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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 60.0
Credit Value: 4.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2022
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: (ENGI75940 AND ENGI75979 AND ENGI75999)
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Siemens Mechatronics Systems
Program Coordinator(s): Amjed Majeed
Course Leader or Contact: Hooman Nabovati Khormazard
Version: 20220509_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is offered in a face-to-face delivery mode over 14 weeks using a fully integrated, project-based system approach and must be taken with the other Sheridan Mechatronics program courses concurrently. At the end of the Sheridan certificate, students may be eligible to write the Siemens Level 1 Certification Exam on-line. This exam is administered by Siemens Academy.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students study the basic functions, physical properties and roles of mechanical components and electrical drives using physical mechatronic modules. Students also examine various mechanical components which transfer or convert energy through a mechanical system increasing efficiency and reducing wear and tear. Students apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) correct malfunctions.

Program Context

Siemens Mechatronics Systems

Program Coordinator(s): Amjed Majeed

This course is part of a four course program that prepares students for the certification as a Certified Mechatronic Systems Technician. The job profile for which the Level 1 certification prepares students is that of a machine operator, who has a well-rounded understanding of the complex inter-relationships and inter-workings of a mechatronic system. A non-refundable material fee of $50 is included in the course fees. Materials have to be returned to the College if you withdraw from the course.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course students will have demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot issues of mechanical components, electrical drives and the flow of energy in complex mechatronic systems, modules and subsystems.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Explain the role of various mechanical components within a given system or module.
Trace and describe the flow of energy in a given mechatronic system, mechanical component or electrical drive.
Describe the basic physical properties of mechanical components including materials, lubrication requirements and surface properties.
Carry out adjustments on mechanical components in a mechatronic system.
Interpret technical data sheets for the mechanical components and electrical drives within a mechatronic system.
Document causes of specific malfunctions identified in mechanical components or electrical drives, based upon the technical documentation.
Determine expertise and/or resources required to resolve mechanical component and electrical drive malfunctions.
Apply safety rules while working on mechanical components and electrical drives within the system.
Translate the fundamental principles of mechanical components and electrical drives from one type of system to another.
Communicate orally, visually and in written form using the terminology and standards of Mechanical Components and Electrical and the mechatronic discipline.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	In-class Labs (10 @ 5% each)	50.0%
	Midterm Exam	25.0%
	Final Exam	25.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Students must obtain at least 70% on the combined lab/exam components of this course in order to obtain a passing grade in this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Other	Course materials may include special software such as SIMIT and Diagnostic Kit software. Student must also have access to a mechatronic training system containing all or most of the basic component types covered in the course.

Applicable student group(s): Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program
Course Details:

The order in which the content will be discussed is dependent upon the mechatronic system which is being used. In each case, the component and/or class of components will be discussed within the context of the system and the module in which the component is located. This means that the exact order of presentation will vary according to the system available for instruction. It is also important that all classes of electrical components be discussed, whether available in the training system or not.
Focus in all cases is on the role of the components within a module and system, identification of problems, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety issues with the goal of preventing system downtime or reducing them to a minimum.

Module 1 – Mechanical Components
- Mechanical systems and subsystems in support of flow of energy in the system
- Components for transmitting torque (e.g., gears)
- Support components (e.g., bearings)
- Fasteners
- Couplings and clutches
Labs x 5 (25%)
Mid-term Exam (25%)

Module 2 – Motors and drives
- Basics of electrical drives (AC and DC)
- Technical documentation
- Safety issues, including local regulations
- Preventive and routine maintenance of components including lubrication requirements,
surface properties, and prevention of friction
- Troubleshooting of the mechanical components within a module or system
Labs x 5 (25%)
Final Exam (25%)

Sheridan Policies

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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