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2017-2018 Catalog SVC 
    
2017-2018 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIST 280 - Introduction to Chinese Civilization

    (1-5)
    Survey of Chinese history and culture from ancient time to present. None
  
  • HIST 295 - History Integrative Experience Seminar

    (2)
    An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in history, including the societal context of history and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of history. None
  
  • HIST 299 - Learning into Action

    (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  
  • HIST& 116 - Western Civilization I

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Survey of the origins of Western civilization in the Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, through the end of the Middle Ages. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 117 - Western Civilization II: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Survey of the origins of Western civilization from the end of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation through the end of the French revolution. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 118 - Western Civilization III: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Survey of the origins of Western civilization from the end of the French revolution to the present day. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 126 - World Civilizations I: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    A study of human achievements from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Includes the culture and institutions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 127 - World Civilizations II: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of world civilizations from the 13th through the early 19th century. Includes the Renaissance and Reformation, Islamic Empires, European colonization, Scientific Revolution, and the American and French Revolutions. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 128 - World Civilizations III: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of world history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include the Industrial Revolution, global imperialism, nationalism and nation building, communism, fascism, and the Cold War. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 146 - US History I: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of the United States from the Native American cultures and the founding of the colonies through 1815. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 147 - US History II: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of United States history from 1815 to 1914. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 148 - US History III: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of United States history from 1914 to the present. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  
  • HIST& 214 - Pacific NW History

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Exploration, settlement, and development of the Pacific Northwest with emphasis on the state of Washington. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • HIST& 215 - Women in US History

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    This course explores women’s place in American History, including historical attitudes about women’s place in society and the realities of life and work for women of a variety of backgrounds in American History from pre-colonial times to the present. The course also covers the women’s rights movements from the mid-1800’s to the present. None
  
  • HIST& 219 - Native American History: D

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    The American Indian from earliest times to the present. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

HS21+ Adult High School Diploma

  
  • HSC 010 - HS21+ Portfolio

    (1-10)
    This course is designed to help students demonstrate high school competencies in fulfillment of HS21+ diploma requirements through completion of individual portfolio assignments. Guides adult high school students through the process of developing a plan for completing the requirements for their adult high school diploma. Prerequisite: CASAS reading score of 225 or higher or instructor permission.
  
  • HSC 015 - HS21+ Portfolio II

    (1-10)
    This course is designed to help continuing HS21+ students demonstrate high school competencies in fulfillment of HS21+ diploma requirements through completion of individual portfolio assignments. Prerequisite: HSC 010 or permission
  
  • HSC 020 - HS21+ Academic Skills Lab

    (1-5)
    Students receive support and tutoring in academic skills and subject content for coursework and competencies needed to complete requirements for the HS21+ Adult High School Diploma. None
  
  • HSC 030 - HS21+ English

    (1-10)
    This course covers grammar, reading, writing and communication skills in fulfillment of the English requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 040 - HS21+ Mathematics

    (1-10)
    This course covers topics in fulfillment of math requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 050 - HS21+ Fine Arts

    (1-10)
    This course covers topics in fine and/or performing arts in fulfillment of Fine Arts requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 060 - HS21+ Social Studies

    (1-10)
    This course is designed to help students complete the Social Studies requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Students will fulfill Social Studies requirements through individualized course work as reflected in educational plan developed in HS21+ portfolio course. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 065 - HS21+ US History and Government

    (1-10)
    An introductory survey of US History and Government in fulfillment of HS21+ diploma requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 070 - HS21+ Science

    (1-10)
    This course covers science topics in Life and/or Physical Sciences in fulfillment of HS21+ Science requirements. There is no lab associated with this course. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 075 - HS21+ Science with lab

    (1-10)
    This course covers life and /or physical science topics in fulfillment of lab science requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 080 - HS21+ Physical Education

    (1-5)
    This course covers topics in health and fitness in fulfillment of requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
  
  • HSC 082 - HS21+ Occupational Education

    (1-10)
    This course covers topics in fulfillment of the Occupational Ed requirements for the HS21+ diploma. Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.

