Mechatronics
MKTX 215/ELEC 165 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS & SYSTEMS
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course covers topics include: number systems, operations and codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra and logic simplification, combinational logic analysis, functions of combinational logic, latches, flip-flops, timers, and counters. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: ENGS 263 and ENGS 264 or Electric Circuits I (ELEC 101) and Electric Circuits I lab (ELEC 109), or permission of instructor.
MKTX 216/ELEC 166 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS & SYSTEMS LABORATORY
Fall, 1 credit hour
This laboratory course emphasizes on topics such as: Adder/Subtraction Circuits, Code Converters, Multiplexers and De-Multiplexers, JK Flip-Flop Circuits, Counters, Timers, Memory devices, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Converters, and Digital Circuit Troubleshooting.
Corequisites: MKTX 215 or Digital Systems (ELEC 165), or permission of instructor.
MKTX 310 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course will introduce instrumentation systems, process measurements, and process control. Specifically, the course will discuss measurement terminology, differentiating between analog and digital, describe the instrumentation used for electronic testing and develop the principles of operation of transducers used for process measurement and control.
Prerequisites: ENGS 263/264 Electric Circuit/Lab
MKTX 310 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
Fall, 3 credit hours
In this laboratory, the experiments are designed to give students hands on experience with components and measurement equipment used in the design of mechatronic products. Students learn the functions of operational amplifier, diodes/LEDs, Transistors, relays, sensor, and digital components.
Prerequisites: ENGS 264 Electric Circuit Lab, MKTX 216 Digital Fundamentals and Logic Design Lab
MKTX 320 MECHATRONICS LAB I
Fall, 1 credit hour
In this laboratory, the experiments are designed to give students hands on experience with components and measurement equipment used in the design of mechatronic products. Students learn the functions of operational amplifier, diodes/LEDs, Transistors, relays, sensor, and digital components.
Prerequisites: ENGS 264 Electric Circuit Lab, MKTX 216 Digital Fundamentals and Logic Design Lab
MKTX 325 MICROCONTROLLERS
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course introduces microcontrollers. The fundamental skills needed to understand, use, and design microcontroller-based systems are explored. The course focuses on 8-bit microcontroller architecture.
Prerequisites: MKTX 215/216 Digital Fundamentals and Logic Design/Laboratory
MKTX 370 MECHATRONICS LAB II
Spring, 1 credit hour
This mechatronics laboratory emphasizes the applications of analog electronics, digital electronics, sensors and transducers, actuators, and microcontrollers. Laboratory experiments are designed to give the student hands-on experience with components and measurement equipment used in the design of mechatronic products. Design and construction of mechatronics systems are emphasized.
Prerequisites: MKTX 310 Instrumentation and Control
Corequisites: MKTX 325 Microcontroller
MKTX 410 ROBOTICS ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course teaches the fundamentals of robotics through implementation of control theory and high level system dynamics and modeling. Students write computer code, implement system controllers, use sensory equipment, collect and analyze data, and design and develop robotic systems.
Prerequisites: MKTX 310 Instrumentation and Controls
MKTX 477 MECHATRONICS CAPSTONE I
Fall, 2 credit hours
This is the first of a two course sequence for Mechatronics Capstone Project where students address open-ended problems.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Mechatronics or permission of instructor.
MKTX 478 MECHATRONICS CAPSTONE II
Spring, 2 credit hours
This is the second of a two-course sequence for Mechatronics Capstone project where students demonstrate the proposed problem resolution.
Prerequisites: MKTX 477 Mechatronics Capstone I