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Course Descriptions

 

Information Technology
  

  • IT 209 - Designing and Implementing Databases with SQL Server (3)

    This course provides students with the technical skills required to program a database solution by using Microsoft® SQL Server.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 208 .
  

  • IT 240 - Home Technology Integration (3)

    This course is to prepare students for the CompTIA HTI+ certification. It is based on a set of standards designed to measure the mastery of core competencies regarding the installation, integration, and trouble shooting of the following automated home sub-systems: Home Security, Audio/Video, Computer Networks, Electrical Wiring, HVAC (Heating/Air Conditioning Systems), Cable/ Satellite, Broadband, Telecommunications and Structured Wiring.

  

  • IT 252 - Distributed Applications with Visual C++ (3)

    This course teaches developers who use the Microsoft® Visual C++® development system how to create component object model (COM) objects using Visual C++ and the Active Template Library (ATL).

    Prerequisite(s): IT 253 .
  

  • IT 253 - Desktop Applications with Visual C++ (3)

    This course teaches C++ programmers how to develop applications by using Microsoft® Foundation Class (MFC) Library and the Microsoft Visual C++® 6 development environment.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 190 .
  

  • IT 254 - Distributed Applications with Visual Basic (3)

    Students apply the Microsoft Solution Framework to a multi-tier environment, creating a user interface, COM DLLs, and Active X data objects using Visual Basic.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 255 .
  

  • IT 255 - Desktop Applications with Visual Basic (3)

    This course introduces user interface design, including control arrays, menu basics and data validation. Students use VB classes to model business objects. COM objects and Active X basics are introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 192  and IT 251.
  

  • IT 260 - Introduction to Oracle (3)

    This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. The class covers the concepts of relational databases and the powerful SQL and PL/SQL programming languages. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. In addition, students learn to create PL/SQL blocks of application code that can be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management applications. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts.

  

  • IT 261 - Oracle Forms I (3)

    In this course, participants build and test interactive applications consisting of one or more Oracle forms modules. Working in a graphical user interface (GUI) development environment, participants will build a complete forms application. In the process, participants learn how to customize forms with graphical user input items, such as check boxes, list items, and radio groups. They also learn how to modify data access by creating event-related triggers.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 263 .
  

  • IT 262 - Oracle Reports (3)

    In this course, participants learn to develop a variety of standard and custom reports using Oracle Reports in a client/server environment. Class exercises guide participants in retrieving, displaying, and formatting data in numerous reporting styles such as tabular, break, master/detail, matrix, and form letter reports. Participants will also customize their reports by combining text and graphics with quantitative data to meet specific business requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 264 .
  

  • IT 263 - Oracle Program Units (2)

    This course enables participants to learn how to write PL/SQL procedures, functions, and packages. Working in both the Procedure Builder and the SQL*Plus environments, participants will learn how to create and manage PL/ SQL program units and database triggers. Participants will also learn how to use some of the Oracle-supplied packages.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 260 .
  

  • IT 264 - Oracle Forms II (2)

    This course instructs technical professionals on how to broaden their skills with Oracle Forms. The course makes extensive use of complex Oracle Forms concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 261 .
  

  • IT 269 - Project Management (3)

    This comprehensive course examines the various models used to develop and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Schedule, and Cost. Additionally, the class will perform analysis on the time, cost models, and evaluate the outcome. There will be case problems and labs utilizing MS Project as the project management process tool.
  

  • IT 270 - Installing, Configuring, & Administering Windows Desktop Operating Systems (3)

    This course will prepare students to install, configure, and administer Windows Vista. The student will possess the knowledge and skills to configure Windows Vista for optimal performance on the desktop, including installing, managing, and configuring the new security, network, and application features in Windows Vista.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 204  .
  

  • IT 276 - Security+ (3)

    This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of security, and to help prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam. It covers material related to general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security.

  

  • IT 289 - Planning and Maintaining a MS Windows Server Infrastructure (3)

    The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Windows® Server network infrastructure.

