Introduction to Industrial Maintenance Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

INMT-1305-004 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ENER 1330 with minimum grade of C

Course Description

Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry, including lock-out/tag-out. Practice of basic layout and piece part measurement while using standard measuring tools is also emphasized.

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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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET

Sequoia Publishing Inc.

Richard A.Young

Thomas J. Glover

ISBN 13: 978-1-885071-29-3

 

Millwright's & Mechanic's Guide 5th ed.

Audel Publishing

Thomas Bieber Davis

Carl Nelson Sr.

ISBN: 978-0-470-63801-9

 

Supplies

Tool/Equipment List

Drill Set

(1/16” – 3/8”)

Scribe

(metal)

Paint Pen

¼” Prick Punch

¼” Center Punch

Ball Peen Hammer

(12 oz.)

* Steel Rule

* Tape Measure

(25 ft.)

* Safety Glasses

* Flash Drive

(3 gig)

* Calculator

(TI 36X Pro)

* Denotes tool/equipment required for other Core classes

Student Performance

Identify various types of fasteners common to industrial maintenance; utilize various hand and power tools; utilize precision measuring instruments; and demonstrate proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.

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

 

 

Grading Criteria

Exams and Projects

Attendance

16

10%

Lab Projects/Final Project

11

40%

Worksheets

5

20%

Exams

3

30%

Total

 

100%

 

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.

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.

Calendar

Class Schedule

Class Period

Projects/ Class Assignments

Homework

Day 1

Oct 26

Introduction / Safety / Precision Measurement

Project 1: Student Safety Presentation (Presentations will be given throughout the semester)

Safety Exam

Lab Exercise: Micrometers and Vernier Calipers

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Review Chapter 6

Locate and bring to class a damaged chisel, punch or screwdriver

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 35 Blacksmithing

Day 2

Oct 28

Metallugy

Project 2: Chisel Project

 

Day 3

Nov 2

Basic Trigonometry

Student Safety Presentation

Worksheet 1 Trigonometry

Lab Project 3: Punch Project

Handy Man In-Your-Pocket

Anchors pgs 7-40

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 7 Screw Threads

Chapter 8 Mechanical Fasteners

Day 4

Nov 4

Anchors and Fasteners

Student Safety Presentation

Exercise: Fastener Identification and Sizing, Hole Clearance, Tensile Strength

Lab Project 4: Refurbish Tool

Handyman-In-Your-Pocket

Bolts and Threads pgs 55-90

Day 5

Nov 9

Anchors and Fasteners

Student Safety Presentation

Worksheet 2 Torque 

Lab Project 5: Calibrate Torque Wrench

Day 6

Nov 11

Bolt Hole Layout

Student Safety Presentation

Worksheet 3 Bolt Hole Layout

Lab Project 6: Layout Bolt Holes

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 27 Pipe Fittings

Day 7

Nov 16

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Student Safety Presentation

Worksheet 4 Pipe and Flange Calculations

Project 7: Measure, Cut and Hand-Thread Pipe

 

Day 8

Nov 18

Pipe Machine

Student Safety Presentation

Mid-Term Review

Project 8: Machine Cut and Thread Pipe

 

Day 9

Nov 23

Mid-Term Exam

Work on Projects as Needed

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 28 Pipe Valves

Day 10

Nov 25

Mid-Term Review

Work on Projects as Needed

Thanksgiving

Day 11

Nov 30

Pipe Valves

Student Safety Presentation

Project 9: Piping Project

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 24 Fan's and Blowers

Day 12

Dec 2

Fans and Blowers

Student Safety Presentation

Worksheet 5 Fans and Blowers

Project 10: Build Part to Specifications

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 25 Pumps

Day 13

Dec 7

Pumps

Student Safety Presentation

Work on Projects as Needed

Millwright's and Mechanic's Guide

Chapter 26 Air Compressors

Day 14

Dec 9

Air Compressors

Student Safety Presentation

Final Projects

 

Day 15

Dec 14

Review and Cleanup

Finish Final Project

Lab Clean up/ Re-set

 

Day 16

Dec 16

Final Exam

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

10/25/21 11:43 AM

Last Edited on:

10/25/21 11:46 AM