Mechanical Engineering Tech (MEC) at Laurel Ridge Community College
Distance Learning
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- MEC 111 - Materials for Industry
- Studies the nature, structure, properties, and typical applications of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Focuses on applications of materials as well as the behavior of materials subjected to external stresses. Addresses as required the earth's limited material resources, energy efficient materials, dependence on foreign sources of materials, material systems, thermal processing, and electronic-related materials.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 112 - Processes of Industry
- Analyzes the processes of manufacturing products from materials for industry/engineering. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 120 - Principles of Machine Technology
- Studies fundamental machine operations and practices, including layout, measuring devices, hand tools, drilling, reaming, turning between centers, cutting tapers and threads, and milling; fabrication of mechanical parts on drill press, lathe and mill.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 1-3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MEC 165 - Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Hydrostatics
- Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 253 - Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
- Presents the concepts of preventative and predictive maintenance needed to increase machine up-time and reliability, product quality, and plant productivity.3 credits. 2 Lecture hours. 2 Laboratory hours. 4 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
