Mechatronics at the Morgan Center (Tamaqua Campus)
LCCC is excited to bring the Mobile Manufacturing Lab to the Morgan Center in Tamaqua, expanding access to hands-on training for today’s advanced manufacturing careers. Through our new Mobile Mechatronics I and Mobile Mechatronics II programs, students will develop practical skills in electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluid power, motor controls, sensors, and automation while preparing for in-demand roles in manufacturing and industrial technology.
Mechatronics I (Fall 2026)
Develop the foundational skills needed for today’s advanced manufacturing careers through our 15-week Mechatronics I course.
Mechatronics I Curriculum
AC/DC Electrical Systems
- Basic Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Measurements
- Circuit Analysis
- Inductance and Capacitance
- Combination Circuits
- Transformers
Electric Relay Control
- Control Logic
- Sequencing Control
- Timers and Advanced Systems
Electric Motor Control
- Introduction to Electric Motor Control
- Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection
- Control Transformers
- Control Ladder Logic
- Control Relays and Motor Starters
- Introduction to Troubleshooting
- Systems Troubleshooting
- Reversing Motor Control
- Automatic Input Devices 1
- Basic Timer Control: On-Delay and Off-Delay
Mechanical Drives 1
- Introduction to Mechanical Drive Systems
- Key Fasteners
- Power Transmission Systems
- Introduction to V-Belt Drives
- Introduction to Chain Drives
- Spur Gear Drives
- Multiple Shaft Drives
Basic Pneumatics
- Pneumatic Power Systems
- Basic Pneumatic Circuits
- Principles of Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
- Pneumatic Speed Control Circuits
Mechatronics II (Spring 2027)
Build on your foundation and strengthen your technical skills through our 15-week Mechatronics II course.
Mechatronics II Curriculum
Electronic Sensors
- Introduction to Electronic Sensors
- Electronic Sensor Applications
Variable Frequency AC Drives
- Introduction to Variable Frequency AC Drives
- Speed and Torque Control
- Acceleration/Deceleration and Braking
- Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Mechanical Drives 2
- Heavy Duty V-Belt Drives
- V-Belt Selection and Maintenance
- Synchronous Belt Drives
- Lubrication Concepts
- Precision Shaft Alignment
- Couplings
- Heavy-Duty Chain Drives
PLC Troubleshooting
- Introduction to Programmable Controllers
- Basic PLC Programming
- PLC Motor Control
- Discrete I/O Interfacing
- PLC Timer Instructions
- PLC Counter Instructions
- Introduction to PLC Troubleshooting
- PLC Systems Troubleshooting
- Event Sequencing
- Application Development
- Program Control Instructions
- Math and Data Move Instructions
