Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

MECA 2235 Robotics

Course Information

Course information
Course Number MECA 2235
Course Title Robotics
Description This course will provide students with the principles of programming and control of multi-axis robotic systems used in an industrial environment. The student will gain the ability to program FANUC Robots and setup an automated robotic work cell. The student will also perform fundamental automated system troubleshooting procedures. Technical writing skills and safety procedures will be implemented throughout the course. This course builds on the student's understanding of basic electrical, mechanical and programming concepts. (Prerequisites: MECA 2110 Sensors and Controls and MECA 2150 Mechatronics System Operation II).
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 64
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 43 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 21 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Pre/Corequisite: MECA 2110 Sensors and Controls
Pre/Corequisite: MECA 2150 Mechatronic System Operation II

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Determine the need for workspace safety.
  2. Discuss basic robotic systems.
  3. Acquire an understanding of effectors and manipulation.
  4. Program a virtual work-cell using computer simulation software.
  5. Operate a robot using a teach pendant.
  6. Demonstrate ability to Power Up and Jog a FANUC robot using the Teach Pendant.
  7. Obtain basic knowledge about FANUC Robot Frames.
  8. Create. write and edit a FANUC robot program using a teach pendant.
  9. Utilize Motion Instructions in a FANUC robot program.
  10. Explain the use of Inputs and Outputs.
  11. Describe the modification of System Variables and how they alter the Robot’s configuration.
  12. Demonstrate use of Macros.

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