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GRCC Curriculum Database (2026-2027 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2026-2027 Academic Year)
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MN 214 - Advanced Machine Trades Blueprint Reading


Description
This is an advanced course in the study and interpolation of complicated machine and tool prints of the machine trades. Because, this is an advanced course, students should have previous blue print reading or drafting skills.

 


Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MN 114  (C or Higher)
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
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Given a pictorial drawing, the student will construct accurate orthographic and auxiliary views to fully describe the object.

  2. Given a print, the student will interpret machining processes and explain how they relate to part geometry and features.

  3. Given a print, the student will analyze and interpret dimensions to verify part accuracy and fit.

  4. Given a print, the student will identify corresponding lines and surfaces between multiple views to ensure correct visualization of the object.


Course Outline:
I. Drilling, Reaming, Boring, Spotfacing
II. Description of Dovetails
III. Measuring Dovetails
IV. Molding and Coring
V. Irregular Castings
VI. Auxiliary Views
VII. Phantom Outlines
VIII. Structural Steel Shapes
IX. Mechanical Accessories
X. Protective Coatings and Finishes
XI. Welding Symbols
XII. Taper, Dowel, and Cotter Pin

XIII. Worms and Worm Gears
XIV. Splines
XV. Coil Springs

XVI. Swivels and Universal Joints
XVII. Boring Split Bearings
XVIII. Machining Lugs
XIX. Special Outlines, Views, and Section
XX. Composition of Assembly Drawings
XXI. Actuators
XXII. Permanent Mold Casting
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Workbook Evaluation: 60-80%
Class Discussion: 10-30%
Individual Instruction: 0-30%
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
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
GRCC Course Type:
Elective: Expands 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: 101309
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Course Software Utilized: Canvas and publisher content
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: N/A
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: Yes
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: GRCC Community Workforce Training


School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
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:
Bachelor’s Degree and 4000 hours of related work experience.
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260223T20:16:05
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031



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