ISMT 130 Mechanical Drive Systems
This course introduces mechanical systems and develops fundamental knowledge of mechanical systems and practices. It covers basic safety, installation, key fasteners, power transmission systems, v-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Topics covered include learning how to select, install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair a range of mechanical systems which are commonly found in both automated and manual machines used in every industry around the world.
Prerequisite
Instructor Permission
ISMT 130Mechanical Drive Systems
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I. General Information
Department
Trade & Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor Permission
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces mechanical systems and develops fundamental knowledge of mechanical systems and practices. It covers basic safety, installation, key fasteners, power transmission systems, v-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Topics covered include learning how to select, install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair a range of mechanical systems which are commonly found in both automated and manual machines used in every industry around the world.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Evaluate alignments on various equipment and can calculate the appropriate changes needed to realign
- Identify bearings, gears, sprockets, chain, pulleys and belts
- Assemble and operate various mechanical drive systems
- Record measurements taken from mechanical drive experiments
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies