Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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RBTC 1309 Pneumatics (2-4-3) A study of principles of pneumatics,
including formulas, functions, and circuits with hands-on experience
in these industrial automated systems. Prerequisite HYDR 1305
RBTC 1341 Vision Systems (2-4-3) An overview of machine vision
systems, including terminology and components. Topics include
optics, sensors, lighting, image analysis, and user interfaces.
Prerequisite RBTC 2339
RBTC 1343 Robotics (2-4-3) Principles and applications of robots.
Includes installation, interfacing, programming, maintenance, and
safety of robots and robotic cells. Prerequisite CETT 1303 or IEIR
1302 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
RBTC 1345 Robot Interfacing (2-4-3) A study of the basic principles
of robot controllers, controller input/output, memory, and interfacing
with computer integrated manufacturing. Prerequisite RBTC 2339,
RBTC 1347, RBTC 1301
RBTC 1347 Electro-Mechanical Devices (2-4-3) A study of electromechanical
devices found in robotic systems. Includes transformers,
switches, and solid state relays. Prerequisite RBTC 1343
RBTC 1355 Sensors (2-4-3) Study of basic principles of industrial
sensors for automated systems. Emphasis on the operation and
application of position, rate, proximity, opto-electronics, ranging,
and pressure switches. Prerequisite RBTC 2339, RBTC 1347
RBTC 1371 Industrial Motors and Drives (2-4-3) Choosing,
installation and troubleshooting of 3-phase motors and variable
speed drives ,with emphasis on wiring and controls of industrial
motors. Prerequisite RBTC 1301, ELPT 1341
RBTC 2335 Numerical Controlled/Computer Numerical Control
Programming (2-4-3) A study of the principles and concepts of
numerical control through computer applications, specifically in
the area of programming for the control of machine tools in CIM.
Prerequisite RBTC 1345, RBTC 1355
RBTC 2339 Robot Programming and Diagnostics (2-4-3) Emphasis
on the programming of industrial robots, the development of
programming techniques, and the diagnosis of faults in systems.
Prerequisite RBTC 1343
RBTC 2345 Robot Application, Set-up, and Testing (2-4-3) A
capstone course that provides the student with laboratory
experience in the installation, set-up, and testing of robotic cells.
Topics include maintenance. Prerequisite RBTC 1345, RBTC 1355
RBTC 2347 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2-4-3) The
principles of computer integrated manufacturing, including case
studies and implementation of process control techniques, CAD/
CAM, operations, software, and networking for CIM systems.
Prerequisite RBTC 1345, RBTC 1355
RBTC 2375 Human Machine Interface Programming and Interfacing
(2-4-3) An overview of Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices and
their use in industrial automation. Programming HMIs for use with
automated systems. Prerequisite RBTC 1345, RBTC 1301
RNSG
RNSG 1210 Introduction to Community-Based Nursing (2-0-2)
Overview of the delivery of nursing care in a variety of communitybased
settings to promote health; application of systematic
problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, focusing on
the examination of concepts and theories relevant to communitybased
nursing; and development of judgment, skill, and professional
values within a legal/ethical framework.
RNSG 1227 Transition to Professional Nursing (1-3-2) Content
includes health promotion, expanded assessment, analysis of data,
critical thinking skills and systematic problem solving process,
pharmacology, interdisciplinary teamwork, communication, and
applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and
professional values within a legal/ethical framework throughout the
lifespan. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated
approach.
RNSG 1261 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (0-0-
2) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables
the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and
concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
RNSG 1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (2-2-3)
Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive
nursing health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Includes
assessment of patients' health promotion and maintenance, illness
and injury prevention and restoration, and application of the nursing
process within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to
either a blocked or integrated approach.
RNSG 1301 Pharmacology (2-2-3) Introduction to the science
of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions,
adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications.
Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe
administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This
course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach.
RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health (2-2-3) Integration
of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health
needs into the continued development of the professional nurse
as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate,
member of health care team, and member of the profession in the
care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical
health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis on
complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values
within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a
blocked approach.
RNSG 1412 Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing
Family (3-2-4) Study of the concepts related to the provision of
nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families. Application
of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills,
including a focus on the childbearing family during the perinatal
periods and the childrearing family from birth to adolescence;
and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional
values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a
blocked approach.
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