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Electro-Mechanical Technology
10-620-1
Associate Degree (AAS)
Part Time, Full Time
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Times of Day:
Day, Evening
Locations*:
Appleton, Oshkosh
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
If you’re a good problem solver who enjoys working with your hands, this might be a good career choice for you. You will learn to install, troubleshoot and repair complex machinery for business and industry. You’ll gain knowledge and skills related to electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical devices, industrial computers, sensors, instrumentation equipment and automated systems. You’ll also learn to calibrate instruments, write programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, tune closed loop automated systems and design products. Excellent career opportunities await graduates of this degree program.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(40 Credits)
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Essentials of Manufacturing Safety
10-449-188
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10449188
- Credits: 1.00
Provides information on the safety responsibilities of workers within the manufacturing industry. Special emphasis will be placed on common hazards and methods of controls.
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Pneumatics 1
10-620-111
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620111
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides an introduction to fundamental principles and laws of fluid power, with a focus on pneumatics. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A
MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1
MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps
MATH 31804308 - Industrial Maintenance Math
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Pneumatics 2
10-620-112
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620112
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces advanced pneumatic and electropneumatic systems. Students examine how pneumatic components operate and how they interact in industrial systems. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Hydraulics 1
10-620-113
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620113
- Credits: 1.00
Provides an introduction to fundamental principles and laws of fluid power, with a focus on hydraulics. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A
MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1
MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps
MATH 31804308 - Industrial Maintenance Math
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Hydraulics 2
10-620-114
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620114
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces advanced hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems. Students examine how hydraulic components operate and how they interact in industrial systems. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Motors and Drives 2
10-620-142
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620142
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces AC Generators, Three Phase, and Single Phase motors. Starting methods for AC motors, including AC Drives, will be introduced. Control wiring and reversing circuits will also be introduced. Students will wire for Synchronous and Induction motor operation.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Motors and Drives 1
10-620-148
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620148
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces DC motors and generators, along with DC Drives. Students will wire both separately-excited and self-excited DC generators. Counter Electromotive Force (CEMF) will be used to explain the operational principles of DC motors and generators. Various DC motor types will be introduced. Motor types include series, shunt, and compound motors.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Elements of Machines 1
10-620-164
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620164
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Emphasizes the mechanical elements of industrial machines. Principles of leveling motors, fasteners, bearings, and couplings are covered. Terminology, selection, and proper installation and maintenance are stressed.
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Elements of Machines 2
10-620-165
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620165
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Emphasizes the mechanical elements of industrial machines. Principles of power transmission, belt drives, and chain drives are covered. Terminology, selection, and proper installation and maintenance are stressed.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Sensors
10-620-187
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620187
- Credits: 1.00
Covers various types of sensors used in industrial operations such as inductive and capacitive proximity detectors, Hall-effect devices and various optical sensing modes. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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System Troubleshooting
10-620-188
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620188
- Credits: 1.00
Develops troubleshooting skills by using several closed-loop systems on a level and flow process trainer. Students identify faults electrically inserted into this trainer by recognizing symptoms, creating and using flow charts for analysis, and finding the problem with test instruments.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Electromechanical Systems 1
10-620-189
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620189
- Credits: 1.00
Capstone course that uses the competencies learned throughout the Electromechanical program to operate various systems that interface with each other such as digital, servomechanisms, electro-hydraulic and gear mechanisms. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
ELECTRNC 10609172 - DC/AC Variable Speed Drives OR ELECTRNC 10620148 - Motors and Drives 1
ELECTRNC 10620112 - Pneumatics 2
ELECTRNC 10620187 - Sensors
ELECTRNC 10620188 - System Troubleshooting
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Advanced AC/DC Variable Speed Drives
10-620-190
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620190
- Credits: 1.00
Covers graphical programming and various communication techniques of current and vector drives. A multifunctional trainer is configured to demonstrate complex master/slave drive functions, on-line monitoring of drive performance, and to build troubleshooting skills.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 1
10-620-192
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620192
- Credits: 1.00
An introduction to the Siemens S7-200 Programmable Controller. Course work will include controller start-up procedures, examination of data types and memory modes, the basic instruction set for programming ladder logic, and hands-on activities used to reinforce the areas studied.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 2
10-620-193
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10620193
- Credits: 1.00
A continuation of the study of the Siemens S7-200 Programmable Controller. Examination of advanced ladder diagram instructions and industrial PLC applications is the emphasis of the course. Hands-on activities programming the PLC for specific industrial applications are used to reinforce the areas studied.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Concepts of Programming for Technicians
10-628-101
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628101
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces students to programming fundamentals necessary in automation related careers. Students will discuss proper programming structures including flow chart and pseudocode programming. Students will create and troubleshoot programs.
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Electronic Construction Applications
10-628-113
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628113
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces industrial control panel design, layout, mounting, and wiring of industrial relays, push buttons, pilot lights, plc, fuses, transformers, 3 phase motor, and motor starters are applied. Quality installation and NEC standards are emphasized throughout the course.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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PLC 1
10-628-151
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628151
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)s and RSLogix 500 Programming Software. The PLC hardware will consist of Allen Bradley products. Students use the RSLogix 500 programming software to create logical solutions for real world applications. The applications will require students to create, download, and debug programs in RSLogix 500.
