Electromechanical Systems Syllabus for 2011-2012
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John Vincent (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
ELMT-2341-001 Electromechanical Systems
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Course Description
Covers the application of electromechanical systems, including linear and rotational positioning systems, associated control systems and the methods employed to operate them. Students will devise open and closed loop control solutions for a variety of positioning and power transformation problems. Emphasis is placed on programmable control devices and solid state systems.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Industrial Machanics and Maintenance, 3rd edition
Author: Larry Chastain
Publisher: Pearson (Prentice Hall)
ISBN: 13:978-0-13-515096-2 (10:0-13-515096-5)
The textbook is a requirment and may be purchased online or in the book store. Amazon.com Ebay.com and many other sources including electronically online
Supplies
Student will require a 1 inch binder or spiral to maintain class lecture, handouts, and other materials provided for future reference.
Scientific calculator
Student Performance
Develop existing electromechanical systems to meet specific performance criteria; troubleshoot electromechanical systems; and compile documentation to meet industrial standards.
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Expected Student Behavior
It is the policy of the Moore County Campus and the Instrument & Control Technology Program that pagers and cell phones must be silenced in the classroom and in labs.
It is the policy of the Moore County Campus and the Instrument & Control Technology Program that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in computer labs.Grading Criteria
Homework 15%
Lab Activities 15%
Written Exams 25%
Final Exams 30%
Participation 15%
A = 90 to 100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60
The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.
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Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes. July 16th If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.
It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or note from classmates.
Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.
A student will be considered as in attendance when present when the instructor takes class roll and remains in attendance until dismissed by the instructor. If the student has work requirements that require that he/she to miss any part of the scheduled class time, he/she should not enroll for the course.
If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor befor class or as soon as possible.
Calendar
ELMT 2341: Electromechanical Systems
Week 1:
M - Course Syllabus, expectations, purpose. Read Chapter 1 for next class meeting and answer questions. Lab: Course Trainer introduction.
W - Hand tools used for job purposes. Read Chapter 2 for next class and answer questions. Lab: Practice using hand tools.
Week 2:
M - Fasteners-selection, installation, removal. Read Chapter 3 for next class answer questions. Lab: Electromechanical trainer.
W - Principles of various mechanical systems. Read Chapter 4 for next class answer questions. Labs: Electromechanical trainer.
Week 3:
M - TEST Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Proper lubrication. Read Chapter 5 for next class answer questions. Lab: Bearing assemblies.
W - Bearings-selection, installation, maintenance. Read Chapter 6 for next class answer questions. Lab: Trainers.
Week 4:
M - Seals, gaskets, packing. Read Chapter 7 for next class answer questions. Lab: Trainers.
W - TEST Chapters 4, 5, and 6. Belt drives, sheaves, belts, alignment. Read Chapter 8 for next class answer questions. Lab: Trainers.
Week 5:
M - Chain drives, chain types, maintenance. Read Chapter 9 for next class answer questions. Lab: Trainers.
W - 4th of July Holiday enjoy your family and friends
Week 6:
M - Gears, gearboxes. Read Chpater 10 for next class answer questions. Lab: Trainers.
W - TEST Cahpters 7, 8, and 9. Coupling types, installation, maintenance. Read Chapter 11 for next class answer questions. Lab: Trainers
Week 7:
M - Clutches and breaks. Read Chapter 12 for next class. Lab: Trainers.
W - Rigging Fundamentals. Read Chapter 13 for next class. Labs: Weight charts, slings, riggine procedures.
Week 8:
M - Industrial pneumatics, compressors; Lab: Trainers
W - TEST Chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13. All Labs due on last day of scheduled class.
*Weekly review of questions includes a detailed discussion of each item as it relates to the above stated course objectives and industry expectations.
**Course calendar may be altered due to holidays, inclement weather, campus closings, and/or special events.
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM