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| Tec 103 Elec Tech Fundaments |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An electrical technology foundation course that emphasizes electrical and lab safety, electrical estimating and blueprint reading, electrical computations, the National Electric Code and troubleshooting techniques. |
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| Tec 107 Engineering Graphics I |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An introduction to the use of graphics in engineering design and construction. Emphasis is on learning to visualize shapes in space in two and three dimensions, and to communicate by expressing ideas graphically. Principles of orthographic projection, sectional views and pictorial drawings are fully developed and practiced. |
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| Tec 108 Engineering Graphics II |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A continuation of TEC 107, covering auxiliary views, the principles of applications and developed surfaces, an introduction to the basic elements of machine design such as threads, gears, cams, and design fundamentals, and an overview of various types of design and construction drawings commonly used in engineering practice. Prerequisites: TEC 107. |
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| Tec 109 Arch Pln & Desgn I |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An architectural design course with an emphasis on residential structure and component drawing. Principles, materials, and techniques of residential construction are studied. Prerequisites: TEC 107 or TEC 169. |
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| Tec 110 Arch Pln & Desgn II |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An architectural drawing course with an emphasis on commercial design and drafting techniques. Technical and presentation drawings will be studied. Prerequisites: TEC 109. |
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| Tec 111 Surveying I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A training and practice course in taping horizontal distances, differential and profile leveling, horizontal angles, traversing, stadia, topographical surveys, competent use of transit. Prerequisites: MAT 108. |
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| Tec 119 Electricity I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| A survey of basic principles including electron theory, conductors, power and work, DC series-parallel network analysis and techniques of analysis. Co/Prerequisite: TEC 103. |
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| Tec 120 Electricity II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| A continuation of TEC 119 with a study of AC and effects of currents on circuits with resistance, capacitance, and inductance. Use of vectors in the solution of series and parallel AC circuits. Prerequisites: TEC 119 with a Grade of C or better. |
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| Tec 169 Drafting Techniques |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An emphasis on the proper and economical use of drafting tools and procedures. Students will develop line technique and learn the use of current symbols and practices for industrial needs. May not be taken after TEC 107, TEC 108 or any advanced Drafting courses are completed. Not recommended for students with prior drafting experience. |
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| Tec 170 Computer Assisted Drafting |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 2 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An introduction to the equipment and techniques used in operating CAD systems. Prerequisites: TEC 169 or TEC 107. |
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| Tec 178 Technology Internship |
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| Other: 1 hr. Credit: 1 hrs. |
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| Internship in occupational-technical learning situations outside the formal classroom. The student is placed in a work-learning situation related to his or her training and career goals. Number of credits are determined based on the terms of internship. For Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology and Drafting only. Prerequisite: The student must have satisfactorily completed all required first semester Certificate Program course work prior to enrolling in this course. Field Work: 60 hrs., 90 hrs., 120 hrs. Certificate students limited to 1 credit hour. |
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| Tec 185 Machining Processes Lab I |
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| Lecture: 1.5 hrs. Lab: 7 hrs. Credit: 5 hrs. |
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| An introduction to the tools and practices associated with basic machine tool operation utilizing lathes, drill presses, milling machines and grinders. Students will gain basic knowledge and develop skills in the use of hand and machine tools. Set-up and operation of basic machine tools will be taught to enable students producing simple machined/benched projects. Students will be exposed to blueprint reading, process planning, quality control and shop safety practices. |
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| Tec 186 Machining Processes Lab II |
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| Lecture: 1.5 hrs. Lab: 7 hrs. Credit: 5 hrs. |
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| An introduction to the construction, purpose, operation and practices associated with metal working tools. Students will expand their knowledge of precision setups, fits, assembly and quality control practices. Prerequisites: TEC 185. |
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| Tec 187 Machine Processes Lab III |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 6 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| An integration of machining laboratory tool use, operation and application into a capstone project. Prerequisites: TEC 186. |
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| Tec 188 Machining Processes Theory I |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| An introduction to applied shop mathematics, the theory and basic practices associated with basic machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders and CNC machine tools. |
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| Tec 189 Machining Processes Theory II |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| This is a continuation of Tec 188. Prerequisites: TEC 188. |
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| Tec 209 Surveying II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A continuation of TEC 111, with an emphasis on the construction applications of surveying practices, including mapping, earthwork calculations, building stakeout and route surveying. Legal principles and procedures, including property description are also covered. Prerequisites: TEC 111. |
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| Tec 210 Applied Strength of Materials |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey course about elasticity and simple stresses of steel and timber. Shear and moment diagrams, evaluation of bolted and welded connections and study of axially-loaded columns. Prerequisites: TEC 211. |
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| Tec 211 Applied Statics |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of force systems, involving equilibrium of forces on trusses and structures, moments and couples, static and kinetic friction, centroids and moment of inertia. Prerequisites: MAT 108 , PHY 107. |
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| Tec 213 Technical Drawing I |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of technical applications of geometric dimensioning, assembly drawings, shop processes, drive systems, welding, surface developments, jig and fixture design, and electrical drawing. Prerequisites: TEC 107 , TEC 108. |
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| Tec 214 Technical Drawing II |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 5 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study and development of structural steel design and shop drawings; process piping flow diagrams, spool sheets and P&ID; and topographical drawings. Prerequisites: TEC 107 , TEC 108. |
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| Tec 215 Construction Management |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A broad study of the construction industry and its various elements. Functions of the owner, architect, and builder in the evolution of a construction project are analyzed. Emphasis on the various activities involved in effective project management, including economic considerations, scheduling, building codes, and other government regulations. Prerequisites: MAT 097 with a Grade of S or better. |
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| Tec 216 Construction Estimating |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of procedures and methods used in estimating quantities and costs of various items in construction projects. General discussion on building methods and practices is integrated with above. Prerequisites: MAT 108. |
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| Tec 220 Advanced CAD Operations |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 2 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A course designed to assist the students in maximizing their productivity in various CAD operations. The course will stress advanced drawings techniques, 3-D, customization and system operation of AutoCAD and Solidworks. Prerequisites: TEC 170. |
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| Tec 223 Motors and Controls |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of construction and characteristics of DC and AC motors and the various methods used for starting and stopping electric motors. Motor control relay ladder logic circuits are also covered as well as basics of adjustable speed drives. Prerequisites: TEC 120. |
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| Tec 236 Rotational Machinery |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An examination of motors, generators, and transformers as used in industrial practices. DC motors and generators will be studied as to both internal and external characteristics. Selections and installation will be discussed. Polyphase and single phase induction motors will be examined for current and torque characteristics. Starting methods, characteristics and use of synchronous motors, special motors, such as stepper, pulse and dual phase motors will be covered. Co/Prerequisite: TEC 120 |
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| Tec 241 Industrial Electronics |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of the theory and application of semi-conductor technology in modern industry. Covers electronic devices used in process measurement and control with emphasis on various types of sensors and transducers. Devices such as thermocouples, RTD's load cells, ultrasonic sensors, and transducers such as I/P, P/I, DP cells will be covered. Prerequisites: TEC 120. |
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| Tec 250 Automation and Controls I |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) covering history, hardware, software, installation, and programming functions. Prerequisites: TEC 120. |
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| Tec 251 Automation and Controls II |
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| Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A continuation of Tec 250 with an emphasis on more advanced programming instructions, application and troubleshooting techniques with PLC's. This course will also introduce the student to P&ID loops, programmable level control systems, photo-electric control, process measurement and flow monitoring and an overview of Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Prerequisites: TEC 250. |
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