Humanities

  
  • HUM 295 - Humanities Integrative Experience Seminar

    (2)
    An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in humanities, including the societal context of humanities and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of humanities. None
  
  • HUM 299 - Learning into Action

    (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  
  • HUM& 101 - Intro to Humanities

    (5)
    Humanities
    An introduction to the elements and principles of the arts including painting, sculpture, photography, film, and architecture. Art works will be discussed and written about from a variety of historical and critical perspectives. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.

Human Services

  
  • HSERV 101 - Introduction to Human Services

    (3)
    Overview of the delivery systems in social services with focus on historical perspectives, pluralism and current trends. Introduction to critical thinking skills, research techniques and research paper writing. Prerequisite: CSS 103 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • HSERV 102 - Generalist Case Management

    (5)
    Preparation for coordinating individual client activities and evaluation of their needs. Includes current case management techniques for those in the Human Services profession. Required case management course for the generalist degree. None
  
  • HSERV 106 - Interpersonal Communication Skills

    (5)
    Introduction to the communication skill sets needed to excel as a Human Services professional. Focuses on the theory and practice of communication with the inclusion of inter and intra-personal skills development, critical thinking, problem solving and the learning process. None
  
  • HSERV 121 - Introduction to Disabilities and Disability Law

    (4)
    Overview of disabilities and disability law, and historical and current rehabilitation techniques. None
  
  • HSERV 131 - Human Development

    (5)
    Introduction to the stages of human development with particular attention to adult life development. Explores the relevance of ethnicity, culture, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation and community in a person’s development. Prerequisite: HSERV 101 and 106.
  
  • HSERV 132 - Motivational Interviewing

    (4)
    Introduction to basic terminology and techniques involved in Motivational Interviewing. This is a skill building course for students interested in entering the counseling profession. Prerequisite: HSERV 106 or department chair approval.
  
  • HSERV 141 - Alcoholism and other Addictive Disorders

    (5)
    Social, psychological, and physiological aspects of drug abuse and addictive disorders. Introduction to drug use behaviors and their impact on contemporary society. Foundational course for those who desire more knowledge regarding psychoactive drugs, drug-use behavior and the treatment systems currently available to assist those with drug related problems. None
  
  • HSERV 145 - Addictions and the Law

    (3)
    Overview of the mutual impacts of chemical dependency treatment and the legal system on each other. Guidelines and laws which affect case management and the structures and functions of courts as they affect addiction treatment. Developing a working relationship with Department of Licensing, Department of Social and Health Services and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). None
  
  • HSERV 147 - Basic Mediation Training

    (5)
    Learn the skills, tools and processes of effective mediation. Reviews the causes and dynamics of conflict and mediator interventions. Explores communication skills designed to facilitate cooperation and help parties reach agreement. Meets the standards for a Basic Mediation course which is the first requirement in obtaining a mediation certification. Prerequisite: HSERV 101 or instructor permission.
  
  • HSERV 149 - Social Issues

    (5)
    Survey of current social issues. Includes the impact of attitudes and values influencing perspectives, goals, and outcome expectations of service providers and clients. Looks at social change in the past and controversies surrounding social issues today. Required course for the generalist degree. None
  
  • HSERV 171 - HIV/AIDS & Bld Pathogen Trng for Chem Depend Prof

    (1)
    Covers HIV/AIDS and includes Brief Risk Intervention (BRI) segment. Satisfies the Washington State Department of Health requirement for those applying to become Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP). None
  
  • HSERV 198 - Pre-Practicum Seminar

    (2)
    Provides information, direction and sequence of tasks in preparation for practicum in an agency setting. Students identify specific responsibilities for successful practicum experience and become familiar with the paperwork flow and purpose of each task. None
  
  • HSERV 199 - Practicum

    (1-4)
    Supervised practicum in an approved human services agency site. Structured learning and development of workplace skills. Opportunity for application of critical thinking skills, pluralism, and communication skills within human services systems. Concurrent enrollment in HSERV 200. Prerequisite: HSERV 101 and 198 with minimum C grade in each.
  
