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This course introduces the role of registered nurse as care provider and interprofessional healthcare team member. A concept-based approach introduces the novice student to knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to develop clinical judgment in providing care for diverse populations.

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This course introduces the role of registered nurse as care provider and interprofessional healthcare team member. A concept-based approach introduces the novice student to knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to develop clinical judgment in providing care for diverse populations.

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This course introduces the role of registered nurse as care provider and interprofessional healthcare team member. A concept-based approach introduces the novice student to knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to develop clinical judgment in providing care for diverse populations.

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This course is designed for LPNs transitioning into the associate degree (RN) program. Introduces the LPN to concept-based learning, simulations, clinical judgement model and learning at the associate degree level. A skills verification is included.

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Prepares the student for the transition to the role of the graduate associate degree nurse. Employment issues, legal implications, continuing education, nursing management and current issues in nursing are identified and discussed.

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Prepares the student for the transition to the role of the graduate associate degree nurse. Employment issues, legal implications, continuing education, nursing management and current issues in nursing are identified and discussed.

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Continuation of ADN 053. Building upon previous knowledge, the nursing process is utilized to apply pharmacology concepts for clients with increasingly complex health conditions.

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Continuation of ADN 053. Building upon previous knowledge, the nursing process is utilized to apply pharmacology concepts for clients with increasingly complex health conditions.

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Continuation of ADN 053. Building upon previous knowledge, the nursing process is utilized to apply pharmacology concepts for clients with increasingly complex health conditions.

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Continuation of ADN 074. The nursing process is utilized to apply pharmacology concepts for clients in increasingly complex health conditions to prepare students for entry-level practice.

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This course continues RN role development. Nursing concepts are emphasized as students engage in complex care situations in laboratory and clinical settings to promote knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to make sound clinical judgments in providing care for diverse populations.

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This course continues RN role development. Nursing concepts are emphasized as students engage in complex care situations in laboratory and clinical settings to promote knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to make sound clinical judgments in providing care for diverse populations.

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This course continues RN role development. Nursing concepts are emphasized as students engage in complex care situations in laboratory and clinical settings to promote knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to make sound clinical judgments in providing care for diverse populations.

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This course continues RN role development. Nursing concepts are emphasized as students engage in complex care situations in laboratory and clinical settings to promote knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to make sound clinical judgments in providing care for diverse populations.

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How to read schematics; connect and operate electrical circuits; use a digital multimeter; use resistors, capacitors and inductors in series and parallel circuits as well as electrical safety are covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-201 Electrical Systems 1 credential.)

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Topics covered are pneumatic safety, connection and adjustment of supply lines and pneumatic circuits, air compressor starting, pneumatic schematics, adjusted flow, monitoring performance and system operations and basic servicing. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1 credential.)

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Students will identify mechanical power transmission types; safely install motors, shaft keys and hubs; install and align pillow blocks, bearings, V belts chain drives and gear drive systems; perform maintenance and lubricate mechanical components. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I credential.)

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How to read schematics; connect and operate electrical circuits; use a digital multimeter; use resistors, capacitors and inductors in series and parallel circuits as well as electrical safety are covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-201 Electrical Systems 1 credential.)

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Topics covered are pneumatic safety, connection and adjustment of supply lines and pneumatic circuits, air compressor starting, pneumatic schematics, adjusted flow, monitoring performance and system operations and basic servicing. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1 credential.)

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Students will identify mechanical power transmission types; safely install motors, shaft keys and hubs; install and align pillow blocks, bearings, V belts chain drives and gear drive systems; perform maintenance and lubricate mechanical components. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I credential.)

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Applications of mathematics as it applies to the operation of grain and livestock farms, agriculture business and agriculture mechanization.

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Applications of mathematics as it applies to the operation of grain and livestock farms, agriculture business and agriculture mechanization.

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On-the-job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum the degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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On-the-job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum the degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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On-the-job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum the degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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On-the-job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum the degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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On-the-job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum the degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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An introduction to the vast, complex business of agriculture, ways of doing business, guides for success of a person in the agricultural business of farm machinery technology and familiarizes the student with the preparation for agricultural production, business and mechanics jobs.

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An introduction to the vast, complex business of agriculture, ways of doing business, guides for success of a person in the agricultural business of farm machinery technology and familiarizes the student with the preparation for agricultural production, business and mechanics jobs.

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Planned learning activities and experiences designed to cover soil development, functions of soil minerals, soil types and their class. A major study of soil types in Illinois and Indiana and their conservation practices are included.

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Planned learning activities and experiences designed to cover soil development, functions of soil minerals, soil types and their class. A major study of soil types in Illinois and Indiana and their conservation practices are included.

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Designed to develop needed skills involved in production of the major field crops in central Illinois and Indiana. Plant growth, crop choice, tillage, planting and sowing for maximum yields are emphasized.

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Designed to develop needed skills involved in production of the major field crops in central Illinois and Indiana. Plant growth, crop choice, tillage, planting and sowing for maximum yields are emphasized.

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Fundamentals of harvesting, drying and storage. Opportunities of various systems are explored through visits to different sites and systems.

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Prepares students with a basic understanding of livestock care, production and management from selection through breeding and marketing of beef and dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Emphasis is placed on confinement plans and new trends.

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Prepares students with a basic understanding of livestock care, production and management from selection through breeding and marketing of beef and dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Emphasis is placed on confinement plans and new trends.

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Detailed study of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep and horse selection. This laboratory-oriented course allows students to appraise livestock, viewing positive and negative selection points and pays particular attention to judging.

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Provides an advanced study of beef, swine and sheep selection. Both live animal and performance record analysis will be incorporated, utilizing a combination of visual and genetic potential appraisal. Special emphasis will be placed on oral reasons.

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Designed to develop a working knowledge of the concepts and components of farm power and machinery electrical systems. Discusses basic electrical principles of electromagnetism and use of electrical test meters, including the repair of ignition and charging systems.

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Designed to develop a working knowledge of types of gas engines, systems in a gas engine, components of systems, principles of operations, care, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of gas engines.

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Provide basic understanding of diesel engine fuel systems and operation. Students will learn diagnosis, removal of diesel pumps and injector repair.

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Covers standard and automatic transmissions, their gears and gear ratios, application and use, service requirements, and adjustments in farm power equipment and machinery units.

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Covers the fundamentals of basic preventive maintenance for tractors and familiarizes the student with setting and adjusting sprayers, tillage equipment, planters and combines.

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Covers theory and principles involved in hydraulics and their application to the mechanization and maintenance of farm power machinery.

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Economics principles applied directly to the organization and operation of Midwest farms are discussed. Management effectiveness in cropping and livestock systems and resource utilization for maximum profit are stressed.

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Covers the use, sources, and methods of obtaining credit as it applies to farming and the farm supply business.

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An analytical approach to financial statements and records of agricultural business, implications and decisions made on the basis of these records.

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This class is designed to provide students the opportunity to become familiar with global positioning systems as they relate to agriculture and develop a working knowledge of variable rate systems.

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Application of the basics in the physical, chemical and biological aspects in soils. Soils of Illinois and Indiana are emphasized along with concepts of fertility, conservation and field descriptions.

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Focuses on a study of beef, swine, sheep, poultry and horses and the scientific factors affecting nutrition, selection and genetics, products, environment and physiology.

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Focuses on a study of beef, swine, sheep, poultry and horses and the scientific factors affecting nutrition, selection and genetics, products, environment and physiology.

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Focuses on a study of beef, swine, sheep, poultry and horses and the scientific factors affecting nutrition, selection and genetics, products, environment and physiology.

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Principles of economics applied to problems in agriculture, marketing of agricultural products, agricultural policy and the role of agriculture in the U.S. and world economies.

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Study of problems and laboratory exercises pointing to present and potential engineering applications in agriculture are presented. Emphasis is placed on farm power and machinery, soil and water control, electricity and structures.

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This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing assistant (CNA) examination.

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This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing assistant (CNA) examination.

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This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing assistant (CNA) examination.

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This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in clinical settings. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing exam (CNA). (Pass/Fail Course)

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This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in clinical settings. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing exam (CNA). (Pass/Fail Course)

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This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide instruction in basic nursing skills in clinical settings. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing exam (CNA). (Pass/Fail Course)

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This Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)-approved course provides laboratory instruction in basic nursing skills. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing assistant (CNA) examination.

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This Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)-approved course provides laboratory instruction in basic nursing skills. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing assistant (CNA) examination.

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This Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)-approved course provides laboratory instruction in basic nursing skills. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the State of Illinois certified nursing assistant (CNA) examination.

