Master Syllabus ID2113, Principles of Troubleshooting

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course is designed to teach participants logical approaches to troubleshooting and its relationship to organizational excellence. Using logic tools, related test equipment, and the presentation of independent study topics on troubleshooting the technician will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  1. Describe, discuss and demonstrate how communication improves troubleshooting and organizational success.
  2. Choose and demonstrate knowledge of various approaches to successful equipment life-cycles and how it contributes to organizational excellence.
  3. Choose and demonstrate various troubleshooting techniques, tools, and ways of lengthening equipment life-cycles.
Course Outline
  1. Technology: The Human Designed World
  2. Logical Thought
  3. Methods of Communication
  4. Systems Design
  5. Math and Science Applications to Troubleshooting
  6. Capstone Projects
Instructional Methods

Short lectures will be used to emphasize different concepts of the daily lessons.

Students will work selected problems to involve the student and assure his or her understanding of the skills required for future work.

Questions may be initiated by either the teacher or students at any time during class discussions.

Tests are frequently used to help summarize concepts and emphasize important skills.

Each student is encouraged to come for the instructor'�s help, providing he or she has been attending class regularly, as he or she has difficulty. Office hours are posted.

  1. Lecture
  2. Assignments
  3. Class Discussions
  4. Examinations
  5. Individual Help
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook (TBD)
  2. Interactive student lab software
  3. Video camera
  4. Computers
  5. Overhead Projector
  6. Handouts
  7. Internet
  8. E-Publications
Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcome 1 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and projects presentations.
  2. Outcome 2 will be assessed with project presentations.
  3. Outcome 3 will be assessed with project presentations.
  4. Outcome 5 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and project presentations.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.