Mechatronics
MANF 1153 Electric Motor Control Systems
3 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture/2Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: TECH 2033 Applied Electricity & Electronics
This course presents the electric relay control theory and operation of AC electrical motors found in industrial commercial and residential applications. Course content includes the operation, installation, design, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC motors and control circuits for various applications. AC induction motors, control components, voltage distribution and motor connections are covered as well. Safety procedures and devices including Lockout/Tagout, and grounding connections and safety systems are emphasized throughout the course. A lab fee is required.
MANF 1433 Advanced Fluid Power Systems
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisites: TECH 2013 Fluid Power with a grade of “C” or better.
This course analyzes the principles of intermediate and advanced hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include various types of hydraulic and pneumatic valves, pumps, cylinder types, control systems, filtering, hose fittings and other components relevant to industry level skills related to the operation, installation, performance analysis, maintenance, and design of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized. A lab fee is required.
MANF 1513 Rotating Equipment
3 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: TECH 2033 Applied Electricity & Electronics with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent placement.
This course covers the principles, application, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating electrical motors as used in industry. Topics include various types of single and three phase AC motors, various types of DC motors, reduced voltage starting. The course builds upon principles covered in Applied Electricity and Electronics. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described. Safety procedures and devices including Lockout/Tagout, and grounding connections and safety systems are emphasized throughout the course. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2024 Mechanical Drives and Bearings
4 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/4 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on the practical use of machines and mechanical components by manufacturing maintenance mechanics and technicians. Topics include power belting, pulleys and drive arrangements, chain drives, shafting; dynamic shaft seals, ball, and roller bearings, lubricants, couplings, and gear drives. The safe operation of industrial machines, tools and equipment is emphasized. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2044 Programmable Logic Controllers
4 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture/4 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MANF 2033 Applied Electricity and Electronics.
This course introduces students to entry-level to intermediate-level PLC programming and applications. Students will learn to identify components of a PLC system, do a simple setup and configuration of a PLC, understand and make minor modifications to a PLC program, design and build a process control system using a PLC to control the process, and design a simple automated process using timers, counters, sequencers and other logic functions. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2113 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
3 credits Semester: (S) 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MANF 2044 Programmable Logic Controllers with a grade of “C” or better.
This course emphasizes programmable logic controllers and the local area network as they apply to the field of industrial controls. Students practice the principles and applications of control systems in achieving automation within a production system. Systems included in the course are stepper motors, programmable logic controllers, human to machine interfaces, microprocessor, computers and feedback systems. The safe operation of industrial PLCs, testing equipment, and hand tools is emphasized. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2223 Advanced Mechanical Drives
3 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisites: MANF 2024 Mechanical Drives & Bearings with a grade of “C” or better.
This course emphasizes the skills necessary to maintain and troubleshoot industrial mechanical drive systems including various types of bearings, seals, gearboxes and lubrication systems. Topics include central lubrication systems, brakes and clutches, ball screws, linear bearings, conveyor systems, heavy-duty belt drives, chain drives and multiple-shaft and pulley driven systems. The safe operation of industrial machines, tools and equipment is emphasized. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2253 The National Electrical Code & Conduit Installation (Prior Name: Overview of the National Electric Code (NEC))
3 credits Semester: S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisites: TECH 2033 Applied Electricity & Electronics with a grade of “C” or better.
This course introduces the National Electric Code (NEC) and best practices for the safe installation, upgrade and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. The course covers the current code changes and revisions which are updated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) every three years and provides students with practical skills such as identifying key electrical terms, locating information specific to electrical installations, applying tables, locating code changes regarding special occupancies, wiring and protection techniques and methods. The course also covers the proper bending and installation techniques of common conduit types. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2463 Precision Alignment and Support Systems
3 credits Semester: (S) 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisites: MANF 1123 Mechanical Drives with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to teach precision alignment, vibration analysis Course Descriptions 241 and the operation of industrial quality components. Laser precision alignment simultaneously measures and indicates the corrective action for vertical and horizontal parallel misalignment and vertical and horizontal angular alignment. The vibration analysis system teaches the use of vibration analysis to determine when to perform maintenance of power transmission components. The students apply skills developed using mechanical drives and bearings while using industry-relevant skills in the proper installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyors and conveyor support systems. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2473 Fluid Power Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Co-requisites or Pre-requisites: MANF 1433 Advance Hydraulics & Pneumatic Systems, TECH 2013 Fluid Power with a grade of “C” or better.
