Machinery Installation Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Instructor Information

Office Location

EMEC 107 L

Office Hours

Call First 

Course Information

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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 student 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.

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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Course

INMT-2301-002 Machinery Installation

Prerequisites

Prerequisite/Corequisite: IEIR 1312 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Students utilize skills acquired in previous studies. Machinery foundation, location, installation and alignment activities are practiced and tested. Emphasis is on the various methods of shaft alignment including laser shaft alignment.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

New Amatrol code if yours is expired.

Handyman in Your Pocket

Also you will need to acquire an Amatroll pass code from the east campus book store  

Supplies

Safety glasses                                                                                     

USB flash drive (8GB min)                                                                  

Handyman-in-your-pocket

2” three ring binder                                                                           

Divider set                                                                                          

College ruled letter size paper (130 sheets) (no spirals)                  

Black or Blue medium point ink pen                          

TI 36X Pro calculator                                                                         

 

All Previous Course Tool Kits:

Tape measure                                                                                    

Pocket scale    

Tool bag

Gloves (optional)

Flashlight

Batteries

Magnifier

Metal marker

Inspection mirror

Prick punch

Center punch

Screwdriver sets (small & large)

Wire strippers

Wire crimpers

Diagonal cutters

Needle nose pliers

Utility knife

 

Course Specific Tools:

Hex key set (metric & SAE)

Combo square

Feeler gage set

Magnetic Torpedo Level 

Brand name and model specifications have been determined and are reflected by Amarillo College Bookstore inventory or items available in specific program kits to be ordered. Student substitutions for determined items conveys performance liability and may jeopardize course completion.

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Perform field layouts for locating machinery; construct machine foundation according to machinery foundation prints; install machinery on to a foundation which includes leveling and securing; explain the applications of the various types of shaft couplings; and align pump and motor shafts using the various methods of shaft alignment

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

Treat people with respect to get respect.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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 and 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 and any recommended preliminary class in the Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for 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!

Grading Criteria

No grading criteria available

Attendance

Attendance is graded.

 

Calendar

                              Course Schedule:

 Schedule is Tentative and subject to change.

Class 1: Review Syllabus and shop safety policies.

 

Class 2:

Module 1 Lubrication Concepts Exam

Lab TBA

 

Class 3:

Module 2 Couplings Exam

Lab: TBA

Class 4:

Module 3 Introduction to Piping Systems Exam

Lab: Piping Project

Class 5:

Module 4 Piping Components Exam

Lab: TBA

 

Class 6:

Module 5 Metal Piping Installation Exam

Lab: Pipe threading projects

  

Class 7:

Module 6 Plastic Piping Installation Exam

Lab: Plastic Pipe Project

Class 8

Module 7 Metal Tubing Installation Exam

Lab: TBA

Class 9:

Module 8 Hose Installation Exam

Lab: TBA

Class 10:

Module 9 Introduction to Rigging Exam

Lab: Rigging Project

 

Class 11:

Module 10 Hoists Exam

Lab: TBA

 

Class 12:

 Module 11 Slings and Hitches Exam

Lab: TBA

Class 13:

Module 12 Gaskets and Seals Exam

Lab: Install gasket

Class 14:

Lab: TBA

 

 

 

Class 15: 

Review for Final

Lab: Lab Clean up

Class 16: 

Final Exam

Additional Information

1).The student will use only the e-mail address issued to that student by  Amarillo College or course mail in Blackboard when contacting instructor or when participating in a class assigned discussion .

2). When a assignment requires an e-mail it must be your Amarillo College e-mail address any other e-mail address will be discarded without being read or graded.

3). When communicating via e-mail you will correspond in a professional manner. Any e-mail containing language of a rude, obscene, sexually harassing, or threatening manner will immediately be reported to the Dean of Students and campus police.

4). No e-mails will be answered or graded if they are in the form of texting. Use proper spelling and punctuation in all your communication.  As the instructor I will not decipher texting I will discard it.

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

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.

Syllabus Created on:

08/20/25 2:11 PM

Last Edited on:

08/20/25 2:37 PM