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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: RADR 2305 with a grade of "C" or higher (advanced placementwith permission from Program Director.) This course is designed to present advanced selected topics in a case study format to enhance critical thinking skills. Pathological conditions of the patient, factors that impact the radiologic image, and fi lm critique are an integral part of this course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Must read at 0302 level or above Co-requisite: Must enroll in ENG 0300 if below that level Fees: none This course covers the history and traditions of railroading and the industry's role in North American economic development. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to list and explain the signifi cance of major events in North American railroading. The General Code of Operating Rules has evolved as the standard set of rules for North American railroads and part of this will be studied as a class project.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Must read at 0302 level or above Co-requisite: Must enroll in ENG 0300 if below that level Fees: none This course provides information about technical careers in railroading, which will enable students to choose suitable career paths. An overview of working conditions and expectations will be followed by an in-depth study of transportation, mechanical, and engineering department terminology and occupations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe technical job functions, requirements, and characteristics. The General Code of Operating rules governs many of the activities of railroad employees and part of this will be studied as a class project.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Must read at 0302 level or above Co-requisite: Must enroll in ENG 0300 and MATH 0300 if below those levels Fees: none This course includes information about the industry, its major assets, structure, and typical operations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to defi ne current North American railroad industry characteristics, basic operation components and processes, industry structure, and administrative processes. A portion of the General Code of Operating Rules will be studied as a class project.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Must read at 0302 level or above Co-requisite: Must enroll in ENG 0300 if below that level Fees: none This course covers the importance of safety, quality, and environmental awareness to the railroad industry and the basic tools and techniques for improving these conditions on the job. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to explain the need for safety, quality, and environmental awareness and describe their basic principles. A railroad's safety rules and hazardous material handling instructions will be studied as a class project.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Must read at 0302 level or above Co-requisite: Must enroll in ENG 0300 and MATH 0300 if below those levels Fees: None This course familiarizes students with the characteristics and components of locomotives and freight cars, and introduces students to federal freight car safety standards. Basic components of freight cars and locomotive fuel, lubrication, cooling, and electrical systems will be studied through the use of schematics and diagrams. Principles of air brake systems will be included as well. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the components of locomotives and freight cars, explain operation of air brake systems, describe basic locomotive systems, and interpret publications regarding federal freight car safety standards.
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3.00 Credits
A study in programmable logic controllers (PLC). Topics include processor units, numbering systems, memory organization, relay type devices, timers, counters, data manipulators, and programming.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to fl exible automation. Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and development of fl exible robotic manufacturing systems.
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2.00 Credits
A study of the basic principles of industrial sensors for automated systems. Emphasis on the operation and application of position, rate, proximity, optoelectronics, ranging, and pressure switches.
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4.00 Credits
A study in programmable logic controllers (PLC). Topics include processor units, numbering systems, memory organization, relay type devices, timers, counters, data manipulators, and programming.
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