  

  • IT 290 - Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server (3)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server™ environment.

  

  • IT 291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Windows Server Network Infrastructure (3)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server™ network infrastructure. The course is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining server networking technologies.

  

  • IT 292 - Internship in Information Technology (3)

    This is a capstone course. A student participates in an intensive internship, externship, or cooperative with an appropriate agency, company, or organization. Students will also develop resume building skills, portfolio development skills, job interview skills, job search skills, and certification preparation. Students are required to participate in mandatory love meetings that are announced prior to the start of the semester.

  

  • IT 294 - Planning, Implementing, & Maintaining a MS Windows Server Active Directory Infrastructure (3)

    This course includes self-paced and instructor-facilitated components. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server™ Active Directory® directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on a Windows Server service environment, including forest and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site typology and replication, organization unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies.

  

  • IT 298 - Designing Security for a MS Windows Server Network (3)

    This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure. Topics include assembling the design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. The course encourages decision-making skills through an interactive tool that stimulates real-life scenarios that the target audience may encounter. The student is given the task of collecting the information and sorting through the details to resolve the given security requirement. The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Windows® Server network infrastructure. (Moved from IT 299 )
  

  • IT 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Language
  

  • CLAN 101 - Sign Language I (3)

    In this course, students develop communicative capabilities utilizing American Sign Language (ASL). In addition to learning about Deaf culture, students will acquire functional sign phonology, vocabulary, and grammatical skills adequate to receive and convey information and ideas in professional and social situations.

  

  • CLAN 102 - Sign Language II (3)

    Continued sign vocabulary growth, with introduction to idiomatic phrases. Emphasis on use of classifiers, expression, body postures, and the signing space.

  

  • CLAN 103 - Elementary Japanese I (3)

    Elementary Japanese I is the first step in the series of Japanese courses. The elementary course introduces students to everyday Japanese through the four major language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This learning chain of skills will be followed specifically in the previously described order to produce a realistic, natural approach to successful language learning.

  

  • CLAN 104 - Elementary Japanese II (3)

    Elementary Japanese II is the second in the series of Japanese courses. The elementary course introduces students to everyday Japanese through the four major language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This learning chain of skills will be followed specifically in the previously described order to produce a realistic, natural approach to successful language learning.

  

  • CLAN 105 - American Sign Language (3)

    American Sign Language is a course designed to focus on the development of beginning expressive and receptive sign language. Students will increase their signed vocabulary and continue ‘fine tuning’ their basic vocabulary and finger spelling; focusing on speed, clarity, and smoothness. Class time will include practice.

  

  • CLAN 108 - Deaf Culture & History (3)

    This course gives students an understanding of the Deaf Community and Culture and reviews the history of Deaf education in the United States as well as how technology has impacted the Deaf community. The course discusses carious important topics like languages, communication methods, laws concerning the Deaf, professions within the Dead community, and education. Dead history explores the foundation of the first dead school and universities for the Dead and technology impacts on Dead community development. Deaf culture studies include understanding the unique culture of the Deaf community, attitudes from and towards the Dead, family values, social, political, humor, performing arts, jokes, organizations, clubs, organizations, educational issues, and the diversity of memberships.
  

  • CLAN 109 - Sign Language III (3)

    This course is a continuation of Sign Language II. The course emphasized grammar, vocabulary development and the deaf culture. Students will expand dialogues, short story, narratives, short conversations that include both receptive and expressive skills. Emphasis will be placed on signing techniques as well as signing speed and accuracy.
  

  • CLAN 120 - Russian Language & Culture (3)

    This class lays the foundations for learning the Russian language, with emphasis on proficiency in communication. Students study Russian pronunciation, communication, and basic grammar. Students will also learn to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet. This course will add to the students’ expertise in the work world, or travel, and for further study.
  

  • CLAN 199 - Special Topics

    Special Topics courses vary in content with each offering. When offered, a Special Topics course title includes a subtitle describing that course’s specific content. Courses offered have included CLAN 199–ST: Sign Language III.

