KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE MCAG B2: Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture Class Syllabus

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1 KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE MCAG B2: Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture Class Syllabus Course Description Basic mechanical skills in woodworking, cold metal, electricity, plumbing, concrete, and project construction skills as related to farm maintenance and repair. Development of hand and power tool skills as well as emphasis on safety practices for all mechanical areas. Laboratory required. Class information Term: Fall 2014 CRN: Course Title: MCAG B2.02: Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture Instructor: Chris McCraw Class duration: Starts: August 25, 2014 Ends: December 12, 2014 Lecture day and time: Monday and Wednesday, Laboratory day and time: Wednesday, (Ag 12) Final day and time: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from Location: Bakersfield College, H2 Office location: Ag 4 Office Hours: Bakersfield College, Monday and Tuesday from Other times available by appointment. Phone: Office (661) Fax: (661) chris.mccraw@bakersfieldcollege.edu Address: Agriculture Department Bakersfield College 1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA Course Book: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, 7th edition by Herren (2014). (ISBN ) Course requirements and expectations: 1. Attend lectures, labs, and field trips. a. Anyone who has scheduling problems will be required to get any class lecture and/or lab information from other classmates. If you anticipate missing any classes, they must be cleared one week prior to the scheduled event unless otherwise noted in the assignments. Students are still responsible for all work missed. Attendance will be taken each class period. i. Tests can only be made up with an exceptionally legitimate excuse. Plan on providing documentation (doctor s note, police report ). Page 1 of 6

2 Page 2 of 6 b. The instructor will begin the course at the designated hour. Arriving late is disruptive. Leaving laboratory sessions early will result in point reduction for attendance. 2. Class Structure a. This class is a hybrid-moodle course. I will be posting valuable information online. Several assignments will be turned in through the Moodle system. Having consistent access to a computer is strongly encouraged. i. The instructor is not responsible for technical issues the student may encounter with any computer or with Internet access. 3. Communication a. The best way to contact me is via or my office number above. I do not communicate by texting. It is my goal to respond in 1 working day or less to inquiries. 4. Complete work assignments on time. a. Late assignments will lose 10% of the total grade each class day late. No late work is accepted more than a week after it is due. Moodle assignments will be irrevocably closed 7 days after the assignment is due. b. For excused absences, missing assignments are due the day upon return to class. 5. Cell Phones. a. Turn off cell phones or put them on silent / vibrate before entering the classroom. No texting, use of cell phones or electronic devices during class. b. The use of electronic devices during class, tests or quizzes could result in automatic failure in the class. 6. Dropping Class a. It is the Ag Department policy to drop students who miss more than two weeks of class (before the final drop date) without a written excuse. The final date to drop the class and still get a W is October 31st. However, I will never drop students for poor grades; that is the student s responsibility. I will warn students with poor performance several times during the course and suggest ways to improve those grades during office hours. 7. Checking grades throughout the semester a. It is the student s responsibility to maintain graded assignments and develop an understanding of their grade during the semester. b. I do not discuss individual grades during class time. If you have individual questions regarding your performance, see me during my office hours. 8. Required Tools and Clothing a. The school will provide i. 1 pr. Personal eye protection goggles/glasses (OSHA approved for shop work). ii. Welding equipment (if time permits) 1. Gauntlet-style leather gloves for welding 2. Welding helmet b. Each student will be expected to provide the following personal materials for the course: i. 1 ea. - 3-ring notebook for course lab packet materials and handouts

3 ii. Long-sleeved work shirt - cotton preferred (when welding) iii. Trousers without cuffs, or coveralls iv. Work shoes (boots) over ankle tops or high top leather shoes laced up 9. Safety a. State law requires that safety glasses be worn at all times in the laboratory. Hardened prescription lenses are not satisfactory protection. Wear only shatter resistant glasses. Welding operations require wearing heat resistant gloves, hightop shoes or boots, long-sleeve garments and trousers without cuffs. Light weight coveralls are good protection. b. Students that not prepared with safety equipment will not be allowed to work in the lab. i. SAFETY VIOLATIONS CAN BE CAUSE FOR DISMISSAL FROM COURSE. 10. Clean Up a. Each student is responsible for cleaning his/her own work station. In addition, special clean-up stations will be assigned for a specified time period. A class foreman will be responsible for all clean-up activities. Clean-up will commence 15 minutes prior to securing the period's activities. b. All students are expected to remain after Lab Cleanup for any special announcements and dismissal by the instructor. c. Leaving early will result in point deduction. 11. Academic Integrity a. It is expected that each student s work will be their own, and appropriately represented as such. It is expected that the work of others, which may be included in a student s work, is appropriately cited. Plagiarism and/or cheating will result in the loss of all points for the assignment on which it occurs. 12. Habits of Mind a. How will you succeed at BC this semester? What determines success is not circumstance, but habit. Habits of Mind, It s POSSIBLE at BC has many free tools intended to help you accomplish your goals in school. Start out successfully with these steps. i. Visit the Habits of Mind website: 1. ii. Download the app for Habits of Mind at Bakersfield College for power in your palm. iii. Ask for help, do the work, and refuse to quit. 13. Disabilities: a. Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Programs & Services located at Student Services Building, 1st Floor, Counseling Center ( ), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Page 3 of 6

