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MECHANICAL SERVICE TECH COURSES
 

MST121
BLUEPRINT READING
2 Credit Hours
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop the skills of reading and interpreting blueprints. Orthographic projection and concepts of visualization are discussed before the various types of blueprints are introduced. "The reading of," rather than the drawing of blueprints is emphasized throughout the course, although freehand sketching is included. Types of prints covered include sheet metal, building, piping, hydraulic and electrical.

MST122
HYDRAULC & PNEUMATIC PRI
3 Credit Hours
The study of fluids, their properties, behavior and applications. Topics cover compressible and incompressible fluids, viscosity and basic hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, actuators, valves and piping used.
Prerequisites: or
MTH101, MTH103
Corequisites: MST123

MST123
HYDRAULC & PNEUMATIC APP
3 Credit Hours
The course deals with the study of hydraulic applications, types of circuits used, how to pipe the various systems and how to troubleshoot the hydraulic/pneumatic circuits.
Prerequisites: or
MTH101, MTH103
Corequisites: MST122

MST124
FURNACE COMBUSTION PRINC
1 Credit Hours
Fuels, the chemistry of combustion, ratio for perfect combustion, mixing of air and fuel, products of combustion, efficiency, heat transfer, heat loss, pressure terminology, burner components, control valves and safety are all topics that are covered.

MST125
BASIC PUMPS
3 Credit Hours
This course covers the centrifugal, propeller, turbine, rotary, reciprocating, metering and special purpose pumps. Pump applications, selection and routine maintenance are also reviewed, along with various types of packings and seals that are used.
Prerequisites: or
MTH101
Corequisites: MTH103

MST126
PIPEFITTING PRINC & APPLIC
4 Credit Hours
Piping systems, valves, fittings, metal piping and non-metallic piping are identified and their use and maintenance are presented. Strainers, filters, traps and other accessories such as pressure and temperature gauges are discussed in detail, including a detailed description of their operation and required maintenance. The procedures, use, and application of the BOCA basic plumbing code is also covered.
Prerequisites: or
MTH101
Corequisites: MTH103

MST127
PRINCIPLES OF WELDING
3 Credit Hours
Instruction in preparation, cutting, and joining similar and dissimilar metals by welding using gas or electrical processes. Oxygen/acetylene and AC/DC electric are the major techniques used, but other processes will be reviewed.
Corequisites:
MST128

MST128
WELDING LAB
3 Credit Hours
Safe working procedures are reviewed to teach the student safe working habits while using welding and sheet metal forming, cutting and joining equipment. Instruction on arc, MIG, and TIG welding equipment follows with daily practice when welding in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. A welding project can be selected later in the course to further the student's knowledge and mastery in welding and shaping actual useable items. Gas welding and cutting is also taught and practiced during this course.
Corequisites:
MST127

MST130
ELEMENTS OF MICROPROCESS
4 Credit Hours
The study of microprocessor system hardware including basic understanding of the software used to control microprocessor systems. Troubleshooting techniques are studied and applied to service any microprocessor system. Meters, oscilloscopes and various probes are used in servicing work.
Prerequisites:
EST128

MST131
STATS PROCESS CTRL CHART
2 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the concepts of variation and defect prevention. Students will learn the formulas and the correct application of control limits for variable and attribute control charts as well as how to plot data and apply basic detection rules for process control.
Prerequisites: or
MTH101, MTH103

MST133
PRESS WORKING FUNDAMENTALS
2 Credit Hours
This course covers metal deformation theory, presses and ancillary equipment, die construction and die component identification. The student will draw various detailed components of dies, using a variety of drafting techniques.

MST134
HYDRAULIC & PNEUMATIC SYS
6 Credit Hours
This course is a combination of MST122 and MST123 and is the study of fluids, their properties, behaviors and applications. Topics include: basic hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, actuators, valves, piping, hydraulic and pneumatic applications, the various types of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and how to troubleshoot these circuits.
Corequisites:
MTH101, MTH103

MST135
PLUMBING & PIPE CODE PRINCIPLE
3 Credit Hours
Course concentrates on plumbing rules and regulations governing the installation of simple and complex plumbing systems with an emphasis on the specifications and regulations pertaining to joints, traps, clean-outs, water distribution, fixtures, and drainage.

MST221
MECHANICAL DRIVE COMPON
3 Credit Hours
The study of bearings, shafts, couplings, cams, brakes, gear drives, belt drives, chain drives and clutches. Included are component application and maintenance.

MST223
HYDRAULC & PNEUMATC ELEC
2 Credit Hours
This course covers the study of fluids, their properties, behavior and applications. Various hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, along with cycle charts and associated electrical circuits, are reviewed. Students are required to know components and their identification symbols and operations.

MST224
DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY
2 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of measuring principles, instruments and techniques. This course covers the measuring tools most commonly used in industry. Course covers how to read and use these instruments, how to prevent the most common errors and how to minimize errors.

MST225
DC CRANE CONTROL
1 Credit Hours
This course covers basic DC crane control including operator controls, DC motors, and relay control with an emphasis on maintenance troubleshooting using blueprints and schematics.

MST226
TUNGSTEN INERT GAS WELD
3 Credit Hours
Study of standard and programmable TIG welding equipment: welding of various metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and mild steel with considerations given to variables such as shielding gas types and sizes, and types of tungsten electrodes.
Prerequisites:
MST127, MST128

MST227
METALLIC INERT GAS WELD
3 Credit Hours
Study of application and use of continuous consumable with electrode application and MIG welding equipment. Properties of gases with regard to flow and regulation in gas metal-arc. Welding techniques are studied in relation to welding steels and non-ferrous materials.
Prerequisites:
MST127, MST128

MST228
SHIELDED METAL ARC I
3 Credit Hours
Continuation of shielded ARC welding as it relates in vertical, overhead 45, and overhead positions, using E-6010 and E-7018 low hydrogen type electrodes.
Prerequisites:
MST127, MST128

 
 
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