The American Short Story
Early, modern and contemporary short stories are read closely and analyzed for theme, plot development, character study and author鈥檚 style. Stories are placed in their historical context. (Prerequisite: ENGL100L or Permission of Instructor)
Survey of American Literature
An overview of how America鈥檚 best-known thinkers, authors and poets have reflected and influenced culture, this course takes an historical approach to studying literature from colonial to contemporary times. (Prerequisite: ENGL100L or Permission of Instructor)
Business Communications
Effective communication strategies and writing techniques that inform much of the business world are introduced and examined. Emphasis is placed on developing an awareness of professional conventions and genres while building tangible skills relating to research, design, collaboration and writing. (Prerequisite: ENGL100L or Permission of Instructor)
Technical Communications
The focus in this course is on the principles of, and practice in, clear and accurate presentation of information as directed to specific audiences. This includes planning, composing and editing resumes, reports, descriptions of mechanisms, instructions and critiques, and incorporation of graphics. The oral component includes interview strategies, informal and formal presentations. (Prerequisite: ENGL100L or […]
English Composition
In this course, students will be presented with critical thinking strategies that will be used to effectively convey meaning and thought in analytical terms. Students will learn to write concisely through the use of the writing process and integration of information literacy and Meta-literacy strategies. (Prerequisite: SAT scores or competence as demonstrated on placement exam.)
Electro-Mechanical Internship
This course provides the opportunity for the student to utilize learned course competencies in a real-life setting. A supplemental laboratory experience on an extensive array of equipment and processes may be provided. Resume, cover letter, weekly journal, and employer evaluation are required. Student needs to work a minimum of 300 hours in a manufacturing job […]
Electro-Mechanical Capstone
This course provides the vehicle for students to demonstrate overall competency in advanced manufacturing and in the specific operations in which they have chosen to concentrate under the supervision of a faculty advisor, working individually or as part of a team, the students will select and successfully carry out a major project which pertains directly […]
Mechanical Drive Systems
In this course, students will learn the concepts of mechanical power transmission through the many types of mechanical drive systems in modern machinery. Mechanical power system safety is focused on throughout this course. Topics include machine and electric motor mounting, motor shaft and keyway features, measuring speed, torque, power, and efficiency, mechanical shaft bearing, coupling, […]
Fluid Power Systems
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of hydraulic and pneumatic power system safety, operation, basic circuit connections, and 3, 4, and 5-way cylinder circuit function. Hydraulic power system topics include basic hydraulic circuits, pumps, principles of pressure and flow, speed control, pressure control, sequence and reducing valves. Pneumatic power system coverage includes single acting […]
Stationary Machinery
A review of magnetism and electromagnetism and the design and operational characteristics of single-phase, three-phase and specialty transformer connections are covered in this course. (Prerequisites: ETEC124L, ETEC130L)
Programmable Controllers
This course covers industrial programmable controllers and program writing including; but not limited to, basic relay logic programming, program control instructions, sequence instructions, data manipulation, math instructions, program editing and troubleshooting. (Prerequisites: ETEC128L, MATH131L or Permission of Instructor)
Electrical Motor Controls
The course covers control fundamentals incorporating control relays, contactors and motor starters, as well as an introduction to solid state motor controls. (Prerequisite: ETEC124L or Permission of Instructor)