MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Industrial Technology, Industrial Maintenance

C.	Course Number and Title: EMMT1020 – Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems

D.	Course Coordinator: Mike Beebe

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: EMMT1540

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: Fundamentals of mechanical systems includes: introduction to mechanical fasteners, measuring instruments, motors, power transmissions systems. Other topics include: introduction to mechanical fasteners, sensors, and applications of sensors, and piping and piping installation. The laboratory experience consists of hands-on experiments designed to reinforce concepts presented. Contains demonstrations, lab projects and simulations.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Identify the primary functions of mechanical power transmission systems.	Lab exercises and quizzes throughout the semester, midterm and final exam
Calculate mechanical power, efficiency, loads, torque and speed given various gear, chain drive and pulley ratios, horsepower ratings, and motor speeds.	Lab exercises and quizzes throughout the semester, midterm and final exam
Differentiate between the function, type, and use of various shaft couplings.	Lab exercises and quizzes throughout the semester, midterm and final exam
Construct, calibrate, align, tension and operate various motors, motor mounts, motor couplings, gear boxes, chain drive and pulley systems.	All lab exercises throughout the semester.
Choose the most appropriate coupling for a given application.	Lab exercises and quizzes throughout the semester, midterm and final exam
Choose the most appropriate lubricant and lubrication schedule based on the application.	Lab exercises and quizzes throughout the semester, midterm and final exam

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

The function of a mechanical power transmission system and give an advantage

The five methods of rotary mechanical power transmission and give an application of each

The five rules of safe dress for working with power transmission equipment

The eight mechanical transmission safety rules

The operation of lockout/tagout system

The function of a foundation and give three types

The function and construction of a bedplate

The function and operation of a spirit level and give and application

Three types of motor mounts and give an application of each

The how fasteners are used to attach a motor mount to a bedplate

The how to select fastener size and type for a motor mount

The how to mount and level an electric motor

Two methods of measuring motor shaft speed and give an application

The function and operation of a key fastener

The construction of six types of keys and give an application of each

The how keys and keyseats are specified

The how to measure the actual size of a key and keyseat

The six types of set screws

The how to assemble a hub to a shaft using a key

Two methods of loading a mechanical drive system

The how to calculate rotary mechanical power

The how to calculate mechanical efficiency and explain its importance

Two methods of measuring shaft torque and give an application of each

Three methods of measuring electric motor current

The function of a shaft and give an application

List four types of shaft materials and give an application of each

The how shafts are specified

The function of a bearing and give an application

The three types of bearing loads and give an example of each

The how bearings are positioned to support a load

The operation of a two categories of bearings and give an application of each

Two methods of mounting a shaft bearing and give an application of each

The function of a coupling and give an application

The function and application of four categories of mechanical couplings

The operation of a flexible jaw coupling

The purpose of shaft alignment and give two types of misalignment

The a general procedure for shaft alignment and give four measurement methods

The operation of the straight edge and feeler gage alignment method

The function of the three basic components of a belt drive

The pitch, pitch circle, pitch diameter, and pitch length and explain their importance

The how to calculate the pulley ratio and explain its importance

The how to calculate the shaft speed and torque of a belt drive system

List five types of belt derives and give an application of each

List three types of V-belts and give an application of each

The operation of a fractional HP V-belt drive

The how to install and align a V-belt drive with a finished bore

The how to determine belt tension for an application

Three methods of adjusting belt tension

Three methods of measuring belt tension and give an application of each

The function of the three basic components of a chain drive

The how to calculate sprocket ratio and explain its importance

The how to calculate shaft speed and torque of a chain drive system

List four types of chain drives and give an application of each

List four types of rooler chain drives and give an application of each

The operation of a single-strand roller chain drive

The how to install, align, and remove a roller chain drive system with adjustable centers

The how to determine allowable chain sag for a given application

Two methods used to adjust chain sag

The how to measure chain sag

The function and operation of a master link

Two methods of installing a lightweight chain which uses a master link

The operation of a chain puller

The function of the three components of a gear drive system

The the gear pitch, pitch circle, and pitch diameter and explain their importance

