Industrial Machining
Syllabus
Fall 08-09
Organization / MadisonvilleCommunity College
Course Prefix, Number, Section, PS Class # / 214MTT 8001 48810
Credits / 7
Instructor / Ronnie Birdsong
Instructor's E-mail Address /
Office Number / 134
Campus / Technology
Address / 150 School Avenue
City/State/Zip / Madisonville Ky. 42431
Office Hours / 3:00-4:00 pm
Office Phone / 270-824-1760
Beginning Date / 08/18/2008
Meeting Times/Location / M,W,F 8:00-11:00 room 134 Technology Building
Official Course Description
Covers the classification of metals, identification of tool steels and their applications. The student will be required to perform advanced milling machine operations that simulate industry standards. Special projects are included in this course so the student will receive instruction in a specific area
MTT 124
Required Text
We will be using Tooling U.
Learner Supplies
Calculator.
Pencil and Paper.
Steel Rule.
Saftey Glasses.
General Education Competencies
A. / Think Critically-Students at MCC are expected to develop critical thinking skills that pertain to their field of study. Students will be evaluated by the use of these skills to solve problems pertaining to projects milled with rotary devices.
Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.
Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.
Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem.
B. / Think Critically
Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.
Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.
Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem.
C. / Communicate Effectively
Read and listen with comprehension.
Speak and write clearly using standard English.
Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means.
Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills.
Course Competencies
1. / Choose tool steels for a specific purpose.
2. / Make a spur gear.
3. / Perform milling operations with rotary devices.
4. / Cut compound angles.
5. / Demonstrate understanding of a specified area of machine tooling by the completion of a special project.
Grading Information
Grading Rationale
There will be five projects ar 100 points per project.
A / 100% - 90%
B / 89% - 80%
C / 79% - 70%
D / 69% - 60%
E / BELOW 60%
Guidelines for Success
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance and punctuality are expected for successful completion of this course. Attendance is taken daily and kept as a record.
ADA Policy
If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator. Contact Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Coordinator, in Room 112 of the LRC building or at (270) 824-1708. The Disability Resources Office provides accommodations for students with permanent or temporary documented disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, students with physical or psychological disabilities, learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, and other health problems.
Late Work Policy
If a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the student to be prepared for class on the day of return. If a test is given on that day, the student should be prepared to take it. It is the student responsibility to contact the instructor in reference to missed work. It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to complete this work. All missed exams must be scheduled with the instructor the day the student returns. This is the student's responsibility. A grade of zero will be given on all missed quizzes and exams not scheduled properly.
Make-up Policy
All make-up work must be scheduled within three days of absence.
Withdrawal Policy
Students may withdraw from a class at their discretion with a "W" prior to the completion of the eighth week of classes. This date is _October 6______. The last day for a student, at the discretion of the instructor, to officially withdraw from a class and receive a grade of "W" is ____December 5______.
Student Code of Conduct
You can locate the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Student Code of Conduct at
Writing
To satisfy the general education requirement of writing across the curriculum, "Instructors in all courses are expected to call attention to proper English usage and may penalize for errors and/or require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards in English." (Senate Rules, Section V, 2.3.3)
Course Requirements (applies only to technical courses)
Students must earn a "C" or better in order to recieve a credit for this course.
Tentative Schedule
Session / Target Competencies / Notes
Session 1 / Choose tool steels for a specific purpose.
Session 2 / Choose tool steels for a specific purpose.
Session 3 / Choose tool steels for a specific purpose.
Session 4 / Cut compound angles.
Session 5 / Cut compound angles.
Session 6 / Cut compound angles.
Session 7 / Make a spur gear.
Session 8 / Make a spur gear.
Session 9 / Make a spur gear.
Session 10 / Make a spur gear.
Session 11 / Perform milling operations with rotary devices.
Session 12 / Perform milling operations with rotary devices.
Session 13 / Demonstrate understanding of a specified area of machine tooling by the completion of a special project.
Session 14 / Demonstrate understanding of a specified area of machine tooling by the completion of a special project.
Session 15 / Demonstrate understanding of a specified area of machine tooling by the completion of a special project.
Critical Thinking Competency- Students will be required to produce parts while realizing the proper sequence the part production requires. The part cannot be finished to standard if the correct sequence is not followed.