May 14, 2024  
2011-2012 College Catalog 
    
2011-2012 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENG 272 - World Literature II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 102 .
    This course is a study of selected literary masterpieces from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on major representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Upon completion and in written compositions, the student should be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.

Geography

  
  • GEO 100 - World Regional Geography

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course surveys various countries and major regions of the world with respect to location and landscape, world importance, political status, population, type of economy, and its external and internal organization problems and potentials.
  
  • GEO 101 - Principles of Physical Geography I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This is the first in a two part sequence including topics such as weather and climate relative to the earth and relationships between the earth and sun.  Laboratory is required.
  
  • GEO 102 - Principles of Physical Geography II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This is the second in a two part sequence including topics such as landforms, landscapes, soil, and vegetation of the earth.  Laboratory is required.
  
  • GEO 200 - Geography of North America

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: GEO 100 .
    This course is a survey of the geography of the United States and Canada with special emphasis on land usage, mineral resources, industrial development, and social and economic adaptation of man and the natural environment.

Health Education

  
  • HED 199 - Ecological Approach to Health and Fitness

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course examines a myriad of factors influencing health and fitness behavior. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and public policy factors are examined.
  
  • HED 221 - Personal Health

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course introduces principles and practices of personal and family health; it includes human reproduction, growth and development, psychological dimensions of health, human sexuality, nutrition and fitness, aging, and death and dying.
  
  • HED 231 - First Aid

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides instruction to the immediate, temporary care which should be given to the victims of accidents and sudden illness. It also includes standard and advanced requirements of the American Red Cross, and/or the American Heart Association. CPR training is also included.
  
  • HED 232 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of specific athletic injuries, their treatment, and preventive measures.
  
  • HED 277 - CPR Recertification

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: Prior certification in CPR.
    In this course, instruction and review of updated information concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is presented. The student must satisfactorily execute skills needed to meet requirements for recertification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required by the American Heart Association.
  
  • HED 299 - Special Topics: Stress Management

    2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course will permit the student to focus on, examine, and address current specific issues and topics in the general area of health and disease. Stress management techniques will be described and evaluated and the relationship between stress and disease will be discussed.

Health Information Technologies

  
  • HIT 230 - Medical Coding Systems I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: BIO 120  and BIO 150 .
    This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature systems, coding diagnoses and procedures, sequencing codes, analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded, and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles, and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
  
  • HIT 232 - Medical Coding Systems II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: HIT 230 .
    This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and procedures, sequencing codes, analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded, validating coded clinical information, DRG assignment and case mix/severity of illness data. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
  
  • HIT 260 - Professional Practice Experience

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: HIT 232 .
    This course allows the student to correlate the experience of previous courses with on-site and on-campus laboratory learning experience. Emphasis is placed on application of all previous course work and orientation to all aspects of practice in a health information management department of a health care facility. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills covered in theory and laboratory classes.

History

  
  • HIS 101 - Western Civilization I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course is a survey of social, intellectual, economic, and political developments, which have molded the modern western world. This course covers the ancient and medieval periods and concludes in the era of the Renaissance and Reformation.
  
  • HIS 102 - Western Civilization II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course is a continuation of HIS 101 . It surveys development of the modern western world from the era of the Renaissance and Reformation to the present.
  
  • HIS 201 - United States History I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course surveys United States history during the colonial, Revolutionary, early national and antebellum periods. It concludes with the Civil War and Reconstruction.
  
  • HIS 202 - United States History II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course is a continuation of HIS 201 . It surveys United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.
  
  • HIS 260 - Alabama History

    3 Hrs.
    This course surveys the development of the state of Alabama from prehistoric times to the present. The course presents material on the discovery, exploration, colonization, territorial period, antebellum Alabama, Reconstruction, and modern history.

Home Economics

  
  • HEC 140 - Principles of Nutrition

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the role and functions of nutrients in man’s food. Basic information concerning food selection and nutrition as a factor in health, ecology, and economy is included. Implications of nutrition for children may be stressed.

Humanities

  
  • HUM 298 - Directed Studies in Humanities

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The specific topics will be determined by the interests of the students and faculty and the course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • HUM 299-01 - PTK Honors Course I

    1 Hr.
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The specific topics will be determined by the interests of the students and faculty and the course may be repeated for credit. .
  
