Engineering Technology - Clean Energy

Study of functions, limits, continuity,limits at infinity, differentiation of algebraic,exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.

Prerequisites:
MATH& 142 with a C grade.

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Prerequisites:
MATH& 142 with a C or better.

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PHYS& 221 is the first in a three-course calculus-based survey of physics for engineering pathways. The course introduces the fundamental principles of mechanics: kinematics, momentum and energy conservation laws, physical interactions, force, work, rotation, torque and gravity. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work includes experimental methods, data analysis, and prepares students for coursework in engineering.

Prerequisites:
ENGL& 101 with a C or better, Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH& 151 with a C or better.

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An introductory chemistry course for students in programs requiring one or two quarters of general chemistry. Course covers basic principles of modern chemistry, the structure of atoms and molecules, ions, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, the periodic table, chemical formulas and equations, and stoichiometry of reactions and solutions. Lab work included.

Prerequisites:
MATH& 141 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Reading (85) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or ACCUPLACER NextGen (255) OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher. Recommend completion of CHEM& 121 or one year of high school chemistry.

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A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or better, and Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a B or better and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or better or AENGL 100 with a C or better.

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Introduction to microeconomics. Presents supply and demand models, consumers and producers choice in the competitive and non-competitive market. Examines the various economic decisions made by firms relating to price, demand, factors or production, and cost.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic College Math Score of (75) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen AAF (240) or higher OR MATH 099 with a C or higher OR AMATH 111 with a C or higher.

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This course explores engineering and technology through class discussion, hands-on activities, and presentations by guest speakers. Topics include engineering disciplines, degree and transfer options, career opportunities, academic success strategies, and planning your program of study.

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Course explores the role of teamwork, creativity, and communication in innovative engineering design. Topics include engineering design process, collaborative problem solving techniques, and computer applications. Students will develop their knowledge and skills in these areas through a series of hands-on design projects.

Prerequisites:
(Accuplacer Algebra score of 75 or Math 098 with a "C" or better) and (Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a "C" or better) and (Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a "C" or better).

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This course is an introduction to the use of graphical techniques and standard practices used to communicate engineering design information. Students will learn graphics techniques, visualization skills, standards for object views and drawing sizes, orthographic projection, section views, proper dimensioning techniques, and tolerances. Freehand sketching is used to develop visualization skills and as an instrument for design conceptualization and communication.

Prerequisites:
(Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 50 or a C grade or better in MATH 090 or ABE 050 with a "C" or better) and (Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a "C" or better) and (Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a "C" or better).

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Modern society is completely dependent on vast amounts of cheap energy, but the costs are high. Will we have enough usable energy for a planet of nine billion people? How do our choices in energy production impact the global and local environment? We will address these and other questions surrounding human energy use and work to understand the science, technology, and policy of energy use in the 21st century.

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This course will allow students to understand the history of energy policy within the US; gain an understanding of the major actors in energy policy; and explore the implications for energy policy from local to global levels. A specific focus will be placed on energy issues as they pertain to the Pacific Northwest.

Prerequisites:
CENG 101 with a "C" or better.

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This course introduces the engineering and technical aspects of renewable energy systems. It emphasizes basic generation and conservation technologies of renewable energy generation systems. Topics include heat transfer, power, thermodynamics, energy storage, energy conversion.

Prerequisites:
CENG 101 with a "C" or better.

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An introduction to the fundamental properties and applications of electricity. This course covers the basic principles of DC electronics such as; voltage, current and resistance, Ohm’s law, Joule’s law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, passive devices included resistors, capacitors, and inductors, circuit applications included maximum power transfer, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems. An introduction to magnetism which covers; magnetic fields, flux, density, permeability, retentivity, reluctance, and hysteresis. Students also learn how solder and understand the lab safety protocol.

Prerequisites:
Completion of or co-enrollment in MATH& 141

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An introduction and examination of the principles and applications of alternating current. Topics include period, frequency, phase angle, reactance, impedance, resonance, peak and rms values, resistive, apparent, reactance power, and power factor. Students continue their exploration of AC with transformers and filter circuits (low-pass, high-pass, band-stop and band-pass). Practical labs and project help the students understand circuit constructions and troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites:
ENET 100 with "C" or better.

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This course introduces semiconductor discrete components such as; diodes, bipolar transistors, FETS, MOSFET, SCR, diacs, triacs, and UJT. Circuit applications include; switching, amplifiers, oscillators, and power supply circuits. Practical labs and project help the students understand circuit constructions and troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites:
ENET 120 with a "C" or better.

