Aero 12 Syllabus     Fall 2004

Class Information:  Aero 12, Fall 2004,  Nine-Week Course, 9 units,  Meets in AE5

Instructors:	
Mr. Kanawyer    Aero 8    638-3641 ext 3475      william.kanawyer@reedleycollege.edu 
Mr. Takacs        Aero 8    638-3641 ext 3243      bob.takacs@reedleycollege.edu

Office Hours:	Office hours are posted on Instructors door.  Appointments are recommended.
 	mailto:william.kanawyer@reedleycollege.edu   
Class Hours:  Daily, 7:30 am to 1:20 	
				
			Lecture:	7:30-8:45
			Break: 	8:45-8:55	
			Lecture:	8:55-10:10
			Break:	10:10-10:35
			Lecture: 	10:35-1:05

Holidays:			Tuesday, November 11, 2004    	Veterans Day
				Thursday, November 25, 2004	Thanksgiving Holiday
				Friday, November 26, 2004	Thanksgiving Holiday
			
Drop Deadline:		  (see current schedule of classes for details)

Final Exam Date:		Tuesday, December 16,  2004

Required Texts:    	Jeppessen		General
	Jeppessen		Powerplant	
	Jeppessen		Airframe
	AC65-12A		Powerplant Handbook
	43.13-1B/2A		Acceptable Methods
	 			2004 FARs for AMT’s
				Standard Mechanic’s Handbook
Optional Recommended Texts:			

				Jeppessen		General Study Guide 
				Jeppessen		Airframe Study Guide
				Jeppessen		Powerplant Study Guide			
Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms
Personal Equipment:	*Safety Glasses, Clear Un-tinted, Wrap Around or with Side Shields and meet ANSI Z87.1
				Respiratory Filter N95, N99, R95 or R99 and meet NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84
				*Ear Protection 
				*Six-Inch Machinist Rule graduated in 1/64 ths 
				TI 30X IIS Scientific Calculator required for lab
	(*) Must have in possession in lab to work in Mr. Kanawyers subjects.
	NOTE:  Personal equipment must be marked with students name before usage.

Purpose:  The primary purpose of this course is to meet the Federal Aviation Administration requirements for certification as an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician.

Course Content: Aero 12

 Mat & Processes	 G-e16, G-e17, G-e19, G-e28, G-e29,	Kanawyer	
 Basic Sheet Metal	 AS-d15	Kanawyer	
 Basic Recip Eng	 G-e16, G-e17, G-e19, G-e28, G-e29, G-e31, G-e32,  PTM-a1, PTM-a2, PTM-a3	Takacs	
 Eng Cooling	 G-e31, Ge32, PSC-i29, PSC-i30	Takacs	
 Eng Induct 	 G-e31, G-e32, PSC-h26, PSC-h27, PSC-h28	Takacs	
 Engine Exhaust	G-e31, G-e32, PSC-j31, PSC-j32a, PSC-j32b 	 Takacs	

Student Learning Outcomes:

•	Adhere to ethical and legal standards as prescribed in the Federal Aviation    Administration, Federal Air Regulations.
•	Given current manufacturers documentation, complete identified inspections, modifications and repairs.
•	Using provided direction and functioning as a member of a team, complete     identified inspections and repairs based on current knowledge.
•	Using current media research materials, develop documentation for return to service certification, meeting an aircrafts type certificate.

Topics:  See Instructors Published Lecture Schedule; Reading Assignment and Exam Schedule.

Grading Basis:  Because the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program is both a community college curriculum and a Federal Aviation Administration  approved curriculum at the same site, two grading systems are used.  The FAA subject scores are computed as follows: A percent score will be used to compute all graded work where possible.  Lab projects will also be graded on the basis of completing project to an ‘Return to Service’ airworthiness standard; safety; ability to follow instructions; ability to take direction; research and recorded data; applying acceptable industrial practices; proper use of hand and power tools; and a professional approach in completing  each project.   When each subject is completed, the instructor will combine all lecture and lab scores in that subject and convert it to a percent score.  Wherever possible, lecture and lab scores will be weighted equally.  This score is the FAA Subject Score.  Important Note:  Each one of the 44 FAA subject scores must be at or above 70% to receive credit toward the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.  Also note the College grade has no bearing upon meeting the FAA curriculum.
 
	FAA Subject Grading System:     (Sample calculation)
		Lecture	Total possible		Student score
		Quiz 1			  5				  3		
		Exam 1		30				25
		subtotal		35				28	=  80%
			
		Lab							
		Project 1		50				30	
		Project 2		70				50
Subtotal		120				80	=  66.67%

To arrive at the FAA subject score, add the lecture and the lab percent together, then divide by two.  This will result in a  73.34%  “sample” subject score.
	
The College final grade is computed differently.  Each completed subject score is “weighted” in proportion to the number of hours of instruction it contains.  These weighted scores are then combined with the College final exam, which is 20% of the final grade.   This score is the College Grade. The college grade is simply an average of all work completed in the course.  
 
	College Grading System  (Sample calculation)
		Subjects Taken	Grade		Hours/Subject	Factor
Subject “A”		70%		20 hours		.5
		Subject “B”		50%		10 hours		.25
		Subject “C”		80%		10 hours		.25
							40 hours total

To arrive at the College grade, multiply each subject grade times the factor determined by course length, and add the scores together.  Then add in the final exam score weighted at 20% of the total score.  The College letter grade scale is as follows: 
 
	100-92% = A;    91-83% = B;    82-70% = C;    69-60% = D;    59-0%   = F

All grades are final unless an error in math has been made by the instructor.