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PLC 2
10-628-152
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628152
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)s and Studio 5000 (formerly RSLogix5000) Programming Software. The PLC hardware will consist of Allen Bradley products. Students will configure Ethernet communications to connect to the Allen Bradley PLC hardware. Students will use Studio 5000 programming software to create logical solutions for real world applications. The applications will require students to create, download, and debug their programs. Students will study industrial sensors and their uses. Students will wire and test sensor operations.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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PLC 3
10-628-153
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628153
- Credits: 1.00
Continues using the Allen Bradley PLC hardware platform with Studio 5000 programming software. Introduces Analog I/O and scaling for program interfacing. Scaling with math instructions, data handling with FIFO/LIFO instructions, and sequencer SQI/SQO instructions are all introduced.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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PLC 4
10-628-154
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628154
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces the IEC 61131-3 compatible languages within Studio 5000. Students are introduced to Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Function Block Diagrams (FBD). Additionally, students learn remote I/O.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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PLC 5
10-628-155
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628155
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces motion programming within Studio 5000. Students will configure, tune, program, and troubleshoot a complete motion control system. The course will cover homing, moving, jogging, and coordinated axis instructions of a motion device. The course introduces advanced PLC to PLC communication, advanced data types, and using Add-On instructions.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Operator Interfaces
10-628-159
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628159
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces Human Machine Interface (HMI) development. Students create Displays, HMI tags, Basic Objects, Object Animations, Global Objects, Alarms, and Trending.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Robotics 1
10-628-161
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628161
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces basic robotic programming techniques. Hands on experience will include safety, system setup, jogging, events, tools, coordinate systems, and robot movement types.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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Robotics 2
10-628-162
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628162
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces advanced programming techniques. Hands on experience will include robotic input and output routines, program flow, variables/math instructions, offsets instructions, and operator communication instructions.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Instrumentation & Process Control 1
10-628-171
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628171
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces Open Loop and Closed Loop control. Students learn about On/Off control, effects of deadband, and common manufacturing processes, which include Batch Processes and Continuous Processes.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Instrumentation & Process Control 2
10-628-172
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628172
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces Proportional Control using Proportional Band and Proportional Gain. Students apply calibration procedures to correct transmitter output signals, and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Instrumentation & Process Control 3
10-628-173
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628173
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based Proportional Integral and Derivative (PID) Control. Students apply various tuning methods to control closed-loop processes, including flow, level and temperature.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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AutoCAD Fundamentals
10-628-187
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628187
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches students to draw, edit, dimension, and plot drawings with the AutoCAD software.
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Blueprint Reading & AutoCAD
10-628-188
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10628188
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces students to reading both electrical schematics and mechanical prints, while utilizing the AutoCAD software.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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DC Circuits 1
10-660-110
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660110
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces electrical safety and program procedures. The course covers Ohm's Law, power law, series circuits, and voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter applications. Number powers, electronic notations, circuit component recognition and diagrams, resistor power ratings, color code, Kirchhoff's voltage law and atomic structure are also included.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A
MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1
MATH 10804118 - Interm Algebra w Apps
MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps
MATH 31804308 - Industrial Maintenance Math
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DC Circuits 2
10-660-111
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660111
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers basic parallel and series-parallel circuits and their properties. Examines the theory, application and design of series-parallel circuits, such as loaded and unloaded voltage dividers and the Wheatstone bridge. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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DC Circuits 3
10-660-112
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660112
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers capacitors and inductors including time constants and instantaneous voltage and current values of RC and RL circuits. Applications and various types of capacitors and inductors are discussed. Magnetism, electromagnetism, and devices, such as relays and solenoids, are also presented. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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AC Circuits 1
10-660-114
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660114
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Covers AC waveforms and different voltage values including Peak, RMS, Average and Peak to Peak. The operation of transformers is also included. Laboratory activities using the oscilloscope are performed to verify the theory.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
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Semiconductors 1
10-660-128
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660128
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces semiconductor materials, the operation of diodes, Zener diodes and the construction of rectifier and filter circuits. Fundamental transistor construction and operation is also introduced. Laboratory experiments are performed to verify the theory.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A
MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1
MATH 10804118 - Interm Algebra w Apps
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Semiconductors 2
10-660-129
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660129
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces students to transistor operation as a switch, SCR, Triac, and Operational Amplifier operation and application.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Ladder Logic & Control Devices
10-660-170
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660170
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces hardwired components found in industrial applications used to control simple circuits. Students will learn about switches, relays, contactors, timers, and indicator lamps. Students will use their knowledge of these devices to wire various circuits. Students will use ladder logic diagrams to interconnect and label devices to make complete circuits.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Technical Software Essentials
10-660-181
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660181
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces students to the Microsoft Office family of products. Students will create and edit Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Access databases.
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Computer Systems & Networks 1
10-660-184
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660184
- Credits: 1.00
Focuses on computer terms, computer hardware, computer functions, security and operating systems. Basic networking concepts are also introduced.
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Computer Systems & Networks 2
10-660-185
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10660185
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces unique industrial networking media types. Ethernet networks including switches, routers, protocols, security, remote access, and wireless technology in an industrial setting.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
General Studies
(18 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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College Technical Math 1A
10-804-113
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804113
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Included topics are solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Math 1A and College Technical Math 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Math 1.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR MATH 10804133 - Math & Logic OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Math & Logic
10-804-133
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804133
- Credits: 3.00
Students will apply mathematical problem solving techniques. Topics will include symbolic logic, sets, algebra, Boolean algebra, and number bases.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Arithmetic 263+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Arithmetic Level 2 Coursework
MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A
MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Economics
10-809-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Psychology of Human Relations
10-809-199
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809199
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and people's everyday lives. Students seek a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others, and to improve their relationships at work, in the family and in society.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: