Aircraft Composites Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Academic Classroom Center 102B

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Course

AERM-1354-001 Aircraft Composites

Prerequisites

Course Description

Comprehensive concepts of the inspection and repair of composite, fabric, core and laminated structural materials including doors, windows, bonded structures and interior furnishings. Safety procedures to include the handling and storage of composite materials will also be addressed.

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Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Your instructor can advise you where to purchase textbooks or, if available, provide you with an electronic copy.

Nevertheless, students are ultimately responsible to obtain required text books. Most of the required text books for this class can be printed in the AC Computer Lab. Students should apply monies to TRAC Systems Print Card or AC Student ID Card. Credit can be applied at the TRAC System ATM located in the Student Service Center (Campus Side) foyer. Note: Textbook revisions can change without notice, therefore, the current revision at time of purchase are acceptable.

1. Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, 5^th edition, 2013, paperback;(ASA-DAT-5); ISBN-13:978-1560278641

2. Aviation Mechanics Handbook: The Aviation Standard, 6th Edition, (ASA-MHB-5); ISBN 13:978-1560278986

3. FAR/AMT 2016: Federal Aviation Regulations for Aviation Maintenance Technicians; 2014 edition, 2013, paperback; ISBN-13:978-1560279983

4. AC - 43.13 1B/2B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices of Aircraft Inspection and Repair, 2009, paperback; ISBN-13:978-0977489695

5. A&P Technician Airframe Textbook; 2009, paperback; ISBN 13:978-0884875604

6. A&P Technician Airframe Test Guide with Oral & Practical Study Guide, 2009, paperback; ISBN-13:978-0884875444

Supplies

Students are required to have the following supplies:.

1. 2GB Memory Stick

2. 3-Ring Binder/with paper, pens and pencils

3. Fine Black and Silver 'Sharpie' - 2 each

4. Safety Glasses

5. Red ink pen or marker

6. Calculator: non-programable (TI-30 preferred)

Student Performance

I.A.1 Service and repair wood structures.

I.A.2 Identify wood defects.

I.A.3 Inspect wood structures.

I.B.4 Select and apply fabric and fiberglass covering materials.

I.B.5 Inspect, test, and repair fabric and fiberglass.

I.C.6 Apply trim, letters, and touch up paint.

I.C.7 Identify and select aircraft finishing materials.

I.C.8 Apply finishing materials.

I.C.9 Inspect finishes and identify defects.

Items # I.A.1, I.A.2, I.A.3, I.B.4, I.B.5, I.C.6..................................................... Training Level (1)

Items # I.C.7, I.C.8, I.C.9................................................................................ Training Level (2)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student 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

Class Policy:

1) No electronic devices, i.e. I-Phone, I-Pad, I-Pod, Blackberry, Droid, MP3, etc., (with instructor permission only) allowed during class and shop time. All violations shall be annotated in the student attendance record - time shall be deducted which all missed time must be made up prior to end of course. Students with electronic devices will be considered as an unexcused absent.

2) No Sleeping or the appearance of sleeping during class. All violations shall be annotated in the student attendance record - time shall be deducted which all missed time must be made up prior to end of course. Note: Student caught sleeping may be asked to leave the classroom or shop in which all deducted time must be made up before end of course. This time deduction will be considered an unexcused absence.

3) No shorts, sandals, or sleeveless shirts allowed in shop area. Shoes must fully cover feet. No worn or shredded clothing allowed due to machines and metal shavings. You will not be allowed to work in shop with any of the above violations.

4) No food or drink allowed in shop area.

5) No tobacco products allowed in shop area.

6) No alcohol or drugs.

7) Absolutely No Horseplay!!! Due to the nature of work and in practice of professional work ethic, horseplay will not be tolerated in any form.

8) No Profanity!

9) Safety glasses will be worn at all times in a work area.

10) Face shields will be worn when operating machinery. (i.e. drill presses, grinders, cut-off tools)

11) Know where the closest fire extinguisher is located to your work area. Know where the closest exit is to your work area. Know where MSDS material is located. Know where eye wash is located. Know where first aid kit is located.

12) Inform instructor of any accidents no matter how small.

13) Do not leave class without informing instructor.

14) Watch out for others. They may be unaware of a potential hazard.

15) School uniforms are mandatory. (Student are considered absent without the proper uniform or dress attire).

16) No hats, hoodies, beanies, etc. are to be worn in the classroom or any indoor classroom facility.

17) Required Tools (see ‘Additional Information’) - Student are considered absent without the tools specified in the required tools list.

18) Participation in daily shop / classroom clean-up. Non-participation will result in project grade deduction.

