11 courses with the subject RBT, 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.
RBT 121MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND
ELECTRIC MOTORS 3-2-4 This course is a study of the basic mechanical components and electrical drives in a manufacturing system. Topics covered will include basic functions and physical properties of mechanical components and electrical AC and DC drives; materials lubrication requirements and surface properties; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventative 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog maintenance and electrical component safety. Technical documentation such as data sheets and specifications of mechanical elements and electrical drives will also be covered.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUITS 3-2-4 This course covers the basics of pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a complex manufacturing system. Students will learn the functions and properties of control elements based upon physical principles and the roles they play within the system. Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered. By understanding and performing measurements on the pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions. Preventive maintenance of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components as well as safety issues within the system will be discussed.
This course is an introduction to industrial robotic systems. Topics covered will include safety considerations, operation and basic programming of industrial robotics. System maintenance and troubleshooting topics are emphasized.
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3-2-4 This course is a study of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a manufacturing system using the automation system. Topics covered will be basic PLC functions and testing; identification of malfunctioning PLCs; and troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify and localize PLC hardware generated problems. Emphasis is on writing small programs and problem-solving using computer simulations. Corequisite(s): ELC 106
This course is a study of the Process Control technologies associated with a complex manufacturing system. Topics covered will include the Closed Loop Control; interaction between controllers, sensors and actuators; controller operating parameters; PID controllers; ON/OFF and PID controller; and the differences between controllers typically used in manufacturing systems. The analysis of plant documentation and manuals, the creation and interpretation of charts with diagrams for time-based changes of measured values will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): ELC 106
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 3-2-4 Industrial Electronics in Advanced Manufacturing is concerned with devices, applications, instruments and control techniques used in modern industrial automated systems. Industrial instruments and sensors are identified and their characteristics described. Industrial automated control systems are classified, investigated and manipulated. AC and DC motors are studied and applied to automated drive systems. Process control variables and control techniques are described and investigated. Analysis and troubleshooting techniques are studied and applied to components and systems relevant to industrial electronics and automated control systems. Prerequisite(s): ELC 106
This course is a study of the automation systems utilized with a manufacturing system. Topics covered will include Metal Cutting, Modal Analysis, CNC, CAD, CAM, programming and microcontrollers that are used in modern manufacturing technologies. Prerequisite(s): RBT 140
This course covers the principles of AC and DC motors, motor control and general machine operations in a complex manufacturing system. Students will learn the functions and properties of machine control elements and the roles they play within the system. Topics covered will include general machine operations and motor control techniques; mechanical components and electric drives; motor sensors, braking and loads; motor efficiency and power; preventive measures; and troubleshooting techniques, Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, schematics, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered. By understanding and performing measurements on motors and motor control circuits, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions. Safety issues within the system will also be discussed; Prerequisite(s): ELC 106 and RBT 121
This course is designed to provide the student with an intermediate level understanding of automated controls used in robotics systems. The course includes topics that will enable the student to understand, analyze, and develop these systems with a focus on automated robotic system control techniques. Prerequisite(s): ELC 106 & RBT 140.
This course is designed to provide the student with an advanced level understanding of industrial robotics functions and their application to automated control systems. The course includes topics that will enable the student to understand, analyze, and develop these systems with a focus on automated robotic system control techniques. A major part of the course involves a robotics system project. Prerequisite(s): RBT 135; Corequisite(s): RBT 245
