Electromechanical Technology (EMEC)

EMEC 101 Electrical Fundamentals (Cr3)(2:2)
Provides a foundation of knowledge in electricity. Covers fundamental electrical concepts, EMF, current, resistance, power, AC and DC series and parallel circuit operation and analysis, inductance, capacitance, meter usage, schematics, and circuit component operation. Industrial safety stressed and math applications are reviewed. Practical lab application of concepts.

EMEC 105 Introduction to Fluid Power (Cr3)(2:2)
Description of basic fluid systems and introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic component hardware; work, energy, and power introduced and applied to the fluid power system. Prereq. - MATH 022 with a C or better or appropriate competence as determined by the mathematics placement test.

EMEC 110 Mechanical Components (Cr4)(3:2)
Types of components and fasteners; tool usage; operation and servicing of basic components and assemblies such as belts, chains, gear drives, bearings, seals, and couplings; component application to achieving different types of motion in automation and robotic manipulators. Prereq. - ENGG 117.

EMEC 115 Mechanical Skills for Technicians (Cr1)(0:2)
Covers types of components and fasteners; hand tool usage; basic operation of hand power tools, measurement and layout applied to basic electromechanical projects. Only one of EMEC 110 or EMEC 115 may be applied to graduation in Electromechanical Technology.

EMEC 120 Process Data Acquisition and Analysis (Cr2)(2:0)
Learn the application of data acquisition sensors, equipment and computers for automated process data acquisition and analysis as an essential tool to succeed as a process automation operator. Principles and methods of process data acquisition and the analysis of the acquired data will be covered, as well as use of computer software to capture, analyze and create charts and graphs of process data. Ideal for operators or technicians working in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing or related industry. Coreq. - CISC 101 or 100 or permission of the instructor.

EMEC 121 Automation Concepts (Cr3)(2:2)
This course provides automation operators and technicians with an understanding of current automation technology as used in the process control industry. Covers basic instrumentation types, introduction to programmable logic controllers, human machine interface (HMI), numbers systems, control loops and fundamentals of AC and DC electricity. Prereq. - EMEC 120 or permission of the instructor.

EMEC 122 Process Automation Diagrams-P&ID (Cr3)(3:0)
Read and understand Piping & Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID) also know as Process & Instrumentation Diagrams or Process and Control Diagrams. Identify symbols and function labels commonly found on P&IDs, describe how system components are related and trace process piping and control loop functions. Coreq. - EMEC 121 or permission of the instructor.

EMEC 135 Electrical Motors and Controls (Cr4)(3:2)
Concepts of electricity, electronics and controls related to industrial applications; industrial control devices and sensors; relays and electromechanical control; electrical diagrams; transformers and power distribution; solid state power devices; motors, starters and drives; AC/DC motor control; process control fundamentals. Prereq. - EMEC 101.

EMEC 240 Industrial Control Systems I (Cr4)(3:2)
Logic concepts, number systems, relay ladder logic, timing and counting, control system theory, programmable logic controller operation, application, programming and troubleshooting; control cabinet layout, wiring and installation, advanced programming including math instructions, data manipulation, subroutines and error handling. Prereq. - EMEC 135 or ELEC 235 and CISC 101 or OFAD 147.

EMEC 245 Industrial Control Systems II (Cr3)(2:2)
Analog control systems, PLC analog control systems including setpoint and PID control operation and programming; networking PLC’s, information exchange, peer to peer, peer to host, host to peer communications; operator interfaces, human machine interface (HMI). Prereq. - EMEC 240.

EMEC 247 Instrumentation, Process Control & Measurement Systems (Cr4)(3:2)
Terminology, symbology, operation, connectivity of instrumentation, computers and human machine interface (HMI) used in the measurement and control of flow, level, temperature, pressure, pH, valves, transducers and transmitters as used in automated process control systems. Detailed theory and operation of flow, level, temperature and pressure measurements with minimal math background. Coreq. - EMEC 122 and Prereq. - evidence of score of 500 or higher on SAT mathematics exam or 11th grade PSSA mathematics score of 1300 or higher, or completion of MATH 026 or 028 with C or better or appropriate competence in MATH 150 as determined by the mathematics placement test, or permission of the instructor.

EMEC 253 Electromechanical Systems I (Cr4)(3:2)
Operation, diagnostics, repair, and modification of automation with emphasis on advanced mechanical and fluidic systems found in industrial robotics, conveyors, CNC, packaging machinery, casing machinery, and plastics molding equipment. Preventative maintenance and applicable OSHA safety standards. Pre- or coreq. - EMEC 105, 110, and 135.

EMEC 254 Electromechanical Systems II (Cr4)(3:2)
Operation, diagnostics, repair, and modification of automation technology with emphasis on advanced electronic control systems and data communications found in industrial robotics; palletizers; CNC; filling, cartoning, barcoding, and weighing equipment; hands-on approaches to overall system diagnostics and upgrade. Prereq. - EMEC 240 and 253.

EMEC 260 Electromechanical Technology Practicum (Cr2)(0:0:8 practicum)
Actual work shadowing experience in manufacturing or service organizations providing exposure to the maintenance and/or engineering functions involved in modern factory automation design, installation, and servicing; written analysis of equipment problems and maintenance planning. Pre- or coreq. - completion of all other technical courses in Electromechanical Technology degree program.

EMEC 281 Independent Electromechanical Study (Cr1)(0:2)
Independent study in an advanced topic in electromechanical technology under close supervision of the Electromechanical Technology faculty; conducted primarily in a working lab environment, project requires the student to research information, collect and interpret data, and present the conclusions in written and oral form. Prereq. - EMEC 253.

EMEC 282 Independent Electromechanical Study (Cr2)(0:4)
Independent study in an advanced topic in electromechanical technology under close supervision of the Electromechanical Technology faculty; conducted primarily in a working lab environment, project requires the student to research information, collect and interpret data, and present the conclusions in written and oral form. Prereq. - EMEC 253.