This course teaches hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting by providing a hands-on approach that models “real world” hydraulic and pneumatically powered machines. The course includes a computer-based fault insertion program that gives a wide array of faults which can be inserted into the training system automatically. The course provides realistic troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical components by introducing students to hydraulic and pneumatic loads, pressures used for systems tuning, power controls, installation and maintenance. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized. A lab fee is required.
MANF 2493 AC/DC Motor Control Systems
3 credits Semester: F 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisites: MANF 1153 Electric Motor Controls and TECH 2033 Basic Electricity & Electronics with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to teach industrial electronic motor drives which are used to provide accurate control of speed, position, and acceleration in applications such as CNC machine tools, conveyors, Robots, mixers and presses. Students acquire knowledge and hands-on skills of operating, installing, tuning, and troubleshoot three major types of AC & DC drives: AC & DC vector-type spindle drives, AC & DC servo axis drives, and AC variable frequency drives & DC pulse width modulated (PWM) drives. A lab fee is required.
Technical Core
TECH 1003 Intro to Blueprint Reading
3 credits Semester: F/S/Su 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to read and interpret drawings, symbols and systems schematics and to develop drawings and sketches of components, parts and pieces into usable, working prints. The student will develop drawings and sketches of repairs and alterations and learn to utilize blueprints, graphs and charts to obtain or provide needed information. A lab fee is required.
TECH 1013 Shop Essentials
3 credits Semester: F/S/Su 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course introduces the student to basic safety practices, fire safety, measurements through the use of Micrometer and tapes, conversion of metric and English measures, shop practices, common shop paper work and basic hand tools common to various industrial trades. Students must complete lab exercises where they demonstrate competency in identifying basic safety practices, fire classes, material and proper fire control methods. Students will perform and read measurements through the use of Micrometer and tapes and demonstrate a working knowledge of conversion tables of metric and English. In addition, they will be introduced to common shop practices, common shop paper work practices and identify and appropriately use basic hand tools through practical applications. A lab fee is required.
TECH 2013 Fluid Power
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course introduces fluid power principles, components, fluid line manufacturing, presenting basic circuit design using symbols, schematic diagrams, and routing to build a foundation of knowledge in fluid power. Students learn and practice safe operation and handling of fluids, components, motors, pumps, tools and equipment. Students will complete lab exercises by demonstrating competency through practical application. A lab fee is required
TECH 2033 Applied Electricity/Electronics
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course introduces the student to electrical laws and theories pertaining to DC and AC circuits building a foundation for knowledge and understanding of electrical applications in a broad range of disciplines. Emphasis is given to the use of standard electrical testing equipment, electrical components, design of electrical circuits, troubleshooting procedures, and proper wiring techniques. Students must complete lab exercises demonstrating competency through practical applications. A lab fee is required.
TECH 2993 Capstone Learning Experience
3 credits Semester: F/S
Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA or higher and approval of a Capstone Learning Project Application submitted by the date listed in the Academic Calendar prior to the semester of intended enrollment.
Registered students must be in their final semester of enrollment. Students, with the assistance of a faculty facilitator, choose a project, identify project stakeholders, and develop and execute a formal project plan. Students maintain a journal which documents goals, progress, and barriers encountered. Capstone project assignments will be made within the first two weeks of the semester, with actual work time spanning 9 to 10 weeks. Most projects include an oral and/or written presentation at the conclusion of the semester. The ASU Mid-South faculty facilitator assigns the final course grade based upon the student’s timeliness in meeting internship objectives, his/her application of technical skills, the demonstration of general education outcomes defined for program graduates, and on feedback from the project stakeholders.
