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AM 251 - Welding and Fabrication Technology
Credits:
4.00
Processes and procedures of welding including: Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Cutting
(SMAC), Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW), Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting
(OFC-A), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Plasma Arc Cutting
(PAC), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Welding
metallurgy and control of distortion. Special fee. Prereq:
permission. 2 lec/2-hr rec.
AM 261 - Internal Combustion Engines I
Credits:
4.00
Internal combustion engines (spark-ignited and diesel) and
their subsystems with emphasis on their design, how they
function, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. 2
lec/2-hr rec.
AM 262 - Internal Combustion Engines II
Credits:
4.00
Advanced engine principles and theory. Detailed major
failure analysis and overhaul techniques. Prereq:
permission, AM261 or EDUC 461. 2 lec/2-hr rec.
AM 270 - Residential Electricity
Credits:
2.00
Electrical principles, laws, and installation with
emphasis on the "National Electrical Code." While modeled
at the residential level, concepts and terminology will be
applicable to the commercial and light industrial sectors
as well. Concepts and methodologies will be supported with
design and when appropriate, hands on application to
enhance the learning environment. 2 lec/2-hr rec. (half
semester course.)
AM 275 - Building Science/Residential Construction
Credits:
4.00
The study of inter-relationship of physical principles
that affect the functionality and life span of a building.
The materials and methodologies of residential
construction. 3 lec/2-hr lab. Special fee.
AM 280 - Technical Computer Literacy/Internet Applications
Credits:
4.00
An introduction to the concepts, common hardware
components, and operating practices of microcomputers.
Emphasis on a networked Windows environment, the Internet,
hard disk management, Paint Shop Pro, Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. 2 lec/2-hr rec.
AM 291 - Studies in Agricultural Mechanization
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member; credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may
include welding, engines, building construction,
electricity, or computers.
AM 292 - Studies in Agricultural Mechanization
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
See description for AM 291.