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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MEC 260 - Fundamentals of Machine Design

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course introduces the fundamental principles of machine design. Topics include simple analysis of forces, moments, stresses, strains, friction, kinematics, and other considerations for designing machine elements. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze machine components and make component selections from manufacturers’ catalogs.
Offered: Spring