Course Meeting Location: 

This course will be delivered in a hybrid format; with some content delivered online in live instructor-led sessions and the remaining on-campus in our manufacturing and computer lab.

Online Session Location:  Canvas - Big Blue Button (access provided upon registration)

Lab Session Location: 

• HCC Brandon Campus, Manufacturing Center
• 10451 NANCY WATKINS DR. Tampa, FL
• BSSB Lab 214

Meeting Times: TBD

Meeting Days: TBD

Instructor Information:  David Miller - dmiller144@hccfl.edu

Overview - Course Abstract:

Students will learn Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems along with Tools, Meters and Test Equipment. Mechatronics combines mechanical, electronic and computer technologies to create automated, 'intelligent' machinery and robotics that improve the efficiency, safety and productivity of manufacturing (and other) processes.

Objective - Goal:

Prepare students for employment opportunities as a maintenance or PLC technician. Achieve 4 PMMI Level 1 certifications (Industrial Electricity, Mechanical Components, Fluid Power, PLC).

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate an understanding of fluid power systems based on PMMI Fluid Power 1 standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical drive components based on PMMI Mechanical Components 1 standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of industrial electricity based on PMMI Industrial Electricity 1 standards.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot Program Logic Controller systems based on teh PMMI PLC 1 standards.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot robotics systems.

Financial Assistance (Pre-Payment Plan):

• Need help paying for some or all of this course?  Visit our Financial Assistance Page
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