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RSNI 103 - Mechanical Maintenance

2 hrs (Sem I)
This course explores the fundamental concepts of Mechanical Maintenance as it relates to power transmission systems such as belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, ball screws, linear axis drives, clutches, and brakes.  Students will learn industry relevant skills including how to install, align, operate, analyze performance, and design basic mechanical transmissions systems using chains, sprockets, v-belts, sheaves, spur gears, bearings, and couplers in single and multiple shaft systems.  This course emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving through hands-on experience and practical applications. 1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours (16 lecture+38 laboratory hours total).