Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
ACCT 1100
Financial Accounting I (3-2-4)
Banner title: Financial Accounting I
This course introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides students with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control, and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Prerequisite: Diploma-level program admission
Offered every semester
Financial Accounting I (3-2-4)
Banner title: Financial Accounting I
This course introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides students with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control, and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Prerequisite: Diploma-level program admission
Offered every semester
ACCT 1105
Financial Accounting II (3-2-4)
Banner title: Financial Accounting II
This course introduces the intermediate financial accounting concepts that provide students with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a partnership and corporation. Topics include fixed and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities (notes payable), payroll, accounting for a partnership, accounting for a corporation, statement of cash flows, and financial statement analysis. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Prerequisite: ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
Financial Accounting II (3-2-4)
Banner title: Financial Accounting II
This course introduces the intermediate financial accounting concepts that provide students with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a partnership and corporation. Topics include fixed and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities (notes payable), payroll, accounting for a partnership, accounting for a corporation, statement of cash flows, and financial statement analysis. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Prerequisite: ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
ACCT 1110
Managerial Accounting (2-2-3)
Banner title: Managerial Accounting
This course emphasizes the interpretation of data by management in planning and controlling business activities. Topics include managerial accounting concepts, manufacturing accounting using a job order cost system, manufacturing accounting using a process cost system, cost behavior and cost-volume-profit, budgeting and standard cost accounting, flexible budgets, standard costs and variances, and capital investment analysis and budgeting. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Prerequisite: ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
Managerial Accounting (2-2-3)
Banner title: Managerial Accounting
This course emphasizes the interpretation of data by management in planning and controlling business activities. Topics include managerial accounting concepts, manufacturing accounting using a job order cost system, manufacturing accounting using a process cost system, cost behavior and cost-volume-profit, budgeting and standard cost accounting, flexible budgets, standard costs and variances, and capital investment analysis and budgeting. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Prerequisite: ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
ACCT 1115
Computerized Accounting (1-4-3)
Banner title: Computerized Accounting
This course emphasizes the operation of computerized accounting systems from manual input forms. Topics include company creation (service and merchandising), chart of accounts, customers' transactions, vendors' transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, and financial reports. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000, ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
Computerized Accounting (1-4-3)
Banner title: Computerized Accounting
This course emphasizes the operation of computerized accounting systems from manual input forms. Topics include company creation (service and merchandising), chart of accounts, customers' transactions, vendors' transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, and financial reports. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000, ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
ACCT 1120
Spreadsheet Applications (2-4-4)
Banner title: Spreadsheet Applications
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics include spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and collaborating, and securing data.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000
Offered every semester
Spreadsheet Applications (2-4-4)
Banner title: Spreadsheet Applications
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics include spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and collaborating, and securing data.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000
Offered every semester
ACCT 1125
Individual Tax Accounting (2-2-3)
Banner title: Individual Tax Accounting
This course provides instruction for the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Topics include taxable income, income adjustments, schedules, standard deductions, itemized deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax calculations.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
Individual Tax Accounting (2-2-3)
Banner title: Individual Tax Accounting
This course provides instruction for the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Topics include taxable income, income adjustments, schedules, standard deductions, itemized deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax calculations.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
ACCT 1130
Payroll Accounting (2-2-3)
Banner title: Payroll Accounting
This course provides an understanding of the laws that affect a company's payroll structure and practical application skills in maintaining payroll records. Topics include payroll tax laws, payroll tax forms, payroll and personnel records, computing wages and salaries, taxes affecting employees and employers, and analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions.
Prerequisite: ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
Payroll Accounting (2-2-3)
Banner title: Payroll Accounting
This course provides an understanding of the laws that affect a company's payroll structure and practical application skills in maintaining payroll records. Topics include payroll tax laws, payroll tax forms, payroll and personnel records, computing wages and salaries, taxes affecting employees and employers, and analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions.
