TAFD-150: Applied Technology

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Foundation
Course Number
150
Course Title
Applied Technology
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

An introductory course, appropriate for all trades, which uses practical concepts and examples to examine fluid power, electricity, mechanical power transfer, and rigging. Emphasizes appropriate safety procedures and protocols.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Introduction to fluid power.
  2. Hydraulics.
  3. Pneumatics.
  4. Introduction to electricity.
  5. Electricity DC & measuring instruments.
  6. Electricity AC & circuits.
  7. Introduction to mechanical power transmission (MPT), anti-friction bearings, and couplings.
  8. Chain drives and V-belt drives.
  9. Gear drives.
  10. Introduction to rigging and selection of lifting devices.
  11. Selection of attachments.
  12. Interpretation of rigging capacity charts and tags, inspection of equipment, safety considerations, and hoists.
  13. Hand signals.
  14. Calculations & safety.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Explain the generation of power through electricity and fluid power.
  • Calculate problems associated with hydraulic/pneumatic problems.*
  • Explain the concepts of distribution of power through mechanical power transmission, fluid power, and electricity.
  • Explain the concept of control of power through mechanical power transmission, fluid power, and electricity.
  • Calculate DC electrical values.*
  • Explain the importance of the concept of systems in the areas of mechanical power transmission, fluid power, and electricity.*
  • Identify the various devices utilized in mechanical power transmission, fluid power, and electricity.
  • Identify various rigging devices and equipment.
  • Calculate rigging weight and sling load values.*
  • Describe proper rigging techniques, operations, and the appropriate application of devices.*
  • Explain the importance of safety as it relates to rigging, mechanical power transmission, fluid power, and electricity.

    • Assessment and Requirements

    Assessment of Academic Achievement

    All students will be required to complete five tests:  one for calculations, one for fluid power, one for electricity, one for rigging, and one for mechanical power transmission.  The student will be considered to have completed the course by receiving a cumulative average grade of 70%.

    General Course Requirements and Recommendations

    Calculator Use:  Students are encouraged to bring a calculator to all class sessions.  Any scientific calculator will be sufficient for this course.

    Texts

    Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

     

    Effective Term
    Fall 2014