Tidewater Community College: Introduction to Engineering Technology - MEC 100

Introduction to Engineering Technology - MEC 100 at Tidewater Community College

MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology: Introduces professional fields of engineering technology. Covers the work of the engineering technologist, professional ethics, division of industrial practice, and engineering problem solving with hand calculator and computer applications.

Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

2 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
69147	MEC 100-D01B	2	Tu Th	1:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2026-05-18	Virginia Beach Campus	P
67793	MEC 100-N02B	2	M W	6:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.	2026-05-18	Virginia Beach Campus	P

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
91727	MEC 100-D01B	2	M W	1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.	2026-08-24	Virginia Beach Campus	P
This course is offered in a HyFlex format, allowing students to attend scheduled class sessions either on-campus or online in real time via Zoom. Students may choose remote participation instead of in-person attendance. Faculty will communicate specific expectations regarding real-time sessions and remote Zoom sessions. Reliable daily access to a computer and internet service is required.
90861	MEC 100-D02B	2	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virginia Beach Campus	P
92290	MEC 100-N01P	2	Tu Th	5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2026-08-24	Portsmouth Campus	P
90862	MEC 100-N03B	2	M W	5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2026-08-24	Virginia Beach Campus	P

Spring 2027 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
38396	MEC 100-D01B	2	M	9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.	2027-01-11	Virginia Beach Campus	P
38397	MEC 100-N01B	2	Tu Th	5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.	2027-01-11	Virginia Beach Campus	P
This course is offered in a HyFlex format, allowing students to attend scheduled class sessions either on-campus or online in real time via Zoom. Students may choose remote participation instead of in-person attendance. Faculty will communicate specific expectations regarding real-time sessions and remote Zoom sessions. Reliable daily access to a computer and internet service is required.
39859	MEC 100-N02B	2	Tu	6:00 p.m.-8:40 p.m.	2027-01-11	Virginia Beach Campus	P

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