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3.00 Credits
This introductory course in blueprint reading prepares students to interpret mechanical, electrical and commercial architectural drawings and plans. Students learn about the different types of graphic representations in the electrical, mechanical and commercial construction trades, as well as how these drawings are related to the job requirements of an Industrial Systems Technician. The course will cover mechanical drawings, orthographic projections, dimensioning, use of symbols, wiring and control diagrams, piping and electrical distribution systems, and commercial construction building site plans. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding, interpretation, and application of drawings. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the purpose and use of symbols as well as the terminology associated with industrial system drawings; Relate the meaning of line types, dimensions, views and sections, orthographic projection, notes, etc; Describe mechanical details, components, and assemblies; Interpret electrical schematics, to include single line, full wiring, and electrical ladder diagrams; Decipher building wiring, conductor color coding, phase color coding and termination schemes; Read drawings of lighting, electrical, and piping distribution systems as well as AC control circuits; Create and utilize HVAC, wiring, and plumbing schematic diagrams; Apply schedules, site plans, and construction specifications as part of job planning requirements; Analyze records, reports and other documentation; Prepare reference documents as per in-the field installation, repair or replacement requirements; Conduct material take-off and basic estimating routines utilizing drawings.
Prerequisite:
New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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1.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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2.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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3.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with basic skills and knowledge associated with the theory of industrial pumping systems, to include various pumps and system terminology, classification, specification, identification, installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Theoretical and laboratory instruction in this course provides students with a complete introduction to pumping system function, selection, sizes, dynamics and applications. Topics of coverage will emphasize flow, pressure, metering, valves, piping, single and multi-stage pumps, as well as inlet and discharge designs. A heavy emphasis will be placed on installation, routine and preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define and describe the function of a pump, and give an application; List and define various categories and types of pumps and their applications; Utilize appropriate terminology associated with pumps and pumping systems; Explain the dynamics of a pumping system; Interpret and explain manufacturer's pump specifications and pump curves; Define pump efficiency and explain its significance to overall system operations; Describe the function, purpose, and applications of series and parallel pumping systems; Specify fluid properties relative to pump selection and operation; Describe the installation of a single stage pump, to include sizing specifications and measurements; Describe the purpose and proper use of a flow meter; Calculate flow velocity and describe the relationship between pressure and head; Explain cavitation in a pump system, as well as corrective actions; Identify and configure pump motors and drives; Determine and select measurement instruments, tools, anchors, shims, fittings, valves, piping, and gasket materials required to install a pumping system; Calculate pump efficiency and make proper adjustments (as applicable); Describe suction, discharge, and total head and demonstrate the use of pressure and vacuum gauges; Install a centrifugal pump using manufacturer's specifications; Identify, specify, and replace packing and mechanical seals; Start-up, inspect, maintain and troubleshoot a pump.
Prerequisite:
MAT 128, PHY 107, and TME 115 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students who wish to strengthen their arithmetic skills and introductory algebra skills. Arithmetic topics include fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, and real numbers. Introductory algebra topics include linear equations, linear inequalities, graphing linear equations, and polynomials. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Reduce, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions; Write in words or numerals, add, subtract, multiply, divide and round decimals; Convert fractions, decimals, and percents; Solve problems using ratios, proportions, and percents; Evaluate, translate, and simplify algebraic expressions and use properties to add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers; Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable; Graph linear equations in two variables; Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.
Prerequisite:
MAT 025 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students in the non-science fields an appreciation of and experience in using problems solving techniques, deductive and inductive reasoning, logical reasoning and symbolic logic to solve problems in a variety of disciplines. It also gives students an overview of the history of the number systems of various cultures, and reviews and reinforces the use of Algebra to solve problems in different fields of study OR uses ratios, proportions and percents to solve consumer-related problems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Use the notation and operations of set theory; Use inductive and deductive reasoning and symbolic logic as appropriate to draw a logical conclusion from given information; Represent numbers from different number systems and add, subtract, multiply and divide in numeration systems other than base ten; Plus, two of the following three competencies: Analyze the real-number system and apply it to real world problems; Solve linear equations and inequalities using algebraic and graphic techniques, and apply those techniques to real world problems; Use ratios, proportions, and percents to solve consumer-related problems.
Prerequisite:
MAT 050 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a solid introduction to probability theory and its applications as well as the visual and mathematical analysis of data and data distributions. This course is similar to Modern College Mathematics (MAT 120) in design and can be used as mathematics elective for students who are not science, engineering, or mathematics majors. It may be taken before Modern College Mathematics. It also serves as a prerequisite for MAT 210. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply techniques and formulas to solve problems involving the fundamental counting principle, permutations and combinations; Use the definitions, axioms, and theorems of probability to solve problems; Use statistical measures, graphs, and normality to organize, describe, visually represent, and analyze data; Solve problems involving the simple linear regression line model and the correlation coefficient; Use a software package to solve problems in the competencies covered.
Prerequisite:
MAT 050 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes both the clear understanding of mathematical ideas and especially the ability to communicate these ideas to elementary school children. Using various mathematical models this course covers the following topics: sets, whole numbers, numeration, estimation, number theory, fractions, decimals, integers and proportion. This course is designed primarily for students pursuing Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-4th grade) or Middle grades (4-8th grade) teacher certification, but may be elected by other education majors. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Utilize the key mathematical processes of communicating, reasoning, solving problems and making connections with mathematics and real world problems, and making connections among the various mathematical systems: whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers (fractions); Demonstrate an understanding of structure, properties and operations in the whole number system; Utilize mental computation and estimation techniques; Demonstrate an understanding of basic number theory concepts and processes; Demonstrate an understanding of structure, properties and operations in the system of integers; Demonstrate an understanding of properties and operations with fractions; Solve problems using ratios, proportions and percents.
Prerequisite:
MAT 050 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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3.00 Credits
As a continuation of Mathematics for Teachers I, this course is designed primarily for students pursuing Early Childhood Education (Pre-K - 4th grade) or Middle grades (4-8th grade) teacher certification, but may be elected by other education majors. The course emphasizes both the clear understanding of mathematical ideas and the ability to communicate these ideas to elementary school children. Topics include data analysis, probability, measurement and geometry in two and three dimensions. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Collect, organize, analyze and interpret statistical data; Solve probability problems; Use geometric shapes and patterns to describe real world phenomena; Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of measurement; Use triangle congruence and similarity; Analyze lines and circles using coordinate geometry; Use transformations to solve geometric problems.
Prerequisite:
MAT 125
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