General Catalog 2005-2006

Programs and Courses

Technology Systems

• General Information
• Computer and Networking Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Electronics Manufacturing Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Local Area Networks Servicing Certificate
• Microcomputer Servicing Certificate
• Power Plant Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For NET Course Information:
David Jenkins Phone: 623.845.3572

For ELT & MIT Course Information:
Ui Luu Phone: 623.845.3173

Special Skill Levels Needed: Students with two years of high school algebra and one semester of trigonometry are well prepared for this program. Those students with less preparation will need to take courses to remove their deficiencies, according to one of the following sequences:

1. Students with no high school algebra (or who have not recently taken it):
   

   First Semester at GCC Day Students ELT100 Survey of Electronics ELT101 Mathematics for Electronics I ELT108 Scientific Calculators (optional) Evening Students ELT101 Mathematics for Electronics I ELT108 Scientific Calculators (optional) Second Semester at GCC Day or Evening Students + ELT102 Mathematics for Electronics II + ELT113 Basic Electronics

   3 credits 3 1 3 1 3 4

2. Students with one year of recent and successful high school algebra (or one semester of college algebra), but no trigonometry:
   

   First Semester at GCC Day or Evening Students + ELT102 Mathematics for Electronics II    ELT108 Scientific Calculators (optional) + ELT113 Basic Electronics

   3 credits 1 4

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Computer and Networking Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 60 credits

Student's Goal: Career-related

NET students have various career related objectives:

• To acquire the knowledge and skills that match the needs of the local industry for an entry level position in Microcomputer Maintenance and Servicing or Network Servicing.
• To upgrade his or her skills to complete an associate degree on a full-time or part-time basis.

NET students acquire employability skills:

• Effective verbal and written communications skills that empowers him or her to work in a team environment.
• Networking and Microcomputer hardware and software skills necessary to maintain, troubleshoot, install and configure networks and microcomputers.

What skills will I need on the job?

• Effective verbal and written communications to enable you to work in a team environment.
• The ability to interpret specifications, schematics and technical manuals.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• A working knowledge of applications software skills.
• Electronics and software skills needed to maintain and troubleshoot microcomputers.
• Network installation, management, and troubleshooting skills.

What will I do on the job?

• Technicians in the microcomputer servicing and maintenance industry evaluate PC hardware and software related problems.
• Technicians in the Network industry take corrective action on, maintain, and troubleshoot servers and workstations and networks.
• Technicians in both areas provide end-use software support.
• Document both problem and solution for future reference.

Who will hire me?

• Computers sales and service companies and large, medium or small corporations that have an Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) department. With the expanding role of microprocessors, another field of employment is in consumer electronics servicing.
• The Technology department at GCC can assist you in achieving your goals. We can provide you the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to qualify for a position in Microcomputer Maintenance and Servicing or Network Maintenance and Management.

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner. Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits in required NET and/or MIT courses at Glendale Community College.

Program Description: This program offers the student a solid, hands-on skill set of computer, networking and internetworking systems and electronics principles. Students gain an understanding of the interaction between microcomputer software and hardware, network and internetworking operating systems software and hardware, the use of troubleshooting techniques, and troubleshooting hardware and software tools.

Program Prerequisites: 5 credits

BPC101AA Introduction to Microcomputers I: IBM ELT101 Mathematics for Electronics I NET127 How Computers Work

1 credit 3 1

Required Courses: 38 credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics + CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies + CNT160 Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing + CNT170 Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies + CNT185 Cisco Network Security    CWE198 Career/Work Experience (Any modules)    ELT100 Survey of Electronics + ELT102 Mathematics for Electronics II + NET183AA Operating Systems/PC + NET244 Introduction to Networking + NET271 Microcomputer Maintenance I: A+ Prep

3 credits 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 3

General Education Requirements: 22 credits

Core: (12 credits) First Year Composition: + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG111 Technical Writing (3) Oral Communication: COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) or COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or + COM225 Public Speaking (3) or + COM230 Small Group Communication (3) Critical Reading: + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or + CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) Mathematics: Met by ELT102, a required course Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts: Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences: Any approved course, see here. Natural Sciences: + PHY111 General Physics I (4) (required)

6 credits 3 3 3 3 4

Network Servicing Track flowchart

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Microcomputer Servicing Track flowchart

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Electronics Manufacturing Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 67 credits

Program Description: The Electronics Manufacturing Technology program consists of two tracks: Manufacturing and Electronics. Both tracks prepare students for entry-level positions. They also provide an opportunity for those interested or currently working in the field to upgrade or learn new skills that are necessary to advance in their current career or to obtain a new job. Students learn appropriate philosophies and gain knowledge and skills necessary to be employed in these industries. General industry skills such as safety, quality assurance, communications, and teaming are included in both tracks.

Acquired Skills:

• Gain effective verbal and written communications that enable you to work in a team environment.
• Work in a "clean room" environment that requires both independent and team activities.
• Interpret specifications, schematics and technical manuals.
• Gain the electronics and mechanical skills that are needed to maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Gain an understanding of the complete process of taking silicon from its raw state, fashioning it into wafers, and finally testing the integrated circuits to see if they perform to specifications set for the product.
• Gain computer application skills.

What will I do on the job?

• Technicians in the semiconductor industry evaluate problems, take corrective action on both process and product, and maintain and troubleshoot processing equipment. The "clean room" work environment requires both independent and team activities. Responsibilities are usually based in a functional area such as a photolithography, pattern, etch, high temperature diffusion, high vacuum/implant, deposition of thin films, or short/test.
• Technicians use test instruments and analytical equipment, as well as computer based systems.
• Technicians also process production materials and support process improvement experiments.

Who will hire me?

The manufacturing industry, along with its support industries, is the fastest growing industry in the world. As many as 120,000 new positions will be created worldwide. It is projected that over 5,000 AAS degree technicians will be needed in the next 3-5 years in the Greater Phoenix Area.

Intel Corporation Lansdale Electronics Johnson Controls Olin Electronic Materials Motorola Three-Five Systems

SGS-Thomson Microelectronics Micro-Rel Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Materials Research Corporation Microchip Technology VLSI, Inc.

Let the electronics department help you gain the necessary skills to qualify for a position in the fastest growing industry in the world. As many as 120,000 new positions will be created worldwide. It is projected that over 5,000 Associate in Applied Science Degree technicians will be needed in the next 3-5 years in the Greater Phoenix area.

Note: Required courses may not be available every semester, students seeking degree or transfer, should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner. Students considering transfer should consult with target school to determine transferability of courses.

Program Prerequisites: 8 credits

ELT100 Survey of Electronics ELT101 Math for Electronics I ELT108 Scientific Calculators NET127 How Computers Work

3 credits 3 1 1

Required Courses: 45 credits

A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses in the program. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

Core: + ELT102 Mathematics for Electronics II + ELT113 Basic Electronics + ELT131 Digital and Logic Circuits + NET181 Visual BASIC for the Technologies + NET183AA Operating Systems/PC + ELT195 Solid State Electronics + ELT251 Electronic Instrumentation    MIT106 Industrial Safety + MIT153 Statistical Techniques in Process Control + MIT185 Electomechanical Devices + MIT209 Automated Manufacturing

3 credits 4 4 3 2 4 3 2 2 3 3

Note: Students must complete one of the following specialized tracks:

Manufacturing Track: 12 credits + MIT110 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I + MIT111 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II + MIT181 Introduction to Fluid Power + ECE103AB Engineering Problem Solving and Design ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronics Track: 12 credits + ELT241 Microcontrollers + ELT261 Communications Electronics    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics

3 credits 3 3 3 4 credits 4 4

 

General Education Requirements: 22 credits

Core: (12 credits) First-Year Composition: 6 + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG111 Technical Writing (3) or + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3)    (ENG102 is acceptable if ENG111 is not available) Oral Communication: 3 + COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) or + COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or + COM225 Public Speaking (3) or + COM230 Small Group Communication (3) Critical Reading: 3 + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading (3) or + CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) Mathematics:    Met by ELT102, a required course Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts: 3    Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3    Any approved course, see here. Natural Sciences: 4 + CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) and + CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1)

6 credits 3 3 3 3 4

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Local Area Networks Servicing Certificate / 32 credits

Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in managing, servicing, and troubleshooting computer networks. The student will install, configure and/or use network and inter-network operating systems, diagnose and repair computer system and network malfunctions, set up computers and peripherals to ensure end-user to end-user connectivity.

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete certificate requirements in an expedient manner. Required courses may not be available every semester or year. Due to limited course offerings, degree seeking students may find it necessary to extend completion time lines and attend both day and evening classes.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites: 4 credits

BPC101AA Introduction to Microcomputers I: IBM NET181 Visual BASIC for the Technologies

1 credit 3

Required Courses: 32 credits

A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses within the program.

NET242 Network Security + NET244 Introduction to Networking + NET246 Network Management + NET247 Digital Computer Operating System + NET248 Network Servicing and Support + NET271AA Microcomputer Maintenance + NET271AB Microcomputer Maintenance Lab + NET271AC Microcomputer Maintenance Update    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics + CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies + CNT160 Cisco Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing + CNT170 Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies

3 credits 3 3 4 3 1 1 1 4 3 3 3

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Microcomputer Servicing Certificate / 20 credits

Program Description: This certificate will prepare students for entry-level employment in troubleshooting and servicing microcomputers and other microprocessor-controlled units. Courses will cover application of hardware and software skills to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete certificate requirements in an expedient manner. Due to limited course offerings, degree seeking students may find it necessary to extend completion time lines and attend both day and evening classes.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites: 4 credits

BPC101AA Introduction to Microcomputers I: IBM NET181 Visual BASIC for the Technologies

1 credit 3

Required Courses: 20 credits

A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses within the program.

CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System    CIS122AC UNIX Operating System: Multi-User    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics + ELT113 Basic Electronics + ELT131 Digital and Logic Circuits + NET183AA Operating Systems/PC + NET271AA Microcomputer Maintenance + NET271AB Microcomputer Maintenance Lab + NET271AC Microcomputer Maintenance Update + NET275 Microprocessor-Based Equipment Servicing Internship

1 credit 1 4 4 4 2 1 1 1 1

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Power Plant Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 60 credits

Program Description: The Associate of Applied Science in Power Plant Technology is designed to provide power plant staff/apprentices with trade-related classroom training as required by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and the State of Arizona, Apprenticeship Division. This program consists of a core curriculum that is common to all power plant apprenticeships. The apprentice selects a track of study - mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, heating ventilation and air conditioning, welding or machining - to complete specialized, craft-related training.

Note: This program is shared by Glendale, GateWay, and Estrella Mountain Community Colleges. Students will be required to take coursework, Required and Restricted Electives, at several or all of the colleges offering this program.

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule. For more information on the program, contact Carlos Nunez at 623.845.3178.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Required Courses: 21 credits

A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses within the program.

BPC101AA Introduction to Microcomputers I: IBM    GTC/FAC/MIT/OSH106 Industrial Safety    GTC/MET107 Technical Mathematics I + GTC/MET108Technical Mathematics II    GTC216 Properties of Materials    PPT101 Hand and Power Tools    PPT103 Print Reading and Plant Drawings    PPT118 Conduct of Maintenance    PPT200 Industry Events    PPT202 Plant Systems and Components I + PPT203 Plant Systems and Components II    PPT204 Measuring and Test Equipment

1 credit 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 1

Restricted Electives: 17 credits

Students will select one of the following tracks and complete 17 craft-related credits from the list of restricted elective courses indicated in each specialty track below.

