Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics - MEC 161 at Blue Ridge Community College


         
 
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MEC 161 - Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernoulli's equation.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70520 MEC 161-70 4
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.
 2026-01-07 Augusta P
This course is reserved for Stuarts Draft High School dual enrollment students.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Not scheduled

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70453 MEC 161-H01 4
    Th  
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus HY
70454 MEC 161-H02 4
    Th  
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus HY
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