AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 125 (3 Credits)

Fabrication and Construction Technology

Lecture 9:00-9:50 MW	Spring 2004
Lab 2:00-4:50 M	Elton Solseng, Rm. 204 231-7269,Work 282-0387,Home Elton.Solseng@ndsu.nodak.edu

TEXT: AGRISCIENCE MECHANICS by Phipps/Miller 1998

OBJECTIVES: To introduce new ideas, terminology, and methods in the area of Agricultural Mechanization. To assist the student in understanding the purpose of some of the other classes that are required in the program.

DATE	TOPIC	Chapter
Jan. 14	Introduction	Preface
19	HOLIDAY!!!!!
21	Using Agriscience	1
26	Hand Wood Working Tools	2
28	Hand Wood Working Tools	2
Feb. 2	Hand Metal Working Tools	3
4	Hand Metal Working Tools	3
9	TEST
11	Power Tools	4
16	Holiday!!!
18	Power Tools	4
23	Repair and Sharpening of tools	5
25	Repair and Sharpening of tools	5
March 1	Shops for Agriscence Machinery	6
3	TEST
8	Selecting wood Materials	7
10	Selecting wood Materials	7
15	Spring Break
17	Spring Break
22	TEST
24	Using Hardware	8
29	Using Hardware	8
31	Using Plans	9
April 5	Using Plans	9
7	Constructing Small Buildings	10
12	Constructing Small Buildings	10
14	Metal and Plastic Fabrication	12
19	Holiday!!!
21	Metal and Plastic Fabrication	12
26	Metal and Plastic Fabrication	12
28	Using Electricity	16
May 3	Using Electricity	16
5	Plumbing	15

FINAL EXAM Monday, May 14, 12:30-2:30 AM

ASM 125 Labs

Period	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Bill of materials
3	Drawing of garage framing
4	Gears, chains, and belts
5	Stair and rafter layout, Connector construction
6	Tool fitting
7&8	Hot metal, welding, lathe
9	Plumbing
10	Electric wiring
11	Wood wall construction
12	electric motors and test equipment
13	Connector testing
14	Review or makeup

Grading Policy

Please note:

Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in this course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.

Student evaluation:

Half-hour to one-hour exams will be given every two or three weeks. The tests will be combinations of types of questions which may include short answer, problems, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions, depending on what works best for the material covered. Quizzes of 10 pts each may be given throughout the semester and may be either announced or unannounced. Quizzes will be given if attendance is low. There are sample tests on the Ag & Biosystems Engr. web site under my name. The quizzes will draw from the same question styles as the major exams. The final exam will be comprehensive.

There is no makeup for missed quizzes. The lowest quiz grade or missed quiz will be dropped. A missed test may be made up if taken in a reasonable time frame and arrangements have been made. The instructor is the final judge of exceptions.

The student is responsible to obtain missed lecture notes and handouts from classmates or to visit the instructor to obtain these materials. Be sure to find someone in class that you know and can get the notes and information from.

Laboratory report, if needed, requirements will be discussed during the first laboratory period. Laboratory reports will be due one week after the laboratory exercise is completed. Reports are to be typed or LEGIBLY hand written in ink.

A straight grading system, consisting of A => 90%, B => 80%, C => 70%, and D => 60%, will be used. The breakdown of the grading system for this course is shown below:

Tests	65-70%
Quizzes/homework	0-5%
Laboratory reports	30%
Total	100%

You are on the Honor System and are responsible people who PAID for this class.

NOTE: Safety glasses will be worn in lab at all times. Prescription glasses with hardened lens are acceptable. Safety glasses are available at the University Book Store.

Exam dates are subject to change as needed.

Pop Quizzes will be given if attendance is poor.