|
|
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
|
|
|
T = Theory (Instruction via lecture, recitation, discussion, demonstration, or seminar.)
L = Laboratory (Practical Application)
C = Clinical
|
| |
Industrial Electronics |
| |
-
ILT 107 - Concepts of Alternating Current
5 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 106 or ELT 111
This course provides an advanced study of alternating current (AC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety, terms and symbols, AC electrical theory, components, circuits, electrical measurement instruments, laws of AC, and methods for constructing and measuring various types of AC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises designed to analyze complex circuits, power requirements, faults, phase relationships, and power factors. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the operation of various types of test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits.
|
| |
-
ILT 111 - Concepts of Solid State Electronics
5 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 107 or ELT 112
This course is an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals and applications to electronic devices. The course covers the basic operations and applications to include rectifier circuits, transistors, and thyristors. Coverage is given to safety, use, and care with hazardous materials and personal as well as material and environmental considerations. Upon completion, the student should be able to construct and test for proper operation of various types of solid state devices.
|
| |
-
ILT 112 - Concepts of Digital Electronics
5 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 111
This course provides instruction in digital electronics. Topics include number systems and codes, a review of Boolean algebra, logic elements, digital circuits, programmable logic circuits, and memory and computing circuits. This course provides laboratory exercises to analyze, construct, test, and troubleshoot digital circuits.
|
| |
-
ILT 115 - Advanced Industrial Controls
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
Co-Requisite: ILT 116
This course emphasizes the fundamentals and applications of solid state motor starters. Topics include DC drives, AC variable frequency drives, thyristers, sequences circuits, and closed loop control, including PID process control. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of solid state motor starters.
|
| |
-
ILT 116 - Advanced Industrial Controls Lab
2 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
Co-Requisite: ILT 115
This lab emphasis DC drives, AC variable frequency drives, thyristers, sequences circuits, and closed loop control, including PID process control. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of solid state motor starters.
|
| |
-
ILT 148 - Automatic Controls Systems
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 115 ,ILT 116 , ILT 169 , ILT 216 , and ILT 217
Co-Requisite: ILT 149
This course emphasizes automated control systems and sub-systems. Topics include robotics, programmable hydraulics, pneumatic, microprocessor, variable speed drives, transducers, and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of automated control systems.
|
| |
-
ILT 149 - Automatic Controls Systems Lab
2 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 115 , ILT 116 , ILT 169 ,ILT 216 , and ILT 217
Co-Requisite: ILT 148
This lab emphasizes robotics, programmable hydraulics/pneumatic, microprocessors, variable-speed drives, transducers, and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of automated control systems.
|
| |
-
ILT 164 - Circuit Fabrication
1Hour
Prerequisite: ILT 107
This course provides instruction in fabrication of functional circuits and introduces device construction and fabrication. Utilizing discrete components, students will fabricate functional circuits. Topics include soldering, cable construction, coaxial cable connection and termination, component mounting cases, chassis, printed circuit board design, layout, fabrication, and repair, as well as soldering techniques, care of tools, wire splicing, wire wrapping, connector auxiliary services, and related shop safety. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform basic circuit and project construction.
|
| |
-
ILT 167 - AC/DC Machinery and Controls I
3 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 107 or ELT 112
This course provides the student with knowledge in AC/DC machinery and controls. Topics include the characteristics and operating principles of different types of AC/DC generators and motors, manual and automatic starters, and controllers. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC machinery and controls. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply practical skills in AC/DC machinery.
|
| |
-
ILT 169 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
3 Hours
This course provides an introduction to hydraulics/pneumatics. Topics include hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors, and work and system components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors work, and system components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. Upon completion, students will be able to apply principles of hydraulic/pneumatics.
|
| |
-
ILT 176 - Elements of Industrial Control
3 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
This course covers the basics of automatic control of industrial systems using the programmable logic controller. Topics include relay logic, ladder logic, motor controls, and the development of ladder logic using software. Upon completion of this course and the associated lab a student will be able to configure and program a PLC. This course exclusively utilizes the Allen Bradley programmable logic controller platform.
|
| |
-
ILT 176S - Elements of Industrial Control (Siemens)
3 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
This course covers the basics of automatic control of industrial systems using the programmable logic controller. Topics include relay logic, ladder logic, motor controls, and the development of ladder logic using software. Upon completion of this course and the associated lab, a student should be able to configure and program a PLC. This course exclusively utilizes the Siemens programmable logic controller platform and is a prerequisite for ILT 276S.
