This course will explore a variety of methods used in manufacturing processes for service applications and the materials used to produce them. A continued focus throughout the course will be on the interactive nature between the materials and the processing methods and how that interaction affects the ability to produce a desired product and to achieve the desired service properties. The range of materials studied will include metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and metalloids. The range of processes studied will include rolling, casting, welding, heat treating and assembly. The continued evolution of both materials technology and fabrication technology will be emphasized.

Course Rationale:

Manufacturing Processes is the course used to introduce the basic concepts of materials and manufacturing technology to the student.
Upon completing the course the student should have basic knowledge of classes of materials and the achievement of their service characteristics
by  manufacturing processes and follow on treatments.

Attendance/Participation: 

Students are required to be in classroom on time as per ACC schedule. Friday labs are REMOTE with students working on independent assignments. Instructor is available during this time to answer questions but class will not be held in person on Fridays.

Electronic Devices 

Students must turn off or mute all cell phones during lab and class time. No Tablets, IPods or other MP3 type devices are allowed in class. Students may not listen to earphones during lecture of class activities. 

Exams 

The exam times and content are announced in advance of the exam. Students are expected to take the exam at the scheduled time and place.  

Assignments will help prepare the student for the exams. The instructor may specify additional material to aid in preparing for the exams. 

Assignments 

Assignments are due per the course schedule. Assignments turned in after due date without communication with instructor will receive a grade no higher than 70.

Incompletes 

A student may receive a temporary grade of incomplete at the end of the semester only if the following conditions are satisfied: 

The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstance beyond their control. The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed to earn a “C” by the end of the semester. 

Arrangement for an incomplete must be made with the instructor. 

A “Report of Incomplete Grade” form must be completed by the instructor and filed with the department. 

To convert the incomplete into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the next immediately following semester, but absolutely no later than 2 weeks prior to drop date of the that semester. Incompletes not completed by the date specified automatically become a letter grade of “F” for the course. 

Grading Criteria 

Classwork- 70%

Exams- 30%

Course Letter Grade Assignment 

90 – 100: A 

80 – 89.99: B 

70 – 79.99: C 

60 – 69.99: D 

Below 60: F 

Optional textbook:

DeGarmo’s Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 11th Edition, J.T. Black and Ronald A. Hohser, J. Wiley, ISBN 978-1-119-29958-5

Course Material - Required(provided): Slide material and homework/lab assignments listed in Blackboard for our course.

Exploration of a variety of methods used in manufacturing. Theory and application of processes including but not limited to metal forming, welding, machining, heat treating, plating, assembly procedures, and process control considerations, casting and injection molding.

Introduction to Manufacturing  

Production Process 

Materials Selection 

Properties of Materials 

Manufacturing Process Database  

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma  

Manufacturing Essentials and Instruments  

Machine Fundamentals 

Business Basics 

Today’s Manufacturing  

Supply Chain

Learning Objective 

The student will determine properties of materials and different processes. The student will become familiar with manufacturing technology such as AI, AR, IIOT and automation, finally the student will identify the manufacturing operating environment such as lean principles, business basics and supply chain.  

Course Policies 

• No Food or drink allowed in class.
• The student is expected to clean up after themselves.
• During lecture, the student is expected to be seated at a desk.
• The workbenches are for labs only.

The student shall not swap, remove, or rearrange the test equipment, desks, or workbenches.

Each student must have the necessary materials for labs and examinations. Students are expected to spend time outside of class in preparing for exams, labs and completing reading assignments. Assignments will be posted on Black Board and should be checked regularly.

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance is very crucial and may make the difference between successfully completing this class or not. All students are expected to attend every class and to be punctual. If you are late, leave early or come in and out of the classroom, this will count as an unexcused absence. Coming in and out of the classroom is disruptive to the other students and the professor.  If more than three unexcused absences or unsatisfactory compliance with other course policies, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. If you cannot attend a particular class session, please discuss the conflict with me in advance (in person, via phone or email). Lectures are not covered in an assigned textbook.

Interpersonal skills are critical to both working with peers and leading others. It is expected that you will be respectful of the opinions and property of others. Be aware of and responsive to one’s behavior on others and work with others to resolve problems.

Dialogue is a plus. Questions are best asked during class.

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

WITHDRAWALS POLICY

If circumstances arise such that you cannot complete this course, it is to your advantage to drop the class by the
deadline to avoid getting an unsatisfactory grade on your permanent school record.  Students or instructors may initiate withdrawals anytime during the semester before the official withdrawal deadline.  Withdrawal forms are available from campus Admissions and Records offices.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or
later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals

The last day to withdraw is April 25, 2022

MISSED EXAM AND LATE WORK POLICIES

Attendance and being on time is mandatory and does affect your grade. Students who have three or more un-excused absences may be dropped from the course or having 10 points being deducted from the final
class grade. An unexcused absence is the following: If you are late more than 15 minutes, leave early (more
than 30 minutes) or come in and out of the classroom where you disrupt the other students and the class lecture.  

These grading criteria may be modified as needed for the class during the semester. I expect a very high level of professionalism in class and at outside sites. Take advantage of this course to your fullest because it will best replicate and prepare you for work in many industries.

• Missed or Late Homework or Lab Results – Please turn the homework and lab results at the date specified. Late homework and/or will not be accepted unless the instructor allows it.
   
• Exams – NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN unless a written medical or personal reason is submitted to the instructor and notice provided beforehand. It is up to the instructor’s discretion to allow a make-up exam or not. If a make-up exam is allowed, it may be the same or a similar exam.
     
• Final Exam - NO Final Exam is given currently in this course.  

