Basic Machine Shop II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

MCHN-1341-003 Basic Machine Shop II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MCHN 1338 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

A continuation of Basic Machine Shop I.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

 NIMS Membership: NIMS.com

29^th Editon Machinery’s Handbook

Industrial Press

ISBN 978-0-8311-2900-2

Supplies

  Kit #61 from college bookstore or equivalent tools my be purchased by the student.

Student Performance

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

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

Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

Projects: Students have two options.

Option 1 NIMS Credentialing. Students choosing to earn NIMS credentials must successfully complete the required part and successfully pass the credentialing exam prior to the last class period. Student must also successfully complete, to print specifications two projects listed in the projects folder, in the Blackboard Class content section of the class.

Option 2 Student projects (Tools). Students who do not wish to earn NIMS credentials will have to choose and successfully complete, to print specifications a minimum of four projects contained in the projects folder, in the Blackboard Class content section of the class. 

Homework: Assigned homework is due at the beginning of the first class of the next week. No late homework will be accepted without instructor approval. Homework will consist of Textbook questions, math and theory handouts. 

Final: a comprehensive final will be administered.

Attendance

 Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Attendance and participation are graded on the Daily Rubric.

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