Precision Tools and Measurement Syllabus for 2020-2021
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<p>Transportation Career Center (TCC) Rm 107 C</p>

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7:00 - 7:30 AM, 12:30-1:00pm 

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Course

MCHN-1320-001 Precision Tools and Measurement

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Emphasis on the identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade.  Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools. 

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

CDX Preferred ACCESS Online - 2 Years & FAT 2e Textbook
BUNDLE ISBN#-13: 978-12-841-7182-2

CDX Preferred ACCESS Online (NO TEXTBOOK) - 2 Years
ISBN#-13: 978-12-841-7091-7

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
Young/Glover
Published by Sequoia
ISBN: 1-885071-29-9
 
 
 

 

Supplies

AC Logo Shirt

Safety Glasses or Goggles

Closed Toe, Non-slip shoes or boots

0-1 inch outside micrometer
6 inch digital calipers
6 inch steel rule
12 inch combination square
12 Ft tape measure
Feeler gauge set
Scribe for marking metal
8” Adjustable Wrench
Adjustable pliers (slip joint)
Channel locks
Screwdrivers ( Straight and Phillips)
Hammer (Ball Peen or Claw)
Padlock
Flashlight
Paint Marker (Permanent Marker)
Pencil
Highlighter
Three-ring Binder
Leather gloves
Substitutions and combinations of items are up to individuals
All tools should be marked for identification!

 

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Perform common methods of measurement conversion; determine the degree of precision measurement required; identify various types of precision instruments and their applications; list maintenance procedures on various types of measuring instruments; interpret and confirm blueprint requirements; convert between English and metric units; compute total tolerances of parts; calibrate various types of precision measuring instruments to a standard; and select and use precision measurement tools.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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

 Students are required to comply with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct. The Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be posted on the bulletin board in the Transportation Career Center and the Academic Classroom Center and will be explained in detail by the Instructor on the first day of class.
 
Safety Policy and PPE
Safety is everyone's job,and it starts before you enter the shop area.
1. Only Safety glasses' with side shields will be allowed.
2. Only long pants are allowed.
3. Only short sleeved close fitting Tee-shirts or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed
4. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.
5. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hairnet.
6. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.
7. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
8. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.
9. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be dismissed from Amarillo College permanently.
 
Tools, Equipment,
Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class 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

30% Daily Attendance & Participation

15% CH Homework

15% CH Tests

20% Labs and Quizzes

10% Tasksheets 

10% Final Exam

 

90 - 100 = A

80- 89.9= B

70 - 79.9 = C

60 - 69.9 = D

0 - 59.9 = F

 

Attendance

Attendance and Participation grading for class

The following outline will be used for daily grading for all classes from 7:30-1:00

Points will start to be deducted for arriving after 8:00 for showing up at

8:00-8:15-----10

8:15-8:30-----20

8:30-8:45-----30

8:45-9:00-----40

9:00-and after 50+

Showing up after 9:00 without a valid excuse, and you may be sent home for the day. Repeatedly showing up late will result in more points being deducted for each occurrence.

Lunch is from 12:00-12:30 every day unless otherwise stated, arriving back late will be up to 25 points deducted from your daily total.

If you leave at lunch time either at 12 or 12:30, provided you showed up on time and have no other deductions you will get a 75 for the day. Leaving early, without getting your instructors permission first, will be counted the same as a tardy.

As is stated in the syllabus, 3 tardy’s equal an absence. Up to 10 points may be deducted from your final grade for each absence.

You must sign in and sign out every day. If you do not sign out, you will be given a 50 for the day, even if you were in class all day. Put the actual time you showed up on the sign in sheet and be honest. If I catch you putting a fake time in or signing out before the day is over, I will take off more points than what I have listed in the rubric above.

If you can’t make it to class, if you at least send me an e-mail letting me know that, along with the reason why before the start of the class, I will give you 25 pts for the day. It is not much but at least it’s not a Zero.

This grade is attendance AND PARTICIPATION. You can be in class all day, but that doesn’t mean you may get a 100. Points can also be deducted for things like but not limited to, being on your cell phone during class time, sleeping, rude or obnoxious behavior, not participating in class discussions or labs, not following directions from your instructor, or any other behavior not fit for a classroom environment.

If you have any questions about this criteria, feel free to discuss them with me personally.

You are expected to attend all class meetings on time and stay for the entire class. Points will be deducted from your attendance and participation grade on a scale based on how late you show up, or for leaving early before class is dismissed.

Ten points may be deducted from your final grade for each absence.

Calendar

Day 1. Discuss syllabus, tools required for the class, homework, and lab work. In class work over whole numbers, decimals, fractions and metric measurements as they apply to special measuring tools.

        Chapter 7: Power Tools and Equipment-Assigned

 Day 2. Go over how to use a tape measure, steel rule, hack saw, skill saw, and tri-square.

        Take Ruler Quiz.

 Day 3 Micrometers (inside and outside), depth micrometers (English and metric), calipers (digital and non-digital), dial indicators (English and metric)

         Chapter 8: Fasteners And Thread Repair-Assigned

 Day 4. Start Lab 1, measuring and cutting accuratly 2x4's

 Day 5. Start Lab 2, measuring, cutting and drilling holes in metal accuralty

          Go over and learn how to use SAE Micrometers, measure brake rotors and take the SAE Mic Quiz

         Chapter 6: Basic Tools and Precision Measuring-Assigned

 Day 6. Go over and learn how to use Metric Micrometers, measure brake rotors and take the Metric Mic Quiz

 Day 7. Start Lab 5, measuring various engine components with Metric and SAE Micrometers, dial indicators, and feeler gauges

 Day 8. Work on and finish any Labs

 Day 9. Review and take final exam with performance exam. 

 

Additional Information

Calender is tentative and subject to change based on lab work and Instructor discretion.

Check with your Instructor for due dates of all assignments if unsure.

Some information presented may be manufacturer specific. 

You MUST get your Instructor's permission to bring a vehicle into the shop. If you do not, you WILL be asked to leave the shop.

Vehicles are not to remain "overnight". Any work performed MUST be completed by the end of class. Verify you have ALL parts and supplies needed to complete any maintenance or repair. If unsure, ask your instructor prior to work being started.  

All vehicles brought into the shop MUST have a repair order filled out and placed on the windshield. 

Honk your horn prior to entering and leaving the shop. 

Have a window down and keys outside of the vehicle to prevent being locked out.

 

Syllabus Created on:

08/31/20 9:18 AM

Last Edited on:

08/31/20 9:18 AM