Modular Automation Concepts
Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering

Description
This course will begin with information on traditional pack-aging equipment and will be followed by a survey of the existing automation market. During a design review, students will extrapolate on the methods of several automation machines and propose modifications. Student teams will conceptualize and design new automation modules using the proposed modular concepts.

Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 6 weeks 11 sessions
Homework: 6
Project: 1

Grading
Homework/Final Report: 70%
Individual Participation: 30%

Computing
Internet electronic mail and World Wide Web access is required

Access to WebCT, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for WebCT.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MOT - elective
ESCI-MSE - elective with advisor pre-approval
ITEC - n/a
MANE - may be used as a Mechanical Engineering core course
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - elective
MGTE - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval

This course is also open to non matriculated students who meet the prerequisites

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