Track I: Power Plant Technology: Mechanical    PPT102 Introduction to Electricity    PPT104 Properties of Materials    PPT105 Air Compressor Principles    PPT106 Diesel Engine Systems    PPT107 Lubrication    PPT108 Turbines    PPT109 Pipefitting Auxiliaries I    PPT110 Valves Maintenance I    PPT112 Principles of Machining    PPT113 Pumps I    PPT114 Drive and Gear Components    PPT115 Hydraulics and Pneumatics    PPT116 Introduction to Welding and Metal Fabrication    PPT117 Forklift Operations    PPT119 Instrument Air Compressor Maintenance    PPT205 Rigging    PPT206 Bearings    PPT207 Heat Exchangers    PPT208 Thermal Insulation + PPT209 Pipefitting Auxiliaries II + PPT210 Valve Maintenance II    PPT211 Couplings    PPT212 Control Valves and Actuators    PPT213 Pumps II    PPT214 Machine Alignment    PPT215 Relief and Safety Valves    PPT217 Refueling Overview    PPT218 Lathe Operations    PPT219 Milling Machine Operations      Track II: Power Plant Technology: Electrical    ELC119 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics    ELC120 Solid State Fundamentals    ELC210 AC Machinery and DC Machinery    ELC217 Motor Controls + ELC218 Variable Frequency Drives    ELT101 Mathematics for Electronics I + ELT102 Mathematics for Electronics II + ELT113 Basic Electronics Track III: Power Plant Technology: Instrumentation    ELT101 Mathematics for Electronics I + ELT102 Mathematics for Electronics II    ELT113 Basic Electronics + ELT131 Digital and Logic Circuits + ELT195 Solid State Electronics + ELT251 Electronic Instrumentation + NET183AA Operating Systems/PC    PPT102 Introduction to Electricity    PPT115 Hydraulics and Pneumatics Track IV: Power Plant Technology: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning + FAC101 Refrigeration Applications and Components I + FAC101LL Refrigeration Applications and Components I Lab + FAC105 Electricity for Industry + FAC105LL Electricity for Industry Lab + FAC115 Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams + FAC115LL Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams Lab + FAC210 Facilities Air Conditioning Systems + FAC210LL Facilities Air Conditioning Systems Lab + HVA112 Heating and Air Conditioning + HVA112LL Heating and Air Conditioning Lab    HVA143 Load Calculation and Duct Design + HVA234 HVAC and Refrigeration Installation + HVA234LL HVAC and Refrigeration Installation Lab Track V: Power Plant Technology: Welding    WLD101 Welding I    WLD106 Arc Welding + WLD201 Welding II + WLD206 Advanced Welding – Heliarc and Wire Feed + WLD208 Advanced Arc Welding – Certification Track VI: Power Plant Technology: Machining + MET102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application    MET109 Machine Trades Print Reading    MET110 Survey of Manufacturing Materials + MET111 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing -                     Technologist Level + MET112 Inspection Techniques    MET140 Computer-Aided Drafting for Manufacturing + MET203 Machine Tools + MET206 CNC Programming + MET236 CAD/CAM Computer Numerical Control Programming + MET260 Tooling and Fixturing + MET264 Manufacturing Process Planning

Credits 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 0.5 2 3 0.5 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 3 1 3 5 3 5 5 5 3 1 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 3

General Education Requirements: 22 credits

Core: (12 credits) First-Year Composition: + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) or + ENG111 Technical Writing (3) 6 Oral Communication:    COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) or    COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) Critical Reading: + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or + CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) or    Equivalent by Assessment Mathematics:    Waived. Waiver submitted and on file at the District Curriculum    Office for GTC/MET108 addressing the embedded competencies    within the occupational program. Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:    Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences:    Any approved course, see here. Natural Sciences:    PHS110 Fundamentals of Physical Science (4)

6 credits 3 3 3 3 4

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

Electronics: ELT, MIT, NET

Electronics Technology (ELT)

ELT100
Survey of Electronics / 3 credits 3 periods
An introduction to the field of electronics for those who may not intend to specialize in electronics. Essentially nonmathematical in nature; includes familiarization with a wide range of electronic components. Application to electronic systems, such as radio transmitters and receivers - both AM(amplitude modulation) and FM(frequency modulation), television transmitters and receivers, logic control, and computers. Application also to automotive electronics. Prerequisites: None.

ELT101
Mathematics for Electronics I / 3 credits 3 periods
Basic principles of Algebra with applications to the analysis of electronic circuits. Emphasis on the use of the calculator for conversions and DC (direct current) circuit problems. Prerequisites: None.

ELT102
Mathematics for Electronics II / 3 credits 3 periods
The study of simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, trigonometric relationships, periodic functions and logarithms as applied to AC(alternating current) circuit analysis. Application of the scientific calculator to technical problem solving in electronics. Prerequisites: ELT101 or equivalent.

ELT108
Scientific Calculators / 1 credit 1 period
Familiarization with scientific calculators, use, and applications; modes of operation. Scientific notation; parenthetical expressions; roots, powers, trigonometric and logarithmic expressions; rectangular and polar operations. Prerequisites: None.

