Course

32420351 Elements of Basic Metrology
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the principles of basic dimensional measurement, layout techniques for machines, use of direct and indirect measuring tools as well as the use of length standards relative to calibration of measuring instruments and the basic operation of the Coordinate Measuring Machine.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Use measurement systems
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you actively participate in daily activities, learning objects, and assignments.
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  2. Perform a basic lay-out
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  3. Use precision measuring instruments
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through assignments, daily activities, and learning objects
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you use dial calipers
    you check calibration of dial caliper
    you use "Decimal Inch" outside micrometers
    you use metric micrometers
    you check calibration of outside micrometers

  4. Perform a precision lay-out
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  5. Use gage Blocks
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you actively participate in daily activities, learning objects, and assignments.
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics.
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  6. Perform Angular Measurement
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  7. Inspect Threads
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through assignments, daily activities, and learning objects
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you actively participate in daily activities, learning objects, and assignments.
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics.
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  8. Inspect internal diameters
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through assignments, daily activities, and learning objects
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you actively participate in daily activities, learning objects, and assignments.
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics.
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  9. Use indirect gages
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  10. Use dial indicators
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  11. Use the Coordinated Measuring Machine (CMM)
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  12. Use precision measuring instruments
    Assessment Strategies
    through simulations
    in the laboratory
    through hands-on quizzes and tests
    through skills demonstration
    Criteria
    you complete tasks, assignments, and labs according to criteria provided in class or on class scoring guides and rubrics
    you use the correct process, depending on the technology or content.
    you perform steps according to task specifications and requirements
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process