Fundamentals in blueprint reading. ANSI standards, symbolic canons, dimensioning rubrics and shape description techniques including: orthographic projection, auxiliary views, sectional views, and pictorial projection.

Intermediate concepts of working drawings. Includes advanced sections, auxiliaries, threads and fasteners, tolerancing, and geometric dimensioning. Specialized equipment used in duplication methods and blueprint reading.

Specific problems involving points, lines, planes, curved surfaces, intersections, and development problems. Emphasis directed toward auxiliary views, points and lines, revolutions, and development of surfaces.

Principles and measurement of direct current, voltage, resistance; alternating current, capacitance, inductance, impedance; and mathematical analysis of basic electricity covering Kirchoff, Thevenin, and Norton theorems.

A study of the National Electrical Code relative to residential wiring local codes. Experience is gained through wiring circuits found in the modern house.

Study of basic controls used today for AC motors. Ladder diagrams and practical circuits are drawn and wired.

A study of the characteristics and application of solid/state devices, diodes, transistors, rectifier circuits, voltage regulators, and wave/form interpretations. Single and multistate small signal amplifiers are tested.

Analysis of large scale integrated circuits. (Lecture two hour; laboratory two hours)

A survey of logic circuits using Boolean Algebra, truth tables, and binary numbering systems.

The focus of this course involves emphasis on computer hardware that consumers of microcomputer systems might encounter. This course will guide students through the actual construction of a microcomputer system with in-depth discussions of each component and the various upgrade options. The use of peripheral devises such as fax, modem, printers, and scanners is also covered. The instructional methods employed in this class include lecture, class discussion, demonstration, and hands-on laboratory experience.

This course is designed as a survey of operating system software. Students will study the basic concepts and procedures for installing and troubleshooting operating system software. An emphasis on extensive laboratory experience will ensure students practical expertise in addition to operating systems theory with DOS, Windows 9x; Windows NT, 2000, and XP; UNIX; Linux; OS/2; and Mac OS. The objectives of this course coincide with those needed in preparation for A+ software certification.

Explores ways of converting orthographic projections into perspective and pictorial expressions. Emphasizes oblique, isometric, dimetric, trimetric, exploded view, and rendering of projections for publications.

Study of special drafting processes including map drawing. Emphasis in planning earth and concrete retaining structures, projecting locations, profile line and grade, and surveying instruments.

Familiarization with contemporary CAD systems, covering basic theory and applications, including industry’s conversion to CAD. Prior computer experience is beneficial but not required.

Advanced training in CAD systems, covering the use of attributes, databases, Data Exchange Files, and the customizing of menus for increased efficiency of application.

Designed to provide CAD users understanding of 3D concepts, technique, strategy, and rendering features, engineering analysis and parametrics. Appropriate to those desiring to learn process of accurately producing three dimensional images for broad- based applications.

3/D modeling and animation designed to bring new power, versatility, speed, and value to the graphics professional who needs to create professional images and animations.

Study, through theory and application, of regulators, oscillators, thyristors, DA’s, Op Amps, and linear devices.

A study of the architecture and interconnecting functional units of the CPU, ALU, and control units with memory, input/output devices and communications between subsystems. (Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours)

Involves numbers, logic and circuits using integrated circuit chips. Includes implementation of logic functions in modern electronic devices, and integrated circuit chips in the small computer, using basic machine language.

Study of the use and application of PLC’s in industry, their operation, logic concepts, hardware components, the input/output system, programming, editing, and documentation.

A study of data communications hard-ware including synchronous and asynchronous communications.

An analysis of the digital logic structures of peripheral control devices and how they interface with microprocessor based systems. Use of the Intel Series Development System to develop, edit, assemble, debug and test system routines.

This course involves the installation, configuration, management, and trouble-shooting of network operating systems, accounts, data storage, remote access, and security.

Topics covered include: advanced lofting including fit deformation, scaling, inverse kinematics, animated combustions and explosions, compound and appearing/disappearing materials, mirror and refractive materials, character animation, space warps, ripple effects, and higher-level animation track editing.

A survey of DC/AC motors and controls, power distribution systems, programmable logic control, and non-servo systems.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to basic principles and clinical applications of biomedical equipment including, but not limited to, patient monitoring defibrillation computer network electro surgery machines, radiology and nuclear medicine equipment, dialysis and infusion pumps.

This course introduces the student to electrical and electronic design and application issues related to biomedical equipment such as isolation, measurement errors, low level signal amplification, CMMR, patient data telemetry and electrical safety in the medical environment.

Survey of automated manufacturing with emphasis on involvement of robots, including history, development, and socio/eco­nomic implications. Introduction to robot operations and applications.

Includes the online/offline programming of servo robots, the interfacing of robots with peripheral devices/equip­ment, computer control, computer assisted manufacturing and system integration.

Course addresses the educational needs of anyone wishing to work in the multimedia environment. Concepts, tools and techniques of multimedia production are among a few of comprehensive sets of topics included. Students will become familiar with how a major production develops and become capable of producing professional quality multimedia productions.

This course involves the in-depth study of Web development concept and techniques, the latest versions of the most commonly used languages and technologies on the market, exploration of the advancement of Web design, in addition to problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Students participate on a design team working on a realistic problem; design education process is guided by the design method approach. Students are encouraged to integrate diverse elements of course work into a coherent conception of their major.

Designed to provide students a means to integrate academic theories and principles to practical job experience, thereby reinforcing and expanding classroom learning while preparing them for activities related to their major. (Hours to be arranged.)