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BUS 103 Business Computer Applications
3-3-1 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This introductory course demonstrates how a computer operates and its common uses, using laboratory assignments utilizing spreadsheets, database management, word processing, and presentation software demonstrating end-user competency. Both internal and external networking will be utilized through applications, e-mail, and Internet assignments.

DRFT 105 Blueprint Reading
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Blueprint Reading uses industrial drawing to learn orthographic, pictorial, auxiliary and section views. Also included are dimensioning practices, standard symbols, and sketching techniques.

ELT 102 Applied Electricity
4-3-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This is a lecture/laboratory course in basic electrical theory and practice for the beginning electrician/technician. This course addresses: basic concepts and definitions of electricity and what it is, voltage, current and power, electrical safety, passive circuit components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors), analysis of simple resistive DC circuits, series and parallel combinations of components, Ohm's law, Kirschoff's voltage and current laws, reactance and impedance concepts, and analysis of simple AC circuits. Laboratory experience is utilized to reinforce these concepts. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or ENG 099 and minimum ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099 and minimum ACT Math Test score of 18 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092 or 094. Corequisites: Math 106.

ELT 115 Commercial Wiring and Code
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This is a lecture course covering the basic components used in commercial and industrial wiring systems. Topics include wire and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, over-current protection, hazardous wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers, raceway systems, short circuit calculations, panel boards and blueprint reading. The latest National Electric Code is used throughout the course. Prerequisites: ELT 102 and ELT 110 or permission of instructor.

ELT 120 Electrical Machines
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This is a basic course in transformers, generators, and both AC and DC motors. It covers the operating principles and characteristics of these machines and the proper installation and maintenance procedures required by each. Prerequisites: ELT 102 or instructor's permission.

ELT 218 Introduction to AC Drives
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course provides a basic introduction to the fundamentals, operations and components of AC variable speed drives. Installation and troubleshooting will be emphasized as well as application considerations to provide the student with a working knowledge of AC drives. Safety and the current National Electrical Code compliance will be stressed. Prerequisites: ELT 103, ELT 120.

ELT 220 Motor Control
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This is a lecture/lab course covering the use of switches, relays, motor starters, and other components to effect the control of motors. Students will wire 2-wire, 3-wire, reversing and sequential motor control circuits plus others and learn to read/draw ladder diagrams for complex control circuits. Comments: Basic hand tools and safety glasses are required for lab work. A list will be handed out the first day of class. Prerequisites: ELT 120 or instructor permission.

ELT 222 Programmable Control
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This is a lecture/lab course designed for the student with a thorough knowledge of mechanical motor starters, motor theory, and wiring practices. Students design circuits and program actual controllers. Programming development and documentation software is used by students to broaden their ability to deal with PLC's. Comments: Basic hand tools and safety glasses are required for lab work. A list will be handed out the first day of class. Prerequisites: ELT 220 or instructor permission.

MACH 101 Trends in Manufacturing
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed to expose modern manufacturing concepts to students interested in new technologies. Topics to be covered will include industrial structure, machining, plastics, welding, stamping, and casting. Special emphasis will be given to recent developments such as robots numerical control, industrial computer applications, and CAD/CAM.

MACH 103 Fundamentals/Machine Tool Oper
4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques of machine tool operations. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the skills and technical knowledge in math calculations, basic inspection techniques, and set up and operation of the lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press operations. The student will also have gained basic knowledge in industrial safety, cutting tools and fluids, and other related topics.

MACH 220 Numerical Control
4-3-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course introduces the operation and programming of CNC controlled two-and three-axis machine tools. Detailed consideration is given to manual programming and various forms of data input. The student will perform all computations required for tool path generation.

MSM 102 Basics/Mechanical Technology
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course will explore the principles of mechanics and emphasize the practical applications of mechanics in job-related situations. Topics such as science and matter, systems of measurement, mechanics, machines and motion will be discussed.

MSM 120 Basic Fluid Power
2-1-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The basic theories underlying utilization of fluids as conveyors of power are examined in this course so that technicians will understand why systems work. The fundamentals of component selection are combined with theory to develop working fluid power systems.

MSM 125 Advanced Fluid Power
2-1-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course continues a study of selected fluid power topics in greater detail than in the broad coverage in MSM 120. It includes the development of fluid power circuits and the selection of proper economical components to be used in these circuits. Emphasis is placed on using existing industrial charts and calculating devices to determine component and conductor sizes.

WELD 120 Introduction to Welding
3-1-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is the introductory welding course. Designed for welders and non-welders. It covers the basic safe operation of the oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing systems along with training in the basic electric arc welding process, SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig), GTAW (tig) and FCAW. These processes provide the skills necessary to select and operate welding equipment safely.