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.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

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

Repeatable

N

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