Mechatronics Year 2 Syllabus

Enoree Career Center

Course Syllabus Mechatronics 3, 4

Credits: 4

Teacher: S. Holcomb

Contact Info:

Phone: 864-355-7413

Email: srholcomb@greenville.k12.sc.us

Website: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/eccmechatronics/home

Course descriptions:

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field of study that offers students to ability to learn about the field of engineering that includes study with a combination of various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical/electronics, control systems, and robotics. The program prepares students who enjoy working with their hands as well as understanding simple to complex systems. Mechatronics is a dynamic field that changes daily with the rapid improvements in technology and computer systems. Systems are networked to meet the demands of automated manufacturing processes, and technicians are trained to meet necessary entry-level industrial skills and entry into a postsecondary program at a technical college. This class is a 2-year program that will provide the knowledge needed to pursue a career in a STEM related field, and in manufacturing for college bound students. Each student will earn an OSHA-10 certification. Dual credit with Greenville Technical College is also available.

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE: MECHATRONICS INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES

COURSE CODE: 6212, 6213

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Mechatronics students will learn the core concepts of hydraulics, pneumatics, electro-fluid power, electronics, schematics, motor controls, and basic electricity. Students will also earn an OSHA-10 certification. The goal of the program is preparing students for higher education and entry level employment into the industrial maintenance fields.

COURSE TEXTBOOKS:

Fluid Power Systems

Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics

NCCER South Carolina Mechatronics Integrated Technologies

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

Course Standards:

The course standards for Mechatronics are based on the standards found in the South Carolina Department of Education website. Students who successfully complete Mechatronics with a passing 60% or higher will have demonstrated the ability, concepts, knowledge, and skills required to meet those course objectives. These course standards will be provided within the syllabus.

HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS (SECTION 3)

1. Demonstrate hydraulic system safety.

2. Explain the principles of hydraulics and hydraulic fluids.

3. Identify hydraulic components (supply elements, control valves, and actuators).

4. Explain hydraulic systems (forces, speed, friction, flow, and pressure).

5. Identify types of hydraulic pumps.

6. Identify types of hydraulic motors.

7. Demonstrate pneumatic safety.

8. Calculate the physical characteristics and compressibility of gases (Pascal’s law and

Boyle’s law).

9. Describe the pneumatic transmission of energy.

10. Identify types of compressors.

11. Analyze the principles of compressor operation and compressed-air treatment.

12. Construct pneumatic systems from components and symbols.

13. Demonstrate the ability to read, construct, and interpret fluid power symbols as well as

fluid power diagrams.

14. Demonstrate correct installation and maintenance as well as preventive maintenance

techniques for fluid power systems using service manuals.

15. Troubleshoot and repair fluid power systems using service manuals and gauges.

AC-DC CIRCUITS (SECTION 4)

1. Calculate the peak and effective voltage or current values for an AC waveform.

2. Calculate the phase relationship between two AC waveforms.

3. Measure the voltage and current phase relationship in a resistive AC circuit.

4. Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in an inductive circuit.

5. Define inductive reactance.

6. Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in a capacitive circuit.

7. Define capacitive reactance.

8. Construct circuits showing the relationship between voltage and current in the following types of AC circuits:

a. RL circuit

b. LC circuit

9. Describe the effect that resonant frequency has on impedance and current flow in a series or parallel resonant circuit.

10. Describe how bandwidth is affected by resistance in a series or parallel resonant circuit.

11. Describe the following terms as they relate to AC circuits:

a) True power

b) Reactive power

c) Apparent power

d) Power factor

12. Describe operation of a transformer.

ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT

Effective mechatronic professionals demonstrate appropriate knowledge and usage of electrical test equipment as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the mechatronics program of study.

1. Demonstrate the operation of the following pieces of test equipment: Utilized in sections1-4

a) Ammeter

b) Voltmeter

c) Ohmmeter

d) Multimeter*

e) Frequency meter 4

f) Oscilloscope 4

g) Continuity tester

h) Voltage tester

2. Represent results using engineering notation.

3. Understand the importance of proper meter polarity.

4. Demonstrate frequency using a frequency meter.

5. Compare the difference between digital and analog meters.

Class Procedures and Class Rules:

Seating: Each student should take their assigned seat in the class immediately upon entering the classroom. Roll will be recorded based on your presence in your seat.

Daily Bell-ringer Assignment: An initial assignment will be posted each day. Immediately begin work on the posted assignment, prior to the class starting. See whiteboard and/or Google Classroom.

Students receive a “Enoree Career Center Student Handbook” outlining daily operations and procedures followed at Enoree Career Center. Class Rules are posted on the wall of the classroom as well as below:

CLASS RULES

1. Think “Safety” at all times.

2. Be on time. That means in the classroom, prepared to start before the bell rings. If you enter the classroom after the bell rings you must have a signed pass from the main office.

3. Have a positive attitude.

4. You are responsible for your own learning. Be prepared. Put forth effort. Ask questions.

5. Only respectful behavior is tolerated. Be respectful of yourself, your peers, faculty and staff of ECC, and guests, as well as their belongings.

6. Stay on task. Full participation is expected and appreciated. Put cell phones away during class time.

7. Abide by all rules and policies as established in the Student Handbook. Read it. Understand it.

8. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN CLASS OR LAB UNLESS DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR.

9. Absolutely no horseplay is allowed, for safety reasons. You are expected to behave like a young adult and be respectful of yourself and others.

Mr. Holcomb's Daily Schedule

8:30 - 8:45 Planning

8:45 - 11:40 AM Class - Mechatronics 1 & 2

11:40 - 12:30 Lunch / Break / Planning

12:30 - 3:25 PM Class - Mechatronics 3 & 4

3:30 - 3:45 Planning

Grades: Student progress is cumulatively assessed each nine weeks in the following way:

Major Grades (60 %) - Major Tests, Projects, and Major writing Assignments

Minor Grades (20 %) - Formative Assessments and Quizzes

Employability (20%) - 1 employability grade per week - based on daily work

Grading Scale:

A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 50-59

Dual Credit Grading Scale TBD

Make- Up Work

Learning is a continuous process; therefore, a student who misses a class for any reason will be expected to make-up the work missed in a timely manner, whether it is a team activity, presentation, quiz, test, reading/writing assignment, etc.

The instructor reserves the right to establish an absolute deadline for makeup work in order to meet grading deadlines.

Make up work:

1). Employ-Ability grade has built in point value reductions already so make up is not possible. Use of cell phones or other non-required devices during class period will result in significant reduction of employability grade.

2). Any missed test or labs must be made up within one week. Each weekly day late will be a progression of reduced grade. One day - 15, 2 day -20, 3 day - 30, 4 day -40, 5 day -50. After 5 class days the assignments cannot be made up and will receive a score of zero.

3). Any late assignment will be given a grade of 0 representing that the grade still can be made up late. If a score of 0 has been given and the time period of makeup has passed the grade of 0 will remain.