In this course, students will gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills for shaft, belt, gear and chain drives using real-world motor drive components. Students will learn and apply these skills in mechanical drives training systems and interactive online mechanical drives curriculum. They will also build skills in hands-on mechanical drives including mechanical drive systems, power transmission systems, v-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Students will be introduced to Lock-out/Tag-out safety procedures and 5S workplace organization. This course is the foundation for mechatronics programs. The title of this course was previously Mechanisms.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3
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Blended classes also available |
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The annual schedule class offerings by semester is offered as a planning tool. Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered. |
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Evening Class (after 5 p.m.)
Online Class| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 2 |
| Lecture Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 60 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 60 |
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