Layout and Fabrication II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

WLDG-2372-001 Layout and Fabrication II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: WLDG 1372 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

An intermediate course in layout and fabrication. Includes design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, written specification and pattern development.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

THE PIPEFITTERS AND PIPE WELDER'S HANDBOOK

REVISED EDITION

ISBN 0-02-802500-8

Supplies

Triangular Architect Scale

0.7mm Mechanical Pencil with extra leads (or 5mm)

10" 30/60 Degree Triangle

8" 45 Degree Triangle

Vinyl Eraser

Drafting Tape or Dots

Drafting Quality Compass with beam extension

24" T-Square

French Curve Set (3 pc)

Scissors

Leather Gloves

Safety Classes

Cutting Goggles

Oxy-fuel Cutting Torch and striker

Welding Hood

Chipping Hammer

Wire Brush

Heavy Long Sleeved Pants and Shirt

Pipe Wrap-a-round

 

Student Performance

Layout and Fabrication

1. Read a steel rule/tape measure accurately.
2. Apply math where needed.
3. Know and apply geometric construction principles.
4. Know and draw orthographic projections.
5. Use orthographic projections to develop templates for pipe intersections (fittings).
6. Understand the safe use of steel cutting and welding equipment.
7. Fabricate pipe intersections and fittings from templates using oxyacetylene torches, angle grinders, and SMAW welders.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 

Grading Criteria

 

Layout and Fabrication Projects/performance	40%		90-100%	A
Written Tests	20%		80-89%	B
Completion of Textbook Assignments/Notebook	20%		70-79%	C
Attendance/Participation	20%		60-69%   <59%	D   F

 

Assigned written material from the textbook appropriate to each day's classroom and shop projects is to be completed prior to class time.  Tests 2 and 3 will be over the assigned material.

Attendance

Attendance and participation in class and lab is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning practice oriented disciplines. Students are responsible for participating in an attendance record management system as designated by the instructor. Attendance / participation grade points may also reflect homework; class preparation; punctuality; housekeeping; proper dress; and required equipment, supplies, and text.

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Additional Information

SAFETY IS OUR ONE MOST IMPORTANT CONCERN.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN ANY SHOP WITHOUT SAFETY GLASSES, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR.  ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE AMARILLO COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.  COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE IS MANDATORY FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION.