FOOD 378 Adv. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting*
Troubleshooting and Critical Thinking are very important skills to have, regardless of position with a manufacturing facility. Techniques for troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, communications, or quality systems are always in high demand. Using a systematic process students will use their knowledge to diagnose faults and problems associated with multiple systems. Students will use prior coursework and skills to solve real world problems.
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the BAS program or instructor permission
FOOD 378Adv. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Agriculture Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
4 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Acceptance into the BAS program or instructor permission
III. Catalog Course Description
Troubleshooting and Critical Thinking are very important skills to have, regardless of position with a manufacturing facility. Techniques for troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, communications, or quality systems are always in high demand. Using a systematic process students will use their knowledge to diagnose faults and problems associated with multiple systems. Students will use prior coursework and skills to solve real world problems.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Assess the situation and in a systematic way determine the root cause and correction(s).
- Using troubleshooting strategies analyze and interpret potential faults in a manufacturing system.
- Conduct a needs assessment to determine where potential problems could occur in a process or system.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. Troubleshooting Steps and Tools
B. Safety
C. Quality Issues (Microorganisms, Pest Control, Out of Specification Product, etc.)
D. Equipment – Mechanical or Electrical (Valves, Pumps, PLCs, Unit Operations, etc.)
E. Customer Complaints/Interactions
F. Inter-Team Interactions/Issues
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Successful completion of projects, assignments and assessments.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
A. Mandatory Assignments
1. Projects, Assignments and Discussion
2. Case Studies
3. Laboratory Assignments
B. Mandatory Evaluations
1. Final Project/Exam
2. Escape Room Escape