Intermediate Machining I Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

MCHN-1352-001 Intermediate Machining I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MCHN 1341 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Operation of drilling machines, milling machines, lathes and power saws. Select and use appropriate precision measuring tools.

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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
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
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

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Textbooks

 NIMS Membership: NIMS.com

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

  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.

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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:

Late arrival /Early Departure. In the event of a student arriving to class later than Ten Minutes after scheduled class start time without notifying instructor and or Leaving class early without instructor approval will receive a zero for the daily rubric grade. For every 3 late arrival/ early departures the student will loose 1 letter grade on final grade. 

Projects: Students will complete all projects listed in the (REQUIRED PROJECTS FOLDER) of Blackboard Content Folder.

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. 

Daily Grade:Daily Quiz, Attendance, Safety, Participation.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam 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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