MEC 201: Mechanisms and Introduction to Mechatronics

In this course, students will gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills for shaft, belt, gear and chain drives using real-world motor drive components. Students will learn and apply these skills in mechanical drives training systems and interactive online mechanical drives curriculum. They will also build skills in hands-on mechanical drives including mechanical drive systems, power transmission systems, v-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Students will be introduced to Lock-out/Tag-out safety procedures and 5S workplace organization. This course is the foundation for mechatronics programs. The title of this course was previously Mechanisms.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered in the daytime
Blended classes also available
  offered in the daytime
Blended classes also available

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered in the daytime
Blended classes also available
  offered in the daytime
Blended classes also available

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 2
Lecture Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 60
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

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