Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

ENG 118
ENG 151
ENG 156
ENG 176
ENG 203
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ENG 250
building costs, and build a scale model of a house. Students
solve problems inherent in building a structure by learning
scale, measurement, and architectural symbols. 2 credits
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION DESIGN
Students are introduced to teh basic concepts, layouts, and
guidelines for design of their own residential subdivision.
1 credit
THEORY OF SURVEYING PRACTICE
Performance of basic surveying operations. 2 credits
BASIC CIVIL DRAFTING
Drawing of maps from basic field notes and general
information. 1 cred it
BASIC SURVEYING PROCEDURES
A practical application of surveying techniques and
equipment used by most civil engineering firms. Students
participate in survey crews. 3 credits
APPLIED CIVIL MATHEMATICS
Basic calculations of size, area, and volume, and application
of that knowledge to working drawings. 2 credits
PRINT/PLAN READING WITH SPECIFICATIONS
Introduces the student to the process of reading and
understanding a set of plans and specifications. Civil and
mechanical plans are included. 3 credits
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
An analysis of concrete used in construction: types,
application, sam pling/test and quality estimation.
1 credit
INTERMEDIATE SURVEYING PROCEDURES
A lab/application course in performing topographic,
property and con struc tion surveys. 6 credits
Intro to Civil 3D
An introductory course in the civil software AutoDesk Civil
3D. Students will use this software to create a plan/profile
road project, sanitary sewer project, and several other
miscellaneous projects. This course also gives the student a
hands-on approach of accumulating field data and then using
this data to create a drawing project. 6 credits
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSPECTIONS
An introduction to what project management is. A
discussion of overall planning and control of a project from
beginning to end. 2 credits
Construction Materials with Lab
Covers the general classifications and properties of materials
used in the construction field. Methods and techniques of
field testing will also be discussed and studies. 4 credits
Advanced Surveying
Procedures with Law
The student will take the field procedures needed to complete
a project from beginning to end and will learn how to do
construction stakeouts, boundary surveys, platting, section
breakdowns, and have a greater understanding of GPS
techniques. Students will also become acquainted with the
laws involved in these types of surveys. 3 1/2 credits
Advanced Civil 3D
This course is a continuation of ENG 239. Students will cover
the advanced techniques and commands for generation of
quantities, rendering, multi-sheet layout, water and sewer
design, and be able to generate a complete set of plans from
beginning to end. 5 credits
ENGINEERING DRAWING II THEORY
Manufacturing processes; threads, fasteners and springs;
ax ono met ric projection; oblique projection; welding
representation; auxiliary views; sectional views; tolerancing;
gears and cams. 3 credits
ENG 261 MECHANICAL PRESENTATION
Preparation of portfolios with drawings that demonstrate
mastery in various areas of mechanical drafting.
1 1/2 credits
ENG 271 ADVANCED MECHANICAL DRAFTING
WITH CAD
Manipulation and use of mechanical software. 10 credits
ENGL 101 COMPOSITION*
This course concentrates on all phases of the writing/
communication process. Prewriting, drafting, revising and
editing are used to help students develop clear, concise
and unified writing styles that will serve them well in their
chosen career areas. 3 credits *College transferable.
ENGL 201 TECHNICAL WRITING
This course will include instruction in the writing of
procedural manuals, administrative reports, scientific papers,
and pre-em ploy ment materials. 1 credit
ENGL 202 WRITING FOR THE REAL WORLD
This class is to prepare students for successful communication:
effective organization; respect for the reader; critical thinking;
easy and effective research; the ability to evaluate ideas;
solving problems; informative and persuasive writing; and
confident, accurate, simple, effective, thoughtful writing.
3 credits
ENGL 203 READING TECHNICAL MANUALS
Students will learn and apply technical reading skills to
analyze the structure of technical and reference manuals,
using manuals appropriate to the class. They will locate
specific information, using the skills they have mastered.
1 credit
ENGL 210 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
Reading topics selected by individual instructors, used as a
basis for student writing. 3 credits
ENT 100 INTO TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Students will discover and evaluate the business skills to
operate a successful entrepreneurial venture. By participating
in creative problem solving, students will realize the
challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. 1 1/2 credits
ENT 105 BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT I
This course offers an introduction to successful business
plan development, including theory and examples. Students
will gain the tools and knowledge they need to begin the
development process. 2 credits
ENT 110 BUSINESS LAW FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR
Local, state and federal laws and regulations apply to all
business owners, whether they have one employee, or over
1,000! Students will become familiar with laws pertaining to
advertising, labor, financing, patents, copyrights, trademarks
and more. 3 credits
ENT 115 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
How will you finance your new idea? Options include
banks, venture capital, angel investors, friends, family ,
groups and organizations. Learn about the advantages
and disadvantagaes and how to choose the right option.
2 credits.
ENT 120 RETAIL & MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
If you have ever shopped retail, you can appreciate how
mysterious and unpredictable it is. As an independant
retailer, discover some of the tricks of the trade to get your
business off to a positive start. 2 credits
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