Course Number and Title:
ELM 205 Mechanisms and Design
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: SSC 100 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
4 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to tools, drawings, and mechanical drive components found in industrial and manufacturing environments. Students become familiar with the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical drive systems.
Additional Materials
None
Disclaimer
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Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Demonstrate safety requirements associated with mechanical systems. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Choose basic tools and fasteners associated with mechanical systems. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Interpret industrial blueprints and drawings, and associate them with operating equipment. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Identify mechanical assemblies, and explain the purpose, operating characteristics, maintenance, and repair of common mechanical systems. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate safety requirements associated with mechanical systems.
- Understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting.
- Use lockout and/or tagout when needed.
- List several general electrical safety practices.
- Discuss the proper use of safety belts, scaffolds, and ladders.
- Identify all the organizations that govern the safety of hazardous material.
- List the different classes of fires and the proper method of extinguishing a fire.
- Choose basic tools and fasteners associated with mechanical systems.
- Discuss the importance of inspecting a hand tool.
- Demonstrate the proper use of various types of hand tools.
- Discuss the most common types of power tools.
- Discuss the many safety issues when working with electricity and power tools in general.
- List the proper and improper use of each power tool that is mentioned.
- Discuss the importance of inspecting all power tools before and after their use.
- Define the terms that are associated with threads.
- Discuss the class of a thread.
- Discuss and demonstrate the proper tapping procedures and the proper method of using a cutting die.
- List several types of fasteners.
- Identify the grade of a fastener.
- Use tables to determine the tightening torque of a bolt.
- Interpret industrial blueprints and drawings, and associate them with operating equipment.
- Explain and interpret dimensional drawings.
- Explain and interpret schematics.
- Use the border system to locate key parts or components in the drawing.
- Explain and interpret an exploded view drawing.
- Discuss each of the four basic drawings used to convey information in the electrical field: the single-line drawing, the pictorial diagram, the schematic diagram, and the ladder diagram.
- Identify mechanical assemblies, and explain the purpose, operating characteristics, maintenance, and repair of common mechanical systems.
- Perform a set-up, basic maintenance functions, and perform repair activities on the following types of equipment in a laboratory environment:
- Mechanical power transmission
- Bearings
- Coupled shafts
- Lubrication
- Seals and packing
- Pumps and compressors
- Piping systems
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: 3 Exams (equally weighted)
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50%
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Summative: 10-15 Laboratory Experiments (equally weighted)
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30%
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Formative: Homework/ Quizzes (equally weighted)
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10%
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Formative: Quizzes (equally weighted)
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10%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Under engineers' direction, design basic circuitry and draft sketches to clarify details of design documentation.
- Build, modify, and test circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electrical or electronic systems.
- Install, maintain, adjust, and calibrate electrical or electronic equipment.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling, maintaining, or repairing equipment.
- Employ ethical standards, sound leadership and management principles, and participate in lifelong learning.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.