School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Advanced Manufacturing
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Trade & Apprenticeship
Course Number
108
Course Title
Couplings and Alignment
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
23.50 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
23.50 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Introduces types and functions of couplings used in industrial power transmissions, including how to install, align, and maintain shaft couplings.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
To provide students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Trade & Apprentice Education, utilizing digital learning materials and hands-on labs.
Core Course Topics
- Maintenance Safety
- Maintenance Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Alignment
- Methods of Alignment
- Failure Patterns
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for eyes and ears. 2. Install a coupling system. 3. Describe three preventative maintenance steps for couplings. 4. Align a coupling using a straight edge and a feeler gage. 5. Demonstrate shaft alignment of two shafts using reverse dial indicators. 6. Troubleshoot a coupling system*.Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
• Pre and Post exams
• Completion of all assigned labs evaluated using standard rubrics (see Division).
Texts
See Division for required texts/materials.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Successful completion of current Post Assessment (85%) and instructor assessment of lab activities.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Winter 2014
Review Semester
Winter 2014