.
Read, write, and explain advanced hydraulic schematics.
Read, write, and explain intermediate electrical schematics.

Program Outcomes

Apply electrical and electronic theory to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial control circuits using compliant wiring methods, VFDs, and PLCs.
Design, assemble, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, applying fluid power principles, safety standards, and contamination control practices.
Program, integrate, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems to control industrial processes using structured programming and networked communication protocols.
Perform mechanical alignment, installation, and preventive maintenance of drive systems, bearings, and actuators using precision tools and documentation.
Apply OSHA/WISHA and NFPA safety standards to identify, control, and document electrical, mechanical, and fluid power hazards in the workplace.
Integrate robotic and automated systems with PLCs and sensors, validating safety zones and optimizing performance in capstone and lab projects.
Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using condition-based data and reliability-centered methods.
Demonstrate effective teamwork, communication, and professional conduct, producing technical documentation, presentations, and project reports.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.