Applications / theory of basic physics principles: problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications including unit conversion and analysis, vectors, translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics, heat / temperature, and harmonic motion and waves.( Prereq: 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263, Arith greater / equal to 250, & QRAS greater / equal to 250; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 24; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Statics-Mechanical Design 10606138 Principles of statics, force analysis, moments, resultant and equilibrant forces, coplanar force systems, analysis of trusses and frames.( Prerequisites: 10-804-114, College Technical Math 1B; 10-806-154, General Physics 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall
SolidWorks Advanced 10606216 Sheet metal parts, sheet metal drawings, weldment parts, weldment drawings, equations, configurations, assemblies, assembly drawings, lofting and surfacing.( Prerequisite: 10-606-106, SolidWorks Intermediate) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Automation 1: Control Logic 10664100 Electric motor control components such as switches, relays, starters, transformers; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Design for Various Mfg Methods 10606152 Hands on lab approach to designing parts in SolidWorks and detailing them for manufacturing. Costs of each manufacturing method, the end results( properties), and selecting the best method for a part based on the project criteria will be determined.( Prerequisite: 10-614-236, Intro to Rapid Prototype; 10-606-129, Assembly Design) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Mechanical Design-CNC 10420173 Learn basics of various metal cutting and forming methods. Discuss / experience welding process. Import 3D models to Master CAM to be machined with CNC machines.( Prerequisite: 10-606-160, SolidWorks Fundamentals; 10-606- 106, SolidWorks Intermediate; 10-606-211, Mech AutoCAD Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Materials-Strength 10606148 Effect of static loads on materials; stresses; properties; bolted, riveted, and welded joints; center of gravity; centroids; inertia; simple beams; torsion; shafts, couplings, and keys; combined stresses and columns.( Prerequisite: 10-606- 138, Statics) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Large Model Management 10606168 Building large assemblies from SolidWorks, Inventor, and 3D Point Cloud data. Utilizing assembly / sub-assembly structure. Exposure to CAD file management and work flows using AutoDesk Vault. Using the large assemblies to create factory layouts. Exposure to NavisWorks and AutoDesk Plant Design.( Prerequisites: 10-606-106, SolidWorks Intermediate) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Design Problems 10606141 Data gathering, mathematics, document standard practices, project management and teamwork.( Prerequisites: 10-606-216, Solidworks Advanced; 10-606-148, Materials-Strength; 10-606-211, Mech AutoCAD Fundamentals) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Kinematics 10606145 Studies the motion of a mechanism without regard to the forces that cause the motion. Motion characteristics are then examined by utilizing skeleton diagrams and graphical techniques. The creation and application of kinematic( skeleton) diagrams is covered. Those diagrams are then used to graphically and analytically convert from angular velocities to linear velocities and vice versa.( Prerequisites: 10-606-211, Mechanical AutoCAD; 10-806-154, General Physics 1) Course Typically Offered: Spring
SolidWorks Simulation 10606215 Stress analysis utilizing the SolidWorks software. Material selection and assembly motion simulation.( Prerequisite: 10-606-106, SolidWorks Intermediate; 10-606-148, Materials-Strength) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Engineering Materials- Intro 10606159 Exposure to engineering materials, their properties, and behavior. Topics will include: material types, material testing, mechanical properties, heat treatment and materials selection.( Corequisites: 10-804-197, College Algebra & Trig w Apps OR 10-804-195, College Algebra w Apps AND 10-804-196, Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-113 Tech Math 1A) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics 10620100 What fluid power is, differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics, implement basic pneumatic circuits, utilize schematics, apply Pascal ' s Law, define properties of fluids, implement airflow control and hydraulics cylinder circuits. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development..( Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep). Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Fluids 2: Basic Hydraulics 10620101 Hydraulic pumps, basic hydraulics actuator circuits, hydraulic schematics, apply Pascal ' s Law, summarize the effects of fluids friction, define properties of hydraulic energy, design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves.( Corequisite: 10-620-100, Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Cams & Gears 10606146 Introduces the concept of transmitting motion from one rotating shaft to another by the use and study of gear, belt, and chain drives. Students will also learn to identify different gear, belt, and chain types and the best application for each along with calculating gear train values. Also covered will be Cam design using a 3D modeler program, including identifying the characteristics and displacements of different motion types via different motion schemes, as well as constructing displacement diagrams of various motion schemes.( Prerequisites: 10-606-145, Kinematics) Course Typically Offered: Spring
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