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Industrial Mechanical Technology IV-A
Course: MIT223

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Preventive and predictive maintenance, advanced blueprint reading, compressors and pneumatic systems, and introduction to supervisory skills. Included labs emphasize and anchor the course material.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain preventative and predictive maintenance techniques. (I)
2. Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, general arrangement, and isometric piping drawings. (II)
3. Identify and explain pneumatic systems and their components. (III)
4. List the characteristics and behavior of effective leaders, as well as the different leadership styles. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
   A. Definition.
   B. Nondestructive testing.
   C. Ultrasonics.
   D. Radiography.
   E. Eddy current inspection.
   F. Visual and optical inspection.
   G. Liquid penetrant inspection.
   H. Magnetic particle inspection.
   I. Acoustic emissions.
   J. Infrared testing.
   K. Vibration analysis.
   L. Tribology.
II. Advanced Blueprint Reading
   A. Drawing numbering system.
   B. Foundation layout drawings.
   C. Assembly drawings.
   D. Title block and bill of materials information.
   E. Detail drawings.
   F. Machine drawings.
   G. Detail parts.
   H. Piping and instrumentation diagrams.
III. Compressors and Pneumatic Systems
   A. Compressed-air treatment.
   B. Pneumatic system components and symbols.
   C. Safety.
   D. Physical characteristics of gases.
   E. Compressing gases.
   F. Pneumatic transmission of energy.
   G. Principles of compressor operation.
   H. Types of compressors.
IV. Introduction to Supervisory Skills
   A. Different leadership styles.
   B. Problem solving and decision making.
   C. Common leadership problems.
   D. Safety responsibilities.
   E. Signals of substance abuse.
   F. Accident investigation.


 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 24, 2015

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