Machine Technology

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To All Students:

This is your student information booklet, the information enclosed in this booklet applies to all our classes unless otherwise stated.

Welcome to the Machine Technology Laboratory at San Diego City College. You have choosen a very interesting field of study. Many of you are completely new to this type of enviroment so I thought I would create this handout to answer some commonly asked questions.

In the Spring semester of 1996 we experienced a huge amount of growth, many of you may have been here to witness it. We may have as many students this semester as then. Because of this we are going to have to all work a little harder, a little smarter and as a team. Everyone who is in a class has a schedule to follow, you have scheduled lecture times, and scheduled laboratory times. We will follow the scheduled times. There will not be enough equipment to allow anyone to come in out of their scheduled times, please don't come in if you are not scheduled to be here. We do not have enough time as it is without taking the time to figure out who should be here and who shouldn't.

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Bar Codes:

All students will be issued a barcode to track their laboratory times make sure you barcode in and barcode out of class as required. We will let you know how to identify yourself when you are at a computer. Barcodeing in someone else is a serious offense, this is fraud. If you forget to barcode in or out of thr Lab. you will receive one hour credit for the day.

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Laboratory Attendance:

We will use the barcode reader to track your laboratory hours, if you fall behind more then 10% we will drop you at the next scheduled drop date. You will not be able to make up missed laboratory time so don't fall behind with your hours. We will probably have a verbal role call as well as using the barcode system. If you forget to barcode in or out you will only receive 1 hour for the session.

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Laboratory Usage Policy:

The computer laboratory (T-104/T-105) is the most advanced CAD/CAM laboratory we can develop, it is much more advanced then anything you will find anywhere else. The laboratory will be used heavily, because of that we all have some basic rules that everyone has to follow. If you have any questions about these rules please ask for clarification.

• 1. Students will not bring food or drinks into the computer laboratory at any time.
• 2. Students will keep the laboratory clean ( we are not the janitorial staff)
• 3. Students will not copy software from the computers, or install software without permission of the Instructor. This is a very serious legal offense. You will be permanently ejected from class for this, and possibly the school. You will also face legal prosecution.
• 4. Students will check all their disks, and the hard disks for computer viruses each time you use them, a computer virus can cause serious problems with your projects, you are responsible for keeping them clean. Lost projects due to a virus is not considered a valid excuse.
• 5. Only those people scheduled to be in the laboratory will be allowed in the laboratory, we can not allow unauthorized visitors. Get permission ahead of time if you would like to bring a visitor.
• 6. Students will delete only the files, and directories that they have stored on the hard drive, this will be done by the student at the end of each laboratory class.
• 7. Students will exit all active software programs except the program manager, do not turn off the computers.
• 8. Students will keep the computers clean, don't write on the computers, don't touch the screens with pencils, pens or your fingers this can scratch the screens.
• 9. Students will keep the laboratory looking orderly, put the keyboards, mice, and chairs back where they belong, so they won't look unorganized.
• 10. Students will make sure that their hands are clean before using the computers.
• 11. Students will not reserve a computer and then leave the laboratory for more then a few minutes. If you leave the laboratory put a note on the computer listing your name, the class your in, the time you left, and the time you will be back. If you don't do this we will give the computer to someone else to use after five minutes.
• 12. Students who are not on the barcode system will be asked to leave. Only use the barcode system for yourself, do not use other peoples barcode.
• 13. Students will treat the computer laboratory as a library, clean and quiet.
• 14. Students will not use foul language, this is offensive to everyone.
• 15. Students will not call up material on the Internet that can be considered offensive to other people in the laboratory.
• 16. Each student will use only one computer at a time.
• 17. Students will not waste printer paper and ink. Don't print something that is over two pages Unless you have gotten permission.
• 18. The printer takes time to print, don't print multiple copies of something, wait 5 minutes.
• 19. Students will not change the barcode computer to check on anything, this computer will be used by the students only to barcode in and out. If you have any problems get one of us.
• 20. All students will ask permission before using the plotter, you will need one of us to activate it.
• 21. Students will ask permission to use the telephone, there is a pay telephone outside by the elavator in front of the "T" building.
• 22. Students will start the cleaning process15 minutes before the end of class, don't wait until the last minute.

Machining area:

• 1. All students will pass a safety test before they will be allowed to be in the Shop area, this will be completed the first few weeks of class, you will receive a passing grade. This test does not count toward your grade. You only have to take the test once each semester. You must take the test before you proceed with the semester. If necessary you can take the test over to get a passing grade. This will be done using a Scantron Test form which can be purchased at the bookstore.
• 2. Students who are out in the Machine Shop will follow all the Safety Rules as required by State, Federal and local laws. Any students not in compliance will be asked to leave the area. Make sure you have the proper safety supplies for the classes you are in if you do not you will be asked to leave and be marked absent for the day. This will have a negative impact on your grade.
• 3. Students will be responsible for cleaning any machine they use, this will be checked by the instructional staff before you leave.
• 4. Students will follow the laboratory schedule for the class they are in, when the laboratory isn't scheduled the machines will not be operated.

Created by John C. Bollinger

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Jack Bollinger jbolling@san.rr.com