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per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisites: ELT 201, MATH 191.
(Fa) 4 credits
ELT 215: Microprocessors
This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems
including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include: assembly
language programming, bus architecture, bus cycle types, I/O systems, memory
systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion of the course,
students will be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental
microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test
equipment. This course includes a laboratory component. Class: 3 hours per
week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ELC 220. 4 credits
ELT 220: Digital Electronics
This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include:
number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AC/DC
converters, and other related topics. Upon completion of the course, students
will be able to construct, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate
techniques and test equipment. The course includes a laboratory component.
Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ELT 120,
MAT* 154. 4 credits
Engineering
Technical Education 101: Introduction to Engineering & Technology
An introduction to engineering and technology fields with special emphasis
on the programs of Engineering Science; Manufacturing Engineering Science;
Industrial Engineering Technology; Electronics Technology; Quality Assurance
Technology; Tool, Die, and Gage Maker Technology; and Machine Tool Service
Technology. The course will include an introduction to the history and development
of technology, career choices in the fields of engineering and technology,
professional responsibilities in the chosen career fields, study skills, use of
the technical library and publications, and information about specific technical
programs at MCC. Class 1 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit
ENGR 101: Engineering Drawing Interpretation
An introduction to the interpretation of engineering drawings beginning with
the basics of orthographic projection. Topics include: working drawings, lines,
linear and angular dimensioning, sectional views, tolerances and allowances,
thread representation, arrowless and tabular dimensioning, steel specifications,
auxiliary views, point-to-point and datum dimensioning conforming to ANSI
Y14.5M and ISO standards. Class 3 hours per week. (Fa) 3 credits
ENGR 102: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
An intermediate course in the interpretation of engineering drawing beginning
with the basics of dimensional tolerances and tolerance systems. Topics include:
the mathematics of interpreting and specifying tolerances on dimensions, the
system of geometric tolerancing, the basic nomenclature and standard symbols
conforming to ANSI Y14.5M. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENGR
101. (Sp) 3 credits
ENGR 111: Introduction to Engineering
Students will be introduced to the fields of engineering through design and
graphics and comprehensive engineering projects. Topics include: sketching,
charts, graphs, forces, energy, electrical circuits, mechanisms, robotics, manufacturing
technologies, and fundamentals of engineering economics. Class:
3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT* 138 or a satisfactory score on math
placement test. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
ENGR 121: Mechanics
A basic course in the fundamentals of classical mechanics. Topics include:
vectors, kinematics, translational and rotational equilibrium, torque, Newton’s
laws of motion, gravitation, work, power, energy, impulse, momentum, rotary
motion and elasticity. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAT* 155. (Fa) 4 credits
ENGR 122: Electricity/Electronics I
A basic course in electricity and electronics for students who are not electronics
majors. Topics include: DC circuits, AC circuits, basic magnetics, fundamentals
of electrical machinery and basic electronics. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory:
2 hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT* 155. (Fa) 4 credits
ENGR 123: Electricity/Electronics II
An intermediate class in electricity and electronics for students preparing for
careers in manufacturing machine tool service. Topics include: basic principles
and major components (DC motor/generators, AC motor/generators, etc.) used
in energy conversion, analog and digital circuits, and machine control systems,
circuits and components. Class: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENGR 122. (Sp) 4 credits
ENGR 211: Engineering Statics
Students will be introduced to engineering mechanics via vector approach to
static forces and their resolution. Topics include: properties of force systems,
free-body analysis, first and second moments of areas and mass, and static
friction. Applications to trusses, frames, beams and cables included. Class: 3
hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT* 256 (which may be taken concurrently).
(Fa) 3 credits
ENGR 212: Engineering Dynamics
Engineering applications of Newtonian mechanics to dynamic forces, translational
motion, work, impulse and momentum will be taught. Topics included:
kinematics, kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, vibrations, energy and
momentum conservation. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: ENGR 211
and MAT* 256. (Sp) 3 credits
ENGR 221: Introduction to Electric Circuit Analysis
Linear electric circuit analysis using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws: includes loop
and nodal analysis; transients in electric circuits; behavior of operational amplifiers
and nonlinear devices; design, operation and use of electric instruments;
basic meter movements; and simple filter circuits. TI-85 graphing calculator
required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisites:
PHY* 222 and MAT* 256. Co-requisite: MAT* 285. (Sp) 4 credits
English
ENG* 043: Writing: Paragraph to Essay
(formerly ENG 093: Preparatory College Reading and Writing I)
This course is designed for students who need a semester of reading and
writing experiences before continuing on to ENG* 066. This course will engage
students in reading and writing activities with an emphasis on whole class and
small group discussion. Note: A grade of “C” or better is required in ENG* 043
to take ENG* 066. Placement via assessment test. Class: 3 hours per week.
(Fa,Sp) no credit
ENG* 066: Foundation for College Study/Reading/Writing
(formerly ENG 097: Preparatory College Reading and Writing II)
This course focuses on reading and writing as processes. Students will interact
with various types of texts through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
They will have the opportunity to create meaningful pieces for real purposes
and real audiences. This course will prepare students to understand, interpret,
and respond to course content at the college level. As a result of this course,
students will form a set of personal strategies for reading and writing. Note: A
grade of “C” or better in ENG* 066 is required to take ENG* 093. Prerequisite:
ENG* 043 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement via assessment test.
Class: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) no credit
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 127
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