ELT113
Basic Electronics / 4 credits 6 periods
Direct and alternating current electrical circuits. Theory and practical lab experience, using the appropriate test equipment and computer solutions. Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and various network theorems applied to the study and analysis of the series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit configurations. Includes complex algebra, impedance, frequency response, and resonance. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ELT102 or equivalent.

ELT131
Digital and Logic Circuits / 4 credits 6 periods
Digital concepts and fundamentals, number systems and codes, Boolean algebra and combinational logic, logic reduction techniques, logic hardware. Memories and programmable logic arrays. Hands-on hardware and computer-aided logic design experiments. Prerequisites: ELT113 or permission of instructor.

ELT175
Servicing Electronic Systems / 3 credits 5 periods
Study and practical application of service and repair of electrical, electronic, and electrical-mechanical devices and systems. Safety philosophy; basic servicing and repair procedures; and use of test equipment and tools. Lab experience servicing appropriate equipment. Prerequisites: ELT195 or departmental approval.

ELT195
Solid State Electronics / 4 credits 6 periods
Characteristics and use of solid state devices in practical circuit applications. Circuit analysis techniques and computer simulations. Includes, but not limited to, diodes, transistors, four-layer devices, operational amplifiers, and interfacing devices. Prerequisites: ELT113 or departmental approval.

ELT241
Microcontrollers / 4 credits 6 periods
General microcomputer architecture including program flow, data flow, and functional operation of subunits; number systems and data codes; basic digital circuits and devices; specific microprocessor architecture; problem solving concepts using pseudocode; assembly language programming concepts including iteration and select structures, arithmetic and logical operations, arrays and indexing; addressing modes; subroutines and macros; input/output operations; debugging and documenting programs. Prerequisites: ELT131, NET181.

ELT243
Microprocessor Applications / 3 credits 5 periods
Presents the microprocessor in computing and control applications. System hardware and software used to control the microprocessor system to perform input/output operations. Prerequisites: ELE241 or ELT241.

ELT251
Electronic Instrumentation / 3 credits 5 periods
Electronic instruments and their usage in measuring and analyzing electronic circuits. Includes both analog and digital meters, oscilloscopes, and digital logic analyzers. Covers automatic test equipment, various transducers, and reliability requirements. Prerequisites: (ELT195 and ELT131) or departmental approval.

ELT261
Communications Electronics / 4 credits 6 periods
AM (amplitude modulation), FM (frequency modulation), SSB (single sideband), TV (television) and pulse modulation transmitters and receivers. Digital systems, transmission lines, antennas, and wave propagation theory. Related laboratory experience. Prerequisites: ELT195 or equivalent.

ELT298
Special Projects 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor.

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Manufacturing Industrial Technology (MIT)

MIT106
Industrial Safety / 2 credits 2 periods
Safety, health management and accident prevention in industrial work environment. Role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) act, materials handling, electrical safety, machine safety, first response to fire and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazards accident prevention, and management's responsibilities. Prerequisites: None.

MIT110
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I / 3 credits 3 periods
Semiconductor units of measure and conversion factors, devices and integrated circuit formation, processes, materials, and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. Crystal growth and wafer preparation, contamination control, wafer preparation, oxidation, and doping. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130 or CHM130LL, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

MIT111
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II / 3 credits 3 periods
Processes of devices and integrated circuit formation. Ion implantation, photolithography, deposition, metallization, wafer test and evaluation, process yields and packaging. Prerequisites: MIT110, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

MIT153
Statistical Techniques in Process Control / 2 credits 2 periods
Use of statistical tools in fabrication process control, such as, but not limited to, frequency histograms, variable control charts, and attribute control charts. Trends and aspects of quality control. Prerequisites: ELT101 or equivalent.

MIT181
Introduction to Fluid Power / 3 credits 6 periods
Develops an understanding of the fundamental laws and principles of fluids together with consideration of such fluid devices as valves, cylinders, pumps, sizes of lines, and simple hookups. Includes both hydraulics and pneumatics. Prerequisites: ELT101 or equivalent.

MIT185
Electromechanical Devices / 3 credits 5 periods
Theory and application of control circuits used to control mechanical devices such as, but not limited to, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, stepper motors, mechanical drive systems, servomechanisms. Prerequisites: ELT113 or departmental approval.

