2023-2024 Catalog Addendum

MEC-103 Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Systems studies basic mechanical components and their function within a complex mechatronics system. Topics covered include basic safety practices, types of hand tools and fasteners, foundational mechanical principles, lubrication, troubleshooting associated with introductory mechatronics, basic mechanical transmission (e.g., belt drives, chain drives, and gear drive systems), the basics of bearings, bearing maintenance and troubleshooting, bearing installation; coupling types, coupling installation, coupling/shaft alignment, and seals and gaskets.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

IAI Code:

None

PCS Code:

1.2

Lecture:

1.5

Lab:

3