Millwright V Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

MCHN-2312-002 Millwright V

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: INMT 2301 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

An introduction to drive installations using chain and belt drives. This course will focus on troubleshooting, repairing and installing gearboxes, chain drives and belt drives.

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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

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET

Young/Glover

Published by Sequoia

ISBN #1-885071-29-9

 

MILLWRIGHTS & MECHANIC'S GUIDE

5th Edition

Thomas Bieber Davis/ Carl A. Nelson Sr.

Wiley Publishing, Inc.

ISBN #978-0-470-63801-9

Supplies

General 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: Explain the different types of gearboxes and their application; explain gear ratio in relation to input and output speeds; recognize and identify types of gears; and identify and explain chain and belt drive types. Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes; calculate and set backlash; interpret blue contact pattern on gears; install belt drives; install chain drives; and follow plant safety rules.

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

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.

Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; cleanup of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginning of the next class.

The student's numerical course grade will be calculated according to the following:

Professionalism  10%

Course Quizzes   35%

Projects                40%

Final Exam           15% 

The use of phones, tablets, e-readers, or laptops are not allowed on exams. No windows other than the exam window will be opened during exams. 

I have a zero tolerance for academic dishonesty, each student must do their own work. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the course.

You are required to take the final exam to pass this course.

The student's numerical course grade will be converted to a course letter grade according to the following scale:

A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

Your instructor does not round up automatically, any rounding is dependent upon your professionalism grade and attendance (including arriving on time).

 INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT:  As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined.  If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Attendance

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for signing-in and sign-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to sign-in or sign-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from sign-in sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.

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Additional Information

E-mail rules.

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 an 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.

5). When emailing your instructor, use either AC Connect email feature or email your instructor using their @actx.edu email address.