| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ORENG-050 Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and 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.
Writing for Industry Course Outline | ||
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway ORENG-119 Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | ||
| ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120 Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| TEC-040 | Print Reading for Industry TEC-040 Print Reading for Industry is a training course designed to assist the beginning to intermediate students, as well as workers in the industry, to understand the fundamentals, principles and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints.
Print Reading for Industry Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| IND-044 | Fluid Power IND-044 Provides technicians 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 and fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students.
Fluid Power Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MAT-130 | College Algebra ORMAT-130 Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required.
College Algebra Course Outline | ||
| APT-041 | Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.
Applied Mathematics I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| APT-050 | Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 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.
Electrical Principles/Practice Course Outline | 4.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| PLC-051 | Variable Frequency Drive Systems PLC-051
Variable Frequency Drive Systems | 1.0 | |
| MET-043 | Motors and Generators MET-043 This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls.
Motors and Generators Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| APT-042 | Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles.
Applied Mathematics II Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| APT-043 | Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics.
Applied Mathematics III Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-069 | Residential and Light Commerical Wiring EET-069
Residential and Light Commerical Wiring | 3.0 | |
| MTT-050 | Intro to Machining Procedures MTT-050 A 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.
Intro to Machining Procedures Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| IND-043 | Refrigeration Fundamentals IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-068 | Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Computer Appl-Special Topics Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| CAD-056 | CAD I CAD-056 Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
CAD I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-072 | Relays and Control Circuits EET-072 This 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 electronic motor controllers.
Relays and Control Circuits Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-086 | Prog Logic Controllers I EET-086 This course covers basic PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include: basic ladder design, input-output, timers, counters, batch processes, shift registers, word compare and math. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207 and C-208 credentials.)
Prog Logic Controllers I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ORECO-231 Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
Principles of Economics I (Macro) Course Outline | ||
| --- --- | ECO Elective --- ---
ECO Elective | 3.0 | |
| WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 This course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |
Semester Totals |
13.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| IND-054 | Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint IND-054 Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action.
Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIM-060 | CNC Machining CIM-060 Introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool operation, programming and processes. Manual and computer assisted part programming with machine tool verification.
CNC Machining Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MET-084 | Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components, such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains.
Technical Mechanisms Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication ORCOM-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | ||
| --- --- | IAI Social Science Elective OR--- ---
IAI Social Science Elective | ||
| SFS-101 | Strategies for Success SFS-101 Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: introduction to college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills, including time and stress management.
Strategies for Success Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| --- --- | Mechanical Electrical Elective --- ---
Mechanical Electrical Elective | 4.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 60.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| IND-042 | Pipefitting Procedures IND-042 Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed.
Pipefitting Procedures Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| EET-087 | Prog Logic Controllers II EET-087 This course covers advanced topics of PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include project creation analog I/O, math and data handling instruction, program flow and communication protocols. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207, C-208 and II C-309 credentials.)
Prog Logic Controllers II Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-075 | HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware-InTouch software. Topics include designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC and basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms and charting trends and security.
HMI-Human Machine Interface Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| CAD-057 | CAD II CAD-057 This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied.
CAD II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CAD-059 | Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 This 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.
Special Applications of CAD Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CAD-058 | CAD Drafting Systems CAD-058 This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Subjects, such as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD, are also studied.
CAD Drafting Systems Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| MET-076 | Mechanical Electrical SOE I MET-076 Designed to promote on-the-job experience in mechanical electrical technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off-campus job site (75 hours). (Repeatable 3 Times)
Mechanical Electrical SOE I Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| MET-077 | Mechanicial Electrical SOE II MET-077 Designed to promote on-the-job experience in mechanical electrical technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off-campus job site (150 hours). (Repeatable 3 Times)
Mechanicial Electrical SOE II Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| MET-078 | Mechanical Electrical SOE III MET-078 Designed to promote on-the-job experience in mechanical electrical technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off-campus job site (225 hours). (Repeatable 3 Times)
Mechanical Electrical SOE III Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CAD-062 | Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 This 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)
Introduction to Solidworks Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| EET-057 | Computer Systems EET-057 This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement and computing resource management.
Computer Systems Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIM-044 | Industrial Robotics CIM-044 A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Industrial Robotics Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| CAD-060 | 3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies.
3D Solid Modeling Course Outline | 3.0 | |