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• MATH 230: Linear Algebra

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This is a course which provides the basic fundamentals of Linear Algebra. Included are the systems of linear equations, and matrices. Vectors in 2-space and 3-space lead to a study of vector spaces, linear transformation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
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• MECH 103: Manufacturing Processes and Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides a basic understanding and application of materials, machines, and processes by which materials are formed into useful products. Manufacturing processes, fundamentals of industrial metallurgy, principles of quality assurance, and workplace safety will be covered. A Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPTAE ) will receive credit for this course.
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• MECH 112: Metallurgy Fundamentals

  2.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides a basic understanding of metallurgy fundamentals. Topics include: material properties, internal structures, and behaviors that are associated with industrial applications involved in machining, heat-treating, or working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
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• MECH 114: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course will provide the students with the necessary skills to interpret and or develop a CNC program from conception through application using basic FANUC G and M codes as related to milling and turning. More advanced topics of canned cycles and subprograms are introduced in addition to basic programming procedures and machining operations in accordance with industrial standards. Credit for this course can be granted through verification of the following National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications: Measurement, Materials and Safety (MMS), CNC Milling-Setup/Programming, and CNC Turning-Setup/Programming Level I credentials. Butler County Community College does not offer NIMS certification.
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• MECH 115: Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programming

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for developing two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling and lathe programs. Emphasis will be on the use of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software to generate tool paths from part geometry. CNC Code structure and modification will also be addressed for developing well organized and effective programs. This course will benefit the working machinists, tool and die makers, students entering the manufacturing field, and entry-level CNC programmers. Credit for this course can be granted through verification of the following National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications: Measurement, Materials and Safety (MMS), CNC Milling-Setup/Programming, and CNC Turning-Setup/Programming Level I and CNC Milling and Turning Level II credentials. Butler County Community College does not offer NIMS Certification.
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• MECH 120: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming I (Mill)

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for developing two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling programs. Emphasis will be on the use of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) milling software to generate tool paths from part geometry. CNC Code structure and modification will also be addressed for developing well organized and effective programs. This course will benefit the working machinists, tool and die makers, students entering the manufacturing field, and entry-level CNC programmers. Credit for this course can be granted through verification of the following National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications: Measurement, Materials, & Safety (MMS), CNC Milling-Setup/Programming Level I, and CNC Milling Level II credentials. Butler County Community College does not offer NIMS Certification.
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• MECH 121: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming II (Lathe)

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for developing Computer Numerical Control (CNC) turning programs. The practice and theory of straight, taper and radius turning, boring, grooving, threading, tapping, and contouring from geometry creation through generated CNC code will be covered. Emphasis will be on the understanding of CNC Code as well as the computer skills necessary for developing well organized and effective CNC machining operations. This course will benefit the working machinists, tool and die makers, students entering the manufacturing field, and entry-level CNC programmers. Credit for this course can be granted through verification of the following National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications: Measurement, Materials, & Safety (MMS), CNC Turning-Setup/Programming Machining Level I, and CNC Turning Level II credentials. Butler County Community College does not offer NIMS Certification.
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• MECH 202: Mechanics I (Technical Statics)

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the process of engineering analysis. Static applications of Newton's first law of motion are studied. The concept of the free body diagram and its use in engineering analysis is introduced and emphasized. Topics of discussion include force analysis, resultants and equilibrium of coplanar force systems, analysis of trusses and frames, friction, centroids and centers of gravity, and area moments of inertia. These subjects enable the student to predict the external forces and reactions on an object. Problem solving is emphasized. This course is taught using algebraic and trigonometric methods of analysis.
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• MECH 208: Strength of Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course continues the process of engineering analysis as developed in Mechanics 1, shifting from the external reactions to the resulting internal stresses and strains in an object. Topics include straight line tension and compression stress, shear stress and strain, properties of materials, torsional stress in circular sections, shear and moment diagrams, stresses in beams, design of beams, and deflection of beams. These subjects enable the student to design simple force carrying members. Problem solving is emphasized. Computer applications with beam analysis programs used in industry are taught and integrated into this course.
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• MECH 210: Applied Fluid Mechanics

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to fluid mechanics; the study of fluids, how forces act on fluids and their resulting reactions. Topics include the properties of fluids, fluid flow, the Bernoulli equation, the energy equation, the concept of viscosity, flow friction, and the design of pipe systems. Problem solving in fluid systems is emphasized.
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