Prerequisite: ACCT 1100
Offered every semester
ACCT 2110
Accounting Simulation (1-4-3)
Banner title: Accounting Simulation
Students assume the role of a business owner where they can directly experience the impact and importance of accounting in a business. At the end of the simulation course, students will have completed the entire accounting cycle for a service business, merchandising business and a corporation using an accounting information system software different from software used in ACCT 1115. Instructors place emphasis on providing students with real-world opportunities for the application and demonstration of accounting skills by using simulation projects. These projects will enable students to build a foundation for understanding and interpreting financial statements. Topics include company creation, chart of accounts, customers transactions, vendors transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, financial statements, preparation of payroll tax forms and preparation of income tax forms. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Prerequisite: (OR Corequistie) ACCT 1105
Corequisite: ACCT 1120
Offered every semester
Accounting Simulation (1-4-3)
Banner title: Accounting Simulation
Students assume the role of a business owner where they can directly experience the impact and importance of accounting in a business. At the end of the simulation course, students will have completed the entire accounting cycle for a service business, merchandising business and a corporation using an accounting information system software different from software used in ACCT 1115. Instructors place emphasis on providing students with real-world opportunities for the application and demonstration of accounting skills by using simulation projects. These projects will enable students to build a foundation for understanding and interpreting financial statements. Topics include company creation, chart of accounts, customers transactions, vendors transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, financial statements, preparation of payroll tax forms and preparation of income tax forms. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Prerequisite: (OR Corequistie) ACCT 1105
Corequisite: ACCT 1120
Offered every semester
ACCT 2140
Legal Environment of Business (3-0-3)
Banner title: Legal Environment of Business
This course introduces law and its relationship to business. Topics include legal ethics, legal processes, business contracts, business torts and crimes, real and personal property, agency and employment, risk-bearing devices, and Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisite: Associate degree-level program admission
Offered every semester
Legal Environment of Business (3-0-3)
Banner title: Legal Environment of Business
This course introduces law and its relationship to business. Topics include legal ethics, legal processes, business contracts, business torts and crimes, real and personal property, agency and employment, risk-bearing devices, and Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisite: Associate degree-level program admission
Offered every semester
ACCT 2145
Personal Finance (3-0-3)
Banner title: Personal Finance
This course introduces practical applications of concepts and techniques used to manage personal finance. Topics include cash management, time value of money, credit, major purchasing decisions, insurance, investments, retirement, and estate planning.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
Personal Finance (3-0-3)
Banner title: Personal Finance
This course introduces practical applications of concepts and techniques used to manage personal finance. Topics include cash management, time value of money, credit, major purchasing decisions, insurance, investments, retirement, and estate planning.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
ACRP 1000
Introduction to Auto Collision Repair (4-0-4)
Banner title: Intro to Auto Collision Repair
This course provides instruction in procedures and practices necessary for safe and compliant operation of auto collision repair facilities. It introduces the structural configuration and identification of the structural members of various unibodies and frames used for automobiles as well as equipment and hand tools used in collision repair tasks.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall and Spring
Introduction to Auto Collision Repair (4-0-4)
Banner title: Intro to Auto Collision Repair
This course provides instruction in procedures and practices necessary for safe and compliant operation of auto collision repair facilities. It introduces the structural configuration and identification of the structural members of various unibodies and frames used for automobiles as well as equipment and hand tools used in collision repair tasks.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall and Spring
ACRP 1005
Automobile Component Repair and Replacement (2-5-4)
Banner title: Auto Component Repair/Replace
This course provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of a variety of non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the automobile as well as bolt-on body panels.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
Automobile Component Repair and Replacement (2-5-4)
Banner title: Auto Component Repair/Replace
This course provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of a variety of non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the automobile as well as bolt-on body panels.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
ACRP 1010
Foundations of Collision Repair (2-7-5)
Banner title: Foundations-Collision Repair
This course introduces the materials, tools, and operations required to repair minor collision damage, and it provides instruction in metallic and non-metallic auto body repair techniques. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005
Corequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005
Offered Fall and Spring
Foundations of Collision Repair (2-7-5)
Banner title: Foundations-Collision Repair
This course introduces the materials, tools, and operations required to repair minor collision damage, and it provides instruction in metallic and non-metallic auto body repair techniques. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005
Corequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005
Offered Fall and Spring
ACRP 1015
Fundamentals of Automotive Welding (2-4-4)
Banner title: Fundamentals of Auto Welding
This course introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques through a variety of different procedures. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 1000
Offered Spring and Summer
Fundamentals of Automotive Welding (2-4-4)
Banner title: Fundamentals of Auto Welding
This course introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques through a variety of different procedures. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 1000
Offered Spring and Summer
ACRP 1018
Mechanical and Electrical Systems (2-4-4)
Banner title: Mechanical/Electric Systems
This course introduces the various mechanical and electrical systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
Mechanical and Electrical Systems (2-4-4)
Banner title: Mechanical/Electric Systems
This course introduces the various mechanical and electrical systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
ACRP 2000
Introduction to Refinishing (1-10-5)
Banner title: Introduction to Refinishing
This course introduces the hand and pneumatic tools, spray guns, materials, and procedures involved in preparing automobile bodies for refinishing. Instructors also introduce in this course the typical methods and techniques used in detailing a refinished automobile surface. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1010
Offered Summer
Introduction to Refinishing (1-10-5)
Banner title: Introduction to Refinishing
This course introduces the hand and pneumatic tools, spray guns, materials, and procedures involved in preparing automobile bodies for refinishing. Instructors also introduce in this course the typical methods and techniques used in detailing a refinished automobile surface. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1010
Offered Summer
ACRP 2005
Fundamentals of Refinishing I (2-7-5)
Banner title: Fundamentals of Refinishing I
The course introduces the spray gun equipment, materials, and techniques used in the application of special paints. Instructors will place emphasis on automotive refinishing theories and procedures. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2000
Offered Fall
Fundamentals of Refinishing I (2-7-5)
Banner title: Fundamentals of Refinishing I
The course introduces the spray gun equipment, materials, and techniques used in the application of special paints. Instructors will place emphasis on automotive refinishing theories and procedures. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2000
Offered Fall
ACRP 2008
Fundamentals of Refinishing II (1-5-3)
Banner title: Fundamentals of Refinishing II
This course further expands on the spray gun equipment, materials, and techniques used in the application of special paints to automobile finishes introduced in Fundamentals of Refinishing I. Instructors will place emphasis on blending, tinting, and matching colors.
