MEC3400 INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.
Catalog Description:
MEC3400 - Introduction to Maintenance (3 hrs.)
Students will be introduced to maintenance and at the completion of this course, students will be able to comprehend, apply and evaluate basic theories and practices used in the maintenance field while demonstrating technical proficiency in all skills and behaviors necessary to run and maintain basic machines and equipment in a safe manner.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
This course is designed to help the students increase their knowledge regarding fundamentals of industrial related maintenance techniques and production practices.
Learner Outcomes:
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Knowledge of terminology and its meaning as related to agriculture, food and industrial maintenance.
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Be able apply basic OSHA guidelines for compliance.
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Solve basic problems, apply basic technical knowledge, exhibit teamwork, perform basic mathematics, and apply critical thinking.
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Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
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Demonstrate basic proficiency in reading and understanding technical documents.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Introduction to Basic Engineering, Maintenance and Production Practices
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully describe the practices used in maintenance and engineering in modern industries.
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Describe the basics of engineering and production practices used in modern industries.
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Define and use industrial related terminology in agriculture, food and manufacturing.
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Identify basic tools used in maintenance and demonstrate how they are used.
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Describe basic engineering used in maintenance.
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Identify a variety of jobs found in the maintenance work force.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the use in schematics as it relates to maintenance.
UNIT 2: Introduction to Basic Maintenance Applications
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of maintenance applications used in different production systems.
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Solve basic mathematical problems used in the maintenance field.
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Display basic technical knowledge and apply to various situations.
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Demonstrate and utilize critical thinking skills.
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Identify and use practical knowledge of maintenance needs in the industry.
UNIT 3: Introduction to Computer Applications in Maintenance
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to demonstrate basic use of computers.
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Exhibit use of basic computer programs.
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Demonstrate basic use of internet resources.
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Describe how to safely use computers to avoid loss of proprietary information and maintain security.
UNIT 4: Technical Reading and Writing in Maintenance
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully read and write procedures, plans, reports and letters.
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Demonstrate the basic ability to read and write operation procedures.
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Demonstrate the ability to read and write basic emergency action plans.
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Demonstrate the ability to read and write professional letters.
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Demonstrate the ability to read and write reports.
UNIT 5: Applications of Maintenance Techniques
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully apply maintenance techiques.
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Demonstrate the operation of basic mechanical systems.
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Demonstrate the operation of basic computer systems.
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Demonstrate the operation of basic electronic systems.
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Demonstrate the operation of basic control systems.
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Identify the type of system by the schematic.
Projects Required:
as assigned.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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