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APA 2000 - Basic Mechanical Theory & Lab


Clock Hours: 42

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The student will learn how to mount and level motors, assemble gear trains, mathematically calculate gear speeds and horsepower requirements, and safety.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • The student will be introduced to “forces” and “motion” as applies to mechanics
  • The student will be introduced to friction and wear in mechanical systems
  • The student will be exposed to principles of work, energy, and power
  • The student will be introduced to fluid mechanics and forces
  • The student will be introduced to simple machines
  • The student will be shown different machine elements and how they relate to each other
  • The student will be introduced to measurements and tools for measurement
  • The student will demonstrate the safe use of hand tools