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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10605102 | Instrument Mechanics | 3 |
| 10605105 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| 10606105 | Intro to AutoCAD | 2 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10804113 | College Technical Mathematics 1A | 3 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Second Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10462114 | Metals & Machining | 3 |
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| 10462116 | Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| 10605110 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| 10605117 | Programmable Logic Controllers-Beginning | 3 |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10804114 | College Technical Mathematics 1B | 2 |
| 10806143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
| Third Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10605100 | Process Measurements I | 4 |
| 10605115 | Basic Electronics | 3 |
| 10605118 | Programmable Logic Controllers-Advanced | 3 |
| 10801199 | Employment Strategies | 3 |
| 10804116 | College Technical Mathematics 2 | 4 |
| Fourth Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10605104 | Process Measurements II | 3 |
| 10605116 | Instrumentation Electronics | 4 |
| 10605171 | Process Control | 4 |
| 10806144 | College Physics 2 | 3 |
| 10809143 | Microeconomics | 3 |
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| 10809144 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Total Credits |
68 |
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| Instrument Mechanics - 3 credits An introductory course into instrumentation emphasizing a functional and mathematical approach to the use and study of various pneumatic instruments and principles. Identifies the duties and functions of instruments and their components. Calculations of springs, force balance, moment balance, and an introduction to pressure measurement and controllers. Corequisite: College Technical Math 1A 10804113 or Elementary Algebra w/Applications 10804110 |
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| Electrical Circuits I - 3 credits An introduction to AC/DC electricity and the physical laws that apply to electronic circuits. Direct Current (DC) covers basic definitions of voltage, current, and resistance and analysis of series and parallel resistive circuits. Alternating Current (AC) includes an introduction to AC generation, capacitors, inductors, and transformers and their applications in electronic circuits. Approximately 50% of the course is spent in the laboratory applying the principles and theory presented in the classroom. Corequisite: College Tech Math 1A 10804113 or Elementary Algebra w/Applications 10804110 |
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| Intro to AutoCAD - 2 credits This is an introductory course in computer aided drafting (CAD) using AutoCAD software. It will provide foundation skills in using CAD software to create and print two dimensional technical drawings. This course is available to students in any program. Prior knowledge of drafting techniques is recommended. |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| College Technical Mathematics 1A - 3 credits Topics include: solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations; graphing; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; percent; proportions; and operations of polynomials. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Mathematics 1A and College Technical Mathematics 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Mathematics 1. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score 79 and Algebra score 60 or Elementary Algebra with Applications 10804110 |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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| Metals & Machining - 3 credits A two-part class which introduces the basics of metal science and machine shop practice. Metallurgical concepts of steel and iron production, properties of metals, testing of metals, carbon and its rule, heat-treating, steel designations, and cast iron and non-ferrous metals are introduced. Students will participate in lab exercises examining the properties of metal, an introduction to machine shop practices of safety, measurement, and machining through the use of hand tools, drilling machines, saws and engine lathes. Students will be introduced to those concepts by both classroom presentation and hands-on shop experiences. |
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| Metal Fabrication - 3 credits An introduction to structural steel and plate fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and basic electric arc and oxyacetylene welding. Fabrication techniques, metal selection, layout, cutting, bending, drilling, threading, and joining will be presented. Information will be presented to the student followed by lab activities to provide a hands-on experience. The emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the tools, techniques, safe work habits, and the application of metal fabrication skills. |
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| Electrical Circuits II - 3 credits This course continues the study of AC/DC circuits started in Electrical Circuits I. Advanced DC circuit analysis techniques such as Thevenin's Theorem and Node analysis are introduced. AC circuit analysis includes discussion on voltage and power theorems used in the analysis of circuits consisting of both resistance and reactance. The complex plane and construction of phase diagrams are also discussed. The course concludes with an introduction to electronic filter circuits used in transmission and communication equipment. Approximately 50% of the course is spent in the laboratory, applying the principles and theory presented in the classroom. Prerequisite: Electrical Circuits I 10605105 grade "C" or better; Corequisite: College Tech Math 1B 10804114 |
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| Programmable Logic Controllers-Beginning - 3 credits An overview of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) which provides a foundation of knowledge of the programming techniques, operation and maintenance of PLC's used in typical industrial automation. |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| Speech - 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of this course. |