|
| |
-
ILT 177 - Elements of Industrial Control Lab
2 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 107
Co-Requisite: ILT 176 and ILT 197
This course covers the basics of automatic control of industrial systems using the programmable logic controller. Topics include relay logic, ladder logic, motor controls, and the development of ladder logic using software. Upon completion of this course and the associated theory course a student should be able to configure and program a PLC. This course exclusively utilizes the Allen Bradley programmable logic controller platform.
|
| |
-
ILT 177S - Elements of Industrial Control Lab (Siemens)
2 Hours
Co-Requisite: ILT 176S and ILT 197
This course covers the basics of automatic control of industrial systems using the programmable logic controller. Topics include relay logic, ladder logic, motor controls, and the development of ladder logic using software. Upon completion of this course and the associated theory course, a student should be able to configure and program a PLC. This course exclusively utilizes the Siemens programmable logic controller platform and is a prerequisite for ILT 277S.
|
| |
-
ILT 180 - Special Topics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly related topics of particular interest which require the application of technical knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, the student should be able to solve job-related problems using technical skills and knowledge.
|
| |
-
ILT 194 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
3 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs.
|
| |
-
ILT 195 - Troubleshooting Techniques I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: (ILT 194 or ILT 176 ) and (ILT 167 or ELT 117 ) and ILT 169
This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is placed on instrument failures and their interaction with process downtime. Upon completion, the student should be able to solve problems on a process simulator or in an actual setting.
|
| |
-
ILT 197 - Motor Controls I
3 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 167 or ELT 117
This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, sequence control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, and complex motor control diagrams as well as interpret ladder diagrams using pushbutton stations.
|
| |
-
ILT 200 - Survey of Various Manufacturers of Programmable Logic Controllers
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 276 and ILT 277
This course provides an introduction to various manufacturers of programmable logic controllers. The student will learn how the various manufacturers differ on their approaches to manufacturing and programming their PLCs, and they will learn how they are similar. Upon completion, the student will have been exposed to various PLCs and will be able to confidently enter a PLC work environment and perform Auxiliary Services procedures on the PLCs used there.
|
| |
-
ILT 216 - Industrial Robotics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
Co-Requisite: ILT 217
This course covers principles of electro-mechanical devices. Topics include the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices.
|
| |
-
ILT 216K - Industrial Robotics (Kuka)
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 197 or ELT 209
Co-Requisite: ILT 217K
This course covers principles of electro-mechanical devices. Topics include the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices. This course exclusively utilizes the KUKA robotics platform and thus requires ILT 217K as a co-requisite.
|
| |
-
ILT 217 - Industrial Robotics Lab
2 Hours
Co-Requisite: ILT 216
This lab covers the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices.
|
| |
-
ILT 217K - Industrial Robotics Lab (Kuka)
2 Hours
Co-Requisite: ILT 216K
This lab covers the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion students should be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical devices. This course exclusively utilizes the KUKA robotics platform and thus requires ILT 216K as a co-requisite.
|
| |
-
ILT 227 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
2 Hours
This course provides in-depth study of safety procedures according to the National Electrical Code. Topics include residential, commercial, and industrial wiring procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of the National Electrical Code Manual to specific residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
|
| |
-
ILT 231 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
3 Hours
This course introduces students to the National Electric Code. Emphasis is placed on locating and interpreting needed information within the NEC manual. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to locate code requirements for a specific electrical installation.
|
| |
-
ILT 239 - Certification Preparation
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 112
This course includes the review necessary before attempting technician certification examinations given by various non-government certifying organizations and pre-employment tests given by employers. Upon completion of this course, students should understand the preparations necessary to successfully complete the exam process.
|
| |
-
ILT 251 - RF Communications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 112
This course provides a study of transmitting and receiving analog communication signals used in radio, television, and radio frequency (RF) communication applications. Emphasis is placed on circuits producing, transmitting, and receiving RF signals used in radio, television, and RF communication. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply RF communication principles in the transmitting and receiving of radio, television, and RF communication signals.
