Print Reading for Machining Trades Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

MCHN-1302-006 Print Reading for Machining Trades

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings.

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Department Expectations

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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:

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbooks/References:

 NEW PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS FOR METALWORKING TRAINEES
         By: Roberta Laine
         Publisher: National Tooling and Machining Association 2001
         ISBN:0-910399-05-0

The Technology of Manufacturing Blueprint Reading for Machinist Training. 

Author: National Tooling and Machining Association 2013.

Publisher: National Tooling and Machining Association 2013.

ISBN-978-0-910399-00-5

All other reference books can be found in the machining library.

Supplies

 Tools and Supplies

• Computer (laptop or tablet type) recommended

•  Safety glasses

•  AC logo shirt 

•  Jeans, wool pants, coveralls, or overalls -- (no rips or frays)

•  Plain cotton t-shirts -- (no designs/imprints or v neck/low cut shirts)

•  Leather Boots -- (steel toed preferred)

• Three Ring heavy-duty binder 3”

•  8.5”x11” College ruled paper

•  Graph paper (4 square/inch)

• Three-ring dividers

• 8 GB Flash drive

• Calculator (TI 36X Pro)

• 2 each -- Black medium point pen

• 2 each -- Mechanical pencil

• Sharpie marker

• Scissors 

• Vinyl pencil eraser

• Tape Measure 16’

•  Steal Rule 

• Calipers (English)

• Micrometer (English)

Consumables

• No Consumables 

Student Performance

Course Level: Introductory

Course Description: A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify the elements of machine drawings; interpret dimensions, tolerances, and geometric aspects of blueprints; and explain Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and their meanings.

Lab Recommended

CIP Code Description: 48.0501 (Machine Tool Technology/Machinist)

Effective Date: September 1, 2022

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 recommended to take notes during lectures and should maintain a class notebook containing handouts and reference materials. Students shall furnish personal protective equipment including safety glasses and have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department tool list.  Students shall bring paper and a pen or pencil to each class meeting.

 

Shop Policy

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, and 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 the offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use his/her 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.

 

Tools, Equipment, and Clothing

Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Students at all times must wear an approved shirt with the Amarillo College logo during class meetings.  Failure to wear an approved shirt will result in an absence for the entire meeting. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment will count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for the longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.

 

Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

 

All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately.

Grading Criteria

Exams and Projects
Attendance average		20% of the total grade
Lab Projects		20% of the total grade
IN Class Work		20% of the total grade
Shop Tests Average		20% of the total grade
Final Average		20% of the total grade

 

Grading
A	100 – 90 %
B	89 – 80 %
C	79 – 70 %
D	69 – 60 %
F	59 – 0 %

Additional Information:

Late assignments will be scored accordingly and will not exceed 50% of the designated grade.  Project work (hands-on) may be made up during regular lab times but will be scored accordingly and will not exceed 50% of the designated grade.  There is no make-up of class exercises or lectures.

 

Tutoring Policy College Wide 

Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the students to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student's success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied. 

Attendance

Professional industrial workers understand the importance of being on time and having the required tools, books, and materials needed to successfully complete the job.  Professionals understand the need to follow rules and regulations established by the employer, government regulatory agencies, and insurance companies. You will be graded accordingly.

Full attendance and participation in class and lab are regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning.  Students will be allowed to make up one excused absence with the prior approval of the instructor.  Four absences will result in a failing grade for the semester, this equals 25% of class missed.  Any absences or tardiness need to be emailed to the instructor prior to the scheduled class meeting for consideration of the exemption.

The class will begin promptly at the designated time for class, any student arriving after this time will be counted tardy and lose pts. for the meeting.  Students must return from breaks promptly and on time. Students must be released by the instructor before leaving the class or lab meeting.

Students must legibly sign in and out of class and lab to be counted present.

Calendar

Additional Information

Attend class and be on time.  If the student cannot make class, please call or email the instructor:

Instructor contact info: e-mail leplummer@actx.edu / office phone # 806 335-4312 or cell # 806 410 9866

Ask questions

Bring materials to every class.

Come to learn, this is important for your future job.

Conform to the AC Code of Conduct and dress code, be courteous, and get to know your classmates.

No profanity

Occasionally, laugh at the instructor's stupid jokes.