Course

10462107 Mechanisms for Industry 2
Course Information
Description
Mechanical drive components and systems are studied with emphasis on selection, application, and proper installation techniques. Includes hands-on assembly, alignment, lubrication, and disassembly of drive shafts, bearings, seals, gaskets, belt, chain and gear drives, clutches and brakes, couplings and universal joints, linear motion components, and power transmission accessories.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Practice mechanical power transmission system safety.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  2. Analyze common mechanical drive system components.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  3. Investigate shaft and other drive component alignment on rotating equipment.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  4. Investigate mechanical drive bearings, seals and gaskets.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  5. Explain the importance of proper lubricant selection and lubrication procedure.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  6. Investigate common industrial clutches and brakes.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  7. Explore linear motion components used in linear motion systems.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  8. Analyze the operational characteristics of a mechanical drive system.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test

  9. Explain how instruments used to monitor and analyze machine vibration can improve reliability.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Report
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    You successfully complete a test related to a textbook reading assignment
    You complete assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s) with required instructor sign-offs
    Lab report(s) includes required data, calculations and analysis
    You successfully complete test related to the assigned mechanical systems lab experiment(s)
    You successfully complete multiple lab experiment unit test