MEC 121 - Testing and Measurement Equipment

Lecture Hours: 2 Credits: 2

Description: This course covers various test equipment (i.e. DMM, oscilloscope, etc) and measurement devices (i.e. calipers, dial indicators, etc).

Prerequisite(s): MEC 110, MEC 130, and MEC 102.

Course Topics:

Digital Multimeter, ammeter, and other electrical test equipment
Calipers
Dial indicators
Other precision measurement equipment

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

Required Materials:

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:

Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter.
Demonstrate proper use of an ammeter.
Demonstrate proper use of a megohmmeter.
Demonstrate proper use of dial indicators and calipers.
Demonstrate proper use and understanding of precision measurement equipment.

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Identity Verification
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Mandatory Attendance Requirement
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Proctored Exams

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Add/Drop period
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Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026