TTJ 3CE4CE1
Manufacturing Technology
Teacher: Mr. Ferguson (
fergusont@renfrew.edu.on.ca)
Class: Room 185
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Manufacturing is the transformation of materials into
products to meet human needs and wants. In today’s global economy,
manufacturing is the foundation of a nation’s wealth and power. These courses
provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills needed
to understand, use, and manage manufacturing systems. They will also help
students understand the role of manufacturing technology in our economy; its
relationship to other economic sectors; and its effects on people, society, and
the environment. Their study of manufacturing technology will prepare students
for change and for making critical decisions regarding the future.
This course helps familiarize students with the
broad range of career opportunities within the manufacturing sector. Students
will acquire knowledge of the manufacturing process, design and fabrication
skills, the knowledge and skills required to safely opperate the manufacturing
equipment, and students will construct products that adhere to design
specifications and meet quality control standards. In addition to developing
employability and technical skills, students will develop an understanding of
the impact of the manufacturing sector on consumers, society, and the
environment.
(Note: Working with wood
as a material, other than in building construction, can be one of the areas of application
in Manufacturing.)
STUDENT EVALUATION
During
the semester the following format will be used as a basis for evaluation:
Term 1 35%
Term 2 35%
Final Exam 30% (15% Culminating Assignment
15% Exam)
100%
Each
term mark will be calculated as follows
1. Tests (50%) — There will be
at least one test per unit studied but, in some cases, with the larger units
you can expect more than one test. Some
tests will be written while others will be done on the computer or will be practical
in nature.
2. Projects (50%) — You can
expect one or more project for each unit that is studied. The value or weighting factor of these will
depend on the duration and complexity of the project.
3. Formative marks — To maximize formative marks (i.e., Learning Skills Marks),
a student should:
· be polite, co-operative and have a strong
work ethic, bring all required materials to every class
· participate openly in class discussions —
show initiative and teamwork
· regularly present solutions verbally or on
the board
· have excellent attendance and arrive on
time, ready to go — be organized
· pay careful attention during lessons and
have homework completed
