2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

GET 123-Technical Mechanics 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Application of the principles of mechanics to the analysis of forces on nonmoving
rigid bodies. Topics will include the resolution of forces and moments
into components, and detailed study of conditions for securing and maintaining
static equilibrium.
Prerequisite: To be taken concurrently with MAT 111.
GET 234-Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Introduction to computer languages with emphasis on BASIC. Short programs
to solve engineering problems will be written.
Prerequisite: MAT 111.
GET 251-Statistical Methods in
Nanofabrication Manufacturing 4 Sem.-Hrs.
This course will develop skills and knowledge in basic statistical methods as
applied in the nanofabrication manufacturing industry. This course provides a basic
introduction to the concepts of continual process improvement, the Deming
management philosophy, statistical process control (SPC), and other process improvement
philosophies. Also, issues of yield, reliability, and design of experiments
to test quality parameters will focus on problem solving skills. Justification and
cost benefit will be tied to process, procedure and techniques to encounter a wide
range of quality issues and problems encountered in the industry.
Prerequisites: MAT 111, MAT 112, permission of instructor.
GET 252-Introduction to Nanofabrication Processing 1 Sem.-Hrs.
This course will provide an overview of the skills and knowledge used in the
nonofabrication processing industry. The introduction to the concepts used in wafer
fabrication will include thermal processes, photolithography, plasma basics, ion
implant, etch and CVD. Comparisons between top down vs. bottom up processing
are included.
Prerequisites: MAT 107, permission of instructor.
GEOGRAPHY
GEO 111-World Physical Geography 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Emphasizes our relationship to the natural environment in the various climatic
regions of the world and the interrelationship of these factors with respect to conservation
and natural resources.
GEO 112-World Cultural Geography 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Cultural Geography is essentially the study of people and our relationship to
the land. It is the study of the cultural landscape, i.e., the effects of people upon
the environment and vice-versa. It is, in many respects, a continuation of Physical
Geography.
Prerequisite: GEO 111 or permission of the instructor.
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
HCM 101-Introduction to Health Care 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A review of the principles of management of health care institutions. The course
will consider the role of government in health care, health care terminology, and
problems of personnel involved in health care services. Specific problems in health
care facilities will be examined in detail. Same course as BUS 151; duplicate credit
not possible. (Spring only)
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