College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College

DRAFTING
DR 104 Introduction to CAD I
4 hrs. lec./lab., 4 credits
Introduction to computer graphics. This course applies drafting
skills to the computer in basic programming, working drawings
and dimensioning. Use of plotters and printers is also taught.
DR 114 Introduction to CAD II
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
This course is designed to apply the drafting skills learned in
DR 104 to computer graphics. This course should allow the
student who masters the course to transfer through computer
languages and menu technique, drafting skills of geometric
construction, orthographic projections, isometric developments
and dimensioning directly into the CAD computer for immediate
programming and printout.
DR 124 Basic Machine Design
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Designed to give students skills beyond simple orthographic
projections. Major units of study: auxiliary views, shop processes
and sectional drawings; full, half, offset and special section.
DR 134 Basic Architectural Drafting I
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Designed to introduce the students to the problems, terminology,
materials and practices of the construction industry. Emphasis
is in techniques, costs and standards. Major areas of graphics;
typical wall sections, lettering, symbol recognition, framing
and roofing.
DR 144 Architectural Drafting II
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: DR 134. Course introduces students to foundation,
floor and furniture layout plans in residential and commercial
buildings. Drawings include foundation and floor plans;
including fixtures, wiring and proper dimensioning techniques,
and window/door details.
DR 174 Civil Drawing
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Applications of drafting practices pertinent to the field of Civil
Engineering. Work will be done on topographic drawing, land
layouts, utility plans and profiles. The preparation of structural
design drawings in wood, steel, and concrete. Shop drawings as
required in steel and reinforced concrete will be covered.
DR 234 Architectural Drafting III
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: DR 144. This culminates architectural practices
and principles. Students accomplish a complete set of plans;
foundation, floor, elevations, plot, heat and plumbing and
details.
DR 254 Advanced Machine Design I
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: DR 124 or consent of instructor. This course is
designed to give the advanced student experiences in machine
design, detail drawings, assembly drawings and patent drafting.
Small student groups.
DRE 134 Electrical and Electronic Drafting
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
A course designed to teach basic drafting techniques in electronics,
automation, electrical power, and wiring diagrams for power
and lighting in industrial/ residential buildings. Also includes
drawings for single line diagrams, identification of terminals,
and schematics.
DRM 244 Intro to CAM
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: DR 114. This course will focus on the use of CAD
design application and the translation of drawing to interface
with Smart CAM machinery processes.
EARLy CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECD 133 Child Guidance
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
This course will examine methods to guide, correct, and socialize
children toward appropriate behaviors. Positive guidance and
discipline promoting self control, responsibility, and choices for
children’s behavior will be examined. Proactive strategies which
examine reasons for misbehavior, positive discipline techniques,
responding to behavior, knowing what to expect from children,
and interacting with parents about their children’s behavior will
also be investigated by students.
ECD 143 Infants and Toddlers
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Appropriate care and discipline for infants and toddlers and
appropriate expectations of behavior will be introduced. Students
will examine the six competency goals and thirteen functional
areas outlined by the Council for Early Childhood for Professional
Recognition in terms of history, principles and techniques of
caring for and teaching infants and toddlers.
ECD 153 Language Arts for Children
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: ECD 1103 or departmental approval. An
examination of language arts activities which nurture expressive
language in young children and helps develop prereading and
prewriting skills.
ECD 173 Special Education for Early Childhood Education
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: ECD 1103 or departmental approval. This course
examines special education for young children with handicapping
conditions. Students will learn biological, psychological, and
social elements of specific handicaps. Students will be introduced
to appropriate methods of instruction for young children with
special needs.
ECD 181 Management Practice for Child Care Centers
1 hr. lec., 1 credit
Management regulations and competencies will be examined.
Issues relating to managing personnel, finances, and other
variables in a child care center will be included in this study.
Legal issues which apply to or affect early childhood care centers
will be discussed.
ECD 193 Art and Music
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: ECD 1103 or departmental approval. This course
prepares preschool teachers for using art and music as a tool for
teaching. Language, health and safety, physical development,
problem solving, creative thinking, communication, self
awareness, socialization, family relationships, nutrition, and
art and music appreciation will provide themes for instruction
taught.