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.

Credits

4 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

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

Repeatable

No

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