Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

202 | Course Descriptions
EMSP 2444 Cardiology (3-3-4) Assessment and management of
patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead
ECG interpretation.
ENER
ENER 2325 SCADA and Networking (2-4-3) Topics in Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Industrial Ethernet
communications systems as they apply to industry. Prerequisite
CETT 1303, CETT 1305
EPCT 2337 Site Assessment (2-3-3) Research techniques required
to perform site assessment. Emphasis on the American Society
of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA) Super Fund
Standards.
GRPH
GRPH 1359 Vector Graphics for Production (2-4-3) A study and use
of vector graphics for production.
ENTC
ENTC 1349 Reliability and Maintainability (2-4-3) Equipment
reliability and maintainability. Includes development and
assessment of maintenance programs.
ENTC 2310 Machine Design (1-5-3) Design considerations for
machinery. Includes selection of mechanical components and
machine construction principles. Prerequisite MCHN 1326, MCHN
1371
EPCT
EPCT 1205 Environmental Regulations Overview (1-4-2) An
introduction to the history of the environmental movement,
including basic requirements for compliance with the environmental
regulations.
EPCT 1243 Treatment, Remediation, and Disposal Techniques
(1-4-2) A study of the skills required in treatment, remediation,
and disposal processes of solid waste, hazardous materials, and
hazardous waste. Emphasizes the technologies applicable in the
field.
EPCT 1301 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER) Training and Related Topics (2-3-3) Minimum
certification requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
for a hazardous waste site worker as found in 29 CFR-1910.120 and
40 CFR-264.16.
EPCT 1307 Introduction to Environmental Safety and Health (2-3-3)
A historic overview of environmental safety and health. Emphasis on
the use of occupational safety and health codes.
EPCT 1344 Environmental Sampling and Analysis (2-3-3) Sampling
protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and
field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonly performed by the
field technician.
EPCT 2331 Industrial Hygiene Applications (2-3-3) A study of the
industrial environment and its relation to worker's health. This
course provides training in anticipation, recognition, evaluation,
and controlling health hazards-- particularly chemical, physical,
biological, and ergonomic factors existing in the workplace and
having injurious effects on workers. The course also introduces
training in instrumentation used in monitoring and measuring health
hazards in the workplace and covers current issues in industrial
hygiene.
HART
HART 1301 Basic Electricity for HVAC (2-4-3) Principles of electricity
as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment,
electrical circuits, and component theory and operation.
HART 1303 Air Conditioning Control Principles (2-4-3) A basic
study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control
components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze
high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm's law as applied
to air conditioning controls and circuits. Prerequisite HART 1301
(Prerequisite or Corequisite)
HART 1307 Refrigeration Principles (2-4-3) An introduction to
the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure
relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and
safety.
HART 1310 HVAC Shop Practices and Tools (2-4-3) Tools and
instruments used in the HVAC industry. Includes proper application,
use and care of these tools, and tubing and piping practices.
HART 1341 Residential Air Conditioning (2-4-3) A study of
components, applications, and installation of mechanical
air conditioning systems including operating conditions,
troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems.
Prerequisite HART 1301, HART 1307
HART 1345 Gas and Electric Heating (2-4-3) Study of the procedures
and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired
furnaces and electric heating systems. Prerequisite HART 1301
(Prerequisite or Corequisite)
HART 1356 EPA Recovery Certification Preparation (2-2-3)
Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and
reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for
refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service,
and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.
HART 2331 Advanced Electricity for HVAC (2-4-3) Advanced
electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing
of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed
instruction in motors and power distribution motors, motor controls,
and application of solid state devices. Prerequisite HART 1303
HART 2334 Advanced Air Conditioning Controls (2-4-3) Theory and
application of electrical control devices, electromechanical controls,
and/or pneumatic controls. Prerequisite HART 2336
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