LECTURE / LAB QUIZZES, TESTS AND EXAMS:     Quizzes, Tests and Subject Area Exams may be comprised of the following types of questions, but not limited to:  True / False, Multiple Choice, FAA Type Multiple Choice and Short Answer Essay.  Be advised that each quiz, test or Subject Area Exam, will vary widely in format.   Quiz, Test and Subject Area Exam questions may reflect material covered in: Lectures, Lab, Lab Lectures, Demonstrations and your Reading Assignments.  
If a student is absent and miss a quiz or test, that student will be allowed to take a make-up quiz or test during the NEXT  POSTED  STAFF  OFFICE  HOUR.   It is THAT STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY,  on the first morning, following the absence, to fill out a Time Make-up Form.  The make-up quiz or test may or may not be the same as the one the student missed, but the subject matter will be the same. 

Quizzes, Tests and Subject Area Exams will not be returned, but may be reviewed by appointment, during staff office hours, after everyone has had the opportunity to take that specific quiz, test or Subject Area Exam. 

When taking a test on a Scantron answer sheet, use a #2 lead pencil.  DO NOT  use an ink pen and don't punch holes in the edge, the Scantron grading machine may mark correct answers as incorrect.  Do not use an ink pen on quiz or test.
 
MAKE-UP OF TIME MISSED:    The FAA requires that ALL MISSED TIME in a subject area must be made up by the student in that area to be eligible to qualify for the FAA Mechanics Certificate.  

COMPLETION OF LAB PROJECTS:    All lab projects for a subject area must be completed by the end of that lab attendance groups, last lab day, for that subject area. All projects turned in after this time CAN ONLY receive a maximum grade of 70%.  NO PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 1 PM ON THE LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION PRIOR TO FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK. 
		
ATTENDANCE POLICY:	There are four attendance documents kept for FAA documentation.  These documents are: 

•	‘Aero time clock’, recording the start and end of each work day
•	 ‘Seating Chart & Roll Check’ used in lecture to record absences, tardy’s, sleeping and other unacceptable behavior
•	‘Missed time Report’ use to record all absences
•	‘Time make-Up Form’, used by students to report an absence or tardy

TIME CLOCK:  Students are expected to clock in and meet in the Aero building no later than 7:30 AM each day.  A student missing more than 15 hours of instruction, Lecture or Lab or any combination of the two, in any nine week “course” must be dropped from that Aero Course, in accordance with FAA, FAR Part 147, Reedley College approved curriculum.  A student that has been dropped may apply for re-enrollment by re-enrollment must be approved by both Mr. Kanawyer and Mr. Takacs.  Approval is usually based on reason for missed time and students grade at time of drop.  A student that clocks in for another student will be dropped from course. 
LATE ARRIVAL TO CLASS: Understanding that good work habits are needed to become a successful aircraft maintenance technician, a student arriving late for class more than three times in any nine week “course” will be subject to dismissal from that Aero Course.  Students are required to report time missed for taking any unauthorized breaks, or for missing any portion of lecture or lab on a TIME MAKE-UP FORM. This Report is to be turned into the instructor responsible for recording his or her attendance for that day. 

MAKE-UP TIME:	All time missed due to being late or absent in any portion of a subject area must be made up within that subject area.  It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to contact the instructor where the instructional time was missed, and to arrange make up the instructional time, both Lecture and Lab missed, and to verify that time made up is properly logged on the Missed Time Report, by that instructor.

MISSED TIME REPORT:  A Missed Time Report will be maintained for each student by the instructor responsible for lab roll call.  All time missed, that is subsequently made up, must be entered on this form by that instructor.  The Missed Time Report will be accessible for student verification.

1.	At the time of absence or late arrival the instructor will mark on the Missed Time Report, the student absent, enter the date, indicate whether the time missed was lecture or lab, and identify the subject(s) missed.  It is the responsibility of each student to verify that absences due to late arrival have been changed to actual time missed through the completon of a Time Make-Up Form.  If not corrected, each absence becomes six hours of time lost.  Verification shall be done on the same day of the late arrival or the following day after the student returns.

2.	Students must report any time missed on the Time Make-up Form and submit it the appropriate instructor at the end of the class session.  It is the student’s responsibility to complete the time make-up form.  At the time of make-up, the instructor will enter the date the work was made up, the posting date, and the instructors initial.  At the end of each nine-week block of instruction the time missed and the time made up will be posted in the master records.  All work must be made up in order to qualify for the A & P Mechanic certificate.

Required Reading:  Required reading should be completed before the corresponding lecture/discussion.  

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:  If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) Per the americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,  Or any disability that might interfere with their work (including physical limitations, diabetes, dizzy spells, prescription medications which warn about operation of machinery, etc.) please contact either Mr. Kanawyer or Mr. Takacs as soon as possible.  Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.

Other Issues:

	1.	Please do not enter the Classroom while another class is in progress.  
2.	No food or drink (other than clear water) is allowed in the Aero classrooms or Lab.  
	3.	The use of any form of tobacco is only permitted outside at the South entrance to the Aero building.  Please help keep the area clean.  
	4.	Always maintain an attitude of safety in the lab.  
	5.	Do not operate any equipment without instructor approval or before receiving proper training and safety instruction.  
	6.	Safety glasses must be worn in all areas required.
	7.	No open-toed shoes are to be worn in the lab.
	8.	Cell phone use is prohibited in all Aero Classrooms and lab.  Cell phones must be set on discreet or off in the Aero Classrooms and Lab.	

												

												

Fall 2004