|
| |
-
ILT 252 - Digital Communications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 112
This course provides a study of transmitting and receiving digital communication signals used in radio, television, and digital communication applications. Emphasis is placed on circuits that produce, transmit, and receive digital signals used in radio, television, and digital communication. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply digital communication principles in the transmitting and receiving of radio, television, and digital communication signals.
|
| |
-
ILT 271 - Independent Study
2 Hours
This course is designed to allow the student to independently study various topics related to instrumentation technology. Emphasis is placed on the refinement or advancement of a particular skill or skills. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform specific job-related functions according to standard operating procedures.
|
| |
-
ILT 276 - Elements of Industrial Control II
3 Hours
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 176 or ILT 194
Co-Requisite: ILT 277
This course includes the advanced principals of PLC’s including hardware, programming, variable speed drives, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system. This course exclusively utilizes the Allen Bradley programmable logic controller platform.
|
| |
-
ILT 276S - Elements of Industrial Control II (Siemens)
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 176S
Co-Requisite: ILT 277S
This course includes the advanced principals of PLCs including hardware, programming, variable speed drives, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system. This course exclusively utilizes the Siemens programmable logic controller platform.
|
| |
-
ILT 277 - Elements of Industrial Control II Lab
2 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 276
This course includes the advanced principals of PLC’s including hardware, programming, variable speed drives, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system. This course exclusively utilizes the Allen Bradley programmable logic controller platform.
|
| |
-
ILT 277S - Elements of Industrial Control Lab II (Siemens)
2 Hours
Prerequisite: ILT 177S
Co-Requisite: ILT 276S
This course includes the advanced principals of PLCs including hardware, programming, variable speed drives, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.This course exclusively utilizes the Siemens programmable logic controller platform.
|
| |
-
ILT 280 - Special Topics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly related topics of particular interest which require the application of technical knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, the student should be able to solve job-related problems using technical skills and knowledge.
|
| |
-
ILT 281 - Special Topics for Industrial Electronics I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly-related topics of particular interest which require the application of technical knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to solve job-related problems using technical skills and knowledge.
|
| |
-
ILT 282 - Special Topics for Industrial Electronics II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly-related topics of particular interest which require the application of technical knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to solve job-related problems using technical skills and knowledge.
|
| |
-
ILT 289 - Cooperative Education
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course provides students work experience with a College-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
|
| |
-
ILT 290 - Cooperative Education
2 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course provides the student work experience with a College-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
|
| |
-
ILT 291 - Cooperative Education
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
This course provides students work experience with a College-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom experiences with work experience. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
|
Interdisciplinary Studies |
| |
-
IDS 120 - International Studies in (Add Name of Country/Countries)
1 Hour
This course offers an opportunity for the student to survey various aspects of one or more foreign countries, the focus of which will be determined by faculty and student interest. This may involve travel abroad.
|
| |
-
IDS 299 - Directed Studies In Leadership
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course provides training and experience in leadership techniques and practice. Students are required to serve in leadership positions on campus or in the community. IDS 299 may be repeated for credit.
|
Logistics |
| |
-
LGT 108 - Introduction to Logistics
3 Hours
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of logistics for a variety of applications. Students gain insights into how logistics play a vital role in all aspects of business and industry. Specific topics include basic concepts of logistics and health and safety concerns in warehouse and transportation environments.
|
| |
-
LGT 112 - Warehouse Operations Applications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: LGT 108
This course focuses on theoretical applications of day to day activities and issues within a warehouse operation. Special emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between the various systems associated with warehouse operations. Students will analyze case studies and current issues to determine optimum operation and management of warehouse activities.
|
Machine Shop Technology |
| |
-
MSP 107 - Milling Machines
3 Hours
This course covers manual milling operations. Emphasis is placed on related safety, types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up and operation procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply manual vertical milling techniques to produce machine tool projects.