  • HUM 299-02 - PTK Honors Course II

    1 Hr.
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The specific topics will be determined by the interests of the students and faculty and the course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • HUM 299-03 - PTK Honors Course III

    1 Hr.
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The specific topics will be determined by the interests of the students and faculty and the course may be repeated for credit.

Industrial Electronics

  
  • ILT 100 - Applied Electronic Computations

    3 Hrs.
    This course is an applied mathematics and algebra course for students in electronics or similar programs. Topics include decimals, fractions, negative numbers, powers and roots, the metric systems, logarithms, applied trigonometry, and algebra. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform applied mathematics calculations needed in electronics.
  
  • ILT 106 - Concepts of Direct Current

    5 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of basic concepts and application of direct current (DC). Specific topics include but are not limited to: an introduction to electrical theory, units and electrical measurement, DC electrical components, and constructing various types of DC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction.
  
  • ILT 107 - Concepts of Alternating Current

    5 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of basic concepts and application of alternating current (AC). Specific topics include but are not limited to: an introduction to AC electrical theory, AC electrical measurements, and constructing and measuring various types of AC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the operation of various test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits.
  
  • ILT 111 - Concepts of Solid State Electronics

    5 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course is an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals and applications to the electronic devices. 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 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 113 .
    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 113 - Concepts of Electronic Circuits

    5 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course covers the commonly utilized circuits found in all areas of electronics. These include various rectifiers, filters, voltage regulating circuits, operational amplifier circuits, ICs, and oscillator circuits. Upon completion, the student should be able to construct and test various types of electronic circuits.
  
  • ILT 115 - Advanced Industrial Controls

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    Corequisite: 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 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    Corequisite: 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 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    Corequisite: ILT 149 .
    This course emphasizes automated control systems and sub-systems. Topics include robotics, programmable hydraulics, pneumatic, microprocessor, variablespeed 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 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    Corequisite: 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

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course provides instruction in fabrication of functional circuits and is an introduction to 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, and chassis, printed circuit board design, layout, fabrication, and repair, as well as soldering techniques, care of tools, wire splicing, wire wrapping, connector maintenance, 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 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course provides the student with knowledge in AC/DC machinery and controls. Topics include the characteristics and operating principles of the 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 Hrs.
    This course provides an introduction to hydraulics/pneumatics. Topics include hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors 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 Hrs.
    Corequisite: ILT 177 .
    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.
  
  • ILT 177 - Elements of Industrial Control Lab

    2 Hrs.
    Corequisite: ILT 176 .
    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 adder logic using software. Upon completion of this course and the associated theory course, a student should be able to configure and program a PLC.
  
  • ILT 180 - Special Topics

    3 Hrs.
    This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directlyrelated 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 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course focuses on the use of PLCs. Topics include operation, programming procedures, fault isolation procedures, and methods of entering, executing, debugging, and changing programs. This lab enables students to practice operations, programming procedures, fault isolation procedures, and methods of entering, executing, debugging, and changing programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of operations and programming of programmable logic controllers.
  
  • ILT 195 - Troubleshooting Techniques I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is placed on the 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 196 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

    3 Hrs.
    This course includes the advanced principals of PLC’s including hardware, programming, 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 their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.
  
  • ILT 197 - Motor Controls I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, push-button stations, sizing of magnetic motor starters and overload protection, and complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Topics include sizing magnetic starters and overload protection, the use of push-button stations, ladder diagrams, and magnetic motor starters in control of electric motors, wye-delta starting, part start winding, and resistor starting and electric starting devices. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using push-button stations, and understand complex motor control diagrams.
  
  • ILT 200 - Survey of Various Manufacturers of Programmable Logic Controllers

    3 Hrs.
    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 maintenance procedures on the PLCs used there.
  
  • ILT 211 - Troubleshooting Techniques

    3 Hrs.
    This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is placed on instrument failures and their interaction with process down-time. Upon completion, the student should be able to solve problems on a process simulator or in an actual setting.
  
  • ILT 216 - Industrial Robotics

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    Corequisite: 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 electromechanical devices.
  