The how to calculate the gear ratio of a gear drive

The how to calculate the shaft speed and torque of a gear drive system

The functions of four types of gear drives and give an application of each

List four types of parallel shaft gears and give an application of each

The 11 features of a gear

The twelve dimensions of a gear and explain the importance of each

The ten dimensions and features of a gear drive and explain the importance of each

The operation of a spur gear drive

The how to install and align a spur gear drive system

The function of backlash

The how to determine the allowable backlash in a gear drive

Two methods of measuring spur gear backlash

The how to calculate the speed and torque output in a multiple shaft gear drive

The function of a compound gear drive system and give an application

The how to calculate the toque and speed output of a compound gear drive system

The how to determine the direction of rotation of a gear drive

The how to install and align a multiple shaft drive system

The function of a solid coupling an list two types

The operation of a sleeve coupling and give an application

The alignment procedure of a sleeve coupling

The function of a bushing and list three types

The construction and operation of a QD busing and give an advantage

The construction and operation of Conventional V-Belt drive

The construction and operation of a multiple belt v-belt drive

The construction and operation of a split taper busing and give an advantage

The construction and operation of a wedge v-belt drive

The construction and operation of a taper lock bushing and give an advantage

The construction and operation of a notched v-belt drive and give an advantage

The operation of a variable speed v-belt drive system and give an application

The how to install and align a variable speed v-belt drive system

The four b-belt configurations and give an application of each

The function of a belt idler pulley and give an application

The operation of three types of belt idler pulley configurations

The how v-belts are specified

Three methods of identifying belt size and type

The function and operation of v-belt match codes

The how bushing and sheaves are specified

The how to select bushings, sheaves, and v-belt for an application

The preventive maintenance

The nine preventive maintenance steps for v-belt drives

The how to troubleshoot a v-belt drive system

The construction and operation of a timing belt drive system

The how to install and align a timing belt drive system

The operation of an HTD belt drive system

The how timing belts and pulleys are specified

The how HTD belts and sprockets are specified

The how to select a timing belt and pulleys for a given application

The how to select an HTD belt and sprockets for a given application

The seven maintenance steps for synchronous belt drives

The how to troubleshoot a synchronous drive system

The six functions of a lubricant

The four types of lubricants and give an application of each

The functions of nine types of lubricant additives

The operation of five types of lubrication application methods and give an example

Three types of oils and give an application of each

The viscosity and give its unit if measure

The operation of a viscosimeter and give an application

The how oils are specified

The four types of greases and give an application of each

The how greases are specified

The function and operation of a grease gun

How to use a grease gun to lubricate a pillow block bearing

The five lubricant storage rules

The function of a material safety data sheet

The purpose of recycling lubricants

The four methods used to recycle lubricants

The how to dispose of spent lubricants

The four types of coupling flexibility

List two categories of flexible couplings and give an application of each

List three types of elastomeric couplings and give an application of each

The operation of an elastomer-in-shear coupling

The operation of a flange coupling and give an application

The operation of the rim and face alignment method

The operation of the reverse indicator method

The effect of indicator sag on alignment and explain how to correct it

The effect of thermal expansion on alignment and explain how to correct it

List five types of flexible metal couplings and five an advantage of each

The operation of a chain coupling

The operation of a grid coupling

The operation of a gear coupling

The how couplings are specified

The how to select a coupling for an application

Three preventive maintenance steps for couplings

The how to troubleshoot a coupling system

The operation of four types of sprockets and give an application of each

The operation of a silent chain drive

The how to install and align a silent chain drive system

The operation of a multiple strand chain drive

The how to install and align a multiple strand chain drive system

The chain pitch and pitch length of a chain drive and explain their importance

The how chains and sprockets are specified

The how to The size and type of chain and sprocket given a sample

The how to select the type and size of chain and sprocket for a given application

The four types of chain lubrication methods

The how to select a lubrication system for a chain drive system

The how to select a type of lubricant for a chain drive system

Ten maintenance steps for chain drives

The how to troubleshoot a chain drive system

The operation of a chain breaker

N.	Course Assignments:

Homework: Selected problems and questions from weekly reading assignments must be completed.

Labs: Various self-paced and computer monitored labs administered in the IST lab.

Quizzes: Quizzes will be administered online via LMS.

Midterm: The midterm exam will be administered during week 8.

Final: There will be a comprehensive final at the end of the semester.

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

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