NOTE: Any violations may warrant significant grade reduction for individual, group or the entire class. Severity of violation may warrant expulsion from class or complete expulsion from course. Safety is taken seriously at Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

Grade points (assigned according to the performance of a student in each course as dictated by industry)

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

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

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

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

Weighted Grade

1. Theory Average (average of all exams and final exam)- - - 1/3 of final grade

2. Shop Average (average of all projects) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1/3 of final grade

3. Quiz Average (average of quizzes)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1/3 of final grade

Grade Calculation Procedure

1. Add Quizzes then divide by the total number of quizzes to calculate Quiz Average.

2. Add all Exams, Regular Exams and the Final Exam to calculate Exam Average.

3. Add Exam Average and Final Exam Grade then divide by two to obtain Theory Average.

4. Add all Project grades then divide by the total number of projects to calculate Shop Grade average.

5. Add Theory Average, Shop Grade Average and Quiz Average then divide by three to calculate the Course Average.

Other Performance Indicators

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)

Testing Procedures

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 missed or failed daily quizzes.

4. All tests and projects should be completed or made up in the course in which they occur, any late items / documents will receive a maximum score of 70%.

5. Retake of failed final exam must be done within time and dates outlined in the AMT Repair Station Manual and written contract with Amarillo College for Incomplete grade.

6. Final exam must be taken with black or blue ink, all other exams can use #2 lead pencil.

7. Incomplete exam answer sheet header information will result in a 1 test point deduction for each item. Name, Date and Exam including course number.

8. Any papers i.e. projects, quizzes, handouts, etc. turned in for grading without students name or where applicable incorrect date formate will result in point deduction(s)

Note 1: Quizzes and open book exams may be given at the instructor's discretion. Student must be present to take daily quizzes unless previous arrangements have been made with the instructor. Previous arrangements include contacting (text, email or phone call) the instructor prior to start of class.

Note 2: Any graded papers (projects, tests, handouts, etc.) received after grading has occurred will be considered late and the maximum grade of 70 will be assigned. Grading: is when the project, test, quizzes, etc. grade is entered into students college transcript. The instructor has full discretion for assignment due dates and times.

Note 3: A grade of "S" (Satisfactory) can be given on shop projects at Instructor's discretion. Final grade determination for course will have a numerical grade given for shop projects.

Attendance

Attendance and Time Policies

Punctual and regular attendance is a requirement in all classroom, laboratory and shop sessions. Excused absences are: sickness or injury, with a doctor's statement or at the discretion of the Accountable Manager. All other absences are unexcused. Any "No Call, No Show" for class will be considered unexcused. Please note; if needed the Accountable Manager can and will make recommendations for make-up time scheduling regardless of excused or unexcused absence on a case by case basis.

When a student's lack of attendance results in failure to satisfactorily complete course objectives, the student will be warned in writing that he/she may fail the course unless arrangements are made with the instructor.

Time will be made up at the discretion of the instructor based upon their instructional work load. Make up time and material must occur before the Final grade is issued. For example, a student may score 100% on all quizzes, exams, and projects; however, an "I" (incomplete) shall be awarded as a grade until all time is made up. Each 6 minutes equals 0.1 hours.

Final exam will not be taken until all time (including the time missed during the final exam) for the course is made up.

1. EXCUSED ABSENCES during a regular exam or quiz will be made up without penalty. Make-up exam or quiz will be taken at the CONVENIENCE of the instructor. With prior arrangement, excused make-up time can be made up 30 minutes prior to start of class along with after class Monday - Friday.

2. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES during a regular exam or final exam will result in a maximum possible test grade of 70 percent, when the test is taken. All unexcused time can only be made up after class Monday - Thursday only.

3. Daily classroom / shop break times will be given at the instructors discretion. Without prior arrangements students returning late after break time ends will be considered absent (unexcused) and may be required to make up the time.

4. Unless prior arrangements have been made; restroom break time should be limited to the minimal amount of time, excessive use or time away from class / shop could result in the (unexcused) time being made up.

Tardiness

Time missed by any student arriving in class after the scheduled start time shall be made up before he/she is awarded a Final Grade. All time shall be made-up. For example, if a student is one to six minutes late, 0.1 hours shall be deducted from the student's attendance record. If seven minutes late, the student shall be docked 0.2 hours and so on.

Repeated Tardiness

A student's tardiness, (3 or more), may result in:

1. A written warning against further tardiness from the instructor.

2. Being placed on probation for the course.

3. Being issued a grade of "F" for the course.

The instructor may choose to begin class/lecture by securing the classroom door to prevent interruptions by late arriving students. It is in the student's best interest to be in class early.

If a student arrives late and is "locked out", he/she may rejoin the class at the next scheduled break time. Attendance begins when the student rejoins the class.

Calendar

Day 1.1 I.A.1, I.A.2, I.A.3 Project Number 1

Description: Inspect wood structures, identify wood defects, service and repair wood structures.

Performance: Correctly respond to questions in project to identify, service, and repair defects in wood structures.