Mechanisms - MEC 155 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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MEC 155 - Mechanisms
Studies the purpose and actions of cams, gear trains, levers, and other mechanical devices used to transmit control. Focuses on motions, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points within a link mechanism; layout method for designing cams and gear grain. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
74195 MEC 155-D01C 3
 MTuWTh  
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-04-14 Chesapeake Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
74193 MEC 155-N01C 3
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Chesapeake Campus P
74198 MEC 155-U01C 3
 MTuWTh  
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-04-14 Chesapeake Campus P

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68040 MEC 155-N01C 3
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Chesapeake Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
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