ADMF 112
Mechanical Drives I
Ivy Tech Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Prerequisites: Corequisites: Pre/Corequisites:INDT 203 Machine Maintenance and Installation Description:This course covers the basics of mechanical components and electrical drives in a complex mechatronic system. Based upon a physical system, students will learn the basic functions and physical properties of mechanical components as well as electrical drives (AC and DC), and the roles they play within the system. They will also learn about mechanical components which lead and support the energy through a mechanical system to increase efficiency and to reduce wear and tear. Materials, lubrication requirements and surface properties will be examined. Technical documentation such as data sheets and specifications of mechanical elements and electrical drives will also be covered. By understanding the inner workings of the complete system, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) to correct malfunctions. Preventive maintenance of mechanical elements and electrical drives as well as safety issues within the system will be discussed. This course will use lecture, lab, and online simulation to prepare students for certification assessment through SACA, Smart Automation Certification Alliance.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
21942
FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 0800-1150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Lafayette / Griffin Hall / GH 197
- Instructor
- Roudebush, John C
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
22594
16 openSeats: 0/16 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1730-2110
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-25 - 2026-10-15
- Location
- Sellersburg / Perkins Technology Center / PERKTC J101F
- Instructor
- Snelling, Richard L
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
23414
FullSeats: 14/14 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1800-2150; TR 1800-2150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-27 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Evansville / Evansville Main Campus / EVMAN 161; Evansville / Evansville Main Campus / EVMAN 174
- Instructor
- Hamrick, Lisa Ann
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
26044
FullSeats: 12/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 0800-0950; TR 1000-1150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-27 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Columbus / AMCE 163; Columbus / AMCE 165
- Instructor
- Walters, Patrick J
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
26760
9 openSeats: 1/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- W 1700-2050
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-20; 2026-10-28 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Marion (Grant County) / Internet Course / WWW; Marion (Grant County) / Ivy Tech Marion / MAR1 161
- Instructor
- Didion, Bruce W
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Blended
27476
7 openSeats: 3/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1700-1850; TR 1900-2050
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-25 - 2026-10-15
- Location
- Kokomo / Health Professions Center / HPC H864
- Instructor
- Bishop, Robert W
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
27481
4 openSeats: 6/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 1700-1850; MW 1900-2050
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Kokomo
- Instructor
- Copeland, Jeffery
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
28239
5 openSeats: 7/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 0800-1145; MW 0800-1145
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Terre Haute / Cntr for Workforce Development / CWD T104; Terre Haute / Cntr for Workforce Development / CWD T106
- Instructor
- Pace, Rufus J
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
28250
8 openSeats: 4/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 1800-2145; MW 1800-2145
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Terre Haute / Cntr for Workforce Development / CWD T104; Terre Haute / Cntr for Workforce Development / CWD T106
- Instructor
- Berry, John E
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
29361
FullSeats: 12/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MTW 1140-1420
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Madison / Madison Main Building / MADMA 1745
- Instructor
- Novak, Ronald E
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
31036
3 openSeats: 7/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- T 1000-1350
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-27 - 2026-12-15
- Location
- Bloomington / Main Campus / MAIN B112
- Instructor
- TBA
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Blended
31920
12 openSeats: 3/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- WF 0800-1150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-28 - 2026-12-18
- Location
- Muncie / Ivy Tech Cowan Road Building / COWN C114A
- Instructor
- Priddy, Thomas G
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
32590
1 openSeats: 14/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- WR 0800-0950; WR 1000-1150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-28 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Fort Wayne / Steel Dynamics Busse Tech Cent / FWNSD TC1355; Fort Wayne / Steel Dynamics Busse Tech Cent / FWNSD TC1460
- Instructor
- Archer, Melvin E
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
32593
1 openSeats: 11/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- WR 1800-1950; WR 2000-2150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-28 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Fort Wayne / Steel Dynamics Busse Tech Cent / FWNSD TC1347; Fort Wayne / Steel Dynamics Busse Tech Cent / FWNSD TC1460
- Instructor
- Schwab, Eric
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
35420
2 openSeats: 10/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 0800-1150
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-20; 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Technology Center / TECHC T101; Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Internet Course / WWW
- Instructor
- TBA
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Blended