Course Syllabus

                                                 Introduction to Metals

 

 

Introduction to Metals is an entry level metalworking class. Students will learn how to fabricate items out of metal. Students will get hands-on experience using cutting, drilling, welding, machining, and grinding equipment. This course is mostly project based. There will be some videos, class discussions and worksheets to help reinforce what we are learning.

 

 

UNIT 1- Shop Safety

Students will learn proper use of all the tools and machinery being used in this class. Students will also learn what to do in the event of an injury in class. Material Safety Data Sheets will also be explained during this section.

 

UNIT 2- Project Layout

Students will learn how to measure and layout parts prior to  assembly. Tape measure, caliper, and metalworking square procedures will be taught in this section. Students will learn how to make sure parts are square and straight and how to correct any imperfections before construction begins.

 

UNIT 3- Project Construction

Students will learn how to weld together their projects. Proper procedures to limit heat distortion and warpage will be taught in this section. Students will also learn how to keep parts square while welding.

 

UNIT 4- Grinding and Finishing

Students will learn basic grinding and finishing techniques in this section.

 

UNIT 5- Plasma Cutting and Oxy Acetylene Cutting

Students will have an opportunity to use a plasma cutter and cutting torches in this section. As will all sections in this class proper safety procedures will be taught.

 

 

Graded Assessments: Class Participation, worksheets, and shop labs will make up 100% of your grade. There will be no final exam in this class.

 

Class Participation: This is a weekly grade that will be given based on shop practices and effort in class discussions and labs.

 

 

Lab Projects: Lab projects grades are based on shop practices and effort while performing the assigned lab. As well as the quality of the product produced.

 

 

Late Policy on Graded Assessments: Students will get two free late assignments without penalty. All other late assignments will lose 10 points per day for everyday it is late.

 

Effort Participation Rubric:

96-100 Student goes above and beyond by helping a fellow student who is struggling. Or does more than is assigned or expected.

 

90-95 Student does what is assigned with good effort and uses safe shop practices.

 

80-89 Student does what is assigned but the effort, behavior, or safety practices were not what is expected.

 

60-79 Student requires prompting to get engaged in what is assigned or behavior and or safety were not acceptable.

 

0-59 Student constantly needs to be redirected and is not acting in a safe or acceptable manner.

 

I want each and everyone of my students to succeed in my class! I am also committed to making sure you get the most you can out of this class! If you are struggling in this class JUST COME FORWARD AND WE WILL GET YOU THE HELP YOU NEED TO SUCCEED!! 

 

I HAVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS FOR EVERYONE IN THIS CLASS:

To be able to read a tape measure and layout parts

To know the safe and proper use of basic hand tools

To have a basic understanding of how mig weld 

To be able to use a plasma cutter and a set of cutting torches.

Last but not least I want everyone to feel safe and confident that they can work safely and productively in a shop

 

 

Course Summary: The first part of this course we will learn safe shop practices. Then we will learn the steps and procedures used in making items out of metal. We will be fabricating a metal box with a hinged cover for our first project in this class.