Applied Technology Center

This course is an introduction to motor control and control logic. Students will work with a variety of industry-standard dynamics related to the application of motors in a manufacturing setting. This course satisfies 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations and 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This course will familiarize students with electrical applications and controls used in HVAC/R. Topics include basic electricity, wiring, schematics and controls found in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. This course satisfies 5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. The Student must complete all content for the following 12 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. 1. Electrical Safety 2. Basic Concepts of Electricity 3. Introduction to the Training System 4. Switches 5. Voltage, Current, and Measuring Instruments 6. Resistance and Ohm's Law 7. Solving Series Circuits and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law 8. Solving Parallel and Mix Circuits 9. Capacitors and Electromagnetism and Inductors 10. Transformers, Relays, and Contactors 11. Electrical Distribution 12. Troubleshooting Methods

This course will explore the study of special relevant topics in the profession of design. This course includes discussion of the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Sustainable Planning and other related design professions. Topics may include, type of education and skills necessary, the specialties of each profession, what it takes to become a licensed practitioner, and might be seen as the future of these professions.

This course introduces and discusses special topics related to Manufacturing Technology.

Application of principles and skills in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment. Topics covered are the refrigeration cycle, gas furnace, oil furnaces, heat pump, chilled water systems, hot water systems and cooling. The student must complete all content for the following 12 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Mathematics curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. 1. Sequence of Operation Gas Furnace 2. Thermostat Operation and setting 3. Low Voltage Wiring practice 4. Furnace Controls Identification 5. Furnace Operation 80% and 90% 6. Furnace Troubleshooting 7. Air Conditioning Operation 8. Air Conditioning Controls and Safety's 9. Air Conditioning Evacuation and Charging 10. Package Units Operation, Identification, and Location 11. Package Unit Controls 12. Troubleshooting

This course will familiarize the student with navigating the WebCTRL interface, ALC system architectures, alarms, trends, reports, logic programs, and graphics.

This course provides students with introductory level basics on Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brake systems including study in components, maintenance, diagnostics and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for the ASE Certification Examination in Brake Systems which assures the learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level medium/heavy duty truck technician specialist. This course satisfies 8 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A. This course satisfies 7 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A.

This course is designed to give learners the opportunity to hone their skills in the GMAW and FCAW processes in all positions by providing them with hands-on time and individual instruction. The learner will also practice Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Plasma Arc Cutting on ferrous and nonferrous materials. Ample practice time is allocated to perfect skills and complete lab assignments. WELD 232 is required concurrently with WELD 231, but may be taken as a separate course.

This course is a continuation of Welding II and focuses on the GMAW and the FCAW processes. The Air Carbon Arc Cutting section will further develop skills in the process. The student will develop skills required to make fillet and groove welds in all positions using GMAW and FCAW processes. The student will be introduced to the Plasma Arc Cutting Process.

This course is designed to give learners the opportunity to hone their skills in oxyfuel machine cutting, SMAW vertical and overhead positions, GMAW basic skills and air carbon arc cutting processes. Ample practice time is allocated to perfect skills and complete lab assignments. This course satisfies 3.5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 4 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded mathematics curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.