Course Description: (4 credit hours - 5.25 Contact Hours per week)

This course will teach a combination of advanced CAD/CAM techniques as well as a study of materials and processes in which the student will encounter in the workforce.  Emphasis will be placed on advanced CAD/CAM and CNC Machining processes.  This course is designed to bridge the gap between the apprentice and well seasoned CNC programmer.  Transferability of workforce courses varies.  Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.

This course is offered in support of the mechanical design specialization area in our curriculum.  A required prerequisite for this course is MCHN 1426 (Intro to CAD/CAM).  If you have not taken this course, you need to arrange a time to discuss the situation with the instructor.  The primary requirement for this course is a proficiency in MasterCAM and AutoCAD.  Please talk to you instructor if you are not sure whether your skill set is at the appropriate level.

There are no required texts for this class.

Recommended: Machinery Handbook (Any Version)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Perform advanced and industry used CAD/CAM techniques and programs beyond intro level
• Use the lathe module of MasterCAM as well as the tooling associated with turned parts
• Learn methods associated with quality control checks and apply previously learned GD&T to real world examples
• Use and develop proper methods for the use of precision measuring equipment used in the industry
• Understand the types of tooling used
• Understand cutting tool geometry
• Design, produce and understand fixtures and their benefits
• Perform the proper setups for production oriented jobs
• Perform the proper setups for “job shop” oriented jobs
• Understand thread nomenclature
• Be able to measure and calculate pitch diameter of threads
• Understand in depth the following mechanical manufacturing processes
• Drilling
• Tapping
• Threading
• Knurling
• Surface Grinding
• Understand feeds and speeds for the above processes
• Understand basics metals used
• Understand basic nonmetallic materials used
• Understand basic casting and mold making principals
• Overview of SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Safely operate the laboratory CNC machinery to mill and turn parts from wood, plastic, or metal using the correct methods for maximum productivity, efficiency and precision.

At the completion of the AAS degree –Mechanical Specialization - the student will be able to:

1. Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare documents and technical graphics appropriate to the mechanical engineering

industry.

2. Generate code from CAD/CAM software to operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine to manufacture a mechanical part.

3. Illustrate correct usage of ASME Y14.5 and other associated mechanical standards in technical graphics of capstone projects.

The final grade will be determined by your performance in the following areas:

• 50% Daily Work:  MasterCAM tutorials, assignments, drawings, and finished machined parts.  All should be complete and accurate.
• 25% Quizes/Projects:  Quizes and/or Projects will be given during the semester and graded based on the maximum productivity, technique, efficiency, and precision of the program/part.
• 25% Manufacturing Final Project:  During the course of the semester, the student will be asked to develope a CNC program which must be produced, proofed, and run on a CNC milling and/or Lathe.  Your grade will be based on the maximum productivity, efficiency, and precision of the program and the part produced, just as it would in a “real world” manufacturing environment.

Grade letter will be determined as follows:

• 90 - 100 points = A
• 80 - 89 Points = B
• 70 - 79 Points = C
• 60 - 69 Points = D
• Less than 60 Points = F

Blackboard:

Blackboard will be used for some portion of this course to include but not limited to:

• Distribution of handouts and readings
• Submissions of assignments and activities
• Grading

As instructed by your professor, students may be required to access instructional materials via Blackboard.

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a learning lab technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Open Labs: 

Hours for the open lab will coincide with the tutoring schedule which will be posted during the first week or two of the semester.  You may not be able to complete all assignments in class, so the open lab is one of your best opportunities to get help in finishing the lab exercises.

(Note: Schedule subject to change depending on pace of course)

Course Outline/Calendar –10 week semester (Summer):

Week 1:                 Introduction and Outline.  Review MasterCAM and begin discussing advanced CAD/CAM.

Week 2-4:             Advanced MasterCAM tutorials and techniques, MMP lectures.

Week 5-10:           Projects and MMP lectures

Course Outline/Calendar –16 week semester (Spring and Fall):

Week 1:                 Introduction and Outline.  Review MasterCAM and begin discussing advanced CAD/CAM.

Week 2-4:             Advanced MasterCAM tutorials and techniques, MMP lectures.

