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Diesel Technology
  

  • DSLT 2430 - Hydraulic Steering, Actuators & Accumulators

    2 credit(s)
    Will provide the learner with knowledge of basic hydraulic sub-systems used in today’s agricultural and construction equipment.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSLT 2500 - Advanced Diesel Electrical Systems

    5 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    Learners will apply fundamentals of electricity to repair truck, diesel power generation, agricultural and construction equipment.
    Contact Hours: Class- 60 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  

  • DSLT 2610 - Multiplexed Vehicle Systems

    1 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    Teaches the knowledge and skills needed to effectively troubleshoot and repair multiplexed wiring systems. Students will also program modules to perform desired functions.
    Contact Hours: Class- 10 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSLT 2700 - Diesel Equipment Maintenance

    1 credit(s)
    Provides a comprehensive review of all areas in the diesel program. The student will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of the material presented in the diesel program as well as the skills necessary to perform entry level work in the diesel service industry.
    Contact Hours: Class- 10 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSLT 2800 - Truck Maintenance

    3 credit(s)
    A study of on-highway truck systems. The student will be exposed to inspection and repair procedures related to truck systems.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Drafting and Design Technology
  

  • DSGN 1020 - CAD Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    An entry level course providing an overview of AutoCAD software and its design capabilities within a 2D format.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1040 - Construction Codes & Blueprints

    3 credit(s)
    An entry-level course introducing students to building codes and the interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1050 - Blueprint Reading for Industry

    3 credit(s)
    The principles of visualization, reading industrial blueprints, and an introduction in drawing and sketching.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1200 - Structural Steel Detailing I

    3 credit(s)
    Delineation of Structured Detailing plans, elevations, details, sections, and assembly drawings, as well as fabrication drawings of columns, beams, and miscellaneous parts used in commercial and industrial construction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1220 - Structural Steel Detailing II

    3 credit(s)
    Delineation of the Structural Steel Detailing process and preparation of shop fabrication drawings of Columns, Beams, and Miscellaneous Steel as used in commercial and industrial construction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1240 - Intermediate Structural Steel Detailing

    3 credit(s)
    Understanding of the types and preparation of Vertical and Horizontal Bracing, Roof and Wall Framing, and Joist and Deck fabrication drawings as used in commercial and industrial construction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1400 - Manufacturing Design Documentation

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction into basic engineering design documentation. The course covers orthographic projection, auxiliary views, sectional views, isometric and oblique drawings. Principles of dimensioning, notes and standard classifications are also detailed.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1420 - Prototype Development

    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the 3D printer and the process of prototype development from solid modeling.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1430 - Parametric Design: SolidWorks

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces SolidWorks software into the design process with solid model design, product development and documentation.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1450 - Parametric Design: Inventor

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces Autodesk Inventor software into the design process with solid model design, product development and documentation.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1490 - Technical Illustration

    3 credit(s)
    Principles of translating orthographic blueprints into three-dimensional drawings suitable for use in parts and catalog illustration, commercial advertisements, and art work. Covers isometric sketching and projection, shading, shadowing and rendering, oblique projections and perspective watercolor, and air brush.
    Contact Hours: Class- 35 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1610 - Architectural Design

    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to basic architectural concepts, building layout, and assembly of structural components associated with residential structures. The student will develop and coordinate a sheet set consisting of plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and details.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1620 - Building Elements

    3 credit(s)
    This course covers basic elements used in residential construction and the technical knowledge needed to apply those elements to the design of structures. Topics include stairs, doors and windows, kitchens, foundations and wood framing.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1640 - Basic Civil Design

    3 credit(s)
    This course provides the student with a foundation of skills pertaining to the civil engineering industry. Topics include civil terminology, contours, calculations, and mapping.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1660 - Cost & Materials Estimating

    3 credit(s)
    Concepts in linear, area, and volumetric quantity takeoffs for building structures and pricing purposes. This is a math based course.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 1680 - Site Development

