METS1010 Metrology and Measurement Techniques (On Hold)
This course prepares the student to inspect components and/or assemblies to determine acceptance status. Topics covered include reading and interpreting engineering and assembly drawings; application and use of basic inspection and measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, ring gauges, and scales; and proper documentation of non-conformances.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Interpret engineering component drawings
Interpret product assembly drawings
Select proper measurement device(s) for a given application
Use basic measurement devices correctly
Calculate discrepancies between documentation and actual measurements.
Determine acceptance status of the item being evaluated
Document acceptance status in a manner compliant with medical device industry regulations
Utilize scales for verification of quantities.
Identify calibration requirements for basic measurement devices
Demonstrate ability to maintain measurement devices in working condition
Conduct gauge Reliability and Repeatability (R&R) studies
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details