  

  • CLAN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I (3)

    Elementary Japanese III is the second step in the series of Japanese courses offered. The elementary courses introduce students to everyday Japanese through the four major language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This learning chain of skills will be followed specifically in the previously described order to produce a realistic, natural approach to successful language learning.

  

  • CLAN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II (3)

    Elementary Japanese II is the last half of the second step in the series of Japanese courses offered. The elementary courses introduce students to everyday Japanese through the four major language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This learning chain of skills will be followed specifically in the previously described order to produce a realistic, natural approach to successful language learning.

  

  • CLAN 203 - Advance Japanese I (3)

    Advanced Japanese I is the third step in the series of Japanese courses offered. It is highly recommended that only students who have taken both elementary and intermediate Japanese courses or those who have had at least two years of previous Japanese experience take this course. The advanced course continues to push students through both formal and informal Japanese thorough the four major language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This leaning chain of skills will be followed specifically in the previously prescribed order to produce a realistic, natural approach to successful language learning. Third and fourth year Japanese students are expected to perform a great deal of outside preparation in order to be ready for this class.

  

  • CLAN 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Leadership Development
  

  • LEAD 101 - Understanding Leadership (1-2)

    This course will clarify why and how to use the Mission, Vision, and Values of the company in focused leadership development. Each participant’s role in Leadership Development will be clarified. 
  

  • LEAD 102 - Leading by Communication (1-2)

    This courses teach leaders how to get results through people. A personality assessment tool will assist participants to improve work productivity, teamwork, and communication by discovering and respecting behavioral styles.
  

  • LEAD 103 - Improving Personal Productivity (1-2)

    This course is a part of the Leadership Development Training program used by Economic and Workforce Development for training in business and industry and is being considered as part of the Organizational Leadership Development certificate.

  

  • LEAD 104 - Project Management (3)

    This course will help leaders learn how to set measurable project objectives and create a practical plan to achieve them.
  

  • LEAD 105 - Performance Management (1-2)

    In this course students will learn that performance management is an ongoing, continuous process of communicating and clarifying job responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations in order to ensure mutual understanding between a supervisor and employee.
  

  • LEAD 106 - Customer Service (1-2)

    Exceptional customer service is pertinent to an organization’s success. Supervisors must understand their role in creating and sustaining standards of excellent customer service in their business operation. To effectively influence customers, supervisors must develop and provide effective ways of developing and motivating employees, and measuring service levels.

  

  • LEAD 107 - Coaching & Retaining Talent (1-2)

    This course helps leaders create an environment in which people feel valued and satisfied in their jobs. Leaders will gain an understanding of their critical role in retaining organizational talent.
  

  • LEAD 108 - Building & Leading Teams (1-2)

    Build a high performance team by understanding team dynamics, evaluating your team’s performance, and develop an action plan for continued team success.
  

  • LEAD 109 - Leading & Sustaining Change (1-2)

    Key leaders will learn about and practice the skills that will enable them to deal with change more effectively. This course will help individuals, teams, and organizations understand, accept and successfully transition through change in turbulent times.
  

  • LEAD 110 - Problem Solving, Brainstorming, & Critical Thinking (1-2)

    Utilizing training and practice, develop teams that solve problems through brainstorming and critical thinking.


  

  • LEAD 111 - Managing Conflict & Difficult Situations (1-2)

    Learn strategies of conflict management to develop professional skills needed to manage disputes and disagreements positively and proactively.


  

  • LEAD 112 - Leading Multi-Generational Workforce (1)

     

    Managing age diversity within the workplace is an essential skill for all those who supervise others. There are four generations working within most organizations. As each group ages thru its lifecycle, its members will evolve in their attitudes, values and expectations.    Learning to managing in a cross-generational environment requires perspective, patience, and a set of skills that enable nurturing the best from each age group and fostering collaboration at the same time.
  

  • LEAD 113 - Effective Presentation Skills (2)

    Plan, prepare, practice and present more effective presentations. Participants apply what they have learned, practice their skills, and gather feedback from an audience of peers and supervisors.
  

