Automated Manufacturing Technology (ATM)
ATM 181/281 Special Topics
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Approval of program coordinator
These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to automated manufacturing technology. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs. (on demand)
ATM 181D Special Topics, Basic Die Construction
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None (Lec 3 hrs)
These courses provide specialized instruction in die construction, processes, and types related to automated manufacturing technology. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs. This is an introduction to the basic types and construction of sheet metal stamping dies. Topics include types of stamping dies and how they process sheet metal, standard die components, concepts of die clearances, die making terminology, and materials used in stamping die construction. Students will be exposed to the basic concepts, methods, and practices of die construction. (on demand)
ATM 211 Programmable Logic Controllers I
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Topics include PLC configuration and operation, input/output devices, advanced PLC programming, data highway, remote I/O and networks, and fault troubleshooting. (F, Su, on demand)
ATM 212 Programmable Logic Controllers II
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: ATM 211 or approval of program coordinator (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
The course is a continuation of Programmable Logic Controllers I. Topics include PLC configuration and operation, input/output devices, advanced PLC programming, data highway, remote I/O and networks, and fault troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to interface a PLC to remote I/O devices, interface PLC to various load devices, program PLC to perform complicated control functions, and troubleshoot system faults. (Sp, on demand)
ATM 220 Advanced Motor Drives
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None (Lec 1 hr, Lab 4 hrs)
This course covers advanced AC and DC motor drive topics. Topics include various AC and DC drive systems and trouble-shooting, and DC motion control. Upon completion of this course, the student will be have demonstrated the ability to connect and operate various AC and DC drives, measure and calculate drive parameters, trace process parameters using an oscilloscope, adjust and tune drive control systems, and troubleshoot AC and DC systems. (F, on demand)
ATM 281D Special Topics, Die Maintenance
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Coordinator
(Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
This course provides students with knowledge of fundamentals of die maintenance commonly associated with an industrial setting. It is an advanced course to enable multicraft industrial maintenance personnel to apply knowledge and skill of die maintenance in a workplace. (on demand)
