College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College

Course Descriptions
ACADEMIC SKILLS
DS 103 Introduction to College Reading Skills
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Pre-requisite: COMPASS score of 0-65.
Co-requisite: DS 1031. Introduction to College Reading
Skills is designed to provide students with opportunities
to improve understanding of written materials, reading
comprehension strategies, and writing skills. The focus
of this course will be on reading comprehension strategies
such as vocabulary development, main idea/supportive
detail comprehension and written communications. This
is the first in a sequence of two reading classes. A grade
of “C” or better is required in this class before enrollment
in the next level reading class is permitted.
DS 1031 Reading Lab I
1 hr. lab, 1 credits
Co-requisite: DS 103. Reading Lab I is required for
students taking Introduction to College Reading Skills.
This lab is designed to provide students with additional
support to enhance reading skills.
DS 123 College Reading Strategies
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Pre-requisite: Completion of DS 103 with a grade of “C”
or better and/or COMPASS score of 66-81.
Co-requisite: DS 1231. College Reading Strategies is
designed for students to further develop general reading
skills and college level reading strategies with an emphasis
on higher levels of reading with vocabulary, comprehension,
critical thinking and writing. A grade of “C” or better is
required to exit this class.
DS 1231 Reading Lab II
1 hr. lab, 1 credits
Co-requisite: DS 123. Reading Lab II is required for
students taking College Reading Strategies. This lab is
designed to provide students with additional support to
enhance reading skills.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGy
IT 113 Industrial Safety and Sanitation
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
This course emphasizes the importance of safety and
sanitation in an industrial setting, the design of Industrial
Safety Programs and Safety Management. Attention is
focused on meeting federal safety regulations, setting up
safety programs, etc.
IT 123 Industrial Graphics
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: CT 114 or permission based on computer
background. This course contains three sections.
AutoCAD LT 97 is used to introduce concepts necessary
in production and visualization of technical drawings, and
makes up approximately one-third of the course. RFFlow
is used to introduce concepts necessary to develop process
flow charts for business and industry processes. Finally,
Microsoft PowerPoint is used to organize the drawings and
concepts developed in the other parts of the class into simple
management presentations. Some emphasis is placed on
developing the ability of the student to recognize and
interpret standard symbols used on industrial drawings.
IT 133 Industrial Electricity
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the principles of
both AC and DC electrical circuits. Emphasis is placed on
industrial applications involving electric motors, controls
and instrumentation.
I T 1 6 3 B a s i c s o f B l u e p r i n t s & I n d u s t r i a l
Measurements
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
This course covers the basic concepts and symbols of
industrial blueprints. Students will also study and apply
measurements in the metric and standard systems using
conventional devices such as tape measures, decimal rules,
micrometers, dial calipers and protractors. Some basic
mathematical calculations common to industry will be
explored and practiced.
IT 183 Principles of Industrial Science
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: Exemption from DS 103/123 and MS 1013.
This course will provide information related to the basic
scientific principles as applied to industry. Topics will be
drawn from the disciplines of chemistry, physical science
and environmental science.
IT 193 Processing Cereals & Oilseeds
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: Exemption from DS 103/123. This course
will provide information related to the current processes
for preparation, value-adding, and quality indicators
and assurances in the processing of cereals and oilseeds.
Emphasis will be placed on the receiving and processing
of grains such as rice and soybeans.
IT 214 I ntroduc tion to Programmable Logic
Controllers
4 hrs. lec., 4 credits
This course will provide students with the information
required to begin using state-of-the-art programmable
controllers. Students will cover information on
programmable controller terminology, operation,
and basic programs entry, coupled with hands-on
lab experience to reinforce learning. Allen-Bradley’s
programmable controllers are used in hands-on activities
for demonstration.
IT 223 Principles of HVAC
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
This course introduces the basic laws of thermodynamics
and thermodynamic cycles. In addition, elementary
concepts in heat transfer are discussed. Applications in
heating, ventilating and air conditioning are included.
Laboratory exercises support the theoretical discussions.
IT 233 Contemporary Supervision
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
This course emphasizes the application of psychological
principles as they are related to professional pursuits.
Particular topics included are individual differences and
group behavior involved in personnel selection, industrial
safety and hygiene, motivation, personnel training,
consumer behavior, human error, job analysis and human
factor engineering.