  • LEAD 114 - Preventing Harassment & Diversity Awareness (1)

    A diverse workforce provides a larger pool of ideas and experiences. Organizations can draw from that pool to meet business strategy needs and meet the needs of customers and employees more effectively.  Individuals must be treated with respect and dignity in any work environment.



Legal Assisting
  

  • LGST 101 - Legal Research & Writing I (3)

    Legal Research and Writing 1 examines basic legal research, sources, and methods, as well as techniques of legal analysis with emphasis on specific cases and issues. An introduction to legal writing, use of law library, and legal terminology is also covered.

  

  • LGST 102 - Legal Research & Writing II (3)

    Legal Research and Writing 2 will examine advanced research methods and analysis, and writing methods including computerized research, writing briefs and memoranda, use of state and federal codes, and legal correspondence and documents other than pleadings.

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 101 .
  

  • LGST 110 - Legal Assisting (3)

    Legal Assisting provides an overview of various roles of the paralegal including interviewing and investigation, courts and legislatures, the legal profession, career options, and ethics.

  

  • LGST 200 - Legal Ethics (3)

    Legal Ethics provides an examination of contemporary ethical issues and conduct relevant to the legal profession. This course will discuss ethics from a variety of viewpoints including law enforcement, corrections, and courtroom personnel.

  

  • LGST 210 - Laws of Domestic Relations (3)

    This course examines domestic relations law including case preparation and the rules and procedures of the family court system. Topics covered include child custody, divorce procedures, and dispute resolution options such as mediation and arbitration.

  

  • LGST 220 - Civil Litigation (3)

    This course provides an overview of the civil litigation process from initial interview through trial procedures including the preparation of pleadings and trial documents. Topics covered include civil procedure, discovery, and statutes relevant to the civil litigation process.

  

  • LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)

    This course provides an overview of criminal law beginning with the arrest and investigation through the trial process. Case studies and historical cases in criminal law will be reviewed and analyzed. Other topics covered include legal terminology, rights of criminal defendants, and courtroom activities.

  

  • LGST 240 - Administrative Law (3)

    This course introduces the body of law created by administrative agencies to implement their power and duties. Procedures and application of administrative rules, regulations, orders, and decisions will be examined.

  

  • LGST 272 - Real Estate & Property Law (3)

    This course introduces students to the role of the paralegal in real estate and property law. Topics covered include basic concepts concerning titles to property, rights that attach to real property, care with respect to property, real estate closings, and rental property procedures.

  

  • LGST 275 - Wills, Trusts, & Estates (3)

    This course introduces students to the role of legal assistants in estate and planning practice. Topics covered include the rules governing control and disposition of property, forms of property ownership, wills, trusts, estate succession, and federal gift and estate taxes.

  

  • LGST 292 - Internship (1-6)

    Cooperative education allows students to acquire essential, practical skills by being exposed to the reality of the work environment beyond the boundaries of campus. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours working in the field, and a required 1 credit hour live course. The live course component will prepare all paralegal students to complete the Certified Legal Assistant Exam. Minimum 2.0 GPA required. See Academic Advisor.


Manufacturing Technology
  

  • MTEC 101 - Master Planning of Resources (2)

    This course explains the principles and processes of master planning of resources; describes the techniques and methods of demand management, sales and operations planning, and master scheduling; examines the development of operations plans in differing operational environments; and explains the process for developing, validating, and evaluating performance at all levels of master planning of resources.

  

  • MTEC 102 - Basic Supply Chain Management (2)

    This course will define the role, objectives and responsibilities of materials management. The course will describe and compare basic forecasting techniques; explain the materials requirements planning (MRP) process; describe the objectives of capacity management and its relation to priority planning; review the function of inventories and the objectives of inventory management; identify the costs of quality; explain the importance of purchasing, its objectives, and the steps in the purchasing process; define JIT; and show how TQM can reduce lead-times, lot size, and work in process.

