MEC 102 - Industrial Machining & Tools

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the fundamentals of machining metals by the operations of milling, drilling, and tapping along with the principles of precision measurements. Safety guidelines of operating metalworking machines and hand tools that are used in an industrial maintenance environment will be covered.

Course Topics:

Proper hand and power tool use
Industrial tools and equipment
Measuring tools
Basic Milling, Drilling, and Tapping
Shop Safety

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Safety glasses
Closed toe/heel shoes
CAMIT Toolkit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon competition of the course the student will be able to:

Successfully complete OSHA10 Industrial certification.
Demonstrate proper use of industrial hand and power tools.
Demonstrate proper and safe use of industrial equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to perform basic milling, drilling, and tapping.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026