MECA 2123 Mechanical Systems 2
Course Information
| Course Number | MECA 2123 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Mechanical Systems 2 |
| Description | This course includes an introduction to mechanical drives, bearing mechanisms, shaft alignment, shaft coupling, clutches and brakes. Also included is an introduction to industrial rigging using slings, hoists, cranes, scaffolds and ladders. Troubleshooting of mechanical systems will be emphasized. Technical writing skills and safety procedures will be implemented throughout the course. (Prerequisite: MECA 1223 and PHYS 101 or equivalent.) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: MECA 1223
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or equivalent.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe, analyze and demonstrate understanding of the proper use, installation and maintenance of belt and chain drives.
- Describe, analyze and demonstrate understanding of the proper use, installation and maintenance of gears and gear drives.
- Describe the various methods to align shafts and means of dealing with shaft misalignment.
- Describe and demonstrate understanding of the proper use, installation and maintenance of clutches and brakes.
- Describe and demonstrate understanding of the proper use, installation and maintenance of ball screws.
- Recognize and analyze the motion of commonly used mechanisms.
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of slings.
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of hoists and cranes.
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of scaffolds and ladders.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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