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Electro-Mechanical Technology (Mechatronics) (ELME)
ELME 104 (4 credits)
Mechanical Systems I

ELME 116 (4 credits)
Mechanical Systems II

ELME 105 (4 credits)
Manufacturing Fundamentals

ELME 117 (4 credits)
Electrical Systems II

This course introduces the principles and applications of
the most commonly found mechanical drive and fluid power
components in an industrial manufacturing environment. Topics
include mechanical power transmission devices, hydraulics,
and pneumatics through a fundamental level along with
related construction and troubleshooting techniques. All course
material is supplemented with practical, hands-on exposure to
the items described.

This course provides students with an overview of the
various types of manufacturing that take place in the
discrete, hybrid, and continuous sectors and of the jobs
that must be performed within manufacturing. The course
provides an introduction to the techniques and resources
that manufacturers employ to improve operations, preparing
students for independent investigating and life-long learning.
It provides basic knowledge and skills with regard to print/
schematic reading, CAD drawing, measurement, and quality
assurance. At least one plant tour is included as part of this
course to provide firsthand validation of the topics covered.

ELME 107 (4 credits)
Electrical Systems I

This course covers the principles and application of alternating
current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity, industrial
sequential control, and electrical controls construction as
found in a typical manufacturing environment. Topics include
AC and DC circuit analysis and measurement in resistive,
capacitive, and inductive circuits; AC fixed-speed motor control;
control transformers, relays, timers, and counters; mechanical,
pneumatic, and hydraulic input and output devices; sequencing
and logic functions; introduction to component and systems
troubleshooting; electrical wiring practices; conduit and
raceways; and requirements for conductors, disconnects, and
raceways as specified by the National Electric Code (NEC).
All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on
exposure to the items described.

ELME 109 (4 credits)
Programmable Logic Controllers I

This course covers the principles and application of
programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as found in a typical
manufacturing environment. Topics include understanding
the physical components that make up a PLC, basic PLC
programming, and understanding the components that make
up input/output, including AC/DC discrete input modules
and analog input and output modules; how these modules
connect to the PLC and to output devices such as motor
controls, variable frequency drives, valves, and other types
of machine controls.

56  Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

This course covers the principles and applications of the
most commonly found mechanical drive and fluid power
components in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Topics include mechanical power transmission devices
and pneumatics and hydraulics through an intermediate
level along with related construction and troubleshooting
techniques. All course material is supplemented with practical,
hands-on exposure to the items described.

This course covers the principles, application, troubleshooting,
and maintenance of rotating electrical motors and electronic
motor drives as used in industry. Topics include various
types of single- and three-phase motors, various types of
DC motors, reduced voltage starting, braking, DC electronic
drives and AC variable frequency drives. The course builds
upon the principles and applications covered in ELME 107.

ELME 204 (4 credits)
Mechanical Systems III

This course covers the principles and applications of the
most commonly found mechanical drive and fluid power
components in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Topics include mechanical power transmission devices,
pneumatics, and hydraulics through at an advanced
level along with related construction and troubleshooting
techniques. All course material is supplemented with practical
hands-on exposure to the items described.

ELME 208 (4 credits)
Programmable Logic Controllers II

This course covers the principles and application of
programmable logic controllers (PLCs) featuring the IEC
61131-3 programming standard. Topics include how to
install PLCs; how to configure modules; how to wire input
and output modules, including temperature-sensing devices
(thermocouples and resistive temperature detectors) and
analog devices featuring 0-10 volts and 4-20 mA standards.
The course also includes programming the built-in humanmachine interface (HMI) which allows program control and
status update through a built-in touch screen.

2019 2020 Academic Catalog

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