MECA 2235 Robotics
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 |
| 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
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Determine the need for workspace safety.
- Discuss basic robotic systems.
- Acquire an understanding of effectors and manipulation.
- Program a virtual work-cell using computer simulation software.
- Operate a robot using a teach pendant.
- Demonstrate ability to Power Up and Jog a FANUC robot using the Teach Pendant.
- Obtain basic knowledge about FANUC Robot Frames.
- Create. write and edit a FANUC robot program using a teach pendant.
- Utilize Motion Instructions in a FANUC robot program.
- Explain the use of Inputs and Outputs.
- Describe the modification of System Variables and how they alter the Robot’s configuration.
- Demonstrate use of Macros.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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