  

  • MTEC 103 - Execution & Control of Operations (2)

    This course explains how to schedule production and process manufacturing plans relative to authorizing, releasing, prioritizing, and sequencing work; identifies the interfaces and data exchanges required to execute a plan; demonstrates how various facility layouts influence scheduling and workflow; explains bottleneck resource management and lead time control techniques; identifies reporting activities and collection techniques; identifies appropriate requirements for storage, location, and transportation; explains how to execute quality initiatives; and describes process capabilities, quantity audits and ways to assess supplier performance.

  

  • MTEC 104 - Just-in-Time/Total Quality Management (2)

    This course defines the concept of JIT including implementation and principles and discusses the concept of TQM. Topics covered include continuous improvement methodologies and techniques; root cause analysis; the importance of using statistical methods for control processes (SPC); how to perform a process capability analysis; layout and workplace organization; and the importance of involvement and empowerment of employees for JIT and TQM to be successful.

  

  • MTEC 105 - Detailed Scheduling/Planning (2)

    This course is designed to identify types of inventory and how they are assessed; describe order review methodologies and how to apply them in different types of inventory strategies; identify lot sizing techniques and the effects of order quantity constraints and modifiers; describe safety stock processes; explain how to calculate inventory performance; review MRP; define capacity measurement tools and how to use capacity data for decision making; and explain why and how to develop relationships with suppliers.

  

  • MTEC 106 - Strategic Management of Resources (2)

    This course teaches students how to recognize the need for integration of the manufacturing process with the company strategy. Students learn how to identify strategy components; understand the alignment of resources with strategic marketing objectives; review JIT and TQM; learn how forecast accuracy is measured; identify the elements of customer service; learn the concepts of supply chain management; identify the phases of project management; understand performance measurement systems; and learn the roles and responsibilities of change management.

  

  • MTEC 110 - Brain Smart Management (2)

    This course is designed to teach specific behaviors to alter a one’s own behavior as the first and most important factor in influencing the behavior of others. The focus of the course is to change oneself in order to change corporate culture.

  

  • MTEC 111 - Quality of Leadership (2)

    This course introduces the student to the concepts of leadership including influence, characteristics, and dimensions of leadership. The course reviews the situational leadership model and promotes exemplary leadership practices. The student learns the methods to challenge the process, inspire a shared vision, enable others to act, provide feedback, model the way for success, and encourage the heart. The student will leave the course with a personal action plan for further implementation.

  

  • MTEC 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • MTEC 292 - Manufacturing Occupational Internship (1-6)

    Students learn how to translate classroom theory and methods into professional skills and opportunities.

  

  • MTEC 293 - Manufacturing On-the-Job Training (1-13)

    This course is designed to award credit to those employees who have participating in a supervised on-the-job training program within the manufacturing facility. Credit is awarded upon receipt of a letter from the director of human resources stating successful completion of on-the-job training assignments and the total number of actual hours involved in the training.

    Hours (Credit hours earned for On-the-Job Training are calculated as 1 credit hour = 150 actual hours. Therefore a student must work 1,950 actual hours to receive 13 credit hours.)

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 101 - Introduction to Mathematics (3)

    During this course topics to be covered are sets, mathematical logic, mathematical system, systematic counting, and probability. History of mathematics, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and use of technology will be incorporate throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or required placement scores.
  

  • MATH 105 - Algebra (3)

    Topics explored in this course include properties of the real numbers, radicals and rational exponents, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, functions including graphs and composite functions: properties of linear functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Other topics included if time permitting concern conic sections, sequences, and counting/probability theory.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or required placement scores.
  

  • MATH 106 - Trigonometry (3)

    A study of the trigonometric functions and identities, multiple angle formulas, inverse trigonometric functions, deMoivre’s theorem and complex numbers, applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - Algebra (3)  or satisfactory placement score.
  

  • MATH 107 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry (3)

    Computational fluency and applied problem solving with the following topics will be stressed: Whole Numbers; Rational Numbers; Ratio, Percent, & Proportion; Estimation; Exponents & Roots; Scientific Notation; the Metric System; Length; Area; Volume; Mass; Electrical Formulas & Laws; Power; Basic Trigonometry; and Vectors.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085  or placement.
  

