Download Course Syllabus Mechatronics Integrated Technology 1

Course Syllabus
Mechatronics Integrated Technology 1
Instructor: Richard Burton
Email: [email protected]
Office: 302
Phone: 864-260-5160 ext.149
Planning Time: 3rd Block
Course Description:
MIT 1 Mechatronics (1Semester). Mechatronics is a new interdisciplinary field involving
mechanical, instrumentation, electronics, robotics/automation, computer components, and
control systems. The program prepares students who like to work with their hands as well
as their minds. Mechatronics is a dynamic field that changes daily with the rapid
improvements in technology and computer systems. Systems are networked to meet the
demands of automated manufacturing processes, and technicians are trained to meet
necessary entry-level industrial skills and entry into a postsecondary program at a
technical college.
Objectives:
The student will be given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, to experience the
working fundamentals pneumatics and hydraulics. Upon completion of the course instructional
hours the student will be able demonstrate the following SC MIT1 standards core competencies.
Credit: 1 units
Requirements:
No Prerequisites
Clothing:
Prior to operating any of the lab equipment: Must have closed toe shoes, no loose long sleeves or
baggy clothing that could become wrapped up in moving parts of machinery, and all jewelry must
be removed from fingers and around wrist.
Materials:
Students are required to provide the following materials for classroom use:
Notebook paper, pens, and pencils. These items need to be brought every day.
Grading, procedures and scale
25% Projects (completion, accuracy, finish quality)
25% Shop Safety (general safety practices, safety unit lessons)
25% Class Participation (written work, textbook, workbook, and quiz)
25% Test (unit, project, final exam)
A: 100-90
B: 89-80
C: 79-70
D: 69-60
F: 59 and below
Attendance
Attendance is extremely important in skilled classes. It is student’s responsibility to make up any
work that may have been missed.
Units of study
1. Industrial Safety: Safety procedures, Hazardous material handling, and Lock out/ Tag out
2. Tools: Hand Tools, Measuring devices, Measuring units and Power tools
3. Fasteners: Fastener Types, Fastener threads, Fastener Grades and Taps and Dies
4. Industrial Print Reading: Mechanical drawings, Hydraulic/ Pneumatic/ Electrical symbols
5. Rigging and Mechanical Installations: Weight Estimations, Load Balancing, Lifting devices
6. Mechanical Power Transmission: Belt drives, Chain Drives, Gearboxes and Speed calculations
7. Bearings: Bearing loads, Bearing types, Bearing installation, and Bearing failures
8. Lubrication: Lubricate types, Methods of application, and Lubrication schedules
9. Seals and Packing: Seal types and Seal installation
10. Pumps and Compressors: Hydraulic pump types, Pump specifications, Air Compressor types
11. Fluid Power Fundamentals: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Valves, and Actuators
12. Electrical Fundamentals: Atomic Structure, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Wattage, Notations,
Ohm’s law, Power law, and Magnetism
13. Electrical Test Equipment: Multimeter, Ammeter, Megohmmeter, and Oscilloscope
14. Resistive Electrical Circuits: Series circuits, Parallel circuits, and Combination circuits
Class rules and Expectations
1. Be in class and seated when the bell rings.
2. Bring appropriate materials to class.
3. Always use respectful language and behavior in the classroom.
4. Leave the shop area neat and clean at the end of class.
5. If you borrow it return it.
6. No cell phone use during class time.
7. One person leaves the class at a time with a pass.
8. Transition from shop to computer lab quietly.
9. Do not touch equipment unless you are instructed on its proper usage.
10. All proper safety rules are to be followed at all times.
Consequences for violating rules:
1. Reminder of rules through a verbal warning.
2. Private conference with student.
3. Letter and call to parents.
4. Referral to school Administration.
Lecture:
1. Raise your hand to ask a question or speak out loud.
2. Pay attention to the lesson and keep your head up.
Working in Groups:
1. Stay in your assigned group and work as a team on the assignment.
2. All must contribute to obtain credit for the assignment.
Test taking:
1. Keep your eyes on your on test paper.
2. If you have a question raise your hand and I will come to you.
3. Do not leave any books or papers out during test time.
4. No Talking between students will test is going on.
Substitute teacher:
Worksheet or computer exercise will be given to all students and must work toward or complete
during class time. Behavior should follow the same guidelines as if the teacher is present. Actions
will be rewarded or punished accordingly.
Final Exam:
Will be taken from unit tests and a hands on skills performed in the lab.