A thorough introduction for the new student to the fundamental properties and applications of electricity. This course opens the doors to a wide array of career opportunities in computer servicing, biomedical equipment servicing, manufacturing technology, telecommunications, and home entertainment equipment servicing. In addition, safety procedures are emphasized. Students learn how to make good solder connections and recognize and repair bad solder connections. Students learn how to select and clean soldering tools. This course continues with the basics of current, voltage and resistance. The application of Ohm’s Law and the construction of circuits to verify electronic theory provide the knowledge necessary to build the foundation for a thorough understanding of electronics. This course teaches the student to use a logical course of correction to an electronic problem in a minimum amount of time. Student will learn generic troubleshooting technique procedures and tricks of the trade from analog to digital circuits.

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BTC College Level Math score of 75 or MATH 099 with a C or better. 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. Completion of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 099) or placement into Pre-Calculus (MATH&141).

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The development of a working knowledge of the basic principles of DC electronics. The purpose and operation of such devices as resistors, capacitors, inductors and meters are covered in labs and theory.

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An introduction and examination of the principles and applications of alternating current, including frequency, reactance, impedance, and resonance.

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Students continue their exploration of AC with transformers and filter circuits (low-pass, high-pass, band-stop and band-pass), with theory, lab work, and projects.

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The focus of this course will be functions. Students manipulate and graph linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and quadratic functions. The course will also cover systems of equations, matrices and determinants, and their applications.

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BTC College Level Math score of 75 or a C grade in MATH 099.

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Students learn how discrete semiconductor devices are constructed, how to handle them, how diodes, bipolar transistors, FETS, and thrystors operate and how to use them in practical circuits. ACDC power supply circuits introduced as well.

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INST 115

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This course introduces the student to various “building block” circuits including amplifiers, oscillators, and power supply circuits, through theory, lab work, and projects.

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INST 120

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Explores the design and operation of basic operational amplifier circuits through theory and lab work to illustrate and confirm the design and operation of linear amplifiers, voltage and current converters, comparators and precision rectifiers.

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INST 125

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Oscillators, active filters and single power-supply circuits and other applications of op-amps are covered in theory, practical labs and projects.

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INST 130

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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.

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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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Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.

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Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or a C grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or a C grade in ENGL 092.

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A comprehensive focus on the concepts, terminology, components and circuits that combine to form basic digital systems with lab work and projects.

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INST 135

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In this course you will learn how to wire, configure, and use electromechanical relays to control electric motors and other discrete (on/off) control elements for real processes. You will also learn how to wire, configure, and use variable-frequency motor controls to use three-phase AC motors as final control elements.

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INST 140 with a C- or better.

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In this course you will learn how to wire, program, and configure programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to perform discrete control functions including combinational logic, counters, and timers.

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INST 141 with a C- or better.

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In this course you will learn how to program data-handling functions in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including comparison, arithmetic, and data transfer instructions. You will also learn to connect and program human-machine interface (HMI) panels to PLCs.

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INST 142 with a C- or better.

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This course introduces you to the trade, terminology, and basic principles of instrumentation. It is a preparatory course for any one of three sections within the second year of Instrumentation: measurement, control, and systems, enabling you to begin your second year of Instrumentation at the start of Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter.

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MATH& 141 with a "C" or better or instructor permission.

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In this course you will learn how to precisely measure both fluid pressure and fluid/solids level in a variety of applications, as well as accurately calibrate and efficiently troubleshoot pressure and level measurement systems.

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MATH& 141 with a "C" or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 200

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In this course you will learn how to precisely measure both temperature and fluid flow in a variety of applications, as well as accurately calibrate and efficiently troubleshoot temperature and flow measurement systems.

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MATH& 141 with a "C" or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 240

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This course teaches the basic principles of process analysis including pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, and chemical constituency.

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MATH& 141 with a "C" or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 241

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Preparation for employment including resume preparation, cover letter writing, job search engine use, and interviewing skills.

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INST 200 and MATH& 141 with a "C" or better

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In this course you will learn how to precisely control energy in process systems using fluid valves and motors. You will also learn how fluid power systems work, and how to efficiently troubleshoot final control elements.

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MATH& 141 with a "C" grade and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 200

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This course teaches you how the most basic and widely-used control algorithm works: proportional-integral-derivative (PID). In this course you will see how the PID algorithm is implemented in pneumatic, analog electronic, and digital control systems.

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MATH& 141 with a "C" or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 250

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This course teaches the art and science of tuning PID controllers for robust loop control, including Ziegler-Nichols closed-loop and open-loop methods in addition to heuristic methods.

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MATH&141 with a "C" or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 251.

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An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to theories of learning, the senses, perceptions, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.

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ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (85) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (255) or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher OR BUS 191 with a C or higher.

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This course is an introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), utilizing a "cookbook" approach to instruction. Students have immediate hands-on computer usage while applying basic command concepts and terminology. Basic drawing and editing techniques are reinforced with exercises designed to help the student reach an in-depth understanding.

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This course teaches you how to get the jobs that are not listed in classified ads or job search engines. You will learn how to professionally network, research employers for job potential, conduct informational interviews, and otherwise take an active approach in securing employment within your professional field.

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INST 205 and MATH& 141 with a "C" or better

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This course reviews digital theory learned in the first year (Core Electronics) courses, building upon that foundation to explore industrial data busses (including Ethernet) and indicating, data logging, and SCADA systems.

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MATH&141 with a “C” or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 200.

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This course teaches the basic principles of distributed instrumentation, including distributed control systems (DCS), FOUNDATION Fieldbus instruments, and wireless field instruments.

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MATH&141 with a “C” or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 260

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This course teaches the theory and practical application of process control strategies including cascade, feed forward, selector, and override controls. Safety instrumented systems (SIS) concepts are also covered in this course.

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MATH&141 with a“C” or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 262.

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In this course you will learn how to commission, test, and analyze basic protective relays and instrument transformers used to protect equipment in electrical power systems. This course also reviews phasor mathematics for three-phase electrical circuits.

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MATH&141 with a C or better and INST 141 with a C- or better.

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MATH&141 with a “C” or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 200

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MATH&141 with a “C” or better and completion of or concurrent enrollment in INST 200

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