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TES 229

Processes and Manufacturing with Metals and Polymers

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Processes for and manufacturing with metals and polymers.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

4

Other Prerequisites

or concurrent enrollment.

Fee

Variable

Note

Fee.

Title

TEE 229 Course Outcomes - Level 2, Polymers Unit

Learning Outcome

Student will be able to: 1.  Use an existing object to make a silicone mold for casting multiple identical objects. 2.  Cast duplicate polyurethane objects in a silicone mold. 3.  Vacuum form a sheet of plastic to a desired shape. 4.  Lay-up a fiberglass mold to be used for casting a urethane foam object.  5.  Cast a urethane (Nerf) foam object in a fiberglass mold. 6.  Produce a polymer/wood composite. 7.  Use a 3D printer to create a simple ABS prototype of an object. 8.  Describe qualities of polymers as they pertain to design and polymer fabrication. 9.  Understand the fundamental safety procedures and protocol associated to the various manufacturing and fabrication processes associated to the different polymer domains. 10.  Evaluate the economic and environmental issues associated with the different polymers and their related manufacturing processes.

Title

TEE 229 Course Outcomes - Level 2, Metals Unit

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to: 1.   Describe classifications, properties and characteristics of many different metals. 2.   Identify and understand the different types of information indicated on a drawing. 3.  Apply safe work habits when operating tools and equipment. 4.  Accurately measure with and read a ruler, venier calipers, and various gauges. 5.  Use tools to make a layout for a project. 6.  Identify, select, and safely use basic hand tools in metalworking. 7.  Identify and correctly use several types of metal fasteners. 8.  Cut, bend and make a sheet metal project using several different tools. 9.  Demonstrate the soldering and brazing process. 10.  Demonstrate how to use an oxy-acetylene torch to cut metal. 11.  Correctly use various tools to make a bench metal project. 12.  Correctly select the rod and adjust arc welding equipment. 13.  Correctly setup and adjust the current and feed rate for a MIG welder. 14.  Use a MIG welder to strike an arc, run a bead, and make a butt and lap joint to given specifications. 15.  Correctly use a metal lathe to make a specified project. 16.  Correctly use a CNC mill to make a specified project.

Title

TEE 229 Course Outcomes - Level 2, Manufacturing and Free Enterprise Unit

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to work within an organization to: 1.  Conduct market research for product selection. 2.  Develop design drawings and engineering drawings. 3.  Design and use jigs and fixtures in producing a finished product. 4.  Develop a manufacturing system and produce multiples of a product. 5.  Set up and conduct a manufacturing pilot run and production run. 6.  Establish methods for quality control in manufacturing. 7.  Organize a manufacturing enterprise. 8.  Keep records relative to finances, labor, and material purchase and use. 9.  Develop practices and attitudes for safe use of equipment and tools.   Students will understand: 1.  Historical aspects and impacts of manufacturing. 2.  Principles of manufacturing including material flow, converting raw materials and standard stock into finished products, economy of motion and material use, interchangeability of parts, product design for manufacture, and tasks involved in manufacturing a finished product. 3.  Principles of free enterprise including types of ownership, product selection and design, marketing techniques, corporate structure in manufacturing, and record keeping.

Title

TEE 229 Course Outcomes - Level 1

Learning Outcome

STEL CDS Standard 1. Students will develop an understanding of the nature and characteristics of technology and engineering (as it pertains to communication technologies).   STEL CDS Standard 2. Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology and engineering (as it pertains to communication technologies).   STEL CDS Standard 3. Students will develop an understanding of the Integration of Knowledge, Technologies, and Practices (as it pertains to communication technologies).   STELCDS Standard 4: Students will develop an understanding Impacts of Technology (as it pertains to communication technologies).   STEL CDS Standard 5: Students will develop an understanding Influence of Society on Technological Development (as it pertains to communication technologies).   STEL CDS Standard 6:  Students will develop an understanding History of Technology (as it pertains to communication technologies).   STEL CDS Standard 7: Students will develop an understanding Design in Technology and Engineering Education (as it pertains to material conversion and processing (TEC Standard 2)).   STEL CDS Standard 8: Students will develop an understanding Applying, Maintaining, and Assessing Technological Products and Systems (as it pertains to material conversion and processing (TEC Standard 2)).   STEL TEP Standards 1 - 8: 1. Systems Thinking 2. Creativity 3. Making and Doing 4. Critical Thinking 5. Optimism 6. Collaboration 7. Communication 8. Attention to Ethics (as it pertains to material conversion and processing (TEC Standard 2)).    STEL TEC Standards 2: Material Conversion and Processing