|
Machine Tool Technology |
| |
-
MTT 100 - Machining Technology I
6 Hours
This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, grinding machines, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, grinding, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 102 - Machining Technology Advanced
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTT 100 or Instructor Approval
This course focuses on advanced methods and procedures used to operate machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate level procedure of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
|
| |
-
MTT 103 - Machining Technology II
6 Hours
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate level procedures of precision grinding, measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 107 - Machining Calculations I
3 Hours
This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 108 - Machine Handbook Functions I
3 Hours
This course covers the machinist’s handbook. Emphasis is placed on formulas, tables, usage and related information. Upon completion, students should be able to use the handbook in the calculation and set up of machine tools. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 121 - Basic Print Reading for Machinists
3 Hours
This course covers the basic principles of print reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches. This is CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 127 - Metrology
3 Hours
This course covers the use of precision measuring instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate correct use of measuring instruments. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 129 - Lathe Operations
6 Hours
This course includes more advanced lathe practices such as set-up procedures, work planning, inner- and outer-diameter operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced lathe techniques. MTT 134/135 are suitable substitutes for MTT 129. This course is aligned with NIMS standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 136 - Milling Operations
6 Hours
This course covers manual milling operations. Emphasis is placed on related safety, types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up and operation procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply manual milling techniques (vertical and horizontal/universal) to produce machine tool projects. MTT 137/138 are suitable substitutes for this course. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 142 - Advanced Machining Calculations
3 Hours
This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to machining problems.
|
| |
-
MTT 144 - Electrical Discharge Machining I
3 Hours
This course introduces the student to the concepts of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and the importance of EDM in an industrial setting. Emphasis is placed on safety procedures and machinist responsibility in the setup and operation of EDM machines and electrode selection. Upon completion, students should be able to produce basic machine products using both the wire-type and plunge-type EDM machines. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 146 - Precision Grinding Machines I
6 Hours
This course includes more advanced precision grinder practices such as set-up procedures; work planning; surface, cylindrical, and tool and cutter grinding operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced precision grinding techniques. This course is aligned with NIMS standards.
|
| |
-
MTT 154 - Metallurgy
3 Hours
This course covers the production, properties, testing, classification, microstructure, and heat treating effects of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include the iron-carbon phase diagram, ITT diagram, ANSI code, quenching, senescing, and other processes concerning metallurgical transformations. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the iron-carbon phase diagram, ITT diagram, microstructure images, and other phenomena concerning the behavior of metals.
|
| |
-
MTT 164 - Introduction to Precision Grinding
3 Hours
This course provides an introduction to precision grinder practices, such as set-up procedures, work planning, surface and tool and cutter grinding operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply basic precision grinding techniques.
|
| |
-
MTT 165 - Advanced Precision Grinding
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTT 164
This course includes more advanced precision grinder practices, such as set-up procedures; work planning; surface and cylindrical grinding operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced precision grinding techniques.
|
| |
-
MTT 171 - Intermediate Blueprint Reading for Machinists
3 Hours
The purpose of this course is for students to further apply knowledge and skills with reading and interpreting blue prints for machining operations. Specific topics include: calculating missing dimensions from drawings, drawing different views of an object, knowledge of features and types of threads and fasteners used in mechanical objects, types of surface requirements on blueprints, and interpreting blueprints for casting and weldments.
|
| |
-
MTT 181 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology
3 Hours
This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
|
| |
-
MTT 182 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology
3 Hours
This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
|
| |
-
MTT 205 - Mold Maintenance and Repair
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTT 100 or Instructor Approval
This course provides students with knowledge and skills for maintenance and repair of various types of molds. Emphasis is placed on safety, inspection, measurement, preventative maintenance, and repair process. Upon completion the students should be able to safely inspect a mold and perform the necessary functions to insure it is ready for use.
|
| |
-
MTT 281 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology
3 Hours
This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
|
| |
-
MTT 282 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology
3 Hours
This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
|
| |
-
MTT 291 - Cooperative Education in Machine Tool Technology
3 Hours
Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to machine tool technology. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate students’ progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting.
|
Mass Communications |
| |
-
MCM 100 - Introduction to Mass Communication
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course provides the student with general study of mass communication and journalism. This course includes theory, development, regulation, operation, and societal effects.
|
| |
-
MCM 102 - Writing for the Mass Media
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course is an introduction to the technique, form, style, and content of writing for the mass media, with attention to the various formats used in journalism, telecommunications, advertising, public relations, and Internet communications.
|
| |
-
MCM 113 - Student Publications
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course offers practical experience in journalism skills through work on student publications.
|
| |
-
MCM 114 - Student Publications
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course offers practical experience in journalism skills through work on student publications.
|
| |
-
MCM 115 - Student Publications
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course offers practical experience in journalism skills through work on student publications.