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| College Technical Mathematics 1B - 2 credits This course includes the following topics: measurement systems; computational geometry; right and oblique triangle trigonometry; and trigonometric functions on the unit circle. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Prerequisite: College Technical Mathematics 1A 10804113 |
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| College Physics 1 - 3 credits Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include laboratory safety, unit conversions and analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, temperature and heat. Prerequisite: College Technical Math 1A 10804113; Corequisite: College Technical Math 1B 10804114 |
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| Process Measurements I - 4 credits Reviews basic principles and calibration standards and practices developed in Instrument Mechanics. Common sensing devices and components employed for the measurement of pressure, temperature, flow, level and their related phenomena are studied. Prerequisite: Instrument Mechanics 10605102 Grade "C" or better |
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| Basic Electronics - 3 credits Presents semi-conductor principles with emphasis on practical applications. After reviewing diode and transistor characteristics, bias stabilizing techniques are studied followed by an introduction to transistor amplifiers. Corequisite: Electrical Circuits II 10605110 |
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| Programmable Logic Controllers-Advanced - 3 credits This lab-intensive course is a continuation of the beginning PLC course designed to build advanced PLC skills. Activities in advanced programming techniques, motor control and operator interfaces may be included. This course may be offered for 1-3credits. Check with the course instructor for specific competencies to be covered each semester. Prerequisite: Programmable Logic Controllers-Beginning 10605117 or approval of course instructor |
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| Employment Strategies - 3 credits Employment Strategies is a course designed to assist students in securing employment. This communications-based course will help develop an awareness of personal and academic skills as they relate to the job seeking process. Topics of study include personal and skill assessments, research of employment sources, completion of application forms, formation of professional resumes, composition of various business letters, interviewing skills and job offer evaluation. Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least one half of his/her program prior to taking this course. |
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| College Technical Mathematics 2 - 4 credits Topics include: vectors, trigonometric functions and their graphs; identities; exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; radical equations; equations with rational exponents; dimension of a circle; velocity; sine and cosine graphs; complex numbers in polar and rectangular form; trigonometric equations; conic sections; and analysis of statistical data. Emphasis will be on the application of these skills to technical programs. Prerequisite: College Technical Mathematics 1B 10804114 or its equivalency |
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| Process Measurements II - 3 credits This course covers analog and digital electronic transmitters and controllers, pulp and papermaking, pH, conductivity, ORP and concludes with a study of basic nuclear theory. Prerequisites: Process Measurements 1 10605100; Instrument Mechanics 10605102 |
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| Instrumentation Electronics - 4 credits A basic course in industrial electronics involving devices and circuits that relate to the field of instrumentation. Includes a basic review of electronic and electrical fundamentals. Additional topics include power supplies, operational amplifiers, servo mechanisms, relay ladder logic, PLC's, motor control devices, variable frequency drive, single and 3 phase, 110 volt, 220 volt and 480 volt generation and usage. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics 10605115 Grade "C" or better |
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| Process Control - 4 credits Introduces the concept of automatic process control on the instrument technician level. Reviews principles of force/moment balance and feedback concepts. Studies two position control, feedback/feed forward control, and process characteristics related to process gain, dead time, time constants, and process capacity. Studies controller functions and effects such as proportional, integral and derivative and how different combinations of each cause controller outputs and inputs to respond in open and closed loops. Practices digital controller configuration and loop tuning for level, pressure, flow, and temperature. Prerequisites: Instrument Mechanics 10605102; Process Measurements I 10605100 |
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| College Physics 2 - 3 credits Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include periodic motion, wave motion, optics, magnetism, static electricity, DC electricity, AC electricity and electromagnetism. Prerequisite: College Physics 1 10806143 |
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| Macroeconomics - 3 credits Macroeconomics is an introductory course. Basic social choices regarding economic systems, basic economic aggregates, fiscal policy, the banking system, monetary policy, and international trade are the principle topics discussed in the course. A balance is drawn between description, theory, analysis, and a critique of the institutions that characterize modern mixed-capitalist economies. Conflicting social goals, economic constraints, and environmental concerns provide the framework through which the macroeconomy is analyzed. |
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| Microeconomics - 3 credits This course examines the behavior of individual decision makers, primarily consumers and firms. Topics include choices of how much to consume and to produce, the functioning of perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, the conditions under which markets may fail, and arguments for and against government intervention. The student applies the fundamental tools of economics to real world problems. |
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