College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College

MMT 114 Basic Electricity/Electronics I
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
An introductory study of AC and DC electrical/electronic
fundamentals including construction, analysis, and diagnosis of
DC circuits/circuit faults using associated test equipment.
MMT 134 Basic Shop
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
An introductory course for industrial and commercial trades,
designed to develop skills in machinery and equipment
installation; the recognition and proficient use of measuring
devices; and hand and power tools utilized in areas such as sheet
metal, plumbing, machine shop, and air conditioning.
MMT 144 Industrial Mechanics
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
A comprehensive study of the principles and applications of vbelts,
flat belts, gears, chains, sprockets, and pulleys.
MMT 154 Programmable Controls
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
This course provides students with the fastest and most effective
procedures for isolating and correcting problems with SLC-500
systems. In addition, students will learn how to perform editing,
saving, and resorting memory.
MMT 214 Machine Shop Technology I
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
An introductory study of operational principles, nomenclature,
parts, maintenance, and development of skills in lathe and milling
machine operations.
MMT 224 Machine Shop Technology II
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: MMT 214. A continuation of MMT 214 with
emphasis on repair of equipment using machine shop tools.
MMTO 104 Fundamentals of Mechanics
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
A course designed to introduce a student to the fundamentals
of mechanics through planned shop experiences.
MMTO 114 Basic Shop
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
A fundamental course in manipulative skills including tool
sharpening, painting, cold metal, piping, and basic component
repair.
MATHEMATICS
MS 000 Math Lab
1 hr. lab
This lab will provide supplemental academic support to students
enrolled in Fundamental Math (MS 1013), Elementary Algebra
(MS 1023), or Intermediate Algebra (MS 1123).
MS 111 Graphics Calculators in Mathematics
1 hr., 1 credit
This workshop is an introduction to the graphics calculator.
Its purpose is to show how graphing calculators can be used in
today’s math courses.
MS 1013 Fundamental Math
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Co-requisite: MS 000. This course is for students having
inadequate preparation for MS 1023 and MS 143. The emphasis
in this course is on the practice of skills that students need in
the everyday world. Topics to be developed are basic arithmetic,
metric measure, line and circle geometry, and pre-algebra.
(Institutional credit only)
MS 1023 Elementary Algebra
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: 42 on the ASSET Numerical Skills assessment, 49
on the COMPASS Pre-algebra assessment, or a C or better in
MS 1013 (Fundamental Math). Co-requisite: MS 000. This
course provides an alternative to Basic Math. It is designed for
the student pursuing an Associate of Arts degree. Topics include
exponents, polynomials, factoring, linear equations, quadratic
equations, graphs and functions.
MS 1123 Intermediate Algebra
4 hrs., 3 credits
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, scores of 42
or higher on the Numerical Skills portion of the ASSET test
and a score between 35 and 42 on the ASSET Intermediate
Algebra test, a score between 41 and 65 on the COMPASS
Algebra test, or 2 years of high school algebra, scores of 42 or
higher on the Numerical Skills portion of the ASSET test and
a score between 14 and 18 on the ACT test or have earned a
C or better in Elementary Algebra. Co-requisite: MS 000. A
modern college-level course designed to prepare the student
for College Algebra. Topics to be covered include fundamental
operations, factoring, fractions, exponents, radicals, quadratics,
linear equations, systems of linear equations, and graphs.
MS 123 College Algebra
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: A score of 19 on the ACT Math test, 43 on the
ASSET Intermediate Algebra Assessment, 66 on the COMPASS
Algebra test, 460 on the SAT Qualitative Assessment, or a C
or better in Intermediate Algebra. This is a modern college
algebra course based upon a function approach with emphasis
on the following: Critical thinking, Mathematical modeling,
and appropriate use of technology. Topics covered include:
polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and radical
functions; graphing of polynomial, rational, exponential and
logarithmic equations; graphing and solution of inequalities;
solution of systems of equations using a variety of methods
including determinants and matrices; other topics include
progression, binomial theorem, partial fraction and set theory.
MS 133 Trigonometry
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, and either a 19
on the Enhanced ACT Match, 43 on the ASSET Intermediate
Algebra Assessment, 460 or above on the Recentered SAT
qualitative assessment, 66 or above on the COMPASS Algebra
Test, or a C or better in Intermediate Algebra, MS 1123.
Trigonometry, MS 133, studies the relationships that exist
between the sides and angles of all triangles. It includes the
study of trigonometric functions, identities, equations and
applications. It is highly recommended that the student should
have completed Intermediate Algebra, or the equivalent, with
a “C” or better.