Amarillo College Logo

Industrial Equipment Maintenance Syllabus for 2011-2012
Return to Syllabus List

Instructor Information

Instructor

Kim Hays (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

kthays@actx.edu

Phone

8063354366

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107N

Office Hours

One hour after morning class & One hour prior to evening class.

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

IEIR-1343-001 Industrial Equipment Maintenance

Prerequisites

Course Description

Maintenance and repair of power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt and chain drives with emphasis on both plain and anti-friction bearings. Introduces theory of various types of pumps and compressors. Laboratory activities include maintenance, repair, lubrication and overhaul procedures used in common process pumps, gear boxes and compressors.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

\N

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

\
HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
\
Young/Glover
\
Published by Sequoia
\
ISBN #1-885071-29-9
\
 
\
INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS AND MAINTENANCE
\
2nd Edition
\
Larry Chastain
\
Published by Pearson/Prentice Hall
\
ISBN #0-13-047469-X
\
 
\
 

Supplies

 

Tool Box
6 inch steel rule
12 Ft tape measure<

Student Performance

\    

\

\ Course Description:  Maintenance and repair of power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt, and chain drives with emphasis on both plain and anti-friction bearings. Introduces theory of various types of pumps and compressors. Laboratory activities include maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures used on common process pumps and compressors.

\

\ End-of-Course Outcomes:  Maintain and repair power transmission systems involving gear, V-belt, and chain drives; describe positive displacement and centrifugal pumping systems and compressors; and identify symptoms, causes, and cures for mechanical problems. Demonstrate maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures on common process pumps and compressors; and apply industrial safety standards.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\  Textbook,Workbook,Notebook & Class Equipment

\
\ Students are required to have the specified textbook and workbook no later than the third class session. Failure to do this will result in the student receiving a five point reduction for the fourth class period and increases by five points each following day.The student is required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook. These notes need to be on three ring bound note book paper for grading prior to the final exam. Articles, accumulated information, and useful reference material that pertain to relative course topics will be counted towards the notebook grade. Notebook should contain syllabus, handouts, formula sheets, tests, assignments, and task list. All items will be graded from the notebook. Neatness of notebook will be graded.  This means no loose edges; grease or oil soaked pages WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Student shall furnish a SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR( NO CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE ALLOWED) and personal protective equipment which includes ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses. Student shall have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department service tool list. Student shall furnish necessary computer media for information transfer. Student shall furnish required text and Handyman Pocket Handbook.
\
\  
\
\ Safety Policy and PPE
\
\ Safety is everyone's job,and it starts before you enter the shop area. A machine shop has rotating machinery,high voltage electrical equipment,hot metal,sharp metal and chemicals,all of which can harm or even kill you. That is why the rules described below are needed.
\
\ Rule#1. Only Safety glasses' with side shields, that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 spec will be allowed.
\
\ Rule#2. Only long pants are allowed.
\
\ Rule#3. Only short sleeved close fitting Tee-shirts or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed
\
\ Rule#4. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.
\
\ Rule#5. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hat, cap or hairnet.
\
\ Rule#6. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.
\
\ Rule#7. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
\
\ Rule#8. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.
\
\ Rule#9. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
\
\ Rule#10.No food or drink in shop.
\
\ Failure to comply with rules #1-#6 will result in the following disciplinary actions.
\
\ First offense. The student will receive a verbal reprimand from instructor and, be withdrawn from the class for that period receiving no grade for that day.
\
\ Second offense. The student will receive a written reprimand from instructor, removed from the class for two class periods reviving no points for either day. Any quizzes or test that occur during those classes cannot be made up and will counted as zero points.
\
\ Third offense. The student will be suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receive a FAILING grade for that class.
\
\ Failure to comply with rules #7-#9 will result in the student being immediately  suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receiving a FAILING grade for that class.
\
\  
\
\ Tools, Equipment,
\
\ Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Machining Technology Curriculum are to be furnished by the student and be with the student during all lab activities. failure to have tools will result in the student receiving no lab grade for that class period.  All student tools should marked with the students initials for easy identification, these tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
\
\  
\
\   For all other question the below link will take you to Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities
\

Grading Criteria

\  

\
\ Course Evaluations:
\
\ Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete and correct. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return of all supplies and materials to their proper location. Correct means that projects meets all print specifications in order to be graded.
\
\  
\
\ Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
\
\ The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:
\

