College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College
College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College
College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College
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IT 243 Industrial Fluid Mechanics<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
This course provides an introduction to the principles of the<br />
static and dynamic behavior of incompressible fluid flow.<br />
These principles are applied to problems involving hydraulics,<br />
pneumatics, and flow in pipes.<br />
IT 253 Automated Production<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
This course covers the fundamental concepts associated with<br />
automation and production in contemporary industries as well<br />
as the analytical techniques and controls necessary for decisionmaking<br />
in production systems.<br />
IT 263 Inventory Control<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
This course provides the student with an understanding of<br />
inventory classifications, modern inventory control methods,<br />
inventory optimization, and future trends in inventory<br />
control.<br />
IT 273 Principles of Industrial Machines<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
This course introduces the principles involved in the performance<br />
of mechanical work. Various drive types, gears and belts<br />
for example, are analyzed for suitability of application and<br />
maintenance.<br />
IT 1203 Intro to Manufacturing<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
This course is designed to introduce the student to the world<br />
of advanced manufacturing and establish a foundation upon<br />
which further studies in manufacturing might rest. Students<br />
will explore basic manufacturing materials and processes, tools,<br />
techniques and produce some more simple products.<br />
IT 1213 Design for Manufacturing<br />
3 hrs. lec, 3 credits<br />
This course is designed to expand on the introductory<br />
manufacturing course and to expose the student to the basic<br />
design concepts, computer skills, and drawing skills used in<br />
product and process design within the field of manufacturing.<br />
Additionally, the course is designed to expose students to a<br />
number of interpersonal skills and competencies necessary for<br />
a sustained career in manufacturing.<br />
IT 1223 Manufacturing Production Processes<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
The course provides the student with a hands-on learning<br />
experience with the basic tools, equipment and operations of<br />
manufacturing industries. The student will understand the<br />
relationship between a manufacturing need, a design, materials<br />
and processes as well as tools and equipment.<br />
IT 1233 Manufacturing Power & Equipment Systems<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
The course is designed to expand upon previous courses and<br />
allow students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of<br />
power systems and use the advanced tools of manufacturing<br />
production. Students will plan, design, implement, use, and<br />
troubleshoot manufacturing power systems, equipment systems<br />
and control systems.<br />
IT 1243 Manufacturing Materials<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
The course will introduce students to manufacturing materials,<br />
materials testing, and materials science. Additionally, this course<br />
will introduce students to primary and secondary processing and<br />
manufacturing and allow the student to instruct and conduct<br />
experiments with various manufacturing materials.<br />
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IT 1253 The Manufacturing Enterprise<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
The course is designed to expand upon concepts learned in<br />
introductory courses while allowing students to explore how<br />
manufacturing enterprises are established, how they maintain<br />
control, how they plan, how they produce, package, and market<br />
products. As a part of a product development team, students will<br />
analyze customer needs, and market requirements, conceptualize<br />
a design, develop a prototype, production tooling and other<br />
procedures.<br />
IT 1263 Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance and<br />
Operations<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
The course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive<br />
knowlege of manufacturing equipment safety, maintenance and<br />
operation procedures, control systems as well as leadership<br />
abilities in the field.<br />
IT 1273 Engineering Design & Problem Solving<br />
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits<br />
The course will introduce some new concepts related to<br />
engineering design and problem solving, however, the primary<br />
function of this course will be to serve as a venue for students<br />
to place all previous learning into a manufacturing context.<br />
Students will solve a given manufacturing challenge that requires<br />
the use of advanced manufacturing technology systems, design<br />
skills, communication skills and a thorough understanding of<br />
manufacturing materials, processes and techniques.<br />
IN 114 Instrumentation Principles<br />
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits<br />
Teaches the basic principles of physics, mechanics, electricity, fluid<br />
power, and electronics required for understanding instrumentation<br />
devices used by modern industrial complexes.<br />
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND LIFE<br />
SCIENCES<br />
AFLS 1003 Intro to Animal/Poultry Science<br />
3 hrs. lec.<br />
The student will be provided information regarding the<br />
importance of animal and poultry science to the discipline<br />
of modern agriculture. The principles of animal and poultry<br />
production and product handling will be provided through<br />
classroom lecture and site visits.<br />
AFLS 1011 Food Science Orientation<br />
2 hr. lec. - 8 weeks<br />
Applications of science to the food processing industry. Discussion<br />
of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food additives, food<br />
safety, HACCP applications, labeling and government regulations<br />
will provide the student with useful information applicable to<br />
the agricultural and food industries.<br />
AFLS 1012 Careers in Agriculture<br />
2 hrs. lec.<br />
An introduction to the career opportunities within the discipline<br />
of agriculture. The student will be provided career information<br />
through lecture, video and multimedia presentations. Required<br />
of all degree programs.<br />
AFLS 1013 Introduction to Food Science<br />
3 hr. lec.<br />
This course is designed to provide students with a general