Advanced Composite Repair Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

AERM-2359-001 Advanced Composite Repair

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: AERM 1354 or instructor consent

Course Description

An advanced study and practical application of composite repair, processes and tooling. Includes complex repair and manufacturing techniques.  

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Manufacturing Students:  Due to this program's schedule, do not purchase books until the instructor review the syllabus.

Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair        ASA         ISBN #   978-1-56027-752-1

Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms                                              ASA         ISBN #  1-56027-287-2

Aviation Mechanics Handbook                                                  ASA         ISBN # 1-56027-518-9

Federal Avation Advisory Circular (43.13-1B / 2B)                   Federal Document       F.A.A.         Online at WWW.FAA.GOV

Supplies

Lab Coat

Lab Gloves with rubber coating

Hearing protection

Safety Glasses

2 GB Flash Drive  / Jump Drive

Magnifying Glass

Dust Mask with one way vent

12 inch Machinist Scale with 1/100 th. sc

Student Performance

Create examples of composite components using various fiber and resin science combinations related to advanced composite repair and manufacturing; use different methodologies in fabrication of repair and manufacturing tooling; re-create the geometry of damaged contoured surfaces; use various methods of alternative heat sources for curing; and analyze the relationship between the cure temperature and the placement of thermocouples in order to determine the integrity of repair.  Learn to operate an autoclave for composite manufacturing.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Students are to abide by the posted class and lab policies and procedures.

Grading Criteria

A.     Grade points are assigned according to the performance of a student in each course as dictated by industry as follows:

A       -       Excellent performance         (100 - 90) = 4.00 grade points

B       -       Above job entry level             (89 - 80) = 3.00 grade points

C       -       Minimum requirement            (79 - 70) = 2.00 grade points

F        -       Below job entry level             (69 -  0) = 0    grade points

B.     Other performance indicators may be assigned in place of grades as follows:

CR    -       Credit for Transfer, Advance Standing, Testing Out. 

Testing out must meet the requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation; Part 147.

I        -       Incomplete

W      -       Withdrew from Course/Program

Au -   No Grade Points or Grade Computed

S        -       Satisfactory (Continuing Education)

U       -       Unsatisfactory (Continuing Education)

C.     Weighted Grade is calculated as follows:

1. Theory Average (average of exams and final exam)  1/3 of final grade
2. Shop Average (average of projects)                          1/3 of final grade
3. Quiz Average (average of quizzes)                            1/3 of final grade

D.      Testing

1. Each exam may be retaken only once (including regular and final exams.)
2. The maximum recorded grade on any exam retake will be 70%.
3. There will be no retake of failed daily quizzes.
4. All tests and projects will be completed or made up in the semester in which they occur.

NOTE:  Final grade determination for academic courses will have a numerical grade.

Final grade determination for continuing education courses will have a letter grade.

Attendance

\ Attendance is ten percent of the total course grade.

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\ Sleeping in class is not permitted and is counted as NON-ATTENDANCE

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Additional Information

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