MECHATRONICS
A hybrid discipline that utilizes the principles of
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
to produce complex computer controlled electro-mechanical systems
Mechatronics 1020
You’ll learn selection and specification of mechatronics components, bearings, v-belt drive systems, gears, gearboxes, and fasteners.
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Seals and O-Rings -
Design of v-belt and timing belt drives -
Specification of gear drives -
Selection of threaded fasteners and design of bolted joints -
Selection of deep groove ball bearings and linear bearings -
Selection of materials
Mechatronics 2030
You will learn about Sensors Technology Measurement of process parameters: Temperature pressure, strain
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Proximity sensor selection and application
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Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Input and output interfacing to a PLC
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Theory of sinking and sourcing sensor design
Mechatronics 1510
Solid Modeling of Mechanical Systems, You will learn about Solidworks part design, assemblies, and drawings
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Assembly mates and verification of form, fit, and function
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Design of mechanical components
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Design of threads and specification in design
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Tolerances and documentation of mechanical design specifications
Mechatronics 3540
Embedded Control Systems,You will learn about Pneumatic design
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Calculation of displacement, speed, and acceleration of pneumatic actuators
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Specification and selection of pneumatic actuations
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Flow and flow losses in pneumatic circuits
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Specification and selection of pneumatic control valves
Mechatronics 1800
You will learn about Basic Electronics AC/DC, Basic electronics
Mechatronics 2040
You will learn about Control Technology, Control technology and semiconductors
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Rectifiers and bridge circuits
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Characteristics of discrete components
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Design and application of power semiconductors
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Semiconductor logic components
Mechatronics Mission Statement
The mission of the Mechatronics Program at Utah Valley University is to prepare students to work as automation technicians or designers in the manufacturing sector along the Wasatch Front.Graduates will have skills in electronics, PLC programming, sensors, mechanical design, solid modeling, and pneumatics that will find direct application as they start their career in industry.