16 courses with the subject MECH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MECH 2000Manufacturing Processes3
This course covers various methods of processing metals, plastics, ceramics, and composite materials with emphasis to the major processes used in manufacturing today: casting and molding, forming, separating, conditioning, assembling, and finishing. A final section provides students with an introduction to product design and process selection. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
This course will emphasize the study of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. Concepts of force, moment, couple, force components, force resultants, concentrated and distributed loads, basics of static equilibrium of machines and structures, friction, centroids and moments of inertia will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the concept of developing free body diagrams for simple mechanical structures and their resultant force equilibrium solutions. Three hours of lecture.
MECH 2400Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design3
This course covers the critical skills necessary to create and communicate designs developed through higher-level courses in engineering and technology related fields. This course introduces both 2D and 3D modeling softwares, with emphasis on solid models of various components and assemblies, material properties, drawings, and export formats.
This course covers key concepts of industrial control systems including: system classifications; common measurement and control techniques; ability to read, interpret, and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuit diagrams; problem-solving; and ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze data, and communicate results. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
This course will cover the dynamics of particles and rigid (planar) bodies. Topics will include kinematic equations, Newton’s Second Law, work and energy solutions, and impact and momentum solutions. Emphasis will be on particle analysis, with coverage of rigid bodies as appropriate, as assessed by course instructor. Students will hone problem-solving skills through dynamic system analysis, and learn professional preparation skills. Three hours of lecture.
This course provides students both with fundamental theory of fluid mechanics and fluid power, as well as hands-on experience applying this information to real-world systems in the laboratory. Major topics include (but not limited to) general fluid properties, continuity, Bernoulli’s Equation, Reynolds Number, and energy losses in piping systems. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
MATH 2420 may be taken concurrently with MECH 3210 if not already completed as a
MECH 3220Properties and Strength of Materials3
This course provides a comprehensive study of stress, strain, and material behavior under various loading conditions. Students will analyze mechanical systems subjected to axial, torsional, bending, and shear forces to determine internal forces, moments, stresses, strains, and deflections. The course covers fundamental stress analysis principles, including equilibrium, normal and shear stress, allowable stress, and limit state design. Strain and deformation concepts are introduced alongside mechanical properties such as modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, and stress-strain relationships for ductile and brittle materials. Additional topics include statically indeterminate systems, thermal stress, stress concentrations, residual stress, combined loadings, and failure mechanisms such as creep and fatigue, emphasizing safe and effective material selection and component design.
MATH 2420 may be taken concurrently with MECH 3220 if not already taken as a
MECH 3325Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers3
The course provides students with an introduction to programmable logic controllers through the design, troubleshooting, improvement, and optimization of mechatronic control systems. The course covers the component parts of a programmable logic controller, their function, and their interrelationship. PLC input/output systems and requirements are examined. Ladder logic programming using I/O instructions, logic instructions, timers, counters, and sequential control are covered in-depth. Sequence of PLC operation, hardware installation, networking PLC systems and peripherals, troubleshooting, safety requirements, and industrial applications of PLCs are also introduced. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
The course provides students with additional and more advanced skills in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students will learn how to program and apply zone control techniques, data transfer, math functions, and data communications. Also covered are sequencers, analog I/O, the use of HMIs (Human Machine Interface), programming special function modules, process control, and I/O bus networks. In addition to ladder logic programming, sequential function chart and function block programming will be used to program a PLC. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
MECH 3500Numerical Solution of Engineering Problems3
Through hands-on exercises, engineering technology students learn to apply fundamental numerical solution and artificial intelligence techniques to real-world problems related to engineering and technology fields, which often require iterative solution through numerical approximation. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
This course will cover conventional and computer-integrated manufacturing processes. Students will develop an understanding of the manufacturing systems used to make products, the application and potential benefits of automation, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) concepts. This course provides the student with information on the way computer based systems support the operation of a manufacturing business. The course is designed to give students an integrated hands-on experience with tools and systems used in industry. Special attention is given to the roles of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aided process planning (CAPP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robots, and supporting technologies including automated data capture as they apply to the modern manufacturing facility. Concepts will be reinforced using simulation, analog, and hardware. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
This course introduces students to the mathematical theory governing process control, and develops an understanding of the dynamic behavior of process control systems, including system stability. Simulation and practice are used to reinforce theory and apply it to practical industrial applications of varying complexity. Methods are presented for designing and tuning process controllers. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
This course covers the methods and theory of practical machine design with an introduction to kinematics. The course will integrate the knowledge of Statics, Dynamics, and Properties and Strength of Materials in the engineering machine design process and analyze the ethical and moral issues of machines in society. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.
MATH 2420 and MECH 2400 and MECH 3200 and MECH 3220
MECH 4900Senior Project Design3
This course composes the first part of the capstone experience for Mechatronics Engineering Technology. Students are required to research and identify an appropriate Mechatronics Engineering Technology related problem and present a solution using relevant technology and problem solving.
This course composes the second part of the capstone experience for Mechatronics Engineering Technology. Students are required to implement, troubleshoot, verify, validate, and document their design which was developed in MECH 4900 : Senior Project Design. Final results will be presented to program constituents.
Student interns are placed with an industrial, corporate or governmental organization that most nearly approximates their goals for mechatronics engineering technology employment. The intent of the internship is to provide students with practical work experience solving actual problems in a dynamic environment, yielding enhanced job opportunities upon graduation. Students must follow the step-by-step procedure as outlined at the Cal U Intern site.
