Electromechanical Systems Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107N

Office Hours

One hour after morning class & One hour prior to evening class.

Course Information

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Course

ELMT-2341-001 Electromechanical Systems

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ELMT 1301 - minimum grade of C and Instructor Consent. Final semester.

Course Description

Application of electromechanical systems. Emphasizes programmable control devices and solid state systems.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET

Young/Glover

Published by Sequoia

ISBN 1-885071-29-9

Supplies

Previously purchased tool-kits or the tools listed below. And any needed previously purchased text.

Tool Box/Bag

Fuse Puller

Pliers

Channel Lock Pliers

Needle Nose Pliers

Side Cutter Pliers

Screw Driver Assortment

1/8” – 3/8” Straight Blade

#0 - #2 Phillips Tip

Utility Knife

Wire Strippers

Wire Crimpers

Allen Wrench Sets (English & Metric)

Combination Wrench Sets (English & Metric

Nut Drivers (1/4”, 5/16”, 11/32”)

12” Adjustable Wrench

8” Adjustable Wrench

Hammer (Ball Peen or Claw)

Inspection Mirror

Padlock

Vernier Calipers

Flashlight

Roll of Electrical Tape

Roll of Duct Tape

Volt – OHM Meter

Clamp on Amp Meter

Goggles or Safety Glasses

Leather Gloves

Scientific Calculator

Paint Marker (Permanent Marker)

Highlighter

Three-ring Binder

Also recommended: 3/8” – 1” Socket Set

*Handles and shanks should be insulated when possible

Substitutions and combinations of items are up to individuals

All tools should be marked for identification!

Student Performance

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

Notebook & Class Equipment

Students are required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook 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 handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. All items will be graded from the notebook. Student shall furnish a scientific calculator and personal protective equipment to include 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 (Handyman Pocket Handbook).

Shop Policy

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.

Tools, Equipment, and Clothing

Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment will be entered as a ZERO PERCENT grade for that class period. count as an absence.

Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with as defined in the student code of conduct No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

Grading Criteria

Course 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. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.

Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

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

Participation Rubrics	Graded class periods	16 sessions	25% of Grade
Project Rubrics	Graded class periods	16 sessions	50% of Grade
Completion/ Run off	Graded class periods	1 sessions	25% of Grade
Total			100%

90.0% – 100.0% = A

80.0% - 89.9% = B

70.0% - 79.9% = C

60.0% - 69.9% = D

00.0% - 59.9% = F

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 performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.

Attendance

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.

Calendar

Class #1 Introduction. Project Parameters

Class # 2 Project Planning.

Class # 3 Project Planning.

Class # 4 Project Planning.

Class # 5 Project Implementation.

Class # 6 Project Implementation.

Class # 7 Project Implementation.

Class # 8 Project Implementation.

Class # 9 Project Implementation.

Class # 10 Project Implementation.

Class # 11 Project Implementation.

Class # 12 Project Implementation.

Class # 13 Project Implementation.

Class # 14 Project Implementation.

Class # 15 Project Debug

Class # 16 Final Run-off and acceptance.

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

01/11/17 2:48 PM

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