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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course is to build on the theories introduced in IETA-1800 Mechanical Fundamentals 2. Students will gain a better understanding of the workings of a modern manufacturing facility in the process industry. Students will be introduced to pumps, compressors, and power transmission systems. In addition, students will gain knowledge of valves, vessels, motors and turbines, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reactors, extraction and separation systems, and process instrumentation.
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2.00 Credits
The course is designed for students to be introduced to residential and commercial plumbing systems. There are numerous factors that are included in a working pluming system, including a supply system, drainage system, venting system, and a rain water system. This course is designed for students to understand the working systems of an existing building and to help with expansion of new systems.
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4.00 Credits
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to working in the field of industrial production or maintenance. Using knowledge and skills they have acquired through this program and partnering with local businesses, students will work for a company to gain additional knowledge and skills, and to potentially help students acquire employment.
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2.00 Credits
Students will consider their values, interests, goals, and skills as they relate to their program and career pathways planning. Students will learn about possible careers and the current job market, about the liberal arts and sciences disciplines and their roles in the Minnesota State Transfer Curriculum, and about the technical programs of study available at DCTC. Students will plan their Individualized Studies program pathway and learn to assemble a portfolio that will support their eventual job search. Job search skills and credit for prior learning opportunities will also be addressed.
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1.00 Credits
This course will guide students in their first semester through the creation of an individualized degree plan for the Business Management AAS degree program or other participating program at the college. Students will assess their previous education, prior learning from work and life experience and develop a portfolio of prior learning which will be submitted for review. Any credit(s) awarded will be in compliance with the standards, principles, and procedures as published by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. Course can be repeated up to six credits. Prerequisites: Program advisor approval.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to basic concepts in critical thinking that support ongoing accomplishment in a modern world. Students will address concepts relevant to criticism, point of view, communication, education, organization, and performance. This course is intended for students in their first or second semester at DCTC. This course meets MnTC Goal Area 2: Critical Thinking.
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3.00 Credits
This exploratory course will allow students to gain insight into educational pathways into high skill technical careers. Students will learn about careers within each pathway. The pathways of focus include Construction and Manufacturing (including architectural technology, electrical construction, and welding), Health and Education (including health sciences and human services), Business (including management, finance, and marketing), and STEM (including information systems management, networking, and software development). Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities to gain exposure to various industries and learn about the educational requirements necessary to obtain careers in these fields of study. Multiple days will be spent focusing on each of these pathways including some field trips to the industry.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing job search strategies. Emphasis is placed on identification of individual goals, assessment of talents, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, effective use of employment search tools (e.g. resume, cover letters, interviewing, networking), and management of career pathways.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of computer hardware, relational databases, local area networks and programming. Information Systems terminology and industry acronyms associated with data, voice and video are also covered. Prerequisites: None
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for the PC novice to learn how to maintain, upgrade, and repair personal computers. Participants will remove and replace motherboards, and various input/output devices. Hard drives maintenance procedures (formatting) and loading operating systems will be covered. Prerequisites: None.
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