|
| |
-
MCM 130 - News Reporting
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course includes instruction and practice in news gathering and news writing techniques, including methodology, observation, interviews, and use of sources.
|
| |
-
MCM 213 - Student Publications
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course offers practical experience in journalism skills through work on student publications.
|
| |
-
MCM 214 - Student Publications
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course offers practical experience in journalism skills through work on student publications.
|
| |
-
MCM 215 - Student Publications
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course offers practical experience in journalism skills through work on student publications.
|
| |
-
MCM 250 - Mass Communication Practicum
1-3 Hours
This course provides practical experience in media through supervised part- or full-time employment with a newspaper, radio or television station, or public relations/advertising agency.
|
Mathematics |
| |
-
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra
4 Hours
This course provides a study of the fundamentals of algebra. Topics include the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and systems of equations. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
|
| |
-
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra
2 Hours
Prerequisite: Appropriate mathematics placement score or MTH 098 Elementary Algebra. (Note that MTH 099 is required for students completing MTH 098 Elementary Algebra and must be repeated if both MTH 100 and MTH 099 are not successfully completed. )
Co-Requisite: MTH 100
This Learning Support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 100 . The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 100 . Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired MTH 100 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
|
| |
-
MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 098 or minimum ACT Math sub-score of 18 or appropriate placement
Co-Requisite: MTH 099 required for students completing MTH 098
This course provides a study of algebraic concepts such as laws of exponents, polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, radical and rational expressions and equations and quadratic equations. Functions and relations are introduced and graphed. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
|
| |
-
MTH 109 - Support for Finite Mathematics
1 Hour
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or minimum ACT Math sub-score of 18 or appropriate placement
Co-Requisite: MTH 110
This Learning Support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 110 . The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 110 . Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired MTH 110 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
|
| |
-
MTH 110 - Finite Mathematics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or minimum ACT Math sub-score of 18 or appropriate placement
This course is intended to give an overview of topics in finite mathematics together with their applications and is taken primarily by students who are not majoring in science, engineering, commerce, or mathematics (i.e., students who are not required to take Calculus). This course will draw on and significantly enhance the student’s arithmetic and algebraic skills. The course includes sets, counting, permutations, combinations, basic probability (including Baye’s Theorem), and introduction to statistics (including work with Binomial Distributions and Normal Distributions), matrices and their applications to Markov chains and decision theory. Additional topics may include symbolic logic, linear models, linear programming, the simplex method and applications.
|
| |
-
MTH 111 - Support for Precalculus Algebra
1 Hour
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or minimum ACT Math sub-score of 18 or appropriate placement
Co-Requisite: MTH 112
This Learning Support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 112 . The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 112 . Emnphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired MTH 112 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
|
| |
-
MTH 112 - Precalculus Algebra
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100 with grade of C or higher; or ACT Math sub-score of 22 or higher; or appropriate placement
This course emphasizes the algebra of functions - including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.In addition, the course covers non-linear inequalities as well as systems of linear and non-linear equations and inequalities.
|
| |
-
MTH 113 - Precalculus Trigonometry
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 112 or minimum ACT Math sub-score of 25 or appropriate placement
This course includes the study of trigonometric (circular) functions and inverse trigonometric functions as well as extensive work with trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas. The course also covers vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem, and polar graphs. Additional topics may include conic sections and product-sum formulas.
|
| |
-
MTH 115 - Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of A in MTH 100 , or a ACT Math Subscore of 24 or higher, or appropriate placement
This course is a one-semester accelerated combination of Precalculus Algebra (MTH 112) and Precalculus Trigonometry (MTH 113). This course is intended for students with a strong background in college preparatory mathematics. The course includes the algebra of functions (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions) as well as the study of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions. This course also includes extensive work with trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas; vectors; complex numbers; and polar graphs.
|
| |
-
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications
3 Hours
This course provides practical applications of mathematics and includes selected topics from consumer math, algebra, and geometry. The course covers integers, percent, interest, ratio and proportion, measurement systems, linear equations, and problem solving.
|
| |
-
MTH 120 - Calculus and Its Applications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MTH 112 , MTH 113 , or MTH 115 ; or ACT Math sub-score of 25 or higher; or appropriate placement
This course is intended to give a broad overview of calculus. It includes limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and multi-variable functions with applications to business, economics, and other disciplines. This course may also include LaGrange multipliers, extrema of functions of two variables, method of least squares, linear approximation, and linear programming.
