Brian Kohlenberg

Residential Faculty - Automated Industrial Technology

Program Director:

Applied Sciences and 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 - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
 
 
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
   
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
 

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

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
17215
Dobson Campus

TC 402
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM

Class Started

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 .
17754
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17754 must also register for .
17216
Dobson Campus

TC 402
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
Tu
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Started

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 .
17755
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17755 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
17384
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17384 must also register for .
17385
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026
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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17385 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
16423
Dobson Campus

TC 403
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16423 must also register for .
AIT270 Robotics I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16863
Dobson Campus

TC 412
In-Person
Lecture
08/27/2026 – 10/15/2026
Th
4:25 PM – 5:15 PM

Class Ended

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16863 must also register for .
16864
Dobson Campus

TC 412
In-Person
Lab
08/27/2026 – 10/15/2026
Th
5:25 PM – 8:45 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16864 must also register for .

Fall Flex Start 2026

AIT275 Robotics II 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17667
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
10/22/2026 – 12/18/2026
Th
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17667 must also register for .
17668
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
10/22/2026 – 12/18/2026
Th
5:25 PM – 8:45 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 17668 must also register for .

Spring 2027

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
31114
Dobson Campus

TC 402
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
9:25 AM – 9:55 AM

Open

5 of 12
Seats Available

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.

Closed sections have a waitlist; please enroll in it or select a different section.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 31114 must also register for .
31115
Dobson Campus

TC 402
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
10:00 AM – 12:25 PM

Open

5 of 12
Seats Available

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 31115 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
12378
Dobson Campus

TC 402
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:30 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 12378 must also register for .
12379
Dobson Campus

TC 403
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
1:40 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 12379 must also register for .
AIT270 Robotics I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11404
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
01/21/2027 – 03/11/2027
Th
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11404 must also register for .
11405
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
01/21/2027 – 03/11/2027
Th
5:25 PM – 8:45 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 11405 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2027

AIT270 Robotics I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12178
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
03/25/2027 – 05/14/2027
Th
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Open

2 of 12
Seats Available

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 12178 Students may contact department for information on obtaining permission to take AIT100 as a corequisite with AIT270.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 12178 must also register for .
12179
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
03/25/2027 – 05/14/2027
Th
1:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Open

2 of 12
Seats Available

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 12179 must also register for .
AIT275 Robotics II 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11827
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
03/25/2027 – 05/13/2027
Th
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11827 must also register for .
11828
Dobson Campus

TC 412
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
03/25/2027 – 05/13/2027
Th
5:25 PM – 8:45 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 11828 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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