  • HSERV 200 - Practicum Seminar

    (1)
    Discussion of issues arising in field placement. Must be taken concurrently with HSERV 199. Prerequisite: HSERV 101 and 198 with minimum C grade in each.
  
  • HSERV 203 - Introduction to Counseling

    (5)
    Historical perspectives, theory and fundamentals of counseling as related to Human Services agency work. Introduction to evidenced-based and Best Practices models. Development of basic techniques and critical thinking skills appropriate for mental health, chemical dependency and rehabilitation counseling. Prerequisite: HSERV 101 or instructor permission
  
  • HSERV 221 - Crisis Intervention

    (5)
    Theory and techniques of crisis intervention with an emphasis on assessment and knowledge of local resources. Prerequisite: HSERV 101.
  
  • HSERV 222 - Counseling Theories and Therapies

    (5)
    Special emphasis on designated major counseling theories and techniques. Includes an exploration of the process of learning and the different learning styles encountered by counselors and human service professionals. None
  
  • HSERV 231 - Psychopathology and Therapeutic Intervention in Mental Health

    (4)
    Survey of various treatment approaches in mental health, substance abuse treatment, etiology of mental disorders, and DSM diagnostic criteria. Prerequisite: HSERV 101 or instructor permission
  
  • HSERV 232 - Pluralism in Human Services: D

    (5)
    Issues of pluralism and diversity with focus on relationships between agencies, staff and the diverse client populations served in the Human Services profession. Prerequisite: HSERV 132.
  
  • HSERV 241 - Addictive Disorders & the Family

    (3)
    Alcoholism and other disorders as a family disease; effects of role disturbance, boundary violations, and communication disruptions on children, spouse, and family systems; therapeutic interventions for families. Development of a multicultural perspective in working with families and within communities. None
  
  • HSERV 242 - Physiology & Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs

    (3)
    Broad overview of the pharmacological and physiological impact of psychoactive drug use coupled with a detailed examination of the neurochemical changes that accompany drug dependencies. Required course for those on the Human Services chemical dependency track. Prerequisite: HSERV 141 or instructor permission
  
  • HSERV 243 - Substance Use Disorder Assessment & Case Mgmt.

    (4)
    Introduction to the tools & techniques (including ASAM criteria) used for drug and alcohol assessments and case management. Covers treatment plan formation and the implementation of quality care, the Behavioral Administration (BHA) as well as making appropriate referrals. Prerequisite: HSERV 141 or department chair approval.
  
  • HSERV 244 - Group Process and Addictive Disorders

    (3)
    Group counseling skills for working with addicted clients in residential and outpatient treatment settings. Includes best practices, emerging practices and other major counseling theories and techniques. Prerequisite: HSERV 141 or equivalent with permission of Department Chair
  
  • HSERV 245 - Professional Ethics

    (3)
    Presentation and discussion of ethical principles and codes of professional behavior for those working in chemical dependency treatment, mental health services, developmental disability rehabilitation and other human service settings. None
  
  • HSERV 248 - Adolescent Addictive Disorders Counseling

    (3)
    Provides addictive disorder professionals and those pursuing addictive disorder counseling qualifications the opportunity to learn how to work with children and adolescents in an effective manner. None

Individualized Next Step Vocational Education and Social Skills Training

  
  • INV 011 - INVEST Orientation

    (2)
    Students develop tools and skills to prepare for academic, employment, and personal success. Specific emphasis on academic and career goal setting, resources, and success strategies. Topics include study skills, goal-setting, college policies and resources, programmatic requirements, and accessing local and state resources, academic and career planning, time management, relationships, and self-empowerment. None
  
  • INV 020 - INVEST Digital Technology

    (1-5)
    Provides opportunities for INVEST students to learn assistive and learning technologies, explore learning styles, and develop study and test-taking strategies. Students receive instruction in learning and applying reading strategies and navigating college courses. None
  
