Special Topics in Machining/Machine Technology Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107K

Office Hours

Course Information

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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
- NOTE: The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

MCHN-1391-001 Special Topics in Machining/Machine Technology

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Instructor Consent

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

NIMS Membership: NIMS.com

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET

Young/Glover

Published by Sequoia

ISBN: 1-885071-29-9

PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY, 1^ST Ed.

Hoffman/Hopewell/Janes/Sharp

Published by Delmar/Cengage

ISBN: 13:978-0-07-731982-3 or 10:0-07-731982-6

29^th Editon Machinery’s Handbook

Industrial Press

ISBN 978-0-8311-2900-2

Technical Shop Mathematics 3^rd Edition.

Thomas Achatz

Industrial Press.

ISBN 0-8311-3086-5

Supplies

Tool Kits #1 #2.

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

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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

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.

Safety Policy and PPE

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.

Rule#1. Only Safety glasses' with side shields, that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 spec will be allowed.

Rule#2. Only long pants are allowed.

Rule#3. Only short sleeved close fitting Tee-shirts or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed

Rule#4. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.

Rule#5. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hat, cap or hairnet.

Rule#6. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.

Rule#7. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.

Rule#8. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.

Rule#9. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Rule#10.No food or drink in shop.

Failure to comply with rules #1-#6 will result in the following disciplinary actions.

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.

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.

Third offense. The student will be suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receive a FAILING grade for that class.

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.

Tools, Equipment,

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.

For all other question the below link will take you to Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities

http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=407

Grading Criteria

ourse Evaluations:

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.

Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:

Daily Rubric	16 Rubrics	25% of Grade
Project Rubrics	2 NIMS CREDENTIALS EARNED	40% of Grade
Homework	3 submissions	20% of Grade
Final Exam	1 Exam	15% of Grade

100.00% – 95.00% = A

94.99% - 86.00% = B

85.99% - 75.00% = C

64.99% - 68.00% = D

67.99% - 0.00% = F

Makeup Policy

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.

Projects; Two NIMS Credintials Earned.

Homework is due at the start of the first class of each week, starting at week two and continuing through week 8. No late homework will be accepted.

Final: A comprehensive final will be given.

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.