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MEC

7 courses with the subject MEC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MEC 103Electronic Circuits and Instrumentation (Fall Only)4

Designed for non-majors. Covers electronic circuits, devices, instrumentation and basic communications, DC and AC theory, introduction to power supplies, amplifiers, and measurement devices.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
MEC 111Materials for Industry (Check Availability)3

Studies the nature, structure, properties, and typical applications of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Focuses on applications of materials as well as the behavior of materials subjected to external stresses. Addresses as required the earth’s limited material resources, energy efficient materials, dependence on foreign sources of materials, material systems, thermal processing, and electronic-related materials.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
MEC 112Processes of Industry (Check Availability)3

Analyzes the processes of manufacturing products from materials for industry/engineering. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
MEC 113Materials and Processes of Industry (Spring Only)4

Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes the effects of various processes on materials, and the processes themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, cipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
MEC 165Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Hydrostatics3

Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
MEC 253Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (Fall Spring)3

Presents the concepts of preventative and predictive maintenance needed to increase machine up-time and reliability, product quality, and plant productivity.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
MEC 290Coordinated Internship (Fall Spring Summer)3

Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

Subject
MEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Program lead/instructor approval. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Source: Laurel Ridge Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59