Courses

Title and description of specific courses to be inserted at the time of offering. May be repeated for credit.

In-depth supervised individual study of one or more current real estate problems of a business organization.

Provides instruction for the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Topics include: taxable income, income adjustments, schedules, standard deductions, itemized deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax calculations.

Commercial production of everyday and specialty chemicals will be discussed with emphasis on raw materials, chemistry, equipment, environmental impact. Typical industries: inorganic acids/bases, hydrocarbon derivatives, aromatics, petroleum refining, polymers, pesticides/fertilizers, paper/pulp, pharmaceuticals, soaps/detergents.

This course provides a foundation in industrial computers and computer systems with a focus in linking computers to the plant floor process. Topics include: hardware, software, boot sequence, configuration, troubleshooting, and communications platforms.

Provides hands on experience in the development and implementation of graphical computer based HMI (HumanMachine Interfaces) for control of automated machines and industrial manufacturing systems. This course is built on the user’s knowledge/familiarity of programmable logic controls (PLCs) and demonstrates the capabilities and economic impact of PC based controls systems. The manufacturing industry’s demand for low cost automated solutions has pushed the desktop PC into the plant floor.

This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment, and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.

This course introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures.

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This course provides an instructional review of the Industrial Maintenance Technology course of study with a comprehensive assessment of each area. The assessment will consist of a written, identification, and hands-on examination. Topics include direct current, alternating current, industrial wiring, AC-DC motors, motor controls, industrial hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, industrial mechanics, welding, safety, and programmable logic controllers.