20 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 1195*Internship in Mechatronics I1
Students will engage in a project with an employer in an advanced manufacturing setting. As part of this project, students will be engaged in analysis and operation of mechatronic systems. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
At least 2 of the following courses: MECH 1310 , MECH 1320 , MECH 1330 , MECH 1340 .
MECH 1295*Internship in Mechatronics I2
Students will engage in a project with an employer in an advanced manufacturing setting. As part of this project, students will be engaged in analysis and operation of mechatronic systems. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
At least 2 of the following courses: MECH 1310 , MECH 1320 , MECH 1330 , MECH 1340 .
MECH 1310*Electrical Components3
A study of the basic electrical components in a mechatronic system. Topics include basic functions and physical properties of electrical components; the systematic flow of energy and measurement of components; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventive maintenance and electrical component safety. Technical documentation such as data sheets, schematics, timing diagrams and system specifications will also be covered. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Gallatin), Spring (Gallatin, Cookeville)
MECH 1320*Mechanical Components and Electric Motors3
This course is a study of the basic mechanical components and electric motors in a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include basic functions and physical properties of mechanical components and electrical AC and DC motors; materials, lubrication requirements and surface properties; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventative maintenance and electrical component safety. Technical documentation such as data sheets and specifications of mechanical elements and electric motors will also be covered. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Gallatin, Cookeville), Spring (Gallatin)
MECH 1330*(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits3
This course is a study of the basic pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include the functions and properties of control elements; measuring pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventive maintenance and safety of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components. Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Gallatin, Cookeville), Spring (Gallatin)
MECH 1340*Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers3
This course is a study of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in mechatronics. Topics covered will include 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Gallatin), Spring (Gallatin, Cookeville)
Students will engage in a project with an employer in an advanced manufacturing setting. As part of this project, students will be engaged in analysis and operation of mechatronic systems. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
At least 2 of the following courses: MECH 1310 , MECH 1320 , MECH 1330 , MECH 1340 .
MECH 1991*Special Topics in Mechatronics I1-4
This course will cover a special topic related to the first-year study of mechatronics. The course is designed to meet unique needs of either the student or workforce to: 1) advance skills toward specific career goals and/or job opportunities, 2) improve access to a path to completion of a credential, i.e., certification, certificate, or degree, or 3) meet other needs, such as enhancing transfer from one institution to another. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is an internship and designed to apply manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system. Students will engage in a mechatronics project with an employer with the goal of process improvement. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is an internship and designed to apply manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system. Students will engage in a mechatronics project with an employer with the goal of process improvement. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of the principles of AC and DC motors, motor control, and general machine operations in a mechatronic system including functions and properties of machine control elements and the roles they play within the system. Topics include general machine operations and motor control techniques. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
MECH 1310 and either ACT Math subscore of 19 or equivalent or completion of MATH 1005 with a C or higher.
MECH 2395*Internship in Mechatronics II3
This course is an internship and designed to apply manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system. Students will engage in a mechatronics project with an employer with the goal of process improvement. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a study of the creation and use of industrial electrical control wiring prints. The creation and modification of industrial electrical control prints using CAD software with emphasis on proper print layout, component selection, and wire types will be covered. Proper wiring technique for both control panel and field wiring will also be covered. The integration of various types of automation equipment (PLCs, variable frequency drives, motor controls, etc.) within an industrial control system will be emphasized. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course is a study of the mechanical components that are included in a complex mechatronic system. Topics covered will include an overview of Statics and Kinetics with a focus on force system analysis, study of equilibrium, frames and machines, friction and the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Fundamentals and classification of machine elements to include calculations involving force, stress and wear analysis will also be covered. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
MECH 1320 and ACT Math subscore of 19 or equivalent or completion of MATH 1005 with a C or higher
MECH 2440*Process Control Technologies4
This course is a study of the Process Control technologies associated with a complex mechatronics system. Topics covered will include the Closed Loop Control; interaction between controllers, sensors and actuators; controller operating parameters; PID controllers; ON/OFF and PID controllers; and the differences between controllers typically used in mechatronic 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
MECH 1310 and ACT Math subscore of 19 or equivalent or completion of MATH 1005 with a C or higher
MECH 2441*Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation4
This course is an introduction to Totally Integrated Automation. Topics covered will include the automaton pyramid, analog sensors and actuators, advanced PLC programming, HMI programming, industrial networking, and systems maintenance and troubleshooting. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Gallatin), Spring (Cookeville)
MECH 1340 and ACT Math subscore of 19 or equivalent or completion of MATH 1005 with a C or higher
MECH 2480*Automation Systems4
This course is a study of the automation systems utilized within a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include Metal Cutting, Modal Analysis, CNC, CAD, CAM, programming and microcontrollers that are used in modern manufacturing technologies. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Cookeville), Spring (Gallatin)
ACT Math subscore of 19 or equivalent or completion of MATH 1005 with a C or higher
MECH 2490*Manufacturing Applications4
A study of manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system for real world applications. Topics covered will include process variation, waste reduction, continuous improvement, and basic time study methods. Students will work as a team to apply improvement methods in a real world application with a final presentation. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
MECH 2320 , MECH 2441 (or concurrent enrollment), ENGL 1010 , COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 , and MATH 1130 or MATH 1710 or higher
MECH 2495*Internship in Mechatronics II4
This course is an internship and designed to apply manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system. Students will engage in a mechatronics project with an employer with the goal of process improvement. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
MECH 1310 , MECH 1320 , MECH 1330 , MECH 1340 , ENGL 1010 , COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 , MATH 1130 or MATH 1710 or higher
MECH 2991*Special Topics in Mechatronics II1-4
This course will cover a special topic related to the second-year study of mechatronics. The course is designed to meet unique needs of either the student or workforce to: 1) advance skills toward specific career goals and/or job opportunities, 2) improve access to a path to completion of a credential, i.e., certification, certificate, or degree, or 3) meet other needs, such as enhancing transfer from one institution to another. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