\  

\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
\
\ Attendance/Participation
\ 		\
\ 10 pts/session
\ 		\
\ 15 sessions
\ 		\
\ 150 possible
\
\
\ Shop Practice/Projects
\ 		\
\ 25 pts/session
\ 		\
\ 15 sessions
\ 		\
\ 375 possible
\
\
\ Homework/Quizzes
\ 		\
\ Avg. of all work
\ 		\
\ 15 sessions
\ 		\
\ 225 possible
\
\
\ Final Exam
\ 		\
\  
\ 		\
\ 1 Exam
\ 		\
\ 250 possible
\
\  \  \ 1000 Total Possible Points
\
\  
\
\  
\
\ 900 – 1000 pts = A
\
\ 800 -   899 pts = B
\
\ 700 -   799 pts = C
\
\     0 -   699 pts = F
\

\  

\
\ Makeup Policy
\
\ Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from completing lab projects. If a quiz or test is missed it cannot be made up without prior approval of instructor.
\

\ Homework/Quizzes and Final

\

\ Workbook/Homework will be assigned from each chapter covered in the textbook.These workbook and handout assignments will be looked at by the instructor at the beginning of each class period, failure to have daily homework complete will result in that student not being allowed in lab until homework is complete it will also result in the student fore fitting that days lab grade.  Each session is subject to a quiz covering both materials covered in that chapter and previous materials covered. 

\

\ Final: A comprehensive final will be given.

Attendance

\  Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Students will be expected to be in the class and seated by the start of each class period.Attendance roll will be called out at the beginning of the class and students not replying will be recorded as tardy losing ten attendance points.Roll will again called one-half hour after class has started, any student not replying will be recorded as absent and lose all points for that day.There are times that special circumstances arise but instructor needs to be made aware of these circumstances, the instructor will then decide if excuse warrants merit or not. Attendance will also means that until the end of class or instructor releases the class you are required to be there failure to be present during end of class roll will result in all points for that day being forfeited, again there will be times that special circumstances will be allowed but instructor needs to be informed and the the instructor will decide whether reason for leaving early is valid or not. Attendance also means that student has all the required material for said class, failure to comply with this is described in the below section describing student behavior.

Calendar

 

Class 1: Review Syllabus:

Lecture:Text Chap1

Homework:Chap1 Questions

Lab:Measuring Tools

Class 2: Review day 1.

Quiz:Chap1

Lecture:Text Chap2

Homework:Chap2 Questions

Lab:Torque exercise

Class 3: Review day 2.

Quiz:Chap2

Lecture:Text Chap3 & Mechanics of materials

Homework:Chap3

Lab:Measuring Tools

Class 4: Review day 3.

Quiz:Chap3

Lecture:Text Chap4

Homework:Chap4

Lab:Lubrication

Class 5: Review day 4.

Quiz:Chap4

Lecture:Text Chap5

Homework:Chap5

Lab:Bearings & Measuring tools

Class 6:Review day 5.

Quiz:Chap5

Lecture: Text Chap6 

Homework: Chap6

Lab:Bearings & Measuring tools

Class 7: Review day 6.

Quiz:Chap6

Lecture: Review for Mid-Term

Homework: None

Lab:None

Class 8: Review day 7

Quiz:Mid-Term Attendance Mandatory, no make-up exams.

Lecture: None

Homework: None

Lab: None

Class 9: Review day 8.

Quiz: None

Lecture: Chap7

Homework: Chap7

Lab:Pulley & V-belts

Class 10: Review day 9.

Quiz: Chap7

Lecture: Chap8

Homework:Chap8

Lab:Chain Drives

Class 11: Review day 10.

Quiz:Chap8

Lecture: Chap9

Homework:Chap9

Lab: Grear drives

Class 12: Review day 11.

Quiz:Chap9

Lecture:Chap10

Homework:Chap10

Lab:Begin Alingment

Class 13: Review day 12.

Quiz:Chap10

Lecture: None

Homework:None

Lab:Continue with alingment

Class 14: Review day 13.

Quiz:None

Lecture:None

Homework:None

Lab:Continue with alingment

Class 15: Review for Final

Lecture:  Review for final

Homework: None

Lab: Work on Projects.Last chance to get project graded.

Class 16: Final.

Additional Information

\  

\

\ If at the end of the semester a student in said class,that meets the following criteria that student has the option of not taking the final exam.

\

\ #1. Perfect attendance.

\

\ #2. No tardies or leaving early violations.

\

\ #3. All homework completed on the required date.

\

\ #4. Project complete and successfuly passing inspection.

\

\ #5. Already receiving a letter grade of "A"

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM