Brian Kohlenberg
Residential Faculty - Automated Industrial Technology
Program Director:
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: TC 50 - Room: 412A
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | ||
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |||
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| AIT110 | Mechanical Power Transmission Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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17215
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
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Closed |
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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 17215 must also register for lab 17216. |
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17754
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
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Closed |
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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 17754 must also register for lab 17755. |
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17216
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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Closed |
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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 17216 must also register for lecture 17215. |
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17755
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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5:25 PM – 7:55 PM
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Closed |
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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 17755 must also register for lecture 17754. |
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| AIT115 | Hydraulic Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17384
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026
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We
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12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
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Closed |
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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 17384 must also register for lab 17385. |
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17385
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026
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We
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1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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Closed |
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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 17385 must also register for lecture 17384. |
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| AIT270 | Robotics I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Fundamental principles of working safely with robots, and applications and trends in industrial robotics. Includes types of robots, axes and coordinate systems, programming and operating robots. Incorporates end effectors and collaborative robots. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AIT100 or permission of Instructor. |
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16863
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/27/2026 – 10/15/2026
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Th
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4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
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Closed |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16863 must also register for lab 16864. |
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16864
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/27/2026 – 10/15/2026
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Th
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5:25 PM – 8:45 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16864 must also register for lecture 16863. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| AIT275 | Robotics II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Intermediate principles of working safely with robots; robot auxiliary, subsystems, and components. Includes robot maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. Integrates a basic robot design project. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AIT270 or permission of Instructor. |
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17667
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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10/22/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Th
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4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
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Closed |
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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 17667 must also register for lab 17668. |
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17668
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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10/22/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Th
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5:25 PM – 8:45 PM
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Closed |
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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 17668 must also register for lecture 17667. |
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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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