4 Grading Parameters and Scale: The final grade is determined by the total points accumulated during the semester from the lecture assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, participation, labs and field trips. Activity Weight Classroom (50%) Quizzes, homework, 30% presentations, class attendance & participation Midterm 10% Final Exam 10% Laboratory (50%) Projects, safety, 30% demonstrations & participation Team Repair Project 10% Laboratory Final 10% Total 100% Grade Percent Range A % B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60% F 59-00% Course Outline: Week Topic Information Laboratory Assignment #1 Introduction to AGMC Class Syllabus (Student Introduction to Safety Responsibilities) 8/25 B2 Opportunity in Ag Mechanics. #2 9/03 #3 9/08 #4 9/15 #5 9/22 #6 9/29 #7 10/06 #8 10/13 Personal safety Safety in the shop Hand Tools of the trade Measurement and calculations in Ag Mechanics. #9 Working with Metal 10/20 Page 4 of 6 Keeping you and others safe and efficient Tool identification, maintenance and proper use. Understanding units of measurement and their application. Power Tools of the trade Tool identification and use Selecting, cutting and shaping wood Fastening and Binding Wood Midterm Exam (Through week 7 information) Introduction to wood tools Secrets to working with wood. Review for midterm. No class will be held on 10/14/14. All students are to participate in the Kern Ag Summit, held in the Bakersfield College Gymnasium. Tools and techniques to cutting and binding metal. Get your books. Develop your team. Safety Tests & Demonstrations Unit 3 & 4 Tool Repair Lab. You will need to have something that needs to be repaired. Start of Sheet Metal Project Project Unit 8 Complete Sheet Metal Project Project Start Wood Project Complete Wood Project Concrete Form Project Start Cold Metal Project Safety Quiz Unit 7 & Unit 21 Measurement Quiz Unit 14 Sheet Metal Quiz Unit 9 Unit 10 Fastener Class Project Due Complete Cold Metal Project Unit 13 Wood Quiz Unit 12 Accuscan and a pencil.

5 Week Topic Information Laboratory Assignment #10 Introduction to Differing materials used in Start Plumbing Project Cold Metal Quiz 10/27 plumbing processes the plumbing industry Unit 37 #11 General irrigation and Complete Plumbing Irrigation industry 11/03 pumping. Project Unit 38 #12 11/10 #13 11/17 #14 11/24 #15 12/01 #16 12/8 Introduction to electrical Intermediate electrical Concrete and Masonry Make up Final Exam Electrical Safety. Electrical principals and wiring materials Installing circuits Developing the proper mix for concrete. Filling in any gaps and reviewing for finals. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from Start Electrical Project Complete Electrical Project Concrete Project Lab Final Plumbing Quiz Units 33 & 34 Unit 35 Team Repair Project Due Electrical Quiz Unit 40 Concrete Quiz NA Accuscan and a pencil. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Differentiate between the four metal joining processes demonstrated in class. 2. Select the proper method of joining metals and materials. 3. Identify and demonstrate proper use, care, and adjustment of common and precision tools and machines found in the farm shop. 4. Compute common shop problems regarding measuring and ordering supplies and equipment for given applications. 5. Demonstrate ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others. 6. Identify safe shop practices and potentially hazardous safety conditions in the shop. 7. Prepare a simple three dimensional drawing showing top, end, and side views. 8. Apply the techniques of sharpening and refitting common farm tools. 9. Explain the methods of painting, types of paints, their preferred uses, and cleanup procedures. 10. Select the most adequate (cost and quality) supplies (lumber, steel, materials) for a given situation fence, building, etc. 11. Identify types of threads and properly use taps, dies, twist drills, and common fasteners. Measure and thread pipe, and correctly identify the more commonly used fittings. 12. Illustrate knowledge of concrete by forming, pouring, screeting, and finishing a slab to a proper size and slope. 13. Assemble an electrical wiring board or display as per instructions. Page 5 of 6

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