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General Information
- Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
- DMT D077E
- Course Title (CB02)
- Special Projects In Manufacturing and CNC/NIMS Level 2
- Course Credit Status
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Effective Term
- Fall 2021
- Course Description
- Projects advancing student's knowledge and experience in computer numerical control and conventional machining, selected areas of Design and Manufacturing Technologies. Project type and design will be determined through consultation with the instructor based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills certification program. Upon successful completion of the course the student will have the opportunity to earn multiple Level 2 NIMS certifications.
- Faculty Requirements
- Course Family
- Not Applicable
Course Justification
This NIMS Level 2 intermediate certification course is a major employment preparation course for our Manufacturing and CNC Technology Day and Evening Programs. It is intended to better prepare students for work in the advanced manufacturing and machining industry in the area of computer numerical control and conventional machining as advised by our industry advisory committee. This course is also part of the Design and Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development certificate and degree and is CSU transferable.
Foothill Equivalency
- Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
- No
- Foothill Course ID
Formerly Statement
Course Development Options
- Basic Skill Status (CB08)
- Course is not a basic skills course.
- Grade Options
- Letter Grade
- Pass/No Pass
- Repeat Limit
- 0
Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
Units and Hours
Summary
- Minimum Credit Units
- 2.0
- Maximum Credit Units
- 2.0
Weekly Student Hours
| Type | In Class | Out of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Hours | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Laboratory Hours | 6.0 | 0.0 |
Course Student Hours
- Course Duration (Weeks)
- 12.0
- Hours per unit divisor
- 36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 72.0
- Total
- 72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 0.0
- NA
- 0.0
- Total
- 0.0
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Advisory(ies)
Limitation(s) on Enrollment
(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)
Entrance Skill(s)
General Course Statement(s)
Methods of Instruction
Discussion of research project
Oversight of individual student lab project
Assignments
- To be determined in consultation with instructor. See sections 3 and 4 of Special Projects Contract.
Methods of Evaluation
- Evaluation and inspection of laboratory project and/or examination results relating to objectives, methods and procedures of Special Projects Contract.
Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities
Essential Student Materials:Â
- Dependent upon the nature of the project
- Design and Manufacturing CNC technology laboratory
Examples of Primary Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher | Date/Edition | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be determined through consultation with the instructor. See sections 3 and 4 of Special Project Contract. |
Examples of Supporting Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| None. |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Course Objectives
- Complete the objectives/requirements as determined in areas 3,4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
CSLOs
- Complete advanced project or projects utilizing skills learned in intermediate DMT courses.
Outline
- Complete the objectives/requirements as determined in areas 3,4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
- Demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of design, manufacturing and CNC technologies.
- Evaluate current manufacturing and CNC literature related to the chosen research topic.
- Develop skills and experience in CNC and programming laboratory.
