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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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Industrial Technology

 
IT-102
CNC MILL PROGRAMMING
An introduction to Computer Numerical Control theory, application and programming for CNC milling machines. Students will develop standard G &M-code programs used to operate CNC milling machines writing and running programs with CNC simulation software that replicates an actual CNC machine control. The final project is an advanced part produced on an operational CNC mill.
 
IT-103
CNC LATHE PROGRAMMING
An introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) theory, application and programming. Students will learn to develop standard G &M-code programs using CNC simulation software that replicates an actual CNC machine control. The final project is an advanced part produced on an operational CNC lathe.
 
IT-110
MOLD DESIGN
Covers the fundamentals of injection mold design and function. Topics include: shrinkage allowances, gate locations, cooling, runner balancing, stripper plates, slide molds, two and three plate designs as well as molding machine considerations. Students will design a complete a mold from scratch. Hands on examination of parts, molds, and drawings are featured as well as CAD demos and tours. Familiarity with blue print reading is required.
 
IT-112
PLASTICS MATERIALS
An overview of all fundamental aspects of materials as they apply to processing. Topics will include: raw materials, polymer synthesis and methods, bonding, classifications, deformation and time-dependent behavior, physical properties, fabrication and processing, compounding and fiberreinforced plastics, extrusion and injection molding, plastic forms and thermoforming, welding, machining and adhesive bonding of plastics, and plastics products, waste disposal and recycling.
 
IT-114
PLASTICS PROCESSING 1
An overview of commonly used commercial plastics processes. Plastics materials are addressed including material types, additives, polymer flow, and physical and mechanical properties. The injection molding process is emphasized, covering primary and peripheral machinery and equipment, molding variables, fundamental processing, and cause and effect relationships between molding parameters and the molded part. Lectures are reinforced with hands-on laboratory experiments.
 
IT-118
INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY
This course provides fundamental, yet comprehensive, coverage of quality control concepts. Quality management principles, practices, tools and techniques are covered. Basic math skills are required.
 
IT-121
MACHINE TOOL PRACTICE I
An introduction to machine shop theory and application. Several projects are planned and machined. Students will be required to complete tasks using hand tools and demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities on engine lathes, vertical milling machines, pedestal grinders and band saws. They will layout, set-up and machine precision parts to specific quality standards.
 
IT-122
CNC OPERATION
A course on the set-up and operation of CNC mills that provides familiarization with controls. Students will be able to load a program, perform minor editing, and determine tooling using a technical drawing, set up tools, run, debug and fine tune the program to produce a good first piece. Several projects plus a final part-to-print project are required. Completion of IT102 recommended but not required.
 
IT-123
CNC LATHE OPERATIONS
A course on the set-up and operation of CNC mills that provides familiarization with controls. Students will be able to load a program, perform minor editing, and determine tooling using a technical drawing, set up tools, run, debug and fine tune the program to produce a good first piece. Several projects plus a final part-to-print project are required. Completion of IT102 recommended but not required.
 
IT-131
MACHINE TOOL PRACTICE II
This course further develops the students knowledge, skills and abilities in machining building on the fundamental principles covered in Machine Tools I. Students manufacture projects that require precision layout, set-up, machining, and inspection. These projects require students to perform various operations on horizontal milling machines, vertical milling machines, band saws, engine lathes and surface grinders.
 
IT-141
MACHINE TOOL PRACTICE III
The third and most advanced course in a sequence of three machine tool courses designed to give the student practical machine shop knowledge, skills and abilities. Students focus on manufacturing functional projects that require design, process development, machining, assembly and inspection. Students will work individually and in teams building on Machine Tools I & II.
 
IT-214
PLASTICS PROCESSES 11
Reinforces and builds on Processes I. Emphasis is on developing process control for highly repeatable molding. Other specialty applications of injection molding are discussed. Lectures are reinforced with hands-on laboratory experiments.
 
IT-220
MASTERCAM, COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software specifically Mastercam. Students will learn to create, modify, manipulate and import geometry. Manufacturing/machining processes will be applied to that geometry along with tools, speeds and feeds for tool path simulation and verification. Students will ultimately be able to create a computer aided design (CAD) drawing, simulate the machining of a 3 dimensional model and generate CNC code to machine an actual part.
 
IT-250
COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE
Provides students with a thorough understanding of coordinate metrology. The emphasis is on geometric measurement and inspection techniques as they pertain to a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). This course also covers construction, calibration, operation and maintenance of CMMs.