Print Reading for Machining Trades Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Robert Gustin (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063354332Office Location
Manufacturing Education Center 107KOffice Hours
Course Information
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Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
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.
Administrative Drop Policy
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Student Withdrawal Procedures
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
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Course
MCHN-1302-DC001 Print Reading for Machining Trades
Prerequisites
Course Description
A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings.
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
Dual Credit Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
All reference material is provided in the machining library.
Supplies
Tools and Supplies
All tools and supplies are provided by Amarillo Machining.
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 ResponsibilitiesLog 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
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 following AISD dress code.Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum will be furnished by Amarillo Machining. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for the longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
All students are expected to follow the AISD 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 be released by the instructor before leaving the class or lab meeting.
Calendar
The Class schedule is subject to change due to Federal and AC holidays and School Closing
Class 1: Introductions getting to know each other.
Class 1: Review Syllabus.
Class 1: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 1: Lab.
Class 1: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 2: Review Class 1.
Class 2: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 2: Lab.
Class 2: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 3: Review Class 2.
Class 3: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 3: Lab.
Class 3: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 4: Review Class 3.
Class 4: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 4: Lab.
Class 4: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 5: Review Class 4.
Class 5: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 5: Lab.
Class 5: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 6: Review Class 5.
Class 6: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 6: Lab.
Class 6: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 7: Review Class 6.
Class 7: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 7: Lab.
Class 7: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 8: Review Class 7.
Class 8: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 8: Lab.
Class 8: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 9: Review Class 8.
Class 9: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 9: Lab.
Class 9: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 10: Review Class 9.
Class 10: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 10: Lab.
Class 10: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 11: Review Class 10.
Class 11: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 11: Lab.
Class 11: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 12: Review Class 11.
Class 12: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 12: Lab.
Class 12: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 13: Review Class 12.
Class 13: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 13: Lab.
Class 13: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 14: Review Class 13.
Class 14: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 14: Lab.
Class 14: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 15: Review Class 14.
Class 15: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 15: Lab.
Class 16: Review Class 15.
Class 16: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 16: Lab.
Class 16: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 17: Review Class 16.
Class 17: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 17: Lab.
Class 17: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 18: Review Class 17.
Class 18: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 18: Lab.
Class 18: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 19: Review Class 18.
Class 19: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 19: Lab.
Class 19: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 20: Review Class 19.
Class 20: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 20: Lab.
Class 20: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 21: Review Class 20.
Class 21: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 21: Lab.
Class 21: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 22: Review Class 21.
Class 22: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 22: Lab.
Class 22: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 23: Review Class 22.
Class 23: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 23: Lab.
Class 23: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 24: Review Class 23.
Class 24: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 24: Lab.
Class 24: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 25: Review Class 24.
Class 25: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 25: Lab.
Class 25: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 26: Review Class 25.
Class 26: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 26: Lab.
Class 26: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 27: Review Class 26.
Class 27: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 27: Lab.
Class 27: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 28: Review Class 27.
Class 28: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 28: Lab.
Class 28: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 29: Review Class 28.
Class 29: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 29: Lab.
Class 29: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 30: Review Class 29.
Class 30: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 30: Lab.
Class 30: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 31: Review Class 30.
Class 31: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 31: Lab.
Class 31: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 32: Review Class 31.
Class 32: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 32: Lab.
Class 32: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 33: Review Class 32.
Class 33: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 33: Lab.
Class 33: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 34: Review Class 33.
Class 34: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 34: Lab.
Class 34: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 35: Review Class 34.
Class 35: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 35: Lab.
Class 35: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 36: Review Class 35.
Class 36: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 36: Lab.
Class 36: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 37: Review Class 36.
Class 37: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 37: Lab.
Class 37: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 38: Review Class 37.
Class 38: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 38: Lab.
Class 38: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 39: Review Class 38.
Class 39: Basic Print Reading and GD&T.
Class 39: Lab.
Class 39: Hot Wash."What did we learn"
Class 40: Final
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 DavidGibson@amaisd.org
Ask questions
Bring materials to every class.
Come to learn, this is important for your future job.
Conform to the AISD / 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.
Syllabus Created on:
01/14/26 12:51 PM
Last Edited on:
01/14/26 2:17 PM