MACH 101 Machine Shop Fundamentals I

3 CR

This course provides the student with the foundation for success in machining, covering general shop safety, the use of precision measuring tools and blueprint reading. Students will learn proper and safe use of shop equipment and space. In addition, students learn to use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, height gages, calipers, gage blocks, gage pins, and indicators. Students will read and interpret measurements and choose the appropriate measuring tool for the required degree of accuracy. Blueprint reading will be a point of emphasis, covering terms, dimensioning, title blocks, views, and more.
Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or MATH 090 or ABE 050 with a C or higher; ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or higher; and ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.