Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Email Correspondence: To protect your privacy, your business with Blue Ridge Community
College is conducted only through your college-provided email account. Please use this account
to contact your instructors, or when you are conducting other business with BRCC. Your
instructors will use this address to contact you as well.
This course meets entirely online. Course content, assessments, policies, and expectations will be available in
the Learning Management System, Canvas the first day of class. While this course is delivered online,
students may have to purchase a physical textbook, E-book and/or other course materials. Students may be
required to take at least one proctored assessment. The assessment may be given using one of the remote
proctoring services, such as Respondus Lockdown Browser and Video Monitoring and/or Zoom. You will
need a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Studies the development, theory and operation of turbine engines, including engine
design, performance, accessories, subsystems, engine maintenance, and overhaul.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the history, theory, and
development of the aircraft turbine engine, including the repair, overhaul and inspection of
various types of engines and the operation and troubleshooting of engines.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 60
BRCC testing center hours and other testing information can be found here:
http://www.brcc.edu/services/testingcenter/index.html
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Professionalism Objective: Throughout this course students will demonstrate the ability
to explain and practice minimum standards of professionalism in safety, appearance and
conduct.
Ethics Objective: Throughout this course students will demonstrate the ability to explain
and practice minimum standards of ethical behavior applicable to the aviation profession.
Evaluation Criteria: Assigned text and materials, current industry standards and BRCC
standards of professionalism:
This system cannot be altered after the first class meeting. In determining the final grade,
I will evaluate the student's performance in the following areas: *
94-100% A
86-93% B
75-85% C
70-74% D
Below 70% F
Quizzes will be averaged together for 25% of the final class average.
Professionalism and Participation will be computed as follows for 10% of the final
class average:
o 1/3 - attendance
o 1/3 – oral report
o 1/3 – instructor’s evaluation of professionalism
Final exam – written and oral will be averaged together for 40% of the final class
average.
NOTES:
1. Scheduled quizzes and tests: students must be present at the time of any
scheduled quiz or test to receive a grade.
2. All sections of the final exam must be passed for a passing grade in the course.
3. A retake may be given for quizzes or tests at the discretion of the instructor based
upon documentary evidence justifying the reason for the retake. Lack of preparation,
class for undocumented reasons, etc. are not considered an appropriate reason for a
retake.
100% Attendance required. The student is expected to “log” a minimum of 60 hours for
the class. Time will be verified by accessing the Canvas LMS.
The letter grade “I” (Incomplete) is a temporary grade used to indicate that a student has
not been able to complete the course during the scheduled course time. Negligence or
indifference are not acceptable reasons for an “I” grade. When the “I” grade is given, the
instructor will include a statement of the work required of you to complete the course and
the time limit you have to complete the work. The maximum time to be allowed is five
days. An additional five day extension may be granted by the Aviation Maintenance
Technology Program Coordinator. At the end of the defined time limit, the instructor will
issue a grade based upon the work turned in. The “I” grade is not computed in your GPA.
Students cannot graduate with an “I” grade in a major course requirement.
For this class, each 2% of the class missed (per the usual rules) will result in a reduction
of 1% of the student’s calculated score for the class. Additionally, the same penalty will be
applied for each reprimand (sleeping, non-subject activities, not using appropriate safety
protection, etc.) For example: if a student misses 10% of the class, if his/her grade for
that class would normally be 94% (A), the student would instead receive an 89% (B).
Absences that are excused (doctor’s appointment or jury duty, etc. that cannot be
rescheduled, hospital admittance, may (at the instructor’s discretion) not be counted
against the attendance grade, however, any time missed in excess of 10% must be
“made-up” and time missed in excess of 20% will result in a failure of the class.
If you want to drop your class, you must withdraw officially from the class. This can be
done by completing a Withdrawal Form in the Registrar's Office. In this course, students
who stop attending and do not officially withdraw will receive an: "F" Grade which will
necessitate rephasing the course.
All grades will appear on your transcript. Transcripts are maintained by the Registrar.
V. COURSE ETIQUETTE:
AMT Policy: The BRCC Aviation Maintenance Technology program supports and promotes
academic honesty and personal integrity. Any form of academic dishonesty has no place in
aviation. The BRCC Aviation Maintenance Technology program does not tolerate dishonest
efforts by its students. Students who are guilty of academic dishonesty can expect to be
penalized. Any student who knowingly assists another student in dishonest behavior is
equally responsible. An additional violation of the standards of academic honesty within an
AMT course may result in failure of the course.
If you do not understand this policy, you need to ask your professor for assistance before
a plagiarism problem arises.
To avoid plagiarism, you must credit the sources used when writing the answers to a
project or homework assignment in accordance with the appropriate style manual or
format required in your course. Specific approaches to appropriate citation are found in
writing style guides, such as Kate Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses,
and Dissertations, 6th Edition or The Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 5th Edition. Style guides are available in the Online Library, in the Tutorial
Center.
Using a direct quote from a source and not using quotation marks, in-text citation,
and reference.
Paraphrasing a source and not using in-text citation and reference.
Submitting papers, assignments, exams, or forums that were completed by another
student, or arranging for another person to complete your assignments for you.
Sharing your assignments, exams, or forums with other students.
Selling or purchasing (or copying) papers, assignments, or exams from any website
that buys or sells them. This also applies if only partially used in student
submission.
Citing a source with fake bibliographical information.
Writing a paper for another student.
Submitting a paper, assignment, quiz or exam that you submitted in a previous
and/or concurrent class without requesting and receiving in writing prior permission
from your instructor(s). This also applies to “revising” papers, assignments, quizzes
or exams that were previously submitted in any course where credit was received
or any course which was previously failed or from which you withdrew, even if it is
the same course as your current registration.
