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MASTER SYLLABUS |
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SPECIAL PROJECTS: MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MET 2610 |
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| Class Hours: 2.0 | Credit Hours: 4 (2-4)* | ||||||||
| Laboratory Hours: 6.0 | Revised: Spring 05 | ||||||||
| Catalog Course Description: | |||||||||
| A projects-based
course in which the students and the instructor identify a research design
problem to be pursued by the students. This course exposes the students
to “real world” situations encountered in industry, and offers the students
an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge, and abilities learned in previous
classes. * NOTE: Course may be repeated for 8 hours of credit total, with a 2 hour block minimum per semester. |
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| Entry Level Standards: | |||||||||
| Students entering
this course should have sophomore class standing in one of the following
engineering technology disciplines: Mechanical Engineering Technologies (MET),
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or Computer Integrated Drafting
and Design Technology (CIDD). Any exceptions must be approved by the
program coordinator. |
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| Prerequisites: | |||||||||
| Sophomore class
standing |
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| Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials: | |||||||||
| Textbook:
None Handouts: Instructor Generated Resources: Library, Internet, Subject Matter Experts, Industrial Partners |
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| I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis: | |||||||||
| Week | Topic | ||||||||
| 1 | Course Introduction Project Planning & Logistics |
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| 2-5 | Design Criteria
& Considerations |
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| 6-11 | Production and
Assembly |
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| 12-13 | Inspection (parts
& assemblies) |
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| 14 | Functional Testing
& Analysis |
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| 15 | Presentations & Reports; Final Exam | ||||||||
| II. Course Objectives*: | |||||||||
| Upon successful completion of this course, depending upon their individual area of study, the student will be able to accomplish at least three of the following objectives: | |||||||||
| A. | Apply basic
skills and knowledge of mechanical design. (A-G) |
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| B. | Apply basic
skills and knowledge of manufacturing. (A-G) |
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| C. | Apply basic
skills and knowledge of quality control. (A-G) |
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| D. | Apply basic
skills and knowledge of electrical engineering technologies. (A-G) |
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| E. | Apply basic
skills and knowledge of computer integrated drafting. (A-G) |
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| F. | Work in a multi-disciplinary
team to create a product. (G, H) |
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| G. | Present results
and findings in a professional and formal manner. (G, H) |
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| *Letters after course objectives reference MET Program Outcomes (as required by ABET). | |||||||||
| III. Instructional Processes*: | |||||||||
| Students will: | |||||||||
| 1. | Work in a team
environment to accomplish assigned tasks. Communication Outcome, Mathematics
Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Active Learning Strategies |
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| 2. | Research and
review pertinent historical and current information in the fields of study
as they relate to the project. Communication Outcome, Natural Sciences
Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Active Learning
Strategies |
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| 3. | Maintain contact
and give progress reports to the industrial partners and vendors associated
with the project. Communication Outcome, Natural Sciences Outcome, Mathematics
Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning
Strategies |
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| 4. | Create, design,
evaluate, and revise prototype design to determine the final product design
in conjunction with the industrial partners. Communication Outcome, Natural
Sciences Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional
Strategies, Active Learning Strategies |
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| 5. | Acquire materials
and tooling, determine manufacturing processes, setup a production schedule,
produce parts and subassemblies with associated drawings and schematics required
to produce a final working product. Communication Outcome, Natural
Sciences Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional
Strategies, Active Learning Strategies |
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| 6. | Develop a quality
control test plan complete with documents and charts, and institute strategies
for data collection associated with product inspection and reliability. Communication
Outcome, Natural Sciences Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy
Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies |
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| 7. | Develop and
write a resource manual to include instructions for installation, operations,
and periodic maintenance for the product. Communication Outcome,
Natural Sciences Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome,
Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies |
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| 8. | Present information
and findings on the project and product formally in both written and oral
formats. Communication Outcome, Natural Sciences Outcome, Mathematics
Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning
Strategies |
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| *Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR's goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting course work to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process. | |||||||||
| IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: | |||||||||
| Upon successful completion of this course, depending upon their individual area of study, the student will be able to meet at least three of the following expectations: | |||||||||
| 1. | Identify,
explain, and apply mechanical design concepts to include the following areas
of study: statics; strengths of materials; fluid power application; mechanical
elements and systems; part print production, and work scheduling. A, F, G |
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| 2. | Identify,
explain, and apply manufacturing concepts, such as: process and tooling selection;
material acquisition; part programming and production, work handling and
scheduling. B, F, G |
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| 3. | Identify,
explain, develop, and apply quality control practices as they relate to the
following: test plan development; destructive and nondestructive testing procedures;
statistical process control (SPC); coordinate measuring techniques and programming;
and data collection and analysis. C, F, G |
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| 4. | Identify,
explain, and apply electrical and electronic concepts to include the following
areas of study: AC and DC circuits, microprocessors, and rotating machinery
(e.g. motors, servo drives, and generators) D, F, and G |
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| 5. | Identify, explain, and apply computer drafting and design concepts to include the following: three-view orthographic drawings, auxiliary and section views, assembly drawings, fluid power schematics, and electrical diagrams. E, F, G | ||||||||
| 6. | Develop
information and write technical reports and related documents, such as feasibility
studies, progress reports, test plans, control charts, forms, and final inspection
analysis documents. A, B, C, D, E, F, & G |
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| 7. | Present
findings formally as a team to an evaluation committee or peer group. A, B,
C, D, E, F, & G |
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| *Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above. | |||||||||
| V. Evaluation: | |||||||||
| A. Testing Procedures: | |||||||||
| Evaluation
of work is required in this course. Total evaluation is based on the following
point distribution. |
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| B. Laboratory Expectations: | |||||||||
| Project
Production
(40 Points) Project Report (35 Points) Project Presentation (20 Points) Guidelines and requirements for the project will be developed by the instructor and students. |
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| C. Field Work: | |||||||||
| N/A |
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| D. Other Evaluation Methods: | |||||||||
| Participation
(5 Points) Based on instructor observation during the course, each student will be evaluated on participation activities. Evaluation parameters to include active participation in team discussions, being prepared, efficient use of lab time, striving to achieve more than minimum requirements, and regular attendance. |
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| E. Grading Scale: | |||||||||
| Final
grade for this course will be based on the following alpha-numeric scale. A 92-100 B+ 88-91 B 83-87 C+ 79-82 C 74-78 D 65-73 F Below 65 |
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| VI. Policies: | |||||||||
| A. Attendance Policy: | |||||||||
| Pellissippi
State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled
instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present
for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in
order to receive credit for the course (Pellissippi State Catalog). Individual
departments/programs/ disciplines, with the approval of the vice president
of Academic and Student Affairs, may have requirements that are more stringent. |
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| B. Academic Dishonesty: | |||||||||
| Refer
to the Pellissippi State 2004-2006 Catalog & Handbook; Pages 62-67. |
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| C. Accommodations for disabilities: | |||||||||
| If
you need accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical
information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building
must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Privately
after class or in the instructor's office. To request accommodations students must register with Services for Students with Disabilities: Goins 127 or 131, Phone: (865) 539-7153 or (865) 694-6751 Voice/TDD. |
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| D. Other Policies: | |||||||||
| Safety
and Equipment Abuse: Repeated safety violations will result in a
reduction of final grade, at the instructor's discretion. Flagrant violations
which result in equipment damage or personal injury will result in automatic
failure of the course. Counseling: Counseling is available during posted office hours or by appointment. |
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