Corequisite: ACRP 2005
Offered Fall
Fundamentals of Refinishing II (1-5-3)
Banner title: Fundamentals of Refinishing II
This course further expands on the spray gun equipment, materials, and techniques used in the application of special paints to automobile finishes introduced in Fundamentals of Refinishing I. Instructors will place emphasis on blending, tinting, and matching colors.
Corequisite: ACRP 2005
Offered Fall
ACRP 2009
Refinishing Internship (0-9-3)
Banner title: Refinishing Internship
This internship course provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2005, ACRP 2008
Offered every semester
Refinishing Internship (0-9-3)
Banner title: Refinishing Internship
This internship course provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2005, ACRP 2008
Offered every semester
ACRP 2010
Major Collision Repair (3-4-5)
Banner title: Major Collision Repair
This course introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collision damages. This course provides instruction on the hydraulic systems and for the diagnosis, straightening, measuring, and alignment of automobile frames and bodies. Students registering for this course must pay a $30 supply fee.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005
Offered Summer
Major Collision Repair (3-4-5)
Banner title: Major Collision Repair
This course introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collision damages. This course provides instruction on the hydraulic systems and for the diagnosis, straightening, measuring, and alignment of automobile frames and bodies. Students registering for this course must pay a $30 supply fee.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005
Offered Summer
ACRP 2015
Major Collision Replacements (3-4-5)
Banner title: Major Collision Replacements
This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and replacement techniques. Students must pay a $15 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2010
Offered Summer
Major Collision Replacements (3-4-5)
Banner title: Major Collision Replacements
This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and replacement techniques. Students must pay a $15 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2010
Offered Summer
ACRP 2019
Major Collision Repair Internship (0-9-3)
Banner title: Major Collision Repair Intern
This internship course provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2010, ACRP 2015
Offered every semester
Major Collision Repair Internship (0-9-3)
Banner title: Major Collision Repair Intern
This internship course provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Corequisite: ACRP 2010, ACRP 2015
Offered every semester
AIRC 1005
Refrigeration Fundamentals (3-3-4)
Banner title: Refrigeration Fundamentals
This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems. Students must pay a $10 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
Refrigeration Fundamentals (3-3-4)
Banner title: Refrigeration Fundamentals
This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems. Students must pay a $10 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
AIRC 1010
Refrigeration Principles and Practices (3-3-4)
Banner title: Refrig Principles/Practices
This course introduces students to basic refrigeration system principles and practices and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and safety. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1005
Offered every semester
Refrigeration Principles and Practices (3-3-4)
Banner title: Refrig Principles/Practices
This course introduces students to basic refrigeration system principles and practices and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and safety. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1005
Offered every semester
AIRC 1020
Refrigeration Systems Components (3-3-4)
Banner title: Refrig Systems Components
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1005
Offered every semester
Refrigeration Systems Components (3-3-4)
Banner title: Refrig Systems Components
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1005
Offered every semester
AIRC 1030
HVACR Electrical Fundamentals (3-3-4)
Banner title: HVACR Electrical Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
HVACR Electrical Fundamentals (3-3-4)
Banner title: HVACR Electrical Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
AIRC 1040
HVACR Electrical Motors (3-3-4)
Banner title: HVACR Electrical Motors
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
HVACR Electrical Motors (3-3-4)
Banner title: HVACR Electrical Motors
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
AIRC 1050
HVACR Electrical Components and Controls (3-3-4)
Banner title: HVACR Electrical Components
This course provides instruction in identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include pressure switches, transformers, other commonly used controls, diagnostic techniques, installation procedures, solid state controls, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
HVACR Electrical Components and Controls (3-3-4)
Banner title: HVACR Electrical Components
This course provides instruction in identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include pressure switches, transformers, other commonly used controls, diagnostic techniques, installation procedures, solid state controls, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
AIRC 1060
Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation (3-3-4)
Banner title: AC Systems Appl/Install
This course provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include installation procedures, split-systems, add-on systems, packaged systems, system wiring, control circuits, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation (3-3-4)
Banner title: AC Systems Appl/Install
This course