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Brian Kohlenberg

Residential Faculty - Automated Industrial Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: TC 50 - Room: 412A

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
   
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  
   
By appointment
By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2025

AIT110 Mechanical Power Transmission Systems 3 Credits

Introductory course in how to transmit, measure, calculate, and work safely with rotational mechanical equipment. Hands-on assembly, alignment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical power transmission systems and components e.g., belts, bearings, chains, dynamometers, gears, pulleys, couplings, bushings, and sprockets. Introduction to lubricant and grease types, their standards, safety, and application.

Prerequisite: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24486
Dobson Campus

TC 402

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24486 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24486 must also register for .

33476
Dobson Campus

TC 404

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
Tu
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33476 must also register for .

24487
Dobson Campus

TC 402

Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
Tu
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24487 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24487 must also register for .

33477
Dobson Campus

TC 404

Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
Tu
5:25 PM – 7:55 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33477 must also register for .

AIT115 Hydraulic Systems 3 Credits

Introductory course in the principles of hydraulic system operation, components construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation, as well as the role of the individual components in an operating hydraulic system. Includes hydraulic fitting and seals, accumulators, cylinders, directional control valves (DVC), relief valves, check valves, pumps, filters, hoses, and a variety of hydraulic control circuits.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24689
Dobson Campus

TC 402

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025
We
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24689 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24689 must also register for .

24690
Dobson Campus

TC 403

Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025
We
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24690 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24690 must also register for .

AIT215 Process Control Systems 4 Credits

Introductory course in Process Control Systems design, operation, and tuning of Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) controllers for regulating flow, temperature, pressure, and level of industrial process variables. Includes manual control, feedback control, automated controls, analysis process setup, operate, and troubleshooting processes of control systems. Also includes typical Pipe and Instrument Diagram (P&IDs) symbols and tags along with the development of a basic P&ID drawing.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AIT125, or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24694
Dobson Campus

TC 404

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025
Mo
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24694 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24694 must also register for .

24695
Dobson Campus

TC 404

Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025
Mo
5:25 PM – 7:55 PM

Closed

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24695 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24695 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a Minor in Statistics, from ASU.

Universal Robots & FANUC Robots Certified Instructor.

Certified Solidworks Professional (CSWP).

Various NIMS and SACA certifications.

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