Chabot College
March 1993
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Machine Tool Technology 63A
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
Catalog Description:
63A – Individual Projects
(May be repeated 3 times)
2 units
Design, development, and fabrication of selected projects for the machine tool technology major to
develop special entry level job skills. Corequisite: Any Machine Tool Technology course. 6 hours
laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 105]
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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use precision measuring tools, such as the vernier caliper and height gauge;
set up and do basic bench operations, such as filing, sawing, and threading;
perform basic drill press, bandsaw, lathe, and vertical milling operations;
make precision layouts on the surface plate using precision layout tools;
apply basic mathematical formulae for calculating correct speeds, feeds, and data required for
precision part layout.
Course Content
1. This is a laboratory course only. Students are assigned selected projects to develop special skills
required for entry-level jobs in industry.
Methods of Presentation:
Laboratory projects; demonstrations; visual aids; field trips
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Quality and quantity of project work completed; ability to use good mechanical judgment; ability to
follow instructions; homework assignments; midterm and final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
The textbook(s) will be the same as the books the student uses for his or her regular Machine Tool
Technology class.
Special Student Materials:
Approved safety glasses; scientific calculator with trigonometric functions; padlock with two keys or a
combination lock
mk mach63A.out 3/93; 9/30/94