MFG 240 - Robotics and Computer Programming

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

CIS 120 (formerly offered as CS120), or documented proficiency, and MTH 60 or MTH 102CT or higher-level math

Course Description: Provides an overview of robotic and automated systems technology. Students will be introduced to basic manufacturing techniques, robot terminology, differing types of automation, safety, basic robotic programming, interfacing robotic communications, automated work cells, and robotic applications. Robot operations and programming fundamentals will be applied by the students. Safety is emphasized throughout, highlighting operator and robot safety, lockout/tagout and safety interlocks.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate proper personal safety while powering up and shutting down Pegasus robots.
CLO#2: Accurately program robot movements and end effector commands. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Demonstrate CNC machine loading, work cell and robot application along with basic conveyor operation.
CLO#4: Describe how robots are applied to multiple machine loading cells and give an advantage.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator (Texas Instrument TI-36X is recommended), 3 ring binder, scratch paper for calculations/notes, pen or mechanical pencil.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.