General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

inMt 1243 CoMputer Aided
design/CoMputer Aided
MAnuFACturing (CAd/CAM)
(sHort Course)
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1242
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 3 lab)
Computer-assisted applications in integrating
engineering graphics and manufacturing . Emphasis on
the conversion of a working drawing using computer
aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/
CAM) software and related input and output devices
to translate into machine code .
inMt 1244 CoMputer nuMeriCAl
Controls (sHort Course)
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1248
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
A study of numerical controlled machine operations .
Emphasis on standard and computer numerical
controlled (CNC) procedures for planning, preparing,
and operating a computer-assisted program .
inMt 1245 CoMputer nuMeriCAl
Controls (sHort Course)
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1244
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
A study of numerical controlled machine operations .
Emphasis on standard and computer numerical
controlled (CNC) procedures for planning, preparing,
and operating a computer-assisted program .
inMt 1248 MAnuFACturing
proCesses (sHort Course)
Corequisite: inMt 1249
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Exploration of a variety of methods used in
manufacturing . Theory and application of processes
including but not limited to metal forming, welding,
machining, heat treating, plating, assembly procedures,
and process control considerations, casting and
injection molding .
inMt 1249 MAnuFACturing
proCesses (sHort Course)
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1248
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 3 lab)
Exploration of a variety of methods used in
manufacturing . Theory and application of processes
including but not limited to metal forming, welding,
machining, heat treating, plating, assembly procedures,
and process control considerations, casting and
injection molding .
inMt 1291 speCiAl topiCs - CnC
Mill operAtion
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1245
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 3 lab)
This course covers the typing, loading, and saving
machine part program on computer diskette and/or
CNC machine . This will include loading program,
tooling, setup, and operating of Computer Numerical
Control drilling and milling machines . Checking of
parts, editing the program, and related theory are
also included
inMt 1317 industriAl
AutoMAtion
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the applications of industrial automation
systems including identification of system requirements,
equipment integration, motors, controllers, and
sensors . Coverage of set-up, maintenance, and testing
of the automated system .
inMt 1380 CooperAtiVe
eduCAtion- industriAl/
MAnuFACturing teCHnology/
teCHniCiAn
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
Career related activities encountered in the
student’s area of specialization offered through
a cooperative agreement between the college,
employer, and student . Under supervision of the
college and the employer, the student combines
classroom learning with work experience . Includes a
lecture component .
inMt 1391 speCiAl topiCs -
prinCiples oF tool design
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1249
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This course covers the type and functions of jigs
and fixtures, supporting and locating, clamping and
work holding, basic construction, tool drawings, tool
materials, specific tool design studies, cutting tools,
blanking and forming dies .
inMt 1391 speCiAl topiCs - plAnt
lAyout
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1249
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This course is designed to equip the student on the
perspectives concerning the relationship of timing
material flow and its interface to operation to minimize
in-house material time frames . Factory design and
equipment changes .
inMt 1391 speCiAl topiCs - tiMe
And Motion study
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1249
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
The student will be trained to evaluate the basic
methods applied to product manufacturing processes .
Methods and operational time data are developed
to ensure the proper application of manufacturing
techniques .
inMt 2334 nC/CnC
progrAMMing
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
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 .
intC 1305 introduCtion to
eleCtroniC instruMentAtion
prerequisite: MAtH 1314
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A survey of the instrumentation field and the
professional requirements of the instrumentation
technician, including an introduction to computer and
calculator applications involved in basic electronic
circuit analysis .
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intC 1312 introduCtion to
instruMentAtion And sAFety
teCHnology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An overview of industries employing instrument
technicians . Course also covers instrument
safety techniques and practices as applied to the
instrumentation field .
intC 1343 AppliCAtion oF
industriAl AutoMAtiC Control
prerequisite: intC 1441
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of automatic process control including
measuring devices, analog and digital instrumentation,
signal transmitters, recorders, alarms, controllers,
control valves, and process and instrument drawings .
Includes connection and troubleshooting of loops .
intC 1401 prinCiples oF
industriAl MeAsureMents
prerequisite: intC 1312
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of the principles and devices for the
measurement of control variables such as temperature,
pressure, flow, level, and basic control functions .
intC 1441 prinCiples oF
AutoMAtiC Control
prerequisite: intC 1312, intC 1456,
Math 1314
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of the theory of basic measurements, automatic
control systems and design, closed loop systems,
recorders, controllers, feedback, control modes and
control configurations .
intC 1450 digitAl MeAsureMent
And Controls
prerequisite: intC 1305, intC 1441
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Topics address a review of basic digital concepts
including a study of the movement of digital data
through common systems employing parallel and
serial transfers using wire lines, fiber optics systems,
and radio methods of transfer .
intC 1456 instruMentAtion
CAliBrAtion
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A study of techniques for calibrating electronic and
pneumatic transmitters, controllers, recorders, valves,
and valve positioners including tear down, assembly,
alignment, and calibration of equipment .
intC 1491 speCiAl topiCs in
instruMentAtion teCHnology/
teCHniCiAn
prerequisite: intC 1441
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent
to the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student .