24-203 TechSpark: Machine Shop Principles

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course teaches the safe operation of manual machining equipment, including knee mill and lathe through structured hands-on activities. A significant portion of this course is dedicated to reading technical drawings, and then fabricating those components using equipment. Homework assignments are important for reinforcement of skills learned, and a self-directed project will utilize known techniques in new applications. This course is required to use the student machine shop at TechSpark. 3-unit mini (7-weeks)

Prerequisites: 24-101 or 24-201 (min B)

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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