Week 5-6:             MasterCAM Lathe tutorials and techniques, MMP lectures.

Week 7-16:           Projects and MMP lectures

Attendance/Class Participation

Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. Students accruing more than two (2) UNEXCUSED absences may be withdrawn from the course at the instructor's discretion.  Students may make-up absences by attending other classes.  It is the student's responsibility to inform instructor when circumstances prevent him/her from attending class.   An instructor may lower a student’s final grade for a course due to excessive absences.

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.

Withdrawal Policy

The College defines withdrawals as occurring after the official reporting date of the semester, typically the 12th class day.  In addition, the Legislature has mandated the Rule of Six (see below).  There may also be financial aid issues. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is available at the main website of ACC (www.austincc.edu). The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

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.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

Incompletes

An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course.  An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester.  The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Policy on Late or Missing Work

Instructors may impose a late penalty on work that is submitted after the assigned due date.

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

Representing the work of another person as your own work is considered scholastic dishonesty by the A&E CAD department.  Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their own thought, research or self-expression.  Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course, the assignment being replaced with a different project with a reduced maximum grade, and/or expulsion from the college.

Reproduction or transmission of A&E CAD Departmental Check Prints in any manner (including photography and scanning) is a violation of the A&E CAD department’s Scholastic Dishonesty policy.

Sharing a drawing file of a class project with another student, or representing another’s file as your own work, is a violation of the department’s Scholastic Dishonesty policy.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Academic freedom is a foundation and hallmark of higher education.  In the context of college-level courses, it specifically refers to the rights of free expression and respect for others with differing opinions.  Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student.  Just as you are expected to exercise these rights with respect for state and federal law in the larger world, you are expected to exercise these rights as a student with respect for the college’s standards of conduct.  These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process.  Students and faculty alike should enable a climate of mutual respect and civility while fostering the freedom to debate and discuss the merits of competing ideas.

Enrollment in the college indicates acceptance of the rules set forth in the student standards of conduct policy, which is administered through the office of the campus dean of student services. Due process, through an investigation and appeal process, is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action.

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.

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 illness outbreak, 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.  In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

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 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.   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

Under certain circumstances, examinations may have to be taken in a testing center. The ACC Testing Centers follow standard procedures so students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests. Students should familiarize themselves with the student guidelines.

Students must present an ACC student ID card or government issued ID and know their ACC ID number before they can test.

It is necessary to check in at the Testing Center kiosk before taking a test. To check in, one must know the following information:

•           Student ID number

•           Course prefix and number

•           Course synonym

•           Course section number

•           Test number

•           Instructor’s name

Personal belongings such as backpacks, books, and electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones and smart watches) are not allowed in the Testing Center. Possession of prohibited items or accessing unapproved resources in the testing room will result in the immediate termination of the exam and possible disciplinary action.

Course-specific details needed to use the testing center will be furnished by your professor.

For additional information on using the Testing Center, please go to: http://www.austincc.edu/students/testing-services/instructional-testing

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

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 watch is available at Highland Campus: http://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care/child-watch-drop-in-center. 

A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

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)

Freedom of Expression

The A&E CAD program strongly encouraged each student to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

All discussion or conversation in the classroom should be appropriate and respectful of others.

Ownership of Student Work

The Architectural & Engineering Computer Aided Design (A&E CAD) Department reserves the right to retain any and all student work (including but not limited to: original work, scans, photographs, and copies of student work) completed as A&E CAD course work for the purposes of documentation, accreditation, evidence of student performance, university transfer, marketing or any other purpose supporting the mission of the Department and Austin Community College.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

To avoid disturbing or distracting others during class or open lab times, students are requested to conduct personal communications of any sort outside of the classrooms. For this reason, the use of cell phones and other PDA’s by students is prohibited inside A&E CAD classrooms (this includes placing or receiving phone calls, text messages and emails). When conducting personal communication in the hallways, please control the volume of your voice so as not to disturb students in nearby classrooms.

Use of Recording Devices in Class

Students must receive explicit permission from the instructor prior to recording class activities including lectures and demonstrations using any type of recording medium including cell phones, Google Glass, or other devices.

Use of Nicotine Products

All areas of ACC campuses are nicotine free zones including the use of vaporized nicotine products.