2026-27 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 09, 2026  
2026-27 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook


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MEC 131* - Mechanics I - Statics for Engineering Technology

(3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 111*  with a grade of “C” or higher or MTH 167*  

Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer  

Description: Teaches Newton’s laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, trusses and frames, determination of centroids, and distributed loads and moments of inertia. Introduces dry friction and force systems in space. Lecture 3 hours per week.



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