MTX 140 - Mechatronics Technician 5

Credits: 1-13
Introduction to PLC programming though instruction and hands-on application of PLC simulation software. Students will gain knowledge and skills in PLC programming and AC motor drives. 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 130 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:

Identify and understand the use of PLC components and their functions.
Perform basic PLC programming.
Explain and use the ladder logic method of programming.
Explain other PLC programming languages.
Identify and use AC Motor Drives.
Identify and use AC Variable Frequency Drives.

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.