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to site development in architectural and civil drafting applications through the conversion of survey data into contour maps, subdivisions, land planning, profiles, and utility considerations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2020 - Advanced CAD

    3 credit(s)
    This course takes the learner through 3D modeling concepts in CAD and includes rendering, animation, and customization.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2200 - Advanced Structural Steel Detailing

    3 credit(s)
    Development of advanced Structural Steel Detailing plans, elevations, details, sections, and assembly drawings, as well as fabrication drawings of trusses and stair and rail as used in commercial and industrial construction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2220 - Structural Design & Detailing

    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to basic Structural Design and an advanced set of Structural Steel Detailing plans, elevations, details, sections, assembly drawings, and fabrication drawings for a complete commercial or industrial construction project.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2240 - Parametric Design: Revit Structure

    3 credit(s)
    Revit Structure introduces the learner to solid steel detailing discipline. The student will create a custom structural frame building, develop and render a 3D model, and generate and link construction documents from the model.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2430 - Advanced Parametric Design: SolidWorks

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    A continuation of DSGN 1430; moves the student through advanced sketching concepts to include: lofts, sweeps, creating of planes and advanced surfaces. This course will also cover sheet metal layout and mold design.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2440 - Sheet Metal Project Design

    3 credit(s)
    Principles of sheet metal part production including blank design, bend radii, bend allowance and final part development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2450 - Advanced Parametric Design: Inventor

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    A continuation of DSGN 1450; moves the student through advanced sketching concepts to include: lofts, sweeps, creating of planes and advanced surfaces. This course will also cover sheet metal layout and advanced assemblies.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2460 - Gears & Fasteners

    3 credit(s)
    Methods of drawing and developing threads and gears in detail and by symbol are covered. The identification of many devices is covered with methods of specifying the devices.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2480 - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing/ Welding Symbols

    3 credit(s)
    Study of a dimensional and tolerancing system based on the function of parts and part features, tolerance of form, orientation, location, runout and profile, associate symbols and modifiers. Provides an overview of basic weldment part design and documentation including welding symbols, weld selection and weld placement.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2500 - Production Drawings I

    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to enable the student to develop complete solid models and working detail drawings of various castings, plastic and machine parts.
    Contact Hours: Class- 35 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2520 - Production Drawings II

    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to enable the student to develop complete solid models of various assemblies and fixtures with their corresponding detail drawings. Drawing standards and revisions will also be reviewed.
    Contact Hours: Class- 35 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2600 - Residential Design

    3 credit(s)
    Students will design a residential structure meeting the given criteria. The student will do the necessary structural research and provide preliminary sketches and final preparation of contract documents. Revit software will be used in the design process.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2620 - Construction Practices & Systems

    3 credit(s)
    A student will develop an understanding of the materials and systems used in light construction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2640 - Parametric Design in Revit

    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the learner to Building Information Modeling (BIM). The student will create custom component styles, design and render a 3D model within the given parameters, generate construction documents from the model, and create video files.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DSGN 2680 - Commercial Structures

    3 credit(s)
    This course covers typical materials and fasteners used in commercial construction. Study will also focus on addressing the variety of needs a commercial building must meet concerning the structural integrity and occupant needs.
    Contact Hours: Class- 40 Practical Lab- 15 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECED 1050 - Expressive Arts

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on the selection, construction and use of materials, activities, and experiences that encourage the young child’s creativity and aesthetic appreciation through the visual arts, music, body movement, and dramatic play. Curriculum is designed for 3-8 year olds.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment & Guidance

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Introduces a variety of observation and guidance techniques used in early childhood education setting birth to age eight.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1110 - Infant/Toddler Development

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): Recommend ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum  or ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum  
    This course focuses on typical/atypical development of children in the prenatal period of development through 36 months. Planning curriculum in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development are examined across diverse settings.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): Recommend ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum  
    This course focuses on typical/atypical development of the child ages three through five years, in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development across diverse settings.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1130 - Literature for Young Children

