MN 213 - Machinery’s Handbook

Description
MN 213 trains the industrial worker to use the Machinery’s Handbook to solve shop problems through the use of algebraic formulas, geometric constructions, and data tables. Topics include shop math, material properties, machining parameters, tapers, threads, gearing, and tooling specifications.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate understanding of shop math fundamentals.

2. Use tables for standard engineering fits and clearances.

3. Estimate machining feeds and speeds.

4. Interpret thread data and specifications.

5. Use visual representations such as graphs, charts or graphics to enhance the meaning of the message that is being communicated.

6. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Course Outline:
I. Shop math and measuring units

II. Mechanics and strength of materials

III. Properties, treatments, and testing of materials

IV. Dimensioning, gaging, and measurements

V. Tooling and tool making

VI. Machining operation

VII. Manufacturing processes

VIII. Fasteners

IX. Threads and threading

X. Calculating Tapers

XI. Gears, cams, and splines

XII. Machine elements

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture/Mediated Instruction: 100%

Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 101322
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
None

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:55:43
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026