MT173 Sensors, Power Amps, Motors
Examines sensors, power amps and motors common to mechatronics systems. Covers mechanisms and characteristics of DC motors. Includes DC motor controller/driver circuits. Develops troubleshooting skills at a systems/board level. Prerequisites: MT 111A and MT 121A. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 2
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22732 | In-person lecture | Rock Creek BLDG7 233 | Monday from 6:30 to 7:50pm | From March 30 through June 13, 2026 | Bassel I Elhoffy | Books for CRN 22732
Class details for CRN 22732 Fees: $6 | |
| and In-person lab | Rock Creek BLDG7 233 | Monday from 8 to 9:20pm | From March 30 through June 13, 2026 | ||||
| 25834 | In-person lecture | Rock Creek BLDG7 233 | Thursday from 5:30 to 6:50pm | From March 30 through June 13, 2026 | Bassel I Elhoffy | Books for CRN 25834
Class details for CRN 25834 Fees: $6 | |
| and In-person lab | Rock Creek BLDG7 233 | Thursday from 7 to 8:20pm | From March 30 through June 13, 2026 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.