  • ILT 217 - Industrial Robotics Lab

    2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 107 .
    Corequisite: 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 224 - Electronic Communications

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides the student with knowledge in electronic circuits used in amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation communication systems. Topics include modulation and detection techniques, antennas and transmission lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and resonance.
  
  • ILT 225 - Electronic Communications Lab

    2 Hrs.
    This lab focuses on electronic circuits used in amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation communication systems. Topics include modulation and detection techniques, antennas and transmission lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and resonance.
  
  • ILT 251 - RF Communications

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of the transmission and receiving of analog communication signals that are used in radio, television, and radio frequency (RF) communication applications. Emphasis is placed on circuits that produce, transmit, and receive RF signals used in radio, television, and RF communication. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply RF communication principles in the transmission and receiving of radio, television, and RF communication signals.
  
  • ILT 252 - Digital Communications

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of the transmission and receiving digital communication signals that are 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 transmission and receiving of radio, television, and digital communication signals.
  
  • ILT 262 - Certification Preparation

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ILT 112 .
    This course provides an overview of electrical/electronics principles to prepare the student for the CET exam. Upon completion, the student should be able to pass the CET exam and be classified as a national certified electronic technician.
  
  • ILT 271 - Independent Study

    2 Hrs.
    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 Hrs.
    Corequisite: ILT 277 .
    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 their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.
  
  • ILT 277 - Elements of Industrial Control II Lab

    2 Hrs.
    Corequisite: ILT 276 .
    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 their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system.
  
  • ILT 280 - Special Topics

    3 Hrs.
    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 Hrs.
    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 Hrs.
    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 Hrs.
    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 Hrs.
    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 Hrs.
    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 292 - Cooperative Education

    3 Hrs.
    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 293 - Cooperative Education

    3 Hrs.
    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.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

  
  • INT 117 - Principles of Industrial Mechanics

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides instruction in basic physics concepts applicable to mechanics of industrial production equipment. Topics include the basic application of mechanical principles with emphasis on power transmission, specific mechanical components, alignment, and tension. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance functions on industrial production equipment.
  
  • INT 118 - Fundamentals of Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    3 Hrs.
    This course includes the fundamental concepts and theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used with industrial production equipment. Topics include the physical concepts, theories, laws, air flow characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety, and preventive maintenance and the application of these concepts to perform work. Upon completion, the student should be able to service and perform preventive maintenance functions on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  
  • INT 126 - Preventive Maintenance

    3 Hrs.
    This course focuses on the concepts and applications of preventive maintenance. Topics include the introduction of alignment equipment, job safety, tool safety, preventive maintenance concepts, procedures, tasks, and predictive maintenance concepts. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate the ability to apply proper preventive maintenance and explain predictive maintenance concepts.
  
  • INT 127 - Principles of Industrial Pumps and Piping Systems

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides instruction in the fundamental concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics include pump identification, operation, and installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, and piping systems, and their installation. Upon course completion, the student should be able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial pumps and piping systems.
  
  • INT 221 - DC Fundamentals

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of atomic theory, direct current (DC), properties of conductors and insulators, direct current characteristics of series, parallel, and series parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Upon completion, the student should be prepared to analyze complex DC circuits, solve for unknown circuits variables and to use basic electronic test equipment.
  
  • INT 223 - AC Fundamentals

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides a study of the theory of alternating current (AC). Students are prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistor, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Upon completion, the student should be able to design AC circuits and explain the function of alternating circuits such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships and power factor.
  
  • INT 234 - Principles of Industrial Maintenance Welding and Metal Cutting Techniques

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of acetylene cutting and the basics of welding needed for the maintenance and repair of industrial production equipment. Topics include oxy-fuel safety, choice of cutting equipment, proper cutting angles, equipment setup, cutting place and pipe, hand tools, types of metal welding machines, rod and welding joints, and common welding passes and beads. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate the ability to perform metal welding and cutting techniques necessary for repairing and maintaining industrial equipment.

Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • IDS 114 - Interdisciplinary Seminar: Current Topics in Human Concerns

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course is a seminar/discussion course designed to provide an opportunity for the student to conduct an in-depth investigation of selected topics. The particular topic selected will include issues from two or more disciplines and is determined by faculty and student interest. Classroom experiences emphasize and help develop skills in organizing and presenting information as well as explaining and defending ideas and conclusions. An oral seminar presentation is required. IDS 114 may be repeated for credit.
  
