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INDT 108 - Metrology


PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0XX and MATH 0XX
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Instructs a student in mechanical precision measurement techniques and applications. Provides instruction and laboratory experiences in surface plate inspections, optical comparators, hardness testing, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Discusses calibration and measurement system analysis.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Discuss the reasons for measurement and the various systems used. [f]
  2. Develop skills in precision measurement and layout procedures for a variety of measuring instruments and applications. [e,g]
  3. Understand and perform measuring instrument calibration. [e]
  4. Read prints, interpret drawings, and understand specifications and work within tolerance. [b,e]
  5. Integrate new technology into existing structures and processes using innovative and creative approaches. [g]
  6. Understand and apply the concepts of measurement, gauging and tolerances. [e,f]
  7. Develop and apply tolerance, limits and fits to meet manufacturing requirements. [f]
  8. Practice excellent interpersonal skills. [d]
  9. Prepare clear, concise and accurate technical reports. [e]
  10. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information. [e]
  11. Solve problems and make decisions using formal process methods. [e]
  12. Solve mathematical problems related to inspection, gauging and layout. [e]
  13. Verbally communicate clearly, concisely and convincingly with others. [f]
  14. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
  15. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Introduction to quality
  • Total quality management
  • Shop mathematics
  • Reading engineering drawings
  • Common measuring tools and measurements
  • Surface plate inspection methods
  • Special measuring equipment and techniques
  • Inspection systems and planning
  • Quality costs and quality audits
  • Graphical inspection analysis
  • Lot - By - Lot acceptance sampling plans
  • Introduction to statistical process control
  • Coordinate measuring machines
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)