Copying an image, audio, video, spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentation, etc.,
without proper citation and reference.
Working in a group effort without prior written faculty consent.
Consulting source materials or other students without prior written faculty consent.
Receiving or giving outside help without prior written faculty consent.
Presenting statistics, facts, or ideas that are not your own, or is not common factual
knowledge either by the general population, or commonly known within the
particular discipline, without citation, even if you view them as common knowledge
in your own educational background. When in doubt, cite; definitions or other facts
that seem basic to you may still require a citation. For example, the fact that
person X is president of a country is a common knowledge fact. Whether that
president supports a progressive tax structure or has the majority of electoral
support from a conservative base may be known to many but is something that
requires citation to support.
Using or disseminating materials to third-party websites that buy or sell course
work.
As a member of this community, you are responsible for understanding and adhering to
the Honor Code. Violations include (but are not limited to) cheating on tests and quizzes,
unauthorized collaboration on assignments, and plagiarism. Your instructor is the ultimate
source of policy on individual assignments; please consult him or her if you have any
questions or concerns about what is permitted.
Violations of the Honor Code may result in a grade penalty and/or disciplinary action. For
further information on your rights and responsibilities as a student, and the disciplinary
guidelines and procedures, please consult the Student Handbook
http://www.brcc.edu/assets/images/general/student-handbook-2015-16.pdf. For
information on the grade appeal procedure, please consult the Catalog
http://www.brcc.edu/assets/images/general/statement-student-rights-responsibilities.pdf.
The instructor reserves the right to change the student’s grade (either for an individual
quiz, test, or assignment or for the final class grade) for commission of any of the above
offenses.
The following required materials have been selected for this course. You will
complete readings and/or assignments from these materials over the course of the
semester.
Advisory Circular 43.13-1B, Change 1. (2008). Washington D.C.: U.S. Printing Office,
ISBN-13: 978-16195402.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant (2018). FAA H-8083-32A,
Washington D.C.: U.S. Printing Office, or
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant (2016). FAA H-8083-32 ATB,
Aircraft Technical Book Co. & FAA, Tabermash, CO: Aircraft Technical Book Co., ISBN-
13: 978-1941144121.
Aviation Mechanic Handbook, 7th Edition, (2017). New Castle, Washington: Aviation
Supplies and Academics, Inc. Newcastle, WA., ISBN-13: 978-161954494 or
Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, Rev Updated Edition, Englewood, CO, Jeppesen
Sanderson, Inc., ISBN-13: 978-0884873242 or
The Mechanics Toolbox, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Sky Ranch.
Best of AMT Magazine: Recip and Turbine Technology, (1996). New Castle, Washington:
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1560272694.
Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, 6th Edition (2017). Newcastle, WA: Aviation Supplies &
Academics, Inc., ISBN-13: 978-1619545779, or
The Aviation Dictionary: For Pilots and Aviation Maintenance Technicians, 4th Edition,
(2003). Englewood, CO: Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., ISBN-13: 978-0884873181.
FAR/AMT (2021). Newcastle, WA: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., ISBN-13: 978-
1619549609.
Resources: Videos, DVDs, CD's textbooks, BRCC approved handouts, web links,
multimedia presentations and other assigned materials may be used in this course in
addition to materials available through the college Learning Resource Center.
Oral Report
IX. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: The academic calendar gives the start and end dates for
semester sessions and important deadlines for withdrawing from classes, etc.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-calendar/index.html
XI. COURSE RECORDINGS: Meetings of this course might be recorded; these recordings will
be available to students registered for this class and are intended to supplement the
classroom experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate BRCC policies and
maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings may not
be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other online
environments without prior written instructor permission; doing so would be a breach of
the BRCC Honor Code. If the instructor or any other BRCC personnel or departments plan
for other uses for the recordings beyond this class, students identifiable in the recordings
will be asked for consent prior to such use.
Failure to demonstrate active participation within the first seven days of an online class
may result in administrative withdrawal from the course. For online courses, never
attending is defined as never participated in any class discussions, blog postings, or
other learning activities. If the student has logged into Canvas less than 2 times and
has never contributed, they may be counted as never attending.
D. Disability Services: We provide academic accommodations and support for students
with documented disabilities. Students must submit current documentation of a
disability by a qualified professional to Disability Services before academic
accommodations can be requested. Qualified professional evaluations by physicians,
psychologists, audiologists, etc., must have been completed within the last three
years.
http://www.brcc.edu/services/disability/index.html
E. Final Course Grade Appeal Policy:
1. The student should submit his/her complaint in writing to the appropriate
administrative unit.
2. The College will respond in writing within the designated time frame.
3. Documentation of written complaints and the College's written response will be
kept in a secure location for three years and then will be destroyed.
http://www.brcc.edu/services/right/complaint
F. Faculty Expectations: Enrolling in classes at Blue Ridge Community College is a
serious investment of money, time, and effort. To be successful, students must be
aware of the challenges ahead of them and be willing and able to work toward meeting
those challenges. Knowing what faculty expect helps students get the most out of the
learning experience in the classroom and online.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/faculty-expectations/index.html
G. Student Expectations: College instructors have encountered most of the challenges,
frustrations, stresses, and triumphs that students will face. Faculty members know
what students need to do to succeed in their courses and will work with students to
that end.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/student-expectations/index.html
XIII. BRCC ALERT REGISTRATION: Blue Ridge Community College uses BRCC Alert to
immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. BRCC Alert delivers
important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices.
https://alert.brcc.edu/index.php?CCheck=1