College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
Proposal and Outline
1. DATE: 9/1/08
2. DIVISION: Business Technology
3. COURSE ID AND NUMBER: MT 88A
4. COURSE TITLE (appears in catalog and schedule of classes): Introduction to Computer Numerical Control
Wood Routing
5. SHORT TITLE (appears on student transcripts; limited to 30 characters, including spaces): Intro. to CNC Wood Routing
6. LOCAL ID (TOPS): 0956.00 (Taxonomy of Program codes
http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc )
7. NATIONAL ID (CIP): 150613 (Classification of Instructional Program codes can be found in Appendix B of the TOPS code
book http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc)
8. Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web address
and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf] Course
may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): Construction Technology, Manufacturing
Technology
9. Is this the first time this course has been offered?
10. TOTAL UNITS: 1
TOTAL HOURS: 27
The second time?
[Lecture Units: 3/4 Lab Units: 1/4]
[Lecture Hours: 13.5
Lab Hours: 13.5]
(1 unit lecture=18 hours; 1 unit lab=54 hours)
11. MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 15
12. WILL THIS COURSE HAVE AN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEE? No
$10.00
Yes
Fee:
(If “yes,” attach a completed “Instructional Materials Fee Request Form”—form available in Public Folders>Curriculum>Forms)
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
Pass/No Pass Only
Grade-Pass/No Pass Option
CATALOG DESCRIPTION -- The catalog description should clearly describe for students the scope of the course, its
level, and what kinds of student goals the course is designed to fulfill. The catalog description should begin with a sentence
fragment.
An introductory course in the use of computer numerical controlled machines for applications
specific to woodworking and cabinetmaking. Students will gain experience with CNC routers,
software, tooling, and methods of work holding. This course is for students interested in
occupations and applications in the secondary wood products industry.
Special notes or advisories (e.g. field trips required, prior admission to special program required, etc.):
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
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PREREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No
Yes
Course(s): CT 21a, or CT 57a, or MT 10
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, e.g. rough forming, cutting, shaping, and boring.
Additionally, students should possess knowledge of shop safety.
COREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Corequisite:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES –This section answers the question “what will students be able to do as a
result of taking this course?” State some of the objectives in terms of specific, measurable student actions (e.g.
discuss, identify, describe, analyze, construct, compare, compose, display, report, select, etc.). For a more complete
list of outcome verbs please see Public Folders>Curriculum>Help Folder>SLO Language Chart. Each outcome
should be numbered.
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2.
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7.
Describe the role of CNC in modern manufacturing
Identify machine components that move during CNC machining.
Explain the role of axes in the Cartesian coordinate system.
Utilize vacuum, cam, and toggle fixtures to hold down materials
Produce a computer aided machining file
Produce a cabinet door using CNC
Describe different control and operation features available to the CNC machine.
COURSE CONTENT
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and assignments).
See attached
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES –This section provides examples of things students may do to
engage the course content (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip). These activities should relate directly to the Course Learning Outcomes..
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2.
4.
5.
Listening to lectures.
Participating in laboratory exercises.
Conducting technical literature research.
Attending field trips.
ASSESSMENT TASKS –This section describes assessments instructors may use to allow students opportunities to
provide evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes.
1.
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Tests
Write and run CNC code.
Complete manipulative assignments.
Write a report about CNC machining.
Make an oral presentation.
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
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EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS –This section lists example texts, not
required texts.
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author Ivan
Irons
Title
Learn CNC Secrets
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Date
2007
Other Appropriate Readings:
COURSE TYPES
1.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Associate Degree?
No
Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course for degree(s)
Restricted elective for degree (s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number )as optional courses from
which students may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved degree.
2.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Certificate of Achievement?
No
Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. ( Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course for certificate(s)
Restricted elective for certificate(s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number )as optional courses from which
students may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved certificate.
3.
Is the course Stand Alone?
4.
Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
5.
Work Experience: NWE Not Coop Work Experience
6.
VATEA Funded Course (applies to vocational and tech-prep courses only):
7.
Purpose: I Occupational Ed
8.
Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
9.
Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
Submitted by:
No
Yes
(If “No” is checked for BOTH #1 & #2 above, the course is stand alone)
Bert Hafar/Paul Kinsey/Mike Peterson
Division Chair/Director: Chris Gaines
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
Tel. Ext.
yes
no
4349
Date: 9/1/08
Review Date: 9/5/08
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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date: 9/19/08
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 10/7/08
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
Yes
Date: 9/12/08
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