MEC 212 - Robotics and Automation

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course includes programming and testing robotic equipment used in automation with a concentration on connecting, assembling, and automating manufacturing processes.

Prerequisite(s): Take MEC 131 and MEC 211.

Course Topics:

Industrial Robotics
PLC’s
Automation Integration

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Safety glasses
Closed toe/heel shoes
CAMIT Toolkit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of shared I/O within an automated system.
Demonstrate an understanding of an automated work cell (robots, PLCs. I/O).
Create a functional cell including industrial robotics, PLCs, and I/O devices.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027