    3 credit(s)
    Emphasizes the value of literature for young children. Acquaints the student with a wide variety of children’s books and techniques for presenting stories to children. Identifies criteria for choosing and evaluating appropriate books for children.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    3 credit(s)
    An overview of early childhood education, history, trends and the philosophies of various programs, diversity, inclusion, licensing standards, current legislation, professionalism, and advocacy are examined.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1160 - Early Language & Literacy

    3 credit(s)
    Focus on the development of literacy and language skills from birth to age eight. The student will plan and prepare developmentally appropriate literacy and language activities.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Designed to provide an orientation to practicum experiences in the early childhood education program. Students will review the process of setting up a practicum, forms used during practicum, understand child care licensing requirements for the state, and have their names cleared through appropriate background checks. Students will understand practicum expectations and responsibilities, methods of evaluation, and the importance of professionalism in the work place. Must be taken prior to any practicum course.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1230 - School Age Child Development

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): Recommend ECED 1640 - School-Age Practicum  
    Focuses on typical/atypical development of the child ages 5-8 years in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1260 - Safety/Health/Nutrition

    3 credit(s)
    Examines the topics of promoting a safe and healthy environment, identifying childhood illnesses, caring for a sick child and recognizing nutritional functions as they relate to needs of children. It will include ways to teach these concepts to children.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1270 - Responsible Parenting

    3 credit(s)
    Designed to teach the responsible parenting of children-birth through adolescence. Developmental stages, behavior, discipline, nutrition, and positive techniques for dealing with common problems are covered.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development  
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of children from birth through 18 months-of-age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for infants are presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. A passing grade of “C” or better is required for ECED majors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ECED 1110 - Infant/Toddler Development  
     
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of children from five to eight years of age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for school age children presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. A passing grade of “C” or better is required for all ECED majors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development  
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of children from three to five years of age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for children from three to five years of age are also presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical experience. A passing grade of “C” or better is required for all ECED majors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1640 - School-Age Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of children from five to eight years of age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for school age children presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. A passing grade of “C” or better is required for all ECED majors.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2050 - Children with Exceptionalities

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Theory, development and philosophy of early childhood education programs serving children with exceptionalities. Topics include working with families, legislation, role of the interventionist, interdisciplinary teams and inclusion of children with special needs in natural environments. Strongly suggest: Prior knowledge of child growth and development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2060 - Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Prepares students to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children ages 3-8 years of age. Topics include writing goals and objectives, lesson plans, daily schedules, working with parents, and inclusionary practices.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2070 - Family & Community Relationships

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on the development of skills, techniques and attitudes needed to form successful collaboration with diverse family systems and communities. Ten hours of community service learning is required.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2240 - Advanced Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):    and   
    This practicum experience will provide the student an opportunity to use advanced techniques in developing lesson plans and teaching young children. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Advisor approval required.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2450 - Administration of Early Childhood Education

    3 credit(s)
    Students will learn how to manage a childcare program. Budget, recordkeeping, staff, parents, public relations, and business practices are covered; steps involved in setting up a childcare program are emphasized.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2800 - Early Childhood Education Graduation Seminar

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   and   
    Students create a professional early childhood education portfolio. The graduating student will be required to present his/her portfolio to a group of people who can consist of peers, instructors, and/or associate deans. Students must have completed all required courses or be concurrently enrolled for all courses required for an AAS degree.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Economics
  

  • ECON 1100 - Economic Understanding

    3 credit(s)
    Deals with both micro and macroeconomics. Microeconomics concepts of supply, demand, competitive vs. monopolistic pricing, and macroeconomic concepts of total income, output, production, and prices are included.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECON 2110 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a study of the (big ideas) of macroeconomics such as GDP/inflation/unemployment/labor/international trade. A look at public-policy decision-making using macro theories such as: monetary policy/fiscal policy/other economics-stabilization theories is also presented. This course will also examine the economic challenges facing our economy.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECON 2120 - Principles of Microeconomics

    3 credit(s)
    Analysis of competitive and non-competitive markets, including the behavior of producers and consumers. Topics include price and income elasticity, income distribution, production costs, resource allocation, comparative advantage and current economic problems.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Education
  