  • IDS 299 - Directed Studies In Leadership

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course provides training and experience in leadership techniques and practice. The student is required to serve in leadership positions on campus or in the community. IDS 299 may be repeated for credit.

Library Science

  
  • LBS 101 - Introduction to Library Use II

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course provides instruction in the use of the library. Emphasis is placed on basic library skills, including use of library catalogs, reference sources, current information sources, and indexes.
  
  • LBS 102 - Introduction To Library Use III

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course builds on basic library skills offered in LBS 101 , with particular emphasis on library resources involved in writing the research paper.

Machine Tool Technology

  
  • MTT 100 - Machining Technology I

    6 Hrs.
    This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform the basic operation of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
  
  • MTT 103 - Machining Technology II

    6 Hrs.
    This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathers, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is place on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic procedures of precision grinding and advanced operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing turning and milling.
  
  • MTT 107 - Machining Calculations I

    3 Hrs.
    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, the student should be able to perform basic shop calculations.
  
  • MTT 108 - Machine Handbook Functions I

    3 Hrs.
    This course covers the machinists’ handbook. Emphasis is placed on formulas, tables, usage and related information. Upon completion, the student should be able to use the handbook in the calculation and set up of machine tools.
  
  • MTT 121 - Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists

    3 Hrs.
    This course covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multiview drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, the student should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches.
  
  • MTT 127 - Metrology

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces 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.
  
  • MTT 129 - Lathe Operations

    6 Hrs.
    This course includes more advanced lathe practices such as taper turning, threading, boring, and set-up procedures. Emphasis is placed on safety procedures and the machinist responsibility in the set-up and operation of lathes. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply lathe techniques to produce tool projects.
  
  • MTT 131 - Intermediate Blueprint Reading

    3 Hrs.
    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 136 - Milling Operations

    6 Hrs.
    This course provides basic knowledge of milling machines. Emphasis is placed on types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply milling techniques to produce machine tool projects.
  
  • MTT 146 - Precision Grinding Machines I

    6 Hrs.
    This course is the study of precision grinding machines and their operations. The course will also focus on the different types of grinding machines, different setup procedures, grinding wheel characteristics and selection, and surface finish requirements and characteristics.
  
  • MTT 154 - Metallurgy

    3 Hrs.
    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, the student should be able to understand the iron-carbon phase diagram, ITT diagram, microstructure images, and other phenomena concerning the behavior of metals.
  
  • MTT 181 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a guided independent study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the student’s needs. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
  
  • MTT 182 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a guided independent study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the student’s needs. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
  
  • MTT 281 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a guided independent study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the student’s needs. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
  
  • MTT 282 - Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a guided independent study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the student’s needs. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
  
  • MTT 291 - Cooperative Education in Machine Tool Technology

    3 Hrs.
    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 completion, the student should be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting.

Mass Communications

  
  • MCM 100 - Introduction to Mass Communication

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    This course provides the student with general study of mass communication and journalism. This course includes theory, development, regulation, operation, and effects upon society.
  
  • MCM 113 - Student Publications

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    These courses offer practical experience in journalism skills through working on the staff of student publications.
  
  • MCM 114 - Student Publications

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    These courses offer practical experience in journalism skills through working on the staff of student publications.
  
  • MCM 115 - Student Publications

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    These courses offer practical experience in journalism skills through working on the staff of student publications.
  
  • MCM 120 - Introduction to Journalism

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    A first writing course in journalism, this course features journalistic style, copy reading, story types, headlines, typography, and page make-up.
  
  • MCM 130 - News Reporting

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  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 200 - News Photography

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: ENG 101 .
    This course includes practice in camera techniques, film developing, and print making for newspapers and other publications.
  
  • MCM 213 - Student Publications

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    These courses offer practical experience in journalism skills through working on the staff of student publications.
  
  • MCM 214 - Student Publications

    1-2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or ENG 093  or higher placement
    These courses offer practical experience in journalism skills through working on the staff of student publications.
 

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