Part 1 3.7.qxp - Southwestern Oregon Community College

Course Descriptions
ENG256 African American Literature -
Criticism and Genre
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is designed to 1) introduce students to
important African American authors and works;
2) present these works in a historical and culturally
specific context and link context to changes in a genre;
3) encourage students to trace themes of race, class,
and gender in literature by African American authors; 4)
deepen students' appreciation and understanding of
significant contributions to American life and to trace
certain techniques and themes that cut across various
literary art forms; 5) introduce students to the persistence
of folk arts, African cultural "recoveries," myths, linear
versus de-constructed/improvisational plots, and
influences in music; 6) guide students in explorations of
the role of "race," identity, and voice as discovered and
represented in literary texts; 7) encourage students to
define in critical terms "culture," "aesthetics," and "
university"; 8) introduce student discussions about
self-identity and the creative process.
ENG258 Hispanic/Latino Literature -
Criticism and Genre
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is designed to 1) introduce students to
important Hispanic and Latino/a authors and their works;
2) present these works in a historical and culturally
specific context and link context to changes in a genre;
3) encourage students to trace themes of race, class,
power, and gender in literature by Hispanic and Latino
authors; 4) deepen students' appreciation and
understanding of significant contributions to American
life; 5) introduce students to the persistence of folk arts,
Chicano and Hispanic cultural "recoveries," myths, and
historical movements; 6) guide students in explorations of
the role of "race," identity, and voice as discovered and
represented in literary texts; 7) encourage students to
define in critical terms "culture," "aesthetics," and
"university"; 8) introduce student discussions about
self-identity and the creative process.
ENG260 Introduction to Women Writers -
Criticism and Genre
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is designed to 1) introduce students to some
important authors and works; 2) present these works in
an historical and culturally specific context and link
context to changes in a genre; 3) encourage students to
trace themes of race, class, and gender in literature by
women; 4) guide students discussing self-identity and the
creative process. Fulfills cultural diversity/multicultural
requirement.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
MT101 Machine Tool Processes I
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This sequence is designed to introduce the
manufacturing technology student in the field of machine
tool technology, which includes an overview of typical
traditional, as well as Computer Numerically Controlled
(CNC), machines commonly found in industry. The
function, basic operation and setup, and tooling will be
studied, with practical application on lathes, milling
machines, drill press, and grinders, including an
introduction to computer controlled programming and
operations of CNC machines. An overview of the
machine tool process will relate how blueprints and math
are applied on the job. This beginning course will
introduce the student to bench work, basic measurement,
lathe, and bench grinders.
MT102 Machine Tool Processes II
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This second course in this sequence continues the study
of machine tool operations and setup, with emphasis on
the vertical milling machines, tool sharpening by hand
and advanced lathe setups such as threading and tapering.
Machine theory and precision measurement is studied
and applied. Students gain sound understanding of
why machine tools are the basis of manufacturing.
Prerequisite: MT101 with a “C” or better.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
MFG4101 Electrical/Electronic Principles
3 credits (6 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Electrical/Electronic principles introduces the
concepts and applications of various technologies found
in the manufacturing industry, including actuators,
transducers, drives, motors, and combinations of
devices used for control and monitoring of industrial
processes. Emphasis on hands-on applications of
electrical/electronic measurement of physical properties,
sensing and control of motion, fault diagnosis, and
preventative maintenance.
MFG4102 Mechanical Principles
3 credits (2 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course presents a study of the principles,
concepts and applications of various mechanisms
encountered in industry, including belt drives, chain
drives, and linkages. Subject matter on mechanical
components and systems covers operational principles,
uses, maintenance, troubleshooting, and procedures for
repair and replacement. Emphasis on hands-on setup of
various drive systems, use of common precision
measuring equipment, and the properties of various
sealant materials.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 184