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ics and the fundamental operations of the American economy,
interpret national income information and study forces which
determine levels of production and employment. Students also
will study monetary and fiscal controls and the impact of government
on the U.S. economy. AAS: Social and behavioral science
elective. IAI: S3 901 Social and behavioral science.
ECON 1563 - Principles of Microeconomics 3/0 (3)
The student will study the factors that determine the structure of
resource and product markets and basic microeconomic theories
used to determine the level of price and output in the product
and resource markets under the various market structures. Selected
contemporary economic problems also will be explored.
AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S3 902 Social
and behavioral science.
Education
EDUC 1713 - Introduction to Public Education 3/0 (3)
The student shall be able to identify and explain characteristics
of the organization and administration of American public
education—federal, state, county, and local. He or she also will
analyze American education in its legal and financial aspects,
identify current issues, and study developments and responsibilities
of membership in the teaching profession.
EDUC 1763 - Technology in Education 3/0 (3)
This course is designed to introduce current and future educators
and trainers to the use of instructional technologies. Students
will be exposed to a wide variety of teaching tools that can be
incorporated into the classroom.
EDUC 1773 - Online Teaching
(Based on demand) 3/0 (3)
This course is designed to introduce current and future educators
and trainers to methods and practices employed in online
teaching and training.
EDUC 1833 – Students with Disabilities 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1413. This is a survey course which presents
the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special
education. An overview of the characteristics of individuals with
disabilities, the programs that serve them under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act, and the diversity of the populations
of individuals with disabilities is also included. Completion
of a clinical observation component is required.
EDUC 2613 - Educational Psychology 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 1813. The student will define, explain,
demonstrate, and discuss those psychological principles and
concepts underlying the causes of human behavior. He or she
will become familiar with, evaluate, and demonstrate some of the
varied traditional and current psychological principles underlying
teaching methods and will study and understand significant
environmental and inner forces which influence student behavior.
He or she will utilize these principles in promoting an environment
which permits optimum learning and the emergence of
socialized behavior.
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Electricity/Electronics
ELTR 1024 - Basic Circuit Analysis 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisites: ELTR 1064 and one year of high school algebra
or equivalent. This course is the second of two which will lay
the foundation for all levels of study in the electricity/electronics
field. It is designed to utilize a lecture/lab format to cover basic
concepts of alternating current (AC) circuits. It is a continuation
of ELTR 1064 - Fundamentals of Electricity. Such topics
as fundamental sine-wave analysis and measurement, electromagnetics,
60 Hz AC power, inductance, capacitance, reactive
circuits, impedance, resonance, filters, and power supplies will
be discussed. Basic components and related equipment must be
purchased by the student.
ELTR 1034 - Fluid Power 2.5/3 (4)
This course surveys the basics of Fluid Power as it applies to
both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The operation and use of
components associated with these systems will be discussed. The
student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application
of valves, actuators, compressors, cylinders, pumps, filters, and
other components in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
ELTR 1044 - Semiconductor Electronics 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisite: ELTR 1024 or concurrent enrollment. The student
will identify the materials used in semiconductors. He or she
will demonstrate an understanding by explaining how electrons
and holes flow in semiconductors. He or she also will describe
basic amplifier configurations, explain how to bias amplifier
configurations, and calculate the gain and stability for bipolar
and unipolar devices. Basic components must be purchased by
the student.
ELTR 1064 - Fundamentals of Electricity
(formerly Introduction to Electricity) 2.5/3 (4)
This is an elementary course designed to introduce basic electrical
and electronic circuits, devices, and concepts found in residential,
commercial, and/or industrial electrical and electronic systems.
Laboratory exercises will include electrical and electronic connections,
tool identification demonstrations, instrument usage and
D.C. circuits. Lectures will cover basic electrical and electronic
theory, OHM’s law, conductors, electrical safety, rotating machinery
and semiconductor devices. Basic components must be
purchased by the student.
ELTR 1114 - Digital Fundamentals 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisite: One year high school algebra or equivalent. The
student will employ Boolean Algebra, binary number system, and
karnaugh mapping to solve logic problems. He or she will use
the connections of the flip-flops, AND gates, OR gates, NAND
gates, and NOR gates to form logic circuits. Basic components
and a scientific calculator must be purchased by the student.
ELTR 1123 - Microcomputer Fundamentals 2/2 (3)
This is an introductory microcomputer course designed to introduce
the students to the basic operation and practical use of
personal computer equipment and applications software. Students
will become familiar with operating systems, internet, word
processing, spreadsheet, and simulation software.
ELTR 1174 - National Electric Code & Wiring
Methods 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisite: ELTR 1064 or consent of instructor. The student
will learn to read and interpret the National Electric Code text,
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