Erie Community College
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Spring 2018
I. Course Title: Manufacturing Processes, ME150, and the corresponding lab, ME151
Text: Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, By: Mikell P. Groover (Fifth Edition) Wiley Publisher
Location: Room B316
Instructor: Prof. Shohreh Moini, PE
Office: B703D Mail Box: Room B703
Office Hours: to be posted and announced
Phone: (716) 851-1507 Website: http://facultypages.ecc.edu/moini
II. Course Objectives:
1. To provide the student with basic manufacturing processes.
2. To familiarize the student with materials and their engineering properties.
3. To perform a group of experiments to acquaint the student with the various manufacturing methods, processes and equipment. To serve as a reinforcement to the lectures in Manufacturing Process I.
III Description:
a) Course description: Topics covered are:
1) Measurement and Inspection 2) General Introduction
3) Nature of Materials 4) Mechanical and Physical properties of Material
5) Test 1
6) Metals 7) Ceramics, Polymers, Composite Materials
8) Metal Casting 9) Metal Rolling 10) Test 2
11) Metal Forging 12) Sheet Metal
13) Heat Treatment of metals
14) Metal Joining (Welding, Brazing, Soldering, Adhesive Bonding)
15) Final Exam
b) List of typical Lab Experiments:
Metrology, Hardness Test, Tensile Test, Casting, Rolling, Spot Welding.
IV. Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory. Points will be taken off from the grade for non-legitimate absences. Legitimate absences are the ones beyond of your control and the claims should be supported by appropriate proof. Student is responsible for any missed class using the class notes and book. Instructor cannot repeat the lecture during the next class or during office hour for absent students. Lab sessions will be used to run experiment, or write reports or do problem solving.
V. Attendance of exams:
Attendance is mandatory for all exams. An absence from an exam will result in a zero grade for that exam. There will not be a make-up for quizzes. A written proof is needed for eligibility for a make-up exam.
VI. Study and Preparation:
For every one credit hour course, you will have to spend at least 2 hours per week study outside of classroom to achieve a satisfactory grade.
VII. Withdrawal:
If you decide that you do not want to be in this course any longer, you must complete an official withdrawal form. If you simply stop attending, you will receive “F” as a grade.
VIII. Grades/Means of Evaluation:
Evaluations and learning assessments other than examinations will be utilized. Attendance, home works, and being focused in the class, are some of possible considerations. Several exams will be given in this course. Homework is due one week after being assigned and late homework will not be accepted. . Projects and lab work will supplement the course contents. Lab. and project reports are required for each case. The reports will be graded and averaged. Reports should be written neat and are due in two weeks. Late reports are subjected to 20% grade reduction, and the report will not be accepted if it is more than two weeks late. Course average will be translated into a letter grade.
Course average will be translated into a letter grade.
90 or above A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 60 F
A grade breakdown for class is given as:
Class participation, attitude, class discipline, attendance, ethics, diversity 10%
Homework, Quizzes, Project 20%
Lab participation, lab discipline, and lab reports/notes 30%
Tests 40%
Total 100%
IX. Student Conduct:
An atmosphere of respect and trust in the classroom is essential to achieve the best results. Excessive talking, eating, and drinking in the class is prohibited. Please turn off your cell phone, pager, and beeper watch. Avoid audible and visible signs of restlessness. Doing work for another class is unacceptable. Show respect and concern for others by not monopolizing class discussion. Please come to class on time and do not leave early. Do not pack book bags or backpacks to leave until the instructor has dismissed the class. Students who persist in their disruptive behavior will be reported to the department and the Dean of Students. Students with disruptive conduct will be asked to leave the class. Those students will be marked absent and a zero will be given to the attendance portion of their grades. A different grade breakdown will be used for disruptive students with a higher portion of grade for attendance. Cheating will not be tolerated for homework, and tests. Zero and a failing grade might be given to students whose cheating can be verified. This will be for those who took the answers and those who provided them. The maximum grade for students with a disruptive behavior in the class and those who cheated would be limited to a lower number such as 60, if a failing grade can not be justified.
X. General Objectives of the Course:
1. A concerted effort will be made to motivate the students to learn course subjects. Instructor will provide helpful examples and illustrations to clarify the material. Students are greatly encouraged to participate in discussions, and ask questions.
2. The course will provide students with alternative ways to learn the material such as discussions, videos and individual conferences. Students are encouraged to use the library resources to complete their learning assignments.
3. Students should practice their spoken and written communication skills by writing descent technical reports and class discussions.
4. Every attempt will be made to follow the course syllabus and have a planned and organized class. Grading policy will be done according to the procedure.
5. Instructor will be glad to provide appropriate advisement for students and will be available during regularly scheduled office hours.