DEPARTMENT OF MAINTENANCE MECHANICS J. A. Gaz, B. M. Hartog, R. Best, C. B. Larson, J. McCormac, R. Vandenberg The Department of Maintenance Mechanics is set up to give instruction to an individual desiring to become a maintenance mechanic, or a building and grounds superintendent. This program provides experience in machine shops, welding, carpentry, auto mechanics, and electricity. It is a plan to meet the requirement of Type A or Type B programs. CURRICULUM Maintenance Mechanics (Pre-Apprentice) Freshman Year A. W. S. English 81 3 Health Education 1 2 Maintenance Mechanics 51, 52, 53 5 5 5 Maintenance Mechanics 61, 62, 63 5 5 5 Mathematics 81 5 Orientation 11 2 Physical Education Ill Tecnmcal Education 86, 84 2 3 Technical Education 91 2 17 17 18 Sophomore Year A. W. S. Bacteriology 81 3 Chemistry 81 3 Economics 81 3 Maintenance Mechanics 54, 55, 56 5 5 5 Maintenance Mechanics 64, 65, 66 5 5 5 Physical Education Ill Sociology 81 3 Technical Education 81 3 Technical Education 92 2 17 16 17 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Shop Practice 51. Hand Tools and Benchwork. A course outlined to train individuals in the use and repair of hand tools, and bench work; also elementary training on the engine lathe, power hack-saw, drill press, and heat-treating furnace. Hand tools, bench equipment and machine parts are made that will give the individual practical experience in shop maintenance. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Larson, McCormac 52. Welding of Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metal. A course covering the following units of work; source and preparation of acetylene and oxygen, construction and care of equipment, practice in making all types of welds in all positions, cast iron welding, jobs requiring preheating and annealing, brazing of steel, cast iron and copper alloys, welding of aluminum, pewter, etc., practice in applying different types of hard-facing, and cutting of steel and cast iron. Five quarter hours. Winter. Larson, McCormac 53. Maintenance Mechanic Carpentry. A course designed to give training to students in buildings and grounds maintenance. Special emphasis is placed on alterations and remodeling, including door, window, and furniture repairs. Five quarter hours. Spring. Best 54. Automotive Servicing and Adjusting. A course acquainting the student with the technique of making minor adjustments and servicing motor vehicles. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Gaz, Hartog 55. Maintenance Mechanics Painting. Instruction and training in the supervision and painting of machinery, equipment, tools, racks, benches, walls, and floor; scaffold erection and safety practices; also paint reduction, color mixing and blending with light reflection. Five quarter hours. Winter. Vandenberg 56. Elementary Electricity. A course dealing with the elementary theory of direct and alternating currents and equipment as well as the method of connecting instruments, generators, insulators, transformers, and control equipment. It is intended for a student who plans to become familiar with the connections, control, and performance of electrical equipment in industry, but who does not desire to spend the time necessary to become a skilled tradesman. Five quarter hours. Spring. Staff Trade Technical 61. Elementary Machine Shop. A course prepared to give instruction in the construction of machines and hand tools; also shop problems such as safety precautions and the care and maintenance of machine shop equipment. Five quarter hours. Autumn. Larson, McCormac 62. Principles and Practice of Welding Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals. A course covering the technical phases of the shop practice and the fundamental information necessary to do the practical work. Five quarter hours. Winter. Larson, McCormac 63. Maintenance Mechanic Carpentry. The theories and practices involved in cost estimating and subcontracting, alterations, and remodeling. The application of blue print reading and specifications interpretation given special consideration. Five quarter hours. Spring. Best