  • INV 030 - INVEST Communication and Self-advocacy

    (3)
    Students develop an understanding of the key differences between the child and adult service structures for people with disabilities. The course provides a framework for disclosure of disability in academic and career settings. Students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of disclosure while practicing self-advocacy skills in school and work-based environments. Students explore the differences between causal and professional communication and demonstrate effective communication strategies in higher education and employment settings. None
  
  • INV 035 - INVEST Critical Thinking

    (2)
    Students gain skills and practice in evaluating information from a variety of sources to make informative decisions relating to learning, life choices, and employment. None
  
  • INV 040 - INVEST Career Inventory

    (2)
    Students to use previous experiences, skills, interests, and assessments to guide career development. Students set short and long term employment goals, practice interviewing, and development employment related materials such as resume, cover letter, and diversity statement. None
  
  • INV 045 - INVEST Interview Skills

    (2)
    Students learn to communicate skills and strengths to potential employers. Students will engage in mock interviews in class and will be able to watch and critique themselves on video. None
  
  • INV 050 - INVEST Balancing Work and LIfe

    (2)
    Develop understanding and skills necessary to balance work, school, and personal life, minimizing potential barriers to success. Participate in discussions aimed at better understanding the impact that complex social situations and a variety of other factors can have on life success. Practice using a range of organizational tools that assist with time management, develop strategies to identify and solve problems, and create a final project that addresses a student’s individual plan, strategies, and tools. None
  
  • INV 055 - INVEST Study Lab

    (1-5)
    Independent guided study lab to support students in meeting learning objectives for the INVEST program. None
  
  • INV 060 - INVEST Elective

    (1-10)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes through attendance in SVC courses or independent study. None
  
  • INV 061 - INVEST Fine and Performing Arts

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in fine or performing arts through classroom instruction or independent study. None
  
  • INV 062 - INVEST Industrial Arts

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in industrial arts through classroom instruction or independent study. None
  
  • INV 063 - INVEST Food and Hospitality

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in food and hospitality through classroom instruction or independent study. none
  
  • INV 064 - INVEST Business Technology

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in business technology through class instruction or independent study. None
  
  • INV 065 - INVEST Health and Wellness

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in health and wellness through classroom instruction or independent study. None
  
  • INV 066 - INVEST Media and Journalism

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Media or Journalism through classroom instruction or independent study. None
  
  • INV 067 - INVEST Leadership and Communication

    (1-5)
    Students meet individualized learning outcomes in leadership and/or communication studies through classroom instruction or independent study. None
  
  • INV 068 - INVEST Customer Service

    (1-5)
    This course focuses on the importance of customer service and developing a customer-friendly approach that is right for every business. It covers the do’s and don’ts of dealing with customers and the benefits of providing great customer service. None
  
  • INV 070 - INVEST Service Learning

    (1-8)
    Examines civic responsibility and membership through service-related learning activities with local organizations and groups. Students form teams and identify meaningful ways to contribute to their communities. None
  
  • INV 075 - INVEST Practicum Seminar

    (1-6)
    Students participate in the practicum seminar while simultaneously completing community-based internships, combining classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace. The practicum experiences are tied directly to students’ career goals and employment plan developed with Employment Consultant and employment agency. Students will discuss and track progress toward practicum learning outcomes, discuss issues and concerns that happen on the job with instructors and peers, and role-play effective on the job communication strategies. None
  
  • INV 080 - INVEST Employment Internship

    (6)
    Students gain real world work experience and practice employability skills in a supervised job setting. None
  
  • INV 090 - INVEST Capstone

    (3)
    Students prepare a portfolio of their work within INVEST, which will allow them to track and be aware of their own growth, accomplishments, learning, and employment readiness. The portfolio serves as their culminating project. None

International Studies

  
  • IS 200 - States and Capitalism: the Origins of Western Wealth and Power

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    An examination of the dramatic re-organization of western society between the 15th and 19th centuries, viewed from the perspectives of History, Economics and Political Science. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • IS 201 - The International System