MIT209
Automated Manufacturing / 3 credits 6 periods
Evolution of automation in manufacturing from fixed (hard) automation to Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is presented with numerical control (NC); computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM); automated material handling; automation communication protocol. Manufacturing management strategies include statistical process control (SPC); material requirements planning (MRP); manufacturing resource planning (MRPII); and just-in-time (JIT). Hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and robotics included. Prerequisites: ELE131, or GTC206, or equivalent.

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Networking Technology (NET)

NET127
How Computers Work / 1 credit 1 period
Functional description of the hardware component operation of the IBM and compatible microcomputers. Electronic and electromechanical components operation during bootup process and operating system utilization, RAM, RAM caching and the microprocessor, and data storage. Data storage description includes floppy disks, hard disk, CD-ROM, other disk type drives, and tape backup. Prerequisites: None.

NET181
Visual BASIC for Technology / 3 credits 5 periods
Introductory coverage of programming techniques in Visual BASIC. Flowcharting, coding, testing, and documenting programs in accordance with specifications. Prerequisites: None.

NET183AA
Operating Systems/PC / 2 credits 2 periods
PC operating systems, such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and others; system management; files, commands, and usage; output redirection and piping, editors, batch and configuration files; file folders and directories; installation on floppy and hard disks; networking capabilities; disaster recovery. Shortcuts to folders and directories. Prerequisites: BPC101AA, or CAD125, or equivalent, or permission of department.

NET242
Network Security / 3 credits 4 periods
Local area network security and overview of wide area network security. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, standards and protocols, and other security issues. Prerequisites: CNT140.

NET244
Introduction to Networking / 3 credits 6 periods
Basic concepts of networking including hardware and software, directory structures, system security procedures, menu and command line utilities, installing application software, printing, electronic mail, system design concepts, network platforms. Prerequisites: NET183AA or CIS121AB or departmental approval.

NET246
Network Management / 3 credits 6 periods
Networking topics including installation and upgrade procedures for operating system software; file information, accounting, memory management, system performance, configuration files, security, workstation and fileserver utilities, system backup, and application features. Prerequisites: ELT244 or departmental approval.

NET247
Digital Computer Operating System / 4 credits 6 periods
Covers both digital computer system hardware and operating system software organization and utilization. Hardware coverage includes functional operation of units and interdependent parts which compose the computer system. Internal structure studied through assembly language programming. Operating system software coverage of minicomputer system. Writing and debugging programs in assembly language, executing and analyzing field engineering diagnostic programs, and performing system operation procedures to dynamically control the system. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ELT282.

NET248
Network Servicing and Support / 3 credits 6 periods
Maintaining and troubleshooting networks. Topics includes customer service philosophies, environmental factors, inter-network support, troubleshooting techniques, diagnostic utilities, common networking problems. Prerequisites: (NET246, NET271AA, and NET271AB) or departmental approval.

NET271
Microcomputer Maintenance I: A+ Prep / 3 credits 4 periods
Technical aspects of the microcomputer, including system setup (hardware and software) and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Emphasis on basic troubleshooting, use of tools, hardware components and hardware/software interfacing as stand alone systems and in a networked environment. Prerequisites: NET183AA or BPC121AB or CIS126AA or permission of instructor.

NET271AA
Microcomputer Maintenance / 1 credit 1 period
Theory of operation of microcomputers and the setup and maintenance of microcomputers as stand alone systems and in a networked environment. Prerequisites: ELT183AA or department approval.

NET271AB
Microcomputer Maintenance Lab / 1 credit 1 period
Additional laboratory experience in microcomputer maintenance. Prerequisites: ELT271AA or department approval.

NET271AC
Microcomputer Maintenance Update / 1 credit 2 periods
Update on microcomputer system hardware and software features and specifications. Prerequisites: NET271AA, or NET271AB, or department approval.

NET272
Microcomputer Maintenance II: A+ Prep / 3 credits 4 periods
Advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing microcomputers. Emphasis placed on installation, periodic maintenance, diagnosis, and problem resolution of microcomputer systems, motherboards, memory, storage devices, and network communication devices. Use of software diagnostic and utility tools. Prerequisites: NET271 or BPC170 with grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.

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