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U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates
the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated
after the R.
Building Maintenance Engineering
U 120T Electricity I 3 cr. Offered autumn. The electrical
laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits. Includes
current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance,
and transformers. Introduction to wiring methods and materials
in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Includes
installation and replacement of light fixtures, heaters, GFCIs,
switches, receptacles, and electrical thermostats.
U 121T Electricity II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BME
120T. Continuation of wiring methods and materials in conformance
with the National Electric Code (NEC). Presents fundamentals
of mechanical and electrical installations, with emphasis on
tool use and material selection. Includes fundamental 120v single
phase and 240v single and three phase alternating current, design
wiring techniques, advanced lighting principles, generators,
and motors.
U 124T Construction Basics I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Application
of plumbing, masonry, roofing, and flooring principles and the
identification and safe uses of associated tools and materials.
U 125T Construction Basics II 3 cr. Offered spring. Application
of carpentry, painting, and glazing principles and techniques.
Emphasis is placed on developing skills commonly used in maintaining
commercial buildings; for example, door hanging, window glass
repair, and installing sheetrock, ceilings, hardware, paneling,
and cabinets.
U 126T Ancillary Services 4 cr. Offered autumn. Maintenance
principles pertaining to lawns, ground covers, trees, swimming
pools, and building cleaning. Emphasis is placed on safe application
of chemicals and maintenance frequency.
U 129T Heating and Air Conditioning I 4 cr. Offered
spring. The fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.
Covers heating and refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, and components
used in associated systems. Introduces the basic mechanical
service procedures used in the industry.
U 221T Blueprint Reading 2 cr. Offered autumn. The fundamental
working drawings used in the trades and crafts. Emphasizes recognition
of various types of drawings and the development of interpretation
skills. Introduction to drafting equipment, lettering techniques,
sketching, basic dimensioning, scale reading, and geometric
construction.
U 222T Building Construction 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BME 125T. The design and construction of foundation, floor,
wall, ceiling, and roof systems. Includes platform and balloon
framing, headers, joists, studs, rafters, sheathing, trusses,
and roof types. Includes an overview of Uniform Building Code.
U 223T Basic Motors and Controls 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BME 121T, BME 129T. A survey of the various types of motors
and protective devices. Included are single phase capacitor
start, capacitor start and run, shaded pole tap wound, permanent
split capacitor, and three phase motors. Emphasis is placed
on motor control problems and protective devices.
U 224T Pumps and Piping 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
BME 124T. Overview of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Discussion
of plumbing installation tools, safety, materials, fittings,
sizing, fixtures, and basic design. Covers centrifugal, rotary,
reciprocating, and special service pumps. Includes single and
multistage pumps, cavitation, balancing, bearings, packings,
clearances, mechanical seals, and problem troubleshooting. The
piping section covers hot water, cold water, gas, compressed
air, fire protection, waste, drain, and specialty piping.
U 227T HVAC Control Systems 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
BME 129T, SCN 117T. Introduction to bimetallic, bourdon tube,
remote bulb, CAB, thermocouple, thermistor, RTD, and thermopile
measuring devices. Temperature and pressure control devices
are related to the operation of heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning equipment. Two position and proportional pneumatic
control systems are presented, as well as pneumatic transmission.
Computerized management systems for energy conservation are
discussed.
U 228T Machine and Equipment Installation 2 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., SCN 117T, SCN 118T. Tools and procedures for
installing, leveling, and aligning equipment and machinery.
Mechanical advantage formulas presented in physics are demonstrated.
Included are safe loads for ropes, jacks, slings, and blocks
and tackles. Skills pertaining to the proper use of ladders,
scaffolds, safety belts, and life nets used in maintenance work
are discussed.
U 229T Heating and Air Conditioning II 5 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., BME 129T. Advanced study of heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning principles. Includes refrigeration process,
heat flow, temperature measurements, gas laws, system evacuation
and charging, cooling towers, and chilled water systems. Includes
overview of Uniform Mechanical Code.
U 230T Preventive Maintenance 1 cr. Offered spring. Concepts
of equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and unscheduled
downtime. Includes equipment inspection, maintenance scheduling,
and nondestructive testing methods.
Diesel Equipment Technology
U 120T Electrical Systems 8 cr. Offered spring.
The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism,
wiring diagrams, and circuit analysis. Starting, charging, and
related systems are covered in depth using test equipment commonly
found in heavy equipment repair facilities. Electronic systems
are reviewed and tested using common electronic test equipment.
U 128T Engine Service I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction
to the construction and operation of internal combustion engines
with the diesel engine being examined in detail. The use of
measuring tools and related special tools is covered extensively
along with common manufacture rebuild procedures. Start up and
running practices are demonstrated on various running diesel
engines.
U 135T Power Trains 7 cr. Offered autumn. Chassis and
drive train components used in light and heavy duty trucks and
other equipment. Clutches, manual transmissions, differentials,
and final drives are covered.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every
term.
U 221T Brakes, Suspension, and Undercarriage 6 cr. Offered
autumn. Air brake design,
construction, and operating principles including an in depth
study of diagnostic procedures for troubleshooting and repairing
brake systems. Suspension systems and undercarriage design and
repair are covered along with common axle alignment procedures
found in industry.
