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Basic Machine Shop I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Robert Gustin (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rlgustin@actx.edu

Phone

8063354332

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107K

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

MCHN-1338-002 Basic Machine Shop I

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introductory course that assists the student in understanding the machinist occupation in industry. The student begins by using basic machine tools such as the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
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\ Young/Glover
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\ Published by Sequoia
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\ ISBN: 1-885071-29-9
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\ PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY, 1ST Ed.
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\ Hoffman/Hopewell/Janes/Sharp
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\ Published by Delmar/Cengage
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\ ISBN: 13:978-0-07-731982-3 or 10:0-07-731982-6
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\  PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY WORKBOOK and PROJECT MANUAL, 1ST Ed.

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\ David Lenzi/James Hellwig
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\ Published by Delmar/Cengage
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\ ISBN: 13:978-1-4354-4768-4 or 10:1-4354-4768-9

Supplies

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\ Tool Box
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\ 0-1 inch outside micrometer
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\ End-of-Course Outcomes:  Demonstrate proper use of the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder applying good housekeeping, proper safety, and preventative maintenance. Perform bench work including part layout, drilling, reaming, taping, press fitting, location of hole centers and surfaces; set up power saws for cutoff operation; demonstrate tooling maintenance, hazardous material handling, and preventative maintenance.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\  Textbook,Workbook,Notebook & Class Equipment

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\ 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.
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\ Safety Policy and PPE
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\ 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.
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\ Rule#1. Only Safety glasses' with side shields, that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 spec will be allowed.
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\ Rule#2. Only long pants are allowed.
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\ Rule#3. Only short sleeved close fitting Tee-shirts or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed
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\ Rule#4. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.
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\ Rule#5. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hat, cap or hairnet.
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\ Rule#6. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.
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\ Rule#7. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
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\ Rule#8. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.
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\ Rule#9. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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\ Rule#10.No food or drink in shop.
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\ Failure to comply with rules #1-#6 will result in the following disciplinary actions.
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\ 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.
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\ 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.
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\ Third offense. The student will be suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receive a FAILING grade for that class.
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\ 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.
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\ Tools, Equipment,
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\ 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.
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Grading Criteria

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\ 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.
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\ Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
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\ The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:
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\ Attendance/Participation
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\ 10 pts/session
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\ 15 sessions
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\ 150 possible
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\ Shop Practice/Projects
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\ 25 pts/session
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\ 15 sessions
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\ 375 possible
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\ Avg. of all work
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\ 15 sessions
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\ 225 possible
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\ Final Exam
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\ 1 Exam
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\ 250 possible
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\ 900 – 1000 pts = A
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\ 800 - 899 pts = B
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\ 700 - 799 pts = C
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\ 0 - 699 pts = F
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\ Makeup Policy
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\ 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.
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\ Homework/Quizzes and Final

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\ 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.

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\ Final: A comprehensive final will be given.

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Attendance

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\  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 section 4 Drill Press speeds and feeds.

Text: All section 4.

Homework: All text and workbook problems and questions.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 2: Review day 1.

Quiz: Section 4 and machine shop math.

Lecture; Text section 5.1 Intro to Turning and machine shop math.

Text: 5.1

Homework: All 5.1 text and workbook questions and problems also speeds/ feeds handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 3: Review day 2.

Quiz: 5.1 and machine shop math.

Lecture: Text 5.2 and machine shop math.

Text: 5.2

Homework: All text and workbook questions and problems for unit 5.2. Shop math handout..

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 4: Review day 3.

Quiz: 5.2 and shop math.

Lecture: Text 5.3 and shop math.

Text: 5.3

Homework: All text and workbook review questions and problems for unit 5.3. Shop math handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 5: Review day 4.

Quiz; 5.3 and shop math.

Lecture: Text unit 5.4 part 1 and shop math.

Text: 5.4(415-420)

Homework: All text and workbook questions and problems for unit 5.4. Shop math handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 6: Review day 5.

Quiz: 5.4 and shop math.

Lecture: Text 5.4 part 2 and shop math.

Text: 5.4(420-424)

Homework: Thread calculation handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 7: Review day 6.

Quiz: 5.4 and shop math.

Lecture:5.4 part 3 .

Text: 5.4(424-426)

Homework: Thread calculation handout, speeds and feeds.

Lab: Work on Projects

Class 8: Review day 7

Quiz; 5.4 and shop math.

Lecture:5.4 part 4.

Text: 5.4(426-432)

Homework: Thread calculations handout, speeds and feeds

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 9: Review day 8.

Quiz: 5.4 and shop math.

Lecture: 5.5 part 1.

Text: 5.5 (pg’s 435-435)

Homework: Taper Problems, speed and feeds

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 10: Review day 9.

Quiz: 5.5 and shop math.

Lecture: 5.5 part 2.

Text: 5.5 (pg’s 436-439)

Homework:All text and workbook questions and problems for unit 5.5. Shop math handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 11: Review day 10.

Quiz: Machine Shop Theory.

Lecture: 5.5 part 3.

Text: 5.5 (pg’s 439-444)

Homework: Taper problems, speeds and feeds

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 12: Review day 11.

Quiz: Machine Shop Theory.

Lecture: Theory of Machining.

Text: 6.1(pg’s 449-463)

Homework :All text and workbook questions and problems for unit 6.1. Shop math handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 13: Review day 12.

Quiz: 6.1 and shop math.

Lecture: 6.2.

Text: 6.2 (pg’s 464-468)

Homework: Shop math.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 14: Review day 13.

Quiz: Machine Shop Theory.

Lecture: Theory of Machining.

Text: 6.2 (pg’s 468-480)

Homework:All text and workbook questions and problems for unit 6.2. Shop math handout.

Lab: Work on Projects.

Class 15: Review for Final

Lecture: Theory of Machining.

Lab: Work on Projects.

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 and has received a letter grade of A on all test and quizzes.

#4. At least one project complete and successfuly passing inspection.

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM