FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
ENG-098 | Communications I ORENG-098Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area.
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ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ENG-050Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet.
| 3.0 |
TEC-040 | Blueprint Reading/Industry I +TEC-040Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups.
| 2.5 |
IND-044 | Fluid Power IND-044Provides technician with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes: fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves, fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students.
| 3.0 |
TEC-050 | Technical Math I (Module 1) TEC-050Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry.
| 2.0 |
TEC-052 | Technical Math II (Module 2) *TEC-052Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents.
| 2.0 |
EET-040 | Basic Electronics (Module 1) EET-040Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction.
| 2.5 |
EET-050 | Electric Circuits I (Module 2) *EET-050Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope.
| 2.5 |
Semester Totals |
17.5 | |
Second Semester | ||
MET-080 | Solid State Devices & Apps * +++MET-080Provides the student with a basic understanding of the most frequently used discrete semiconductors. Analog and digital integrated circuits also are studied.
| 3.0 |
TEC-054 | Technical Math III (Module 1) *TEC-054Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation.
| 2.0 |
MET-043 | Motors and Generators (Module 1) * +++MET-043This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls.
| 2.5 |
MTT-050 | Intro to Machining Procedures (Module 2) MTT-050A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines, and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools.
| 3.0 |
IND-052 | Electrical Installation Proc (Module 2) * +++IND-052Focuses on the methods and materials used in electrical installation, and the problems encountered in construction work. The National Electrical Code is used as a guide.
| 2.5 |
CAD-056 | CAD I CAD-056Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
HED-178 | Responding to Emergencies HED-178The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.0 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
IND-043 | Refrigeration Fundamentals *IND-043This course covers the basic refrigeration cycle, as well as refrigeration components and types of refrigerants. Students work with tools and gauges, measure temperatures and pressures and practice refrigeration safety procedures.
| 4.0 |
CIS-068 | Computer Appl-Special Topics +CIS-068Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
CAD-057 | CAD II *CAD-057This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling.
| 3.0 |
EET-072 | Industrial Control I (Module 1) * +EET-072This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronical motor controllers.
| 2.0 |
EET-086 | Prog Logic Controllers I (Module 2) * +EET-086This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math.
| 2.0 |
--- --- | Social Science Elective --- ---
| 2.0 |
--- --- | Technical Elective **--- ---
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals | 17.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
IND-054 | Trouble Shooting & Prev Maint * +++IND-054Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action.
| 3.0 |
CIM-060 | CNC Machining * +++CIM-060Introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool operation, programming and processes. Manual and computer assisted part programming with machine tool verification.
| 3.0 |
MET-084 | Technical Mechanisms * +++MET-084Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains.
| 3.0 |
WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
| 2.5 |
--- --- | Economics Elective --- ---
| 3.0 |
--- --- | Technical Elective **--- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.5 |
Total Program Hours | 69.0 |
Suggested Electives | ||
WND-040 | Intro to Wind Technology WND-040This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
EET-068 | Photovoltaic Systems *EET-068This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
IND-042 | Pipefitting Procedures IND-042Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed.
| 1.0 |
TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
| 1.0 |
EET-087 | Prog Logic Controllers II *EET-087This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols.
| 2.0 |
EET-075 | HMI-Human Machine Interface *EET-075This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security.
| 2.0 |
CAD-058 | CAD Drafting Systems *CAD-058This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Such subjects as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD are also studied.
| 2.0 |
CAD-059 | Special Applications of CAD *CAD-059This course is a more in depth study of computer aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements using Revit and AutoCad.
| 3.0 |
EET-069 | Residential Wiring I *EET-069This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
CAD-062 | Introduction to Solidworks * +++CAD-062This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
EET-071 | Routing & Switch Fundamentals * +EET-071Provides the student with practical skills needed to configure and connect routers and switches. It also discusses trunking, access list, and WANS. Connectivity to other electronic controls systems.
| 3.0 |