|
| |
-
MTH 125 - Calculus I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 113 or MTH 115 minimum ACT Math sub-score of 27 or higher math placement
This is the first of three courses in the basic calculus sequence taken primarily by students in science, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the definite integral and its basic applications to area problems. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maximum and minimum problems, and curve sketching using calculus.
|
| |
-
MTH 126 - Calculus II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 125
This is the second of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, infinite series, polar coordinates, and parametric equations, lines and planes in space, and vectors in the plane and in space.
|
| |
-
MTH 227 - Calculus III
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 126
This is the third of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include vector functions, functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives (including applications), quadric surfaces, multiple integration, and vector calculus (including Green’s Theorem, Curl and Divergence, surface integrals, and Stokes’ Theorem.
|
| |
-
MTH 231 - Math for the Elementary Teacher I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 100 or higher math placement or higher math completion
This course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of elementary school mathematics content needed for teaching. The course is designed to develop conceptual understanding of number systems and operations by focusing on basic concepts and principles, exploring multiple representations and strategies, and illuminating connections among concepts and procedures. Topics include whole numbers and integers, fractions, ratio, percent, decimals, and arithmetic operations within these systems.
|
| |
-
MTH 232 - Math for the Elementary Teacher II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 100 or higher math placement or higher math completion
This course is designed to provide mathematical insights into measurement and geometry for students majoring in elementary education. Topics include geometric shapes (two- and three-dimensional), measurement, congruence and similarity, symmetry, and transformations.
|
| |
-
MTH 237 - Linear Algebra
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 126
This course introduces the basic theory and application of the following topics: systems of linear equations and matrices, (finite-dimensional) vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner product and orthogonality, Gram-Schmidt, least squares, and the diagonalization of symmetric matrices.
|
| |
-
MTH 238 - Applied Differential Equations I
3 Hours
Co-Requisite: MTH 227
This course is an introduction to techniques for solving differential equations with applications. Topics include solving first order differential equations, applications to various models (e.g. populations, motion, chemical mixtures, etc.), solving higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients (general theory, undetermined coefficients, reduction of order and the method of variation of parameters, and Laplace transform). Series solutions and solutions to systems are also covered.
|
| |
-
MTH 265 - Elementary Statistics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or higher math placement score or higher math completion
This course provides an introduction to methods of statistics and includes the following topics: sampling, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, graphic representation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, and applications.
|
Music |
| |
-
MUS 100 - Convocation
1 Hour
This course, required for music majors and minors each semester, is designed to expose the student to a variety of repertory styles and to give the student an opportunity to practice individual performance skills. Emphasis is placed on exposure to performances and lectures by guest artists, faculty, or students, and on personal performance(s) in class each semester.
|
| |
-
MUS 101 - Music Appreciation
3 Hours
This is a survey course that requires no previous musical skills. The course covers a minimum of three stylistic periods of music, provides a multicultural perspective, and includes both vocal and instrumental genres. It includes the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical periods and an aural perception of the elements of music.
|
| |
-
MUS 110 - Basic Musicianship
3 Hours
This course is designed to provide rudimentary music knowledge and skills for the student with a limited music background. Topics include a study of notation, rhythm, scales, keys, intervals, chords, as well as basic sight singing and ear training skills. Upon completion, the student should be able to read and understand musical scores and demonstrate basic sight singing and ear training skills for rhythm, melody, and harmony.
|
| |
-
MUS 111 - Music Theory I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MUS 110 or Instructor approval
This course introduces the student to the diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period. Topics include fundamental musical materials (rhythm, pitch, scales, intervals, diatonic harmonies) and an introduction to the principles of voice leading and harmonic progression. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate a basic competency using diatonic harmony through analysis, writing, sight singing, dictation, and keyboard skills.
|
| |
-
MUS 112 - Music Theory II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MUS 111
This course completes the study of diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period and introduces simple musical forms. Topics include principles of voice leading used in three- and four-part triadic harmony and diatonic seventh chords, non-chord tones, cadences, phrases, and periods. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competence using diatonic harmony through analysis, writing, sight singing, dictation, and keyboard skills.
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
|
|
|
Print this Page