GAVILAN COLLEGE
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Fall Semester
Course Syllabus
Course # / Title:
AMT 100 General Aircraft Technology
Course Content:
The course will review basic math and physics concepts. The student will be taught
proper use and care of hand and power tools plus the theory and practical application
of nondestructive inspection; aircraft hardware; materials; metal heat treatment;
corrosion control; aircraft weight and balance; and human factors. Each area will be
accompanied with appropriate laboratory time.
Instructor:
Herb Spenner
Office Hours:
1/2 hour before class
Required Books:
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-General: FAA-H-8083-30
Department of Transportation, F.A.A.
Phone: (408) 314-1610
email: hspenner@gavilan.edu
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and
Repair AC43.13-1B/2B
Department of Transportation, F.A.A.
Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook – 2nd edition
Author: Jeppesen
Class Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
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Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disability should
contact their instructor, counselor, advisor, or the Disabled Student Services Office.
Occupational/Vocational Students: Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and
participation in vocational education programs.
Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations such as cheating and
plagiarism will result in disciplinary action which may include recommendation for dismissal.
Please help keep Gavilan College a litter-free campus and preserve its park-like setting.
Class Requirements:
1.
Attendance: Excessive absences or tardiness will result in the student being dropped from the course.
If a student misses more than 20 hours, they will be given a choice of receiving an F or dropping the
class.
2.
Attendance Standard: Student missing one more class hour than the unit value for a particular
course without making prior arrangements may be, at the instructor’s option, dropped without
possibility of credit.
3.
Time Tracking: Students must adhere to the Time Clock & Card Policy.
4.
Notebook: Each student is required to take notes in class and keep a notebook of all homework
assignments, handout materials and class notes.
5.
Research Project: Each student will be required to write one 1,500 words research paper on a subject
approved by the instructor. Due date will be announced
6.
Homework Assignments: All assignments will be due as specified by the instructor. Late
assignments will not be accepted and the assignment will be given zero credit.
7.
Assignment Quizzes: Assignment quizzes will be given in each area studied and may be
unannounced.
8.
Sectional Exam: An exam will be given following each subject area studied.
9.
Mid-Term Exam: A major test will be given halfway through the semester covering all material
studied during the first half of the semester.
10.
Final Exam: A final examination will be given during the final week of the semester covering all
material studied during the semester. This exam carries a high point value and can easily change a
grade by one full letter grade.
11.
Shop/Lab: Students will be given daily grades for shop/lab based on quality of work, quantity of
work, shop cleanliness and safety. During shop/lab classes, only General Aircraft Technology
projects will be worked on unless other projects have been cleared with the instructor.
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Student Learning Outcomes:
1.
Student is able to identify good practices and workmanship required in the aircraft maintenance
profession.
2.
Student demonstrates the ability to read aircraft technical literature and applies it to designated
projects.
3.
Student identifies and explains the facts, principles and theories that relate to the operation of
mechanical appliances and technological processes related to aircraft airframes.
4.
Student memorizes and identifies the basic scientific vocabulary necessary for the attainment of
essential objectives related to aircraft airframes.
5.
Student is able to contrast and assess the readjustment necessary in the transfer from the training
situation to the initial job situation.
6.
The student discovers the occupational demands specifically related to aerospace technology.
7.
The student will perform and demonstrate with skill all lab assignments in the curriculum with
confident mechanical skills.
8.
The student applies training to perform discriminate and judge, and solve problems related to aircraft
airframe repair.
9.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform the tasks required for FAA aircraft
technician licensing.
10.
The student will evaluate and judge safety related situations regarding aircraft airframe maintenance
and inspection.
Student learning outcomes will be measured with homework, quizzes, written exams, shop/lab oral &
practical demonstrations.
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Method of Grading:
Grades are based on a percentage of total points with 1000 being the maximum possible. The plus and
minus grading is also used.
Requirement
Notebook
Homework Assignments
Research/Report Project
Assignment Quizzes
Sectional Exams
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Shop/Lab
Total Number of Points
1000 930
929 900
899 870
869 830
829 800
799 770
769 730
729 700
699 600
599 0
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Percentage
Points
10
10
10
10
15
10
20
15
100
100
100
100
150
100
200
150
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
General Information:
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Students who withdraw by Gavilan’s "NRS" Deadline will have no record shown.
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Those who withdraw by Gavilan’s "W" Deadline will receive a W grade, which does not affect the
student’s grade point average.
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Those who withdraw after Gavilan’s "W" Deadline will receive an F grade.
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