Brian Kohlenberg

Residential Faculty - Automated Industrial Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: TC 50 - Room: 412A

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM11:30 AM - 12:30 PM   
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    
  By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

AIT105 Modern Maintenance Operations 3 Credits

Introductory course into the practice of modern maintenance operations. Includes: safely and correctly using maintenance tools (e.g., hand tools, power tools), measuring instrumentations (e.g., tape, caliper, micrometer) and reading various engineering documents (e.g., blueprints, flowcharts, parts diagrams). Use and convert units in System International (SI) and imperial. Basic discussion of industrial safety procedures, machine operations, troubleshooting, failure analysis, modern maintenance principles, rigging, workplace organization, and records keeping.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
20232
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
1:30 PM - 2:00 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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 20232 must also register for .

20233
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
2:10 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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 20233 must also register for .

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
35047
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
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 35047 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35047 must also register for .

19130
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
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.

Class 19130 Students may contact instructor at brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19130 must also register for .

35048
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
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 35048 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35048 must also register for .

19131
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
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.

Class 19131 Students may contact instructor at brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19131 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
19132
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
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 19132 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19132 must also register for .

19133
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
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 19133 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19133 must also register for .

AIT125 DC and AC Components and Circuits 3 Credits

An introductory course in Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) electric theory. Includes electric circuits using resistors, capacitors and inductors. Also includes solenoids, relays, transformers, basic DC and AC motors, circuit protection devices and a variety of switches.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19136
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
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 kai.denny@mesacc.edu or brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19136 must also register for one of .

19137
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
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 kennith.hackler@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19137 must also register for .

Spring 2024

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
28817
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
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 28817 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28817 must also register for .

32410
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
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.

Class 32410 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32410 must also register for .

28818
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
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 28818 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28818 must also register for .

32411
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
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.

Class 32411 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32411 must also register for .

AIT125 DC and AC Components and Circuits 3 Credits

An introductory course in Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) electric theory. Includes electric circuits using resistors, capacitors and inductors. Also includes solenoids, relays, transformers, basic DC and AC motors, circuit protection devices and a variety of switches.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29645
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
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 29645 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29645 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2024

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
33793
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/22/2024 - 05/06/2024
Mo
1:00 PM - 1:50 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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33793 must also register for .

28515
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024
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 28515 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28515 must also register for .

33794
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/22/2024 - 05/06/2024
Mo
2:00 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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33794 must also register for .

28516
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024
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 28516 Students may contact instructor at: brian.kohlenberg@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28516 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

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

Universal Robots & FANUC Robots Certified Instructor.

Cerified Solidworks Professional (CSWP).

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