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    This course analyzes the relationship between economic and political power. The development of the 20th/21st century world economy and the system of political states is examined. The course identifies and evaluates the major challenges that have and will continue to shape the world’s economic and political structures (e.g. the Great Depression, the Cold War, Terrorism, etc.). Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • IS 202 - Cultural Interactions in an Interdependent World

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    This course examines cultural interactions among societies and civilizations including intellectual, societal, artistic and historical factors. Particular emphasis will be placed on the interaction between Western and non-Western cultures. Required course for the International Studies Certificate. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • IS 255 - International Studies: Special Topics

    (1-5)
    Students engage in individual research, directed readings, seminars, special projects, internships and/or directed travel related to faculty approved aspect(s) of international studies. Instructor permission required both for credit hours determination and project content. None

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 100 - Introduction to Japanese Language

    (3)
    Introduction to Japanese culture and language with emphasis on speaking, listening, and comprehension of the spoken word. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.
  
  • JAPN 299 - Learning into Action

    (15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  
  • JAPN& 121 - Japanese I: D

    (5)
    Humanities
    Pronunciation, vocabulary development, reading and writing of Hiragana, fundamentals of grammar and syntax, oral exercises, reading, conversation, and cultural studies. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.
  
  • JAPN& 122 - Japanese II: D

    (5)
    Humanities
    Continued study of pronunciation; vocabulary development; reading and writing of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji; fundamentals of grammar and syntax; oral exercises; reading; conversation; and cultural studies. Prerequisite: JAPN& 121 with a grade of C or better or instructor’s permission.
  
  • JAPN& 123 - Japanese III: D

    (5)
    Humanities
    Expand verbal and written communication skills; continue study of grammar and syntax, oral exercises, reading, conversation, and culture. Read and write Hiragana, Katakana, and approximately 200 Kanji characters. Prerequisite: JAPN& 122 with a grade of C or better or instructor’s permission

Journalism

  
  • JOUR 101 - Introduction to Journalism & Newswriting

    (5)
    Humanities
    The course is designed to develop skill in investigative research and reporting, news-writing, and the basic principles of journalism. This introductory class focuses primarily on researching, writing/reporting skills. Prerequisite: Completion of English 101 with a C or better.
  
  • JOUR 201 - Newspaper Production

    (2)
    This is the second course in a practical sequence designed to develop skill in desk-top publishing, investigative research and reporting, technical communication, and the basic principles of journalism. This second course emphasizes content delivery and an intro to production. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JOUR 101 with a C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • JOUR 202 - Advanced Journalism

    (2)
    This is the last of a practical sequence designed to develop skill in desk-top publishing, investigative research and reporting, technical communication, and the basic principles of journalism. This final course emphasizes production management and editorial leadership. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JOUR 101 with a C or better or permission of instructor.

Library

  
  • LIB 101 - Information Research Skills

    (2)
    Introduction to information research with emphasis on inquiry and evaluation of print and electronics. Students will learn to do independent research via lecture and hands-on experience. None

Manufacturing Technology

  
  • MANF 103 - Introduction to Quality Assurance

    (3)
    Introduction to the principles and purpose of Quality Assurance Management including an overview and awareness of the history, concepts and theory of quality as it relates to today’s industrial/manufacturing environment. Examines issues affecting quality in manufacturing, and provides the statistical methods and the management philosophy which allow problems in production processes to be found and fixed resulting in continuous quality improvement. Gain a basic understanding of the quality control tools used in industry. Prerequisite: MANF 110 or instructor permission.
  
  • MANF 110 - Introduction to Manufacturing

    (3)
    Overview of the manufacturing sector including a historical look at manufacturing systems and organizations. Introduction to materials processing, industry standards, manufacturing methodologies, and different types of technology used in manufacturing (personal computers, data collection & analysis systems, automated equipment). Introduces the fundamentals of quality tools including histograms and control charts (SPC) and how they are used in manufacturing. Includes an introduction to the concepts of lean manufacturing, “just in time,” and “green” as applied in industry. Industry speakers, career exploration and industry site visits included. None.
  