  • MATH 108 - Pre-Calculus (4)

    This course is a one-semester preparation for calculus which includes algebra and trigonometry topics such as complex numbers, graphs of linear/nonlinear functions and relations, conic sections, graphical and algebraic solutions of nonlinear equations, solutions of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations, analytic geometry/trigonometry, sequences, series, summations, and mathematical induction. Applications will be incoprorated throughout the course. Time permitting, introductory calculus topics such as limits, derivatives, and integrals may also be discussed. 

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - Algebra (3) , MATH 106 - Trigonometry (3) , or appropriate placement test scores (SAT 550+, ACT Math 24+ or ACCUPLACER College Level Math Test 86+) 

  

  • MATH 114 - Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics.  Topics include descriptive statistics, random sampling methods, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, set theory, probability, permutations and combinations, random variables, probability and sampling distributions, expectation, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for means and proportions (one and two sample) and simple linear regression and correlation.  Time permitting, one-way ANOVA and non-parametric techniques may be discussed.  Appropriate application software will be utilized, and applications from a variety of disciplines will be presented. 

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or placement into MATH 100+
  

  • MATH 154 - Finite Mathematics (3)

    This course introduces students to selected topics from finite mathematics. Mathematical models for the analysis of decision-making problems are examined. Topics include the echelon method for solving linear equations, matrix manipulations, optimization by linear programming including the simplex method, risk decisions using probability, expected value, and statistics. Additional topics may be chosen from network models or game theory and students will explore the uses of mathematics.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or satisfactory placement score.
  

  • MATH 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Mechatronics
  

  • MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (3)

    Introduction to Mechatronics is an overview course that introduces students to the field of Mechatronics. Students will rotate through modules that will give them insight into the skills, concepts, equipment, and challenges they will encounter as a mechatronics technician. Modules will include design process, basic tool use, laboratory safety, engineering journaling, precision measurment, fluid power, robotics, and programmable logic controllers. Included will be basic professional preparation topics such as resume writing, job readiness, interviewing and portfolio development. 

  

  • MECH 102 - Technical Physics (4)

    Technical Physics emphasizes physical concepts as applied to technical fields. The five major areas on concentration include mechanics, matter and heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light. Lab activities will provide hands on discovery of the concepts covered in the course.
  

  • MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (2)

    Electricity and Commercial Wiring is an introduction to AC electrical applications and commercial wiring practices. This course is paired with MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2)  to form a complete electricity/electronic experience for the mechatronics technician. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics.  Devices such as transformers, AC motors and solenoids are covered. Commercial wiring tools, and practices are introduced to prepare the student for the NEC exam.
  

  • MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2)

    Electricity Electronics is an introduction to AC electrical applications and commercial wiring practices. This course is paired with MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (2)  to form a complete electricity/electronic experience for the mechatronics technician. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics.  Devices such as transformers, AC motors and solenoids are covered. Commericial wiring tools, and practices are introduced to prepare the student for the NEC exam.
  

  • MECH 110 - Mechanical Systems I (2)

    Mechanics I  is a comprehensive introduction to fundamentals of industrial mechanical concepts, principles, and equipment. The course covers safety, lubrication, bearing installation and removal, proper installation and adjustment of belt and chain drives, as well as coupling and shaft alignment.
  

  • MECH 120 - Fluid Power (2)

    Fluid Power course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the concepts and applications of fluid power technology including hydraulics and pneumatics.  The course is an overview of fluid power technology applications; the general concept of fluid power systems; an introduction to energy input, energy output, energy control, and systems auxiliary components; as well as the design and function of components.
  

  • MECH 180 - Introduction to PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) (1)

    This online based class will introduce the concept of PLCs and how they are used to control automation equipment in the industrial setting. Practical labs will be included to help students assess their knowledge.
  

  • MECH 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • MECH 210 - Mechanical Systems II (3)

    Mechanics 2 is a continuation of Mechanics 1. A further  investigation industrial mechanical concepts, principles, and equipment. The course covers advanced topics including PLC’s, laser alignment, and vibration analysis.
  

  • MECH 220 - Advanced Fluid Power with PLC (2)

    The Advanced Fluid Power course is a continuation of MECH 120 introducing advanced  concepts and applications of fluid power technology including hydraulics and pneumatics.  The course will introduce the application of PLC’s to energy input, energy output, energy control, and systems auxiliary components; as well as the design and function of components.
  

  • MECH 230 - Industrial Controls (2)

    Industrial Controls introduces the students to the basics of AC motor applications and control.  This course teaches electric relay control of AC electric motors found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Students learn industry-relevant skills including how to operate, install, design, and troubleshoot AC electric motor control circuits for various applications. 

  

  • MECH 250 - Intro to PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) (3)

    The PLC course will prepare students to install, maintain and program Programmable Logic Controllers. Students will learn about both Allen-Bradley and Seimens PLC systems and be eligible for certification as a Seimens Mechatronics/PLC Technician.
  

  • MECH 260 - Process Control & Instrumentation (2)

    Process Controls cover a wide range of topics such as measurement methods, pressure measurement devices, temperature measurement devices, flow measurement devices, level measurement devices, pilot valves, pneumatic controls, electronic controls, and process controls. Students will learn to install, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot process control equipment.
  

  • MECH 270 - Quality Assurance & Control (2)

    Quality Assurance and Control explores the principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of total quality assurance for product and process control.  Lab activities include applying precision measurement, dimensional guaging, and geometric, location and orietation tolerancing and statistical process control.
  

  • MECH 280 - Integrated Manufacturing Systems II (3)

    Integrated Manufacturing Systems is a capstone course where students wil apply the sum of their knowledge to set up, program, operate, maintain and troubleshoot a scaled manufacturing system. Students will be expected to learn all parts of the system as well as design systematic improvements.
  

  • MECH 292 - Internship (1-4)

    A paid internship that expands the students career awareness and further develops their practical hands on experience. Number of credits will be based on the numbers of hours of employment.
  

  • MECH 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Media Studies
  

  • MDIA 101 - Introduction to Media Studies (3)

    This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of media and society and surveys their systems and roles in society. Emphasis is placed on media in the United States, including historic development and technological innovation of conventional print and electronic media.

  

  • MDIA 102 - Intro to Adobe Photoshop (3)

    This course will introduce students to working with photographs and drawings focusing on web site graphics. Basics of the digital image, photo collage, banner graphics and simple animation for web sites will also be covered. Topics to be covered include: file formats, scanning, digital retouching, image selections and masking, layering, vector graphics, creating symbols, working with a time line and creating an interactive file.

  

  • MDIA 103 - Advanced Photoshop & Flash (3)

    This project-based course will begin with a review of Photoshop basics and quickly move into intermediate and advanced concepts of layering, masks and channels. Students will move from basic photo correction techniques into enhanced tools and working with color correction across color spaces of RGB, CMYK, HSB and LAB. Students will work with the animation component of Photoshop® as well as Flash®. Team and Independent projects at both mid-term and finals will replace a traditional written exam.

  

  • MDIA 104 - Web Page Design (3)

    This is the foundation course for CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification. Students learn how to code Web pages from scratch using HTML, XHTML, and XML incorporating Java Scripting. Students will explore basic and advanced tags by creating web pages utilizing tables, frames, audio, video, and java scripting.

  

  • MDIA 105 - Internet Foundation (4)

    This is the foundation course for CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification. Students learn how to use key Internet technologies, such as Web browsers, e-mail, newsgroups, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet and search engines. Students will learn how to create simple Web pages containing text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables, forms and frames. Students also learn fundamental networking concepts and practices, including network architecture and standards, networking protocols, TPC/IP, Internet servers, server-side scripting and database connectivity, and security.

 

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