Certificate: Fluid Power

An introduction to fluid power components and systems. The course includes component selection, circuit design, electrical interfaces, and system troubleshooting and maintenance. A laboratory exposes students to system hardware and circuit simulation techniques for mobile and industrial applications.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): MET 2130 or MEEM 3201 or ME 3201

This course covers electro-hydraulic components including solenoid operated valves, proportional valves, and servo valves. Also covered are hydraulic systems including open-loop and closed-loop.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MET 4377

Students learn best industry safety practices with respect to; risk management, lockout/energy isolation, fluid power and electrical symbols, basic circuit design and machine design, and sequence of operation involved with automation controls and mechanical motion.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
• Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 3373 or EET 5373) and (MET 4377 or MET 5378)

This course covers the dynamics and kinematics of rigid bodies as the foundation for analyzing the motion of robots. Robotic kinematics is reviewed by analyzing the motion of the robot. The dynamics is reviewed by analyzing the relation between the joint actuator torques and resulting motion.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MET 2130 or MET 3130