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IMC 1030 - Mechanical Theory


Clock Hours: 90

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: IMC 1020 Safety and Orientation

Course Description:
This course provides a foundational understanding of industrial drafting, mechanical systems, and precision tool usage for students entering technical fields. Students will learn basic concepts of technical drawing, including third-angle projection, dimensioning, and material symbols, alongside hands-on skills such as scribing, drilling, and tapping. Emphasis is placed on the safe operation of hand tools, measuring instruments, and basic cutting tools, enabling students to perform essential tasks in industrial and mechanical environments. By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret technical drawings, create simple sketches, and apply basic machining techniques with confidence. This course serves as a steppingstone for advanced studies in industrial systems and automation. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the safety protocols and basic use of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical tools. 

  1. Identify and explain the basic use of common hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, slide hammers, and C-clamps.  

  1. Understand the purpose and basic operation of tools like micrometers, Vernier calipers, spirit levels and depth gauges.  

  1. Explain how to use simple scribing tools and height gauges for marking and layout tasks. 

  1. Understand the basic process and purpose of cutting, sawing, drilling, and tapping… 

  1. Explain the basic application of taps and dies for threading and fastening tasks. 

  1. Understand the purpose and basic techniques for creating sketches of mechanical components. 

  1. Recognize third angle and first angle projections, scales, and basic line and projection methods. 

  1. Understand the basics of creating and interpreting front views, auxiliary views, and cross-sections. 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of how to write simple dimensions and apply basic tolerances. 

  1. Identify basic material symbols, finish symbols, and dimensional tolerances. 

  1. Understand how to depict simple mechanical components, such as threads and gears, graphically.

  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of creating simple assembly drawings and parts lists.