U 225T Hydraulics 6 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and application
of hydraulics relative to mobile construction equipment and
industrial hydraulic systems. Includes valves, pumps, motors,
actuators, and related hydraulic components, system maintenance,
troubleshooting, and repair.
U 229T Engine Service II 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DET 128T. A continuation of Engine Service I with a major emphasis
placed on the rebuilding of a diesel engine. Engine components
repair and failure analysis are reviewed along with tune up
and running of diesel engines commonly found in the heavy equipment
trade. Shop flat rate procedures, work order procedures, and
warranty requirements are covered.
U 230T Air Conditioning 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DET 120T, DET 225T. Principles, theories, and the hazards of
working with R 12 and R 34, including laws governing these refrigerants.
An in depth study of the components of an air conditioning system
including hands on practice. Discharging and charging principles
are discussed, including leakage testing and other general diagnostic
principles found in the field.
U 231T Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered spring. A comprehensive
study of diesel fuel injection systems to include: Cummins,
Roosa Master, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, and Bosch. Disassembly
and repair of these systems are covered in depth along with
calibration practices. Installation, timing, and on engine adjustments
are made on diesel engines. On engine diagnosis of the fuel
systems using special diesel engine diagnostic tools is reviewed.
U 235T Advanced Power Trains 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DET 135T. A continuation of DET 135T with an emphasis on heavy
automatic transmission, torque converters, and powershift transmission.
In depth coverage of component review troubleshooting and repair.
Heavy Equipment Operation
U 140T Basic Surveying 4 cr. Offered autumn. Basic principles
of surveying and the use of surveying equipment such as level
rods, engineers' levels, and transits. Basic principles for
measurement of angles, distance, and elevations.
U 142T Applied Surveying 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
HEO 140T. Students plan and layout projects undertaken by the
program within the community. The students participate in staking
and controlling the project by using skills acquired in HEO
140T. Emphasis is on earthwork surveying.
U 146T Safety and Basic Controls 5 cr. Offered autumn. Orientation
to the safe operation and basic control of crawler tractors,
scrapers, front end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, trucks,
and other heavy equipment units. Sufficient time is allowed
for the development of basic machine operational skills.
U 148T Operational Skill Building 5 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., HEO 146T. Advancement of basic skills. Proper understanding
and operation of heavy equipment is pursued. Time is allowed
for development of proper operational techniques.
U 150T Job Simulation 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO
146T, HEO 148T. Incorporates learned skills into entry level,
industrial situations. Emphasis is on advanced equipment usage,
problem definition and resolution, project type earth moving
assignments, proper equipment, and safety regulations. Course
may allow participation in cooperative project efforts within
the community.
U 151T Service and Maintenance 2 cr. Offered autumn. Different
types of lubricants and their applications, scheduled and preventive
maintenance procedures, and importance of periodic services
and maintenance. Also included are safety procedures and regulations.
U 153T Construction Theory and Specialized Equipment 5 cr.
Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 110T. Study of construction principles,
specialized equipment, production estimates, and various related
subjects.
Metals Processes
U 112T Related Metals Processes 1 cr. Offered spring.
Use of hand tools and machines which relate to the repair of
heavy equipment. Instruction covers fasteners, layout, bench
metal, threads and threading, drills and drilling, and tool
sharpening.
U 114T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Instruction and use of drills, files, threads and threading
processes, basic lathe, drill press, and band saw operation,
including precision measuring instruments. Fasteners, layout
procedures, and basic hand tools are covered.
U 115T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. A basic metalworking course covering fasteners,
layout, bench metal, heat treating, threads and threading, drills
and drilling, basic machining, and tool sharpening.
U 214T Advanced Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered
autumn. Advanced skill development using machine tools such
as milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses,
emphasizing safety and providing greater complexity than provided
in MPR 114T. Welding and machining are used together demonstrating
how sequencing work improves quality and productivity.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
Small Engine Technology
U 160T Basic Electricity 3 cr. Offered autumn. The theory
of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism, series
circuits, parallel circuits, the use of meters, and electrical
test equipment. Includes electrical symbols, soldering, storage
batteries, cranking motors, and electrical safety.
U 176T Motorcycle/ATV Engines, Suspension, and Chassis 3
cr. Offered autumn. Study of the design and function of
several types of engines, transmissions, suspension, and brake
systems.
U 177T Motorcycle/ATV Electrical and Fuel Systems 4 cr.
Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 160T. Principles of ignition,
charging, and cranking systems. Design and function of carburetor,
fuel injection, and lubrication systems. Hands-on diagnosis
of problems and testing of systems.
U 178T Marine Electrical and Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., SET 160T. Theory of and testing and troubleshooting
of problems with ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Includes
the design, testing, and troubleshooting of marine carburetion
and fuel injection systems.
U 179T Marine Powerheads and Lower Units 6 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., SET 178T. Theory of design, function and components
of outboard motor powerheads and lower units. Includes basic
rigging, power trim and tilt, propping, and personal watercraft
design, function, and maintenance.
U 180T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair I 2 cr. Offered
autumn. Prereq., SET 177T. The repair and maintenance of air
cooled and liquid cooled engines. Includes clutch, track, and
rear suspension service and maintenance.
U 181T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair II 2 cr. Offered
spring.Prereq., SET 180T. Principles and theory of snowmobile
electrical, fuel, front suspension, and brake systems.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered
intermittently.
Truck Driving
U 106T Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training 1 cr. Prereq.,
consent of instr. Individual schedule. Truck safety, operation,
and maintenance review. Schedule and obtain Class A Commerical
Driver's License (CDL).
Welding
U 111T Welding 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic and
intermediate processes of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
and oxyacetylene welding are covered in flat, horizontal, and
vertical positions in a variety of joint configurations. Instruction
in the oxyacetylene cutting process.
U 139T Welding Maintenance and Repair 2 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., MPR115T, WEL 111T. Combines the skills gained in welding
and machine shop for practical applications such as repairing
a broken cylinder block. Major emphasis is placed on repair
techniques. Common repair procedures using machine shop and
welding equipment is demonstrated.
U 180T Welding Metallurgy 4 cr. Offered autumn. Covers
the manufacturing of iron and steel. Examination of physical
and mechanical properties. Phase changes with the application
of heating and cooling cycles. Ferrous crystal types and properties.
Suggested welding procedures for low, medium, and high carbon
steels, alloy steels, and cast iron.
U 181T Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Plate) and Thermal Cutting
4 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and safe operation of shielded
metal arc welding (SMAW) of carbon steel on plate and structural
components in all positions to industry standards. Visual inspection
and destructive testing used to determine acceptability based
upon industry standards (American Welding Society Structural
Welding Code-Steel). Power sources and electrodes are covered
in depth. Materials are prepared using mechanical plate shears
and thermal cutting techniques. Thermal cutting techniques are
examined relative to theory of operation and safe practices.
Processes used are oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and
air carbon arc cutting. Theory and operation of oxyacetylene
welding examined..
U 182T Blueprint Reading and Development 3 cr. Offered
spring. Practical experience in reading and drawing orthographic
projections, interpreting dimensions, notes, scales, and welding
symbols. Isometric projection (pictorial), sections, and auxiliary
views with practical experience using conventional drafting
tools and computer aided drafting (CAD).
U 183T Layout Techniques 2 cr. Offered spring. Encompasses
layout on material of various shapes using blueprints and practical
layout techniques on pipe and structural steel. Use of contour
markers and a review of geometric construction. Computation
of approximate costs is included.
U 184T OSHA Rules and Regulations 1 cr. Offered spring.
Study of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules
and regulations that affect the welding and construction industries.
U 185T Flux Core Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Theory,
practice, and safe operation of flux core arc welding equipment.
Coupons are welded in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
to industry standards using a variety of welding electrodes,
diameters, and power sources, which prepare students for welding
qualification to the American Welding Society Structural Welding
Code specifications.
U 189T Metal Fabrication I 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MPR 114T; WEL 181T, 185T, 192T, 194T. Conception, design, and
construction of a metal structure to industry standards using
shears, presses, and other machine tools common to the welding
industry. Skills are developed in the areas of shielded metal
arc welding and flux core arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting,
plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 280T Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered autumn.
The theory and safe operation of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Examination of power source controls and operation along with
associated consumables such as gasses, electrode filler materials
for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding skill
development according to industry standards using these materials
in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
U 281T Metal Fabrication II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MPR 114T, MPR 214T; WEL 181T, 185T, 182T, 183T, 280T, 283T.Students
combine all knowledge and skills developed in the welding program
to design and draw a full set of plans (blueprints) for an instructor-approved
project using extensive welding, metal fabrication equipment,
machining processes and automation. High quality performance,
consistent with business and industry required.
U 282T Pipe Welding-SMAW and GTAW 4 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., WEL 181T, WEL 280T. Emphasis on skill development in
the welding of pipe sections to extremely high quality levels
as required by national codes and standards. Pipe welding using
GTAW for the root pass and SMAW for the remaining passes in
all positions. Visual inspection and destructive testing used
to evaluate work according to industry standards.
U 283T Gas Metal Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
WEL 185T. Theory and safe operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW). Theory of flux core arc welding applied to GMAW. Primary
focus on application, practical skill development, and producing
welds that meet industry standards. Metals welded are low carbon
steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Short circuit arc and
spray arc transfer used. Examination of gas and electrode selection.
U 285T Automation in Welding 3 cr. Offered spring. Application
of the welding process to automation. Examination of simple
automation techniques such as tools, clamping, and fixturing
to aid in the rapid joining of production runs. Increasing complexity
is examined leading into equipment that carries the welding
gun, tractors, and carriages by fully-automated systems with
the student performing set-up and troubleshooting (Submerged
Arc Welding) and automated parts processing (optical tracer
torch). Programmable controllers are investigated and used.
The use of industrial robots studied.
U 286T Welding Certification and Codes 2 cr. Offered spring.
Fundamental concepts and requirements of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society
(AWS) are examined. Through laboratory experience students are
provided the opportunity to qualify (certify) under the two
codes mentioned above.