MT173 Sensors, Power Amps, Motors

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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

List of classes for MT173 Sensors, Power Amps, Motors
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
22732In-person lectureRock Creek BLDG7 233
Monday
from 6:30 to 7:50pm

From March 30 through June 13, 2026
Bassel I ElhoffyBooks for CRN 22732
Class details for CRN 22732
Fees: $6
and In-person labRock Creek BLDG7 233
Monday
from 8 to 9:20pm

From March 30 through June 13, 2026
25834In-person lectureRock Creek BLDG7 233
Thursday
from 5:30 to 6:50pm

From March 30 through June 13, 2026
Bassel I ElhoffyBooks for CRN 25834
Class details for CRN 25834
Fees: $6
and In-person labRock 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:
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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.