Exams will cover the material presented and may also consist of reading and lab assignments.

Labs assignments if applicable will require set-up, running the experiment, and analyzing of your results. These are due by the date indicated unless otherwise specified and will be graded in class. Time will be given during class to work on lab assignments.

Students must submit his/her own work to get credit. A lab project submitted after the due date will have points deducted. Lab assignments not turned in will be assigned a grade of zero. Late lab assignments will not be accepted.

INCOMPLETES

• A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (incomplete) at the end of the semester only ifthe following conditions are satisfied: The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.  The student must have earned at leasthalf of the grade points needed to earn at least a “C” by the end of the semester.

• Arrangement for an incomplete must be made with the instructor.

•  A “Report of Incomplete Grade” form must be completed by the instructor and filed with the   
   Program Coordinator.

To convert the incomplete “I” into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the next immediately following semester, but absolutely no later than the withdrawal date of this following semester. Incompletes not completed by the date specified automatically becomes a letter grade of “F” for the course.

COLLEGE POLICIES

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances.  While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the

college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all

individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

ï‚· If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get

vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the

community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

ï‚· If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19

test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely

available.

ï‚· If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

ï‚· Per CDC guidelines, face masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19. 

   Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at

   https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates
   and guidance.

ï‚· The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We

    are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

ï‚· Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while

    on campus.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts

of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a

disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission

of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional

concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of

higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from

the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all

instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking

examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions

constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating,

fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s

information technology resources.  Further information is available at

https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the

United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and

association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own

views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not

interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are

expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and

federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student

Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to

report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault,

dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee.

Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and

gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and

non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such

incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical

Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: 

(512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the

Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer,

(512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the

District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee.

You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and

should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first

address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved;

formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom

instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,

national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political

affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit

complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of

students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by

e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the

explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in

the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the

Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate

instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or

another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be

recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational

and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field

activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health

and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures

posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be

reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property

damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional

information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an

emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to

all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another

individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to

the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation

or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable

completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the

class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance

with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus

Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its

students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are

licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at

activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons

who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by

dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at

http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of

discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment

on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct

(including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to

the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are

available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the

ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s

ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a

timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any

college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive

email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should

use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information

about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: 

http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

For Fall, 2021, the Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing

time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. 

Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing
• Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)
• Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)
• Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing isavailable for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests
• Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for theindustry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC. The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct examinations and other assessments here.

Addendum/Degree Information

• DEPARTMENTAL ADDENDUM

  • All degree and certificate seeking students should declare their major at the Admissions and Records Office or with an ACC advisor if they have not done so already.
     
  • Students in the department of Engineering Technology or Advanced Manufacturing, who are seeking a degree or certificate in any specialty area, should visit with one of our area-of-study student advisors; Vidal Almanza, (Hays Campus, Student Affairs office, (512) 262-6533; vman@austincc.edu) or Riverside, South, Caleb Engler, 512-223-6173. caleb.engler@austincc.edu; Christien Rawlins (Round Rock Campus, Student Affairs office, (512) 223-0033; calexan4@austincc.edu)
     
  • Other advisors for specific areas-of-study can be found at:http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/areas-of-study-advising
     
  • All Engineering Technology students must check their ACC gmail regularly throughout the semester. We will be sending pertinent information about scholarships, job opportunities, Microsoft Azure, free student software program, career fairs, special events, and etc. through the student gmail system.

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS).   SAS offices are located at each major campus.  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Accommodations will not be provided retroactively. Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can only be made after he or she receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include face-to-face and online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. Tutoring schedules can be found at:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/tutoring/tutoring-schedules

Library Services

ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet check out, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services.  In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website and students can use their ACCeID logins to access all online materials, including ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos.   ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat.  Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation. Visit:

• Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu
• Ask a Librarian: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
• Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/
• Email: library@austincc.edu

In partnership with ACC’s Student Support Center, ACC Libraries also maintain a limited collection of textbooks for students to borrow. Priority access to the textbook collection is given to students receiving assistance. More information is available on the ACC website by searching “Student Support Center Textbook Collection.”

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

• Food pantries are located in all campus Student Life offices: https://sites.austincc.edu/sl/programs/foodpantry/.   
• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  
• Drop-in child care is available at Highland Campus: http://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care/child-watch-drop-in-center

Clinical Counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling.

If an emergency occurs during operational hours, please come to the Student Services Office and let the front intake staff know that you are experiencing a crisis. They will alert appropriate personnel. You may also contact the ACC District Police at 222 (on campus) or 223-7999 (off campus or cell phone).

After Hours:
If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

 Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:  
  1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

• DEPARTMENTAL ADDENDUM

  • All degree and certificate seeking students should declare their major at the Admissions and Records Office or with an ACC advisor if they have not done so already.
     
  • Students in the department of Engineering Technology or Advanced Manufacturing, who are seeking a degree or certificate in any specialty area, should visit with one of our area-of-study student advisors; Vidal Almanza, (Hays Campus, Student Affairs office, (512) 262-6533; vman@austincc.edu) or Riverside, South, Caleb Engler, 512-223-6173. caleb.engler@austincc.edu; Christien Rawlins (Round Rock Campus, Student Affairs office, (512) 223-0033; calexan4@austincc.edu)
     
  • Other advisors for specific areas-of-study can be found at:http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/areas-of-study-advising
     
  • All Engineering Technology students must check their ACC gmail regularly throughout the semester. We will be sending pertinent information about scholarships, job opportunities, Microsoft Azure, free student software program, career fairs, special events, and etc. through the student gmail system.