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Apr 19, 2024
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MEC 107 - Manufacturing Tech: Math, Technology & Reasoning
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Co-requisites: MEC 109
Description
This course assists students in learning to evaluate basic algebraic expressions and utilize industry tools to accurately measure critical process variables. Students also learn how to apply mathematical formulas to convert units and develop mathematical relationships to solve for one unknown. Students also use process data to generate graphs and charts and identify basic concepts in spatial reasoning, mechanics and fluid power.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Convert between common fraction inches and decimal inches.
- Convert between U.S. units and metric units.
- Generate linear equations with one unknown from real world process control situations.
- Solve linear equations with one unknown.
- Read and interpret histograms, bar charts, line graphs and scatter plots.
- Translate 3D images into 2D drawings.
- Determine the mechanical advantage of different systems of pulleys and levers.
- Generate different configurations of gears and axles to alter power or speed.
- Predict the effects of changes in temperature and pressure on a hydraulic system.
- Calculate the mechanical advantage of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Listed Topics
- Overview of manufacturing
- Teamwork and workplace behaviors
- Math review
- Mechanical systems
- Spatial reasoning
- Fluid power
- Thermodynamics
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Technological Competency
- Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: D. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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