  • MANF 115 - Intro to Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Operations

    (5)
    Introduction to Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine operation theory and practice. Covers basic G&M codes needed to program and operate CNC machinery. Course includes an introduction to hands-on CNC machine operations in the shop setting. None
  
  • MANF 120 - Industrial Safety & CPR

    (3)
    Instruction on safety topics and practices specifically related to industrial work environments. Topics include personal protective equipment, safety working with heavy industrial equipment, energy lock-out/tag-out procedures, material handling, electrical safety, machine guarding, working with hazardous materials, fire prevention, hazard identification and control, and safety inspection practices. Instruction in First Aid and CPR included. None.
  
  • MANF 122 - Material Science in Manufacturing

    (2)
    Material Science is a study of the nature, structure, characteristics, and properties of natural and synthetic materials used in contemporary industry. Introduction to the industrial materials most often found in manufacturing operations and facilities ranging from traditional metals, ceramics, and polymers, to advanced engineering materials and composites. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the structure and properties for industrial uses influence the selection of primary materials and their conversion into useful products. None.
  
  • MANF 125 - Precision Measurement and Tools

    (3)
    Introduction to the science of metrology (precision measurement and tolerances), and the basic hand and machine tools commonly used in a manufacturing workplace. Covers the fundamental skills required to perform basic and precision dimensional measurements and an introduction to the concepts of Statistical Process Control (SPC). Gain proficiency in using rules, scales, tape measures, protractor, calipers, micrometers, dial gage and height gage. Identification and classification of a variety of basic hand and machine tools. Overview of fasteners and methods of fastenings (screws, machine screws, nuts, bolts, etc.) None.
  
  • MANF 140 - Print Reading in Manufacturing

    (3)
    Introduction to the fundamentals of blueprint reading emphasizing industrial drawings commonly used in manufacturing. Focuses on line and symbol conventions used in industrial blueprints and visualization of solid objects from orthographic and isometric projections. Students will be given experiential exercises in interpreting technical drawings. Overview of the various sources of information found within technical drawings will also be given. Develop skills in print reading, learn basic ASME standard sketching techniques, lettering, dimensioning, and makeup of a print as a form of communication. Read and interpret drawings as well as sketch them. Practice interpreting mechanical, construction, and basic blueprints. None.
  
  • MANF 145 - Electronics Fundamentals

    (5)
    Introduction to basic electronics (AC/DC) theory and applications. Covers direct current analysis and function of resistive circuits, semiconductor function and applications, and basic digital logic as it applies to automation devices and equipment. Fundamental theories and laws (Ohm’s Law & Kirchoff’s Law) of electronics will be reviewed. Provides practical hands-on experience with basic DC, AC, and electronic circuits. Also covers basic procedures required to work with electronics safely and effectively in an industrial work setting. None
  
  • MANF 150 - Sensor Systems and Applications

    (5)
    Introduction to devices and circuits used in industrial applications: sensors and transducers, control circuits, electronic signals, thyristor devices, trigger circuits, motors and motor control systems. Covers measurement techniques used in computer controlled industrial systems to monitor flow, temperature, proximity, pressure, level and toxic gas. Introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fluids, pumps, sensors, and control devices used in common industrial processes. Prerequisite: MANF 145.
  
  • MANF 156 - Introduction to Automated Systems

    (5)
    Overview of how electronic and mechanical systems are used in the design and manufacture of products and processes. Using electronic principles and test equipment, learn how industrial control systems are designed to integrate digital controls in the processing of data. Introduction to microcontrollers, robotic principles, automation systems, motor and servo-control systems. Prerequisite: MANF 150.
  
  • MANF 177 - Quality Control Metrics and Applications

    (5)
    Introduction to fundamental quality assurance techniques and applications. Covers measurement techniques and procedures based on industry standards and practices. Introduction to advanced precision measurement techniques, methods of inspection, and interpretation of data including Run Charts, Process Capability and Gage R&R, and writing technical quality reports. Areas of study include product quality, process quality, and subjective quality standards. Prerequisite: MANF 103 or instructor permission.
 

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