Continuing Education

SMEC120 - Siemens Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives

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Course Overview

Delve into the basics of mechanical components and electrical drives in a complex mechatronic system. Describe the basic functions and physical properties of mechanical components, as well as electrical drives (AC and DC), and the roles they play within the system. Describe the mechanical components which lead and support the energy through a mechanical system to increase efficiency and to reduce wear and tear. Examine the different materials, lubrication requirements and surface properties. Implement technical documentation such as data sheets, specifications of mechanical elements, and electrical drives. Apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) to correct malfunctions. Explain preventive maintenance of mechanical elements and electrical drives as well as safety issues within the system. With the skills gained in this course you will be able to explain the inner workings of the mechanical components of a mechatronics system.

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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