MCHN 1214 Machine Tool I Syllabus 961 Spring 2026

Credit Hours 4.00 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical/Lab Hours 4
Type of Credit
CIP Code
48.0503
Course Meeting Time

Wednesday 5:30PM to 10:30PM

Course Description
The student will explain the proper procedures for layout methods, use of measuring tools, hand tool operation, tap and die work, drill press operation, use of offhand grinders, tool sharpening, and brand machining. The student then will demonstrate these procedures with practical applications in the machine tool laboratory. Basic tools must be supplied by the student.
Prerequisites
MCHN 1311 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
General Education Outcomes

General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:

  1. Critical Thinking
Explanation of Course Alignment

Catalog description (Include specific prerequisites):

The student will explain the proper procedure for layout methods, use of measuring tools,

Hand tool operation, tap, and die work, drill press operation, use of off hand grinders, tool

Sharpening, and brand machining. The student then will demonstrate these procedures

with practical applications in the machine tool laboratory.

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Roger Koerner
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
815 671 6841 (CELL only when absolutely necessary.)
Faculty Office Number
815 802 8875
Faculty Student Support Hours

As posted

Faculty Information

< Instructor: Roger Koerner Jr.

Office Phone: 815-802-8875 Cell: (Only when absolutely necessary) 815-671-6841 Prefer text message.

Incoming calls from students during class to notify the professor of pending absences or late attendance will be ignored.

E-mail: rkoerner@kcc.edu

Division Office Location: W102

Office MITC rm MT 04 Division Phone: 815-802-8850

Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the safe operation of the engine lathe, milling machines, surface grinders, and other basic machine tool equipment.
  2. Layout and machine a project from a given print
Textbook/s and Course Materials

Textbook(s) ; Machine Tool Practices 11th edition, 10th edition is acceptable.

Supplies; Leather shoes, safety glasses, 6” dial calipers must be steel not plastic. ( NO DIGITAL CALIPERS), 6” steel rule, and a calculator. Phone calculators will not be allowed on quizzes and exams.

Methods of Evaluation

Evaluation

Quizzes 30% 100 to 90% = A

Labs 50% 89 to 80% =B

Final Exam 20% 79 to 70% =C

69 to 60% = D

59% and below = F

A final grade of a C or better is required to advance to Machine Tool II, and beyond.

Academic Division

Business, Technology & Human Services

Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650

Course Policies

Course Policies

ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. If a student has missed more class hours than the number of credit hours to be earned in the class, the instructor may record the grade of “F” for the course. Four or more unexcused absences will result in an automatic failure of the course. Failure of the student to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make a formal written withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records. . Attendance is taken at the beginning and end of class. Attendance for the entire class period is mandatory. If you know you will not be in class, the student must inform the instructor prior to that class. Informing the instructor does not excuse the absence it only gives you the opportunity to make it up. The student will have two weeks from the date of absence to make up that class at the convenience of the instructor; no makeup will be accepted after 2 weeks and a “0” will be recorded for that session. Makeup work must be done at the mutually scheduled time agreed upon between the student and instructor. There will be four required projects to be completed during the specified lab sessions. No work will be allowed outside of the KCC machine tool Lab. An unfinishLAB MAKEUP & ADDITIONAL LAB TIME POLICY: Students will not be allowed to work in lab spaces outside of enrolled class times without prior approval or consent of instructor/program coordinator and under direct supervision of instructor/program coordinator. Additionally, students must email a summary to instructor including date and time spent in lab outside of the scheduled class time and what projects/objectives were attempted and what was accomplished. This must be received by the instructor within 24 hours of completion. If this is not done the student will receive a grade of “0” for the class session. No secondary makeups are allowed.

 

TARDINESS: Points will be heavily deducted from the student’s grades if the student arrives in class any time after the scheduled class time; Down to and including “0” points for that day.

Students found not to be wearing the proper eye protection will be required to write a one page paper on the reasons for safety glasses, and the possible affects of eye injury.

Machine Tool Lab Practices:

It is expected that all students will clean up the lab at the end of each class. Machine tools first before sweeping the floor. All tooling will be put away in the proper areas. All students are expected to participate in cleaning the lab until the lab is completely cleaned. Clean up, and personal productivity is mandatory, and will be reflecteded project is a zero grade for that project.

Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date without receiving a punitive final grade. Students should use Change of Schedule forms which are available in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms to Student Services or through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. The last date to withdraw from this course is 04/06/2026.

 

Expectations for Classroom and Online Behavior

Code of Conduct Code of Conduct; Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog. 16.1 (i) Illicit drugs and controlled substances.

In accordance with local, state, and federal laws, violation includes the use, unlawful manufacture, sale, possession, or distribution of illicit drugs and controlled substances.

Course Calendar

Course Calendar

Week 1/class 1 Project Orientation and Lecture Assignments Lab orrintation

Week 2/class 2 Shop Safety and Hardware

Week 3/class 3 Reading drawings, Rulers, and Vernier scales

Week 4/class 4 Micrometer Instruments

Week 5/class 5 Making a layout

Week 6/class 6 Threading taps, Dies, and the Pedestal Grinder

Week 7/class 7 Midterm Exam

Week 8/class 8 Arbor Presses, Vises, Hacksaws, Files, and Hand Reamers

Week 9/class 9 To be announced

Week 10/ class 10 Sawing Machines

Week 11/ class 11 Drilling Machines

Week 12 / class 12 Grinding machines

Week 13/class 13 Review and Lab (all projects must be turned in

Week 16/class 16 FINAL EXAM

College Policies, Resources and Supports

College Policies

For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide. 

Resources

KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:

  • Clubs and organizations
  • Counseling and referral services
  • Office of disability services
  • Student complaint policy
  • Transfer services
  • Tutoring services, etc.