ED T&L 355

Custom Production of Manufactured Goods

Syllabus

Instructor: Chris Merrill

Location: 1100 Kinnear Road, Room 310

Phone: 292-7471 Fax: 292-2662

Meeting: Mon. thru Fri. 7:30 to 9:18 a.m.

E-Mail: merrill.22@osu.edu

Homepage: http://www.teched.coe.ohio-state.edu/People/Grad/CMerrill/index.htm

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Course Description:

The custom production of manufactured goods is one of the oldest means of manufacturing known to humankind. This course, therefore, will focus on the role of custom production and all its components of this type of manufacturing. The working knowledge of design and problem solving, research and development, processes, and materials will be an integral part of this course. Students will be engaged in both hands-on and minds-on technology education activities related to the understanding and application of manufacturing.

Course Objectives:

	Distinguish the differences between custom, intermittent, and the mass production of manufactured goods
	Apply the design and problem solving process and four basic manufacturing operations to successfully plan, arrange, and construct course activities
	Assess the role of efficient and effective design
	Develop a working definition of manufacturing technology
	Employ the systems of technology to solve technological problems related to the custom production of manufactured goods
	Explain and apply the primary and secondary manufacturing processes
	Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various materials and material properties
	Employ all safety procedures and rules to insure safe and productive use of tools and machines
	Compose a teaching lesson and activity for instructional purposes

Course Requirements:

	Attend lectures and participate in individual and group activities.
	Complete term design project(s).
	Complete all quizzes and exams.
	Read lab manual assignments.
	Complete all written work.
	Participate in a mandatory end of the quarter clean-up of laboratory. Remove all your materials from your locker.

 Required Materials and Supplies:

Lab Manual (COP-EZ, Bricker Hall)

        Seymour, R. D. (1995). Manufacturing technology education. In G. E. Martin (Ed.), Foundations of technology education. (pp. 323-344). 44th Yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher Education. Columbus, Ohio: Glencoe/McGraw Hill.

	Safety glasses or goggles
	Tape measure

	Materials that may be used to fulfill lab activities
	Lab coat, ear plugs, dust mask (optional)
	Graph paper

Additional Resources:

        Wright, R. T. (1990). Manufacturing systems. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

        Hutchinson, J. & Karsnitz, J. R. (1994). Design and Problem Solving in Technology. Albany, New York: Delmar.

Grading Criteria:

	Exams: (Midterm and Final)30%
	Lab Activities:50%
	Teaching Lesson and Activity:10%
	Participation:10%

General Policies:

	Every week a different individual will be in charge of maintaining all tool and machine storage cabinets.
	Every day will be worth five points. If you are late, you receive half. If you are absent for any reason, you receive none.

	No activities, unless the instructor grants prior approval, may be made up.
	Safety: Safety rules must be followed at all times. No exceptions! Not debatable! The student will be excused from class with no points awarded for that day and no points awarded for the activity.

Any more than four unexcused absences will be reported to the university for possible class withdrawal.

If you are absent, sick, or know you will miss class, you must phone or e-mail the instructor and/or the secretary.

	All areas in the lab must be cleaned before any student can leave.
	Deadlines: All due dates are to be adhered to unless told otherwise.

Academic Misconduct:

	Faculty Rules 3335-5-54 which states "Each instructor shall report to the committee on academic misconduct all instances of what they believe may be academic misconduct," will be followed.
	Academic misconduct includes: substituting another person’s work as your own, either in written or product form.
	If you have any questions regarding a behavior that might constitute academic misconduct consult the instructor.

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