MANF 1131

Manufacturing Sciences
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Welcome!
• My name is Robert Weil. E-mail robert.weil@durhamcollege.ca
• I’ve been teaching at Durham College since 2015
• Over 30 years in manufacturing and machining, in the Automation,
Automotive and Military Aerospace fields. I’ve manufactured conveyor
systems for the health care industry, built dies for BMW, Ford, and
Mercedes/AMG, and I was part of the manufacturing team that created a
new top secret transmission system for the AH-64E Apache Attack
Helicopter.
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The textbook you will need might want for this
course is:

❖ Machining Fundamentals handbook 10th

edition by John R. Walker & Bob Dixon
(publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox)

❖ ($168.35 on Amazon)
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What I will endeavour to do each week:

• Provide clear, detailed instructions on our tasks, and ensure you have a
full understanding of your assignments.
• Answer your questions by e-mail within 24-48 hours time.
• If you send me an email make sure you identify the class your are in.
Day, time or CRN …
• Notify you as soon as I am aware should there be any changes to class
schedule, assignments or other important matters.
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In return, I expect you to:
• Attend class, and be on time.
• Pay attention, listen, participate.
• Participate in group work, in-class activities and assignments. A note about
this: the course syllabus states you need to attend the lectures to gain
access to the Lab. If you are late to a Lab or fail to attend a Lecture you will
not be permitted access to the Lab. (The door will be locked)
• Ask questions and contact me if you need support, clarification or assistance.
• If you send me an email, please identify the class your are in.
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Accessibility and Support:

• Many of you might have different accessibility needs.
In this case, you will need to seek assistance from the
Access and Support Centre. (ASC)
• www.durhamcollege.ca/asc
• Oshawa Campus: Room SW116
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• Should there be an issue (such as illness, unforeseen

circumstances, family situation, etc.), you need to
connect with me immediately so we can come up with a
game plan to ensure your work is completed.
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• This course also utilizes DC Connect. If you are having trouble with
DC Connect, please let me know as soon as possible, contact IT for
support issues.
• Unfamiliarity with the system is not an excuse for a missed Quiz!
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• The school has a zero tolerance policy for plagiarism. If you are
caught plagiarizing work, you can face serious penalties, up to
and including removal from your program.
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Student Academic Learning Services (SALS)
• Room SSB 204
• Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 905.721.2000 ext. 2491
• sals@durhamcollege.ca
• https://durhamcollege.ca/sals
• They can assist you with writing tools, explain fundamentals and ESL
tutoring.
• Peer tutoring services offered
• They can also assist you with your tests and help you to understand how to
avoid plagiarism.
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• Should you have any questions throughout the term,

you can e-mail me at anytime. I will always try to get
back to you within 24-48 hours.
• Please indicate the class you are attending in the email.
(day/time and or CRN)
 MANF 1131 - Grading

Quizzes 12 @ 1% each, weight 12%

2 jaw clamps 14%

2 screws and a clip 14%

Milling test 30%
Lathe test 30%

Quizzes - 20 question's multiple choice

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❖ After each lecture, over the weekend a quiz based on

the class lecture content will be issued.
❖ Open at 4:00 PM Friday, closed 12 mid night Sunday
❖ A missed quiz will result in a grade of zero, no
exceptions
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• Let’s talk a little about this course.

• What are your expectations?