General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

MAtH 2305 disCrete
MAtHeMAtiCs
prerequisite: MAtH 2318
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics selected from logic, set theory, combinatories
and graph theory . Core Curriculum Course .
MAtH 2318 lineAr AlgeBrA
prerequisite: MAtH 2413
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics include systems of linear equations, vector
spaces, matrices, linear mappings, and determinants .
Core Curriculum Course .
MAtH 2320 ordinAry
diFFerentiAl equAtions
prerequisite: MAtH 2414
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics include initial value problems for first order
and linear second order equations, Picard iteration,
series solutions, boundary value problems, Laplace
transforms and numerical methods . Core Curriculum
Course .
MAtH 2412 preCAlCulus
prerequisite: MAtH 1314 and MAtH 1316
or department Approval
Credit: 4 (4 lecture)
Topics include elementary theory of functions and
equations, analytic geometry, vectors, introductory
logic, mathematical induction, sequences and finite
series . Core Curriculum Course .
MAtH 2413 CAlCulus i
prerequisite: MAtH 2412 or consent of the
department Chair
Credit: 4 (4 lecture)
An integrated study of differential calculus with
analytic geometry including the study of functions,
limits, continuity, differentiation, and an introduction
to integration . Core Curriculum Course .
MAtH 2414 CAlCulus ii
prerequisite: MAtH 2413
Credit: 4 (4 lecture)
Integral calculus including discussions of transcendental
functions, applications of integration, techniques and
improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor series, plane
curves, and polar coordinates . Core Curriculum
Course .
MAtH 2415 CAlCulus iii
prerequisite: MAtH 2414
Credit: 4 (4 lecture)
A survey of advanced topics in calculus including vectors
and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation,
Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, Jacobians,
divergence and Stoke’s theorems . Core Curriculum
Course .
MCHn 1201 Beginning MACHine
sHop
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Fundamental machine shop safety, math, measurement,
and theory of saws and drill presses .
MCHn 1211 BAsiC lAtHe i
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1201
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the common types of lathes . Emphasis
on basic parts, nomenclature, lathe operations,
safety, machine mathematics, blueprint reading,
and theory .
MCHn 1214 Milling
MACHine i
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1201
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the common types of milling machines,
basic parts, safety, and nomenclature of basic machine
operations and procedures . Includes an introduction
to machine mathematics, blueprint reading, and
theory .
MCHn 1217 MACHining i
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1201
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Introductory course that assists the student in
understanding the machinist occupation in industry .
Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout,
and bench work using common measuring tools is
included . Emphasis on shop safety, housekeeping,
and preventative maintenance .
MCHn 1220 BAsiC lAtHe ii
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1211
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation to the introduction of common types of
lathes . Emphasis on basic parts, nomenclature, lathe
operations, safety, machine mathematics, blueprint
reading, and theory .
MCHn 1221 Milling
MACHine ii
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1214
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of the common types of milling machines,
basic parts, safety, and nomenclature of basic machine
operations and procedures . Includes introduction
to machine mathematics, blueprint reading, and
theory .
MCHn 1230 stAtistiCAl proCess
Control (spC) For MACHinist
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
An introduction to statistical process control, used by
machinist and machine operators . Analysis of data
collected from work pieces . The student will identify
the basic tools required for data collection, list the
most common charts used to measure variations,
demonstrate the use of measuring tools used for data
collection, analyze the variances of data gathered,
distinguish different charts for various applications
and calculate random sampling by using the proper
formulas .
MCHn 1291 speCiAl topiCs
in MACHinist/MACHine
teCHnologist
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1221
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 3 lab)
This course reviews the use of manual industrial
manufacturing equipment . This includes the operation
of grinders, drill presses, turnings, and milling
machines to manufacture a final project .
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MCHn 1391 speCiAl topiCs
in MACHinist/MACHine
teCHnologist
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
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 .
Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by
local occupational need and business and industry
trends .
MCHn 1453 sHeet MetAl iii
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
An introduction to the principles of air flow as applied
to HVAC air distribution systems in addition to the
components of HVAC and the basic refrigeration
cycle . Introduction to welding, brazing, and field
measurements . Application of extensive triangulation
layout and fabrication and fiberglass duct work .
MCHn 2230 Milling MACHine iii
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1221
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Advanced study of milling machine operations . Use
of milling cutters and support tooling including end
mills, slab mills, face mills, involute cutters, rotary
tables, and indexing heads with a review of related
math and machine theory .
MCHn 2231 AdVAnCed engine
lAtHe i
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1220
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Advanced study of lathe operations . Use of special
cutting tools and support tooling, such as form tools,
carbide inserts, taper attachments, follower, and steady
rest . Close tolerance machining required .
MCHn 2234 tools And Fixtures i
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 1201
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Advanced course in the designing and building of
special tools, such as jigs, fixtures, punch press dies,
and molds .
MCHn 2235 AdVAnCed engine
lAtHe ii
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 2231
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation in the advanced study of lathe operations .
Use of special cutting tools and support tooling, such
as form tools, carbide inserts, taper attachments,
follower, and steady rest . Close tolerance machining
required .
MCHn 2238 Milling MACHine iV
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 2230
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Continuation of the advanced study of milling machine
operations . Use of milling cutters and support tooling
including end mills, slab mills, face mills, involute
cutters, rotary tables, and indexing heads with a review
of related math and machine theory .
MCHn 2239 tools And
Fixtures ii
prerequisite/Corequisite: MCHn 2234
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Machining and assembling of a production tool, using
conventional machine shop equipment . Application of
production tool theory, care, and maintenance .