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  • MTRN 2300: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Introduces programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including hardware, ladder logic programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Also discusses PLC machine and human interfacing. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the function, components, and operation of PLCs. 2. Describe how PLCs interface with other system components and human operators. 3. Use digital and analog I/O. 4. Install and execute a PLC program. Prerequisites: MECH 1200 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: MTRN 2305. FA
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  • MTRN 2305: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab component of MTRN 2300. Applies information from MTRN 2300 to able to control mechatronic systems with PLCs. Emphasis is on programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs and its connection to mechatronic components. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Program a PLC using ladder logic. 2. Install and troubleshoot a PLC program. 3. Control a mechatronic system with a PLC. Corequisite: MTRN 2300. FA
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  • MTRN 2350: Advanced PLC Programming and Applications

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Follow-up course to MTRN 2300. Students learn about PLC program structure and how to increase program complexity to perform additional tasks. Also covers how to debug and simplify programs and provides additional information on PLC networking and human interfacing. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss advanced applications where a PLC is used. 2. Create a PLC program that could control an advanced industrial control application. 3. Apply advanced programming techniques for specialized applications. Prerequisites: MTRN 2300 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: MTRN 2355. FA
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  • MTRN 2355: Advanced PLC Programming and Applications Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab component of MTRN 2350. Students apply principles of advanced PLC programming and debugging to perform more complex control tasks. Covers how to apply networking principles to communicate with a PLC. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create and implement a PLC program to control an advanced industrial control application. 2. Debug a complex PLC program. 3. Use a PLC to measure and scale analog signals. Corequisite: MTRN 2350. FA
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  • MTRN 2400: Mechanical Components

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    An introduction to mechanical components common in automated industrial systems. Topics include how to analyze and select gears, belts, chains, shafts, and bearings for a mechatronic application. Reviews and reinforces the concepts of the structure of metals, metals selection, and mechanical properties. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe basic mechanical components such as gears, belt and chain drives, shafts, and bearings and explain their role in a mechatronic system. 2. Discuss how the structure of metals is related to mechanical properties. 3. Identify and select mechanical components based on mechatronic system requirements. 4. Design a mechanism that integrates mechanical components to accomplish a task. Prerequisites: MECH 1000 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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  • MTRN 3360: Industrial Robots

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Applications and programming of industrial robotics. Includes an introduction to industrial robotics and an overview of basic operations such as powering up, jogging, fault recovery. Covers the creation of basic motion programs and the use of vision systems. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify industrial applications where robots are commonly used. 2. Summarize the key steps to successfully implement robots into an industrial process. 2. Describe how to integrate a vision system and an industrial robot. Prerequisites: MTRN 2350. Corequisites: MTRN 3365. SP
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  • MTRN 3365: Industrial Robots Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab component of MTRN 3360. Practical experiences creating, modifying, and running robot programs. Covers how to power up and jog a robot, resolve common faults, and how to program a robot to accomplish one or more tasks. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course students will be able to: 1. Describe components and operation of an industrial robot. 2. Demonstrate basic programming of a robotic system. 3. Troubleshoot and resolve common problems related to the robotic system. Corequisites: MTRN 3360. SP
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  • MTRN 3400: Fluid Power Systems

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course covers the design, installation, control, and maintenance of industrial hydraulics and pneumatics used in mechatronic systems. It also provides a background on basic hydraulic and pneumatic principles and theory. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain fundamental fluid power theoretical concepts. 2. Choose common hydraulic and pneumatic components, their uses and performance. 3. Design a fluid control system and explain the steps necessary to build and control it. Prerequisites: MTRN 2400 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: MTRN 3405. SP
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  • MTRN 3405: Fluid Power Systems Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab component of MTRN 3400. Practical application of fluid power principles used in automated systems. Students have the opportunity of designing, assembling, and programming an automated fluid power system. *COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design and build a simple fluid power system using commercial components. 2. Program the controls to monitor and actuate a fluid power system. 3. Troubleshoot an automated fluid power system. Corequisite: MTRN 3400. SP
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  • MTRN 3500: Motion Control in Mechatronic Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Focuses on the control of automated systems using electric motors. Covers variable speed drives and servo motor selection as well as speed/position control of these motors for a mechatronic system. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain methods of motion control in mechatronic systems. 2. Describe and evaluate the components used for motion control in mechatronic systems. 3. Apply the principles of AC and DC servo motors to design a motion control system. Prerequisite: MTRN 2350 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: MTRN 3505. SP
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