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This course focuses on basic vocabulary used in medicine, nursing and allied health occupations.

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This course provides basic concepts of both structural and functional changes caused by disease in tissues and organs as a basis for understanding clinical manifestations and principles of treatment.

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This course provides students with the skills essential in developing and strengthening professional traits and behaviors. This course will advance students' understanding of professional, ethical and legal aspects as they apply in the healthcare setting. (Repeatable 1 Time)

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This course prepares students for the role of a phlebotomist including all aspects of specimen collection and processing while maintaining high standards of professionalism.

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This course provides intense clinical training in a patient care environment to achieve the skills required to become a competent and professional phlebotomist.

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This course provides intense clinical training in a patient care environment to achieve the skills required to become a competent and professional phlebotomist.

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This course will prepare the student to perform drug calculations safely and accurately. Students will be introduced to the identification and administration of oral and parenteral medications.

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This course provides an overview of pharmacology and assists the medical coder to recognize medication forms; identify administration routes and therapeutic uses; read the prescription; identify medication categories, generic names and trade names; and associate drugs with clinical applications.

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The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates.

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Cultural Anthropology explores a diverse set of meaningful social practices and ideas, from inclusive and adaptive aspects to exclusionary and hierarchical domains. Topics covered include globalization, political systems, economics and language as used by people in the past and present.

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Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

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Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

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Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

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Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

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Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

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In this class, students will learn what Total Productive Maintenance is, how to calculate and optimize overall equipment effectiveness and types of predictive maintenance operations as well as root cause troubleshooting techniques. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management credential.)

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Students will understand of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include electrical safety, three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers and electronic motor controllers. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1 credential.)

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Students will learn to connect and wire electrical panels safely, control devices and electric motors. Proper grounding, wire sizing and circuit protection are also covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-206 Electrical System Installation 1 credential.)

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Students will learn the characteristics of various electric sensors used in automation and industrial processes. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1 credential.)

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Students will connect, test, configure, monitor and use an Ethernet network used for industrial equipment. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-212 Ethernet Communications 1 credential.)

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This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.

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This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.

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Study of basic solid state devices, circuits and systems. Topics include: rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, linear amplifiers, timers and variable frequency drives (VFD). Emphasis on oscilloscope and digital multi-meter use.

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Students will learn to identify robot type, applications and components, robot safety and safely operating the robot in manual and automatic modes. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-215 Robot System Operations 1 credential.)

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This class is a hands-on introduction to basic hydraulic systems, including schematics, symbols, basic components, servicing and adjustments. (Meets Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Specialist I C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1 credential.)

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This course covers basic communication and advanced topics of PLC operation and programming. Topics include project creation analog I/O, math and data handling instruction, program flow and communication protocols. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-216 credential.)

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This course covers all aspects of basic Hydraulic maintenance and servicing. (Meets Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Specialist I C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance 1 credential.)

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In this class, students will learn what Total Productive Maintenance is, how to calculate and optimize overall equipment effectiveness and types of predictive maintenance operations as well as root cause troubleshooting techniques. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management credential.)

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Students will understand of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include electrical safety, three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers and electronic motor controllers. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1 credential.)

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Students will learn to connect and wire electrical panels safely, control devices and electric motors. Proper grounding, wire sizing and circuit protection are also covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-206 Electrical System Installation 1 credential.)

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Students will learn the characteristics of various electric sensors used in automation and industrial processes. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1 credential.)

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Students will connect, test, configure, monitor and use an Ethernet network used for industrial equipment. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-212 Ethernet Communications 1 credential.)

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Students will learn to identify robot type, applications and components, robot safety and safely operating the robot in manual and automatic modes. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-215 Robot System Operations 1 credential.)

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This class is a hands-on introduction to basic hydraulic systems, including schematics, symbols, basic components, servicing and adjustments. (Meets Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Specialist I C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1 credential.)

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This course covers basic communication and advanced topics of PLC operation and programming. Topics include project creation analog I/O, math and data handling instruction, program flow and communication protocols. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-216 credential.

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This course covers all aspects of basic Hydraulic maintenance and servicing. (Meets Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Specialist I C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance 1 credential.)

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Fundamental concepts and application of techniques of drawing, using a variety of media. Studies from nature and life are used, leading to an interpretative approach to understanding the visual environment, light on form, perspective and composition.

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