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This course introduces the basic concepts of an operational amplifiers. Topics include different configurations such as; comparator, differential amplifier, open and close loop feedback, CMR and CMRR, inverting and non-inverting, voltage/current converter, summer circuit, instrumentation amplifier, precision rectifier, and active filters. Practical labs and project help the students understand circuit constructions and troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites:
ENET 130 with a "C" or better.

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This course introduces basic concepts of logic operations, circuit and functions. Topics include; number systems, digital codes and parity, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh map, function of combinational logic, flip-flop, counters, adders, and memory devices. Practical labs and project help the students understand digital circuits and troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites:
ENET 140 with a "C" or better.

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This course introduces the fundamentals and applications of AM/FM modulation and transmitters/ Receiver circuits. Digital communication techniques, transmission of binary data, and transmission lines. Also introduce Networking and Local-Area networks, and internet technologies. Practical labs and project help the students understand communication circuits and troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites:
(ENET 150 and MATH& 141 with a "C" or better) or instructor permission.

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This course is designed to keep students current with technology. Currently this course is an introduction to solar technology, nano-technology, and fuel cell (PEM) technologies. Students will learn the characteristics and the efficiency of the solar and PME fuel cell. Emphasis on clean energies and application. This course will change as new emerging technologies move to the forefront. Practical labs and project help the students to put theories into action and learn troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites:
(ENET 150 and MATH& 142 with a "C" or better) or instructor permission.

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Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or B grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86 or B grade in ENGL 092 or C grade in AENGL 100.

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Prerequisites:
PHYS& 114 with a C or better.

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This course is the first of a series of three accounting courses in the Business DTA sequence. It provides an introduction to financial accounting as an essential part of business decision-making. It includes the vocabulary and fundamental concepts of accounting as well as analysis of common business activities and interpretation primary financial statements.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Score: 75 in Algebra or a grade of C or higher in Math 098; or instructor permission.

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This is the second of a series of three accounting courses in the Business DTA sequence and is a continuation of ACCT& 201. The emphasis of this class is on fixed assets, intangibles, investments and financing, stockholder’s equity, cash flow analysis and financial statement analysis.

Prerequisites:
ACCT&201 with a C or higher; or instructor permission.

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This course provides introduction to basic concepts of biology, with an emphasis on the cells as the fundamental unit of life. Topics include cell structure, basic chemical and biochemical concepts, metabolism, cell division, principles of genetics, biological diversity, and methods of scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Course establishes foundation necessary for continued biology study, especially in human anatomy and physiology. Lab included.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or B grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86 or B grade in ENGL 092 or C grade in AENGL 100 and Accuplacer Algebra score of 75 or a C grade in MATH 098.

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Focus is given to the system, process, and organizational functions of the American government. It also puts primary attention on the relationships between citizens and their national government by exploring the key theoretical precepts that shaped the Constitution and its federal structural arrangements. Close attention is paid to the policy making process and its key actors, as well as various public policies.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 50 or a C grade in ABE 054 or ABE 055, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 50 or a C grade in ENGL 092.

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This course is designed to help students report technical information clearly, completely, and persuasively. Technical writing shares many of the same concerns of other kinds of writing, such as attention to Purpose, Readability, and most significantly, Audience. This course is designed to provide instruction and practice in creating practical and effective documents for students in medical, scientific, technical, and other professional fields.

Prerequisites:
ENGL& 101 with a C grade.

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This course equips students with fundamental programming skills such as effective use of data types, variables, assignment statements, control structures, modular design using procedures, pointers and array data structures in the construction of C++ programs. This course also introduces students to Object Oriented Programming concepts and prepares students for the C++ Institute Certified Associate Programmer exam.

Prerequisites:
MATH 099 or IT 121 with a C or better or Instructor Permission.

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In this course, students will be introduced to the various methods and processes for producing biodiesel. These will include the operations of feedstock preparation, reaction, mixing, separating, and washing. The equipment necessary to provide and control these operations. Quality control, safety, and jobs available in this industry will also be covered. Students will also prepare biodiesel in the laboratory and in a pilot plant. A project related to biodiesel production will also be required. This course may be either live, a hybrid, or on-line with access to the laboratory and pilot plant.

Prerequisites:
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CAP 101

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In this course, students will be introduced to the various methods and processes for producing green energy. These will include the production of renewable energy by wind, solar, hydroelectric, wave, and biofuels. The equipment necessary to provide and control these operations; quality control, safety, and jobs available in this industry will also be covered. Students will also do a project related to green energy. This course may be either live, a hybrid or on-line.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101

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