  • EDUC 1110 - Introduction to Professional Education

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the major issues facing American education with special emphasis on employment opportunities, trends in education, curriculum, and instruction.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • EDUC 1700 - Professional Practicum

    2 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    Designed to help students assess their potential and interest in a teaching career and develop the principles and concepts in EDUC 1110. Students will work under the direction of a specific teacher for 50 hours and document their observation experience. Background checks will be conducted in order to determine eligibility for students to be placed in a school system.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 50 Internship- 0
  

  • EDUC 2000 - Educational Psychology

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):  
    This course is a study of the three focal areas in education: the learner, the learning process, and the learning environment. It is a survey of the principles of psychology as applied to classroom teaching; development, learning, motivation, evaluation, adjustment, and educational techniques and innovations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • EDUC 2590 - Instructional Technology for Teachers

    3 credit(s)
    This course will introduce preservice teachers to a variety of technologies and strategies for their use in the instructional process to accommodate diverse students.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Electrical Technology
  

  • ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety

    1 credit(s)
    This course prepares students to work safely and responsibly in the electrical profession. Both theory and practice of safety is stressed. ln addition, scaffold and ladder safety, fall protection, lockouttagout procedures, and basic first aid will be covered. 
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1240 - Electrical Theory

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    Introduces the basic concepts of electricity involving the behavior of direct current and alternating current.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1280 - Introduction to Residential Wiring

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    The identification and use of hand tools used in the electrical trade, and the study of different types of wire connections.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1330 - Electrical Codes

    3 credit(s)
    Local, state, and national code publications covering enforcement, jurisdiction and code regulations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1360 - Residential Branch Circuits

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    Grounding practices and installation techniques for switches and receptacles commonly found in residential applications. The student will be expected to apply relevant code requirements to various circuit layouts.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1380 - Special Circuits & Services

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:  
    The wiring of window air conditioners, G.F.C.I. circuits, low voltage wiring, wiring in existing locations, and service entrance installations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1400 - Residential Heating & Air Conditioning

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    The field wiring of central heating and air conditioning systems. The student will study the controls associated with connecting a central heating and central air conditioner together.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1550 - Electrical Systems

    3 credit(s)
    An overview of wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protective devises, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, and calculations as they apply to the use of the National Electrical Code when designing electrical systems.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 1600 - Conduit Bending & Fabrication

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    A comprehensive overview and practical experience of conduit bending and fabrication procedures and conduit layout for 90’s, kicks, offsets, saddles, advanced bending techniques, and conduit threading and procedures. Students will use hand, mechanical, hydraulic and electric benders and handheld and power conduit threaders.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2270 - Commercial Code Study

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a study of the National Electrical Code. It improves the student’s ability to effectively use the handbook on the job and for testing.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2310 - Commercial Lighting & Motor Application

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    An in-depth study of commercial lighting, fuse types and classifications, and motor circuit calculations and installations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2330 - Commercial Wiring II

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 2310 - Commercial Lighting & Motor Application  
    Commercial wiring practices and methods of wiring commercial services, feeder panels, emergency equipment, and circuit layouts are included in this course.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2350 - Residential Wiring I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ELTR 1360 - Residential Branch Circuits 
    This course is designed to familiarize students with installation of electrical boxes, branch circuits, low voltage cabling and service equipment for residential houses.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2360 - Residential Wiring II

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ELTR 2350 - Residential Wiring I 
    This course is designed to familiarize students with installation of switches, receptacles, device face plates, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, door chimes, under cabinet lighting and overcurrent devices for residential houses.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2400 - Blueprint Reading

    3 credit(s)
    The student will study specification manuals, evaluate blueprints, and become familiar with detailed drawings.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2410 - Electrical Estimating

    3 credit(s)
    Provides fundamental concepts to develop estimates for electrical work. Includes guidelines for profit margins and procedures for listing materials and labor units.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2420 - Motor Controls

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Students study basic control devices and circuits to more complex controls and circuits involved with starting and stopping, sequencing, interlocking, etc.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 135 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2500 - Grounding & Bonding

    2 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    A study of code compliant grounding and bonding practices essential for a safe electrical installation that will facilitate the operation of the circuit overcurrent protective device through a reliable, low-impedance path as well as maintaining electrical equipment and surrounding conductive surfaces at the same potential as the earth.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ELTR 2600 - Transformers

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ELTR 1200 - Electrical Safety  
    A study of fundamental principles of magnetic induction. Provides understanding of calculations and connections for transformers and motors in single phase and three phase applications.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Energy Technology
  

  • ETEC 1100 - Introduction to Solar Energy Systems

    3 credit(s)
    Students will learn about electrical load analysis, energy efficiency, how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, and industry regulations.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 1110 - Solar Energy System Design I

    3 credit(s)
    Students will explore industry standards for solar system design, array layout and installation, and required components by solar energy type.
    Contact Hours: Class- 38 Practical Lab- 22 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 1120 - Solar Energy System Design II

    3 credit(s)
    Students will apply fundamental industry standards for solar system design, array layout and installation, and solar energy installation processes to create solar array layouts.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 1200 - Introduction to Energy Management

    3 credit(s)
    Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of energy storage, utility systems and utility rate structures; and the need for energy management as an integral part of society at all levels.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 1210 - Advanced Energy Management

    3 credit(s)
    Students will evaluate energy management efficiencies and learn how to use energy storage and batteries in new and existing energy applications.
    Contact Hours: Class- 38 Practical Lab- 22 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 1300 - Introduction to Wind Energy Systems

    3 credit(s)
    Students will gain a basic understanding of wind turbines, system types, factors impacting function, and industry regulations and procedures.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 1310 - Industry and Climbing Safety

    3 credit(s)
    Students will explore general industry safety regulations and procedures, OSHA 10-hour certification and basic first aid/CPR.  Additionally, students will practice climbing safety for certification.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 90 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 2300 - Wind Energy Operations I

    3 credit(s)
    Students will gain a basic understanding of wind turbines, system types, factors impacting function, and industry regulations and procedures.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 2310 - Wind Energy Operations II

    3 credit(s)
    Students will expand their knowledge through advanced understanding of wind turbines, system types, factors impacting function, and industry regulations and procedures.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 2400 - Schematic Design

    3 credit(s)
    Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of schematic design, utility systems, and energy management design.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 2410 - Programmable Logic Controls

    3 credit(s)
    Students will study how programmable logic controls (PLCs) work and how PLCs are utilized in industrial applications in the renewable energy field.
    Contact Hours: Class- 38 Practical Lab- 22 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ETEC 2420 - Hydraulic Systems

    3 credit(s)
    Students will explore the fundamental principles of fluid power systems and their applications in the renewable energy field.
    Contact Hours: Class- 38 Practical Lab- 22 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0

Engineering
  

  • ENGR 1010 - Introduction to Engineering Design

    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to the engineering profession, engineering problem solving and engineering design with an emphasis on current topics. Course material will be presented using projects and group learning activities.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ENGR 1020 - MATLAB Programming & Problem Solving

    3 credit(s)
    This computer programming course will teach structured programming and problem solving using computers. The course consists of a sequence of programming assignments requiring students to write MATLAB programs to solve engineering problems from different engineering disciplines.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ENGR 2010 - Introduction to Circuits & Electronics

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    This course provides a basic analysis of passive and electronic circuits. It includes Kirchoff’s laws and circuit analysis theorem applied to steady state DC resistive circuits, RLC circuits as well as an analysis of transient and sinusoidal steady-state circuits. Steady-state power calculations for sinusoidal single-phase circuits will also be included.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ENGR 2020 - Engineering Statics

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   and   
    This basic engineering statics course includes the action of forces on engineering structures and machines. It will include the study of force systems, static equilibrium of frames and machines, as well as friction, center of gravity, moment of inertia, and vector algebra.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
 

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