Mechanical Engineering Tech (MEC) at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance Learning
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- MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry
- Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes the effects of various processes on materials, and the processes themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, cipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - MEC 122 - 3D Printing for Engineering Design
- Provides an overview of rapid technologies in Additive Manufacturing that are high productivity tools designed to cut lead times, reduce time to market, increase the quality of the product, and improve collaboration within the organization.Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 154 - Mechanical Maintenance I
- Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 1-2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 205 - Piping and Auxiliary Systems
- Studies threaded pipe, welded pipe, isometric pipe sketching and layout, gaskets, packing, industrial hoses and tubing, basic steam system operations, automatic and manual valves, and positive displacement pumps.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 265 - Fluid Mechanics
- Studies properties of fluids and fluid flow, Bernoulli's theorem, measuring devices, viscosity and dimensional analysis. Emphasizes fluid statics, flow in pipes and channels, and pumps.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEC 266 - Applications of Fluid Mechanics
- Teaches theory of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits including motors, controls, actuators, valves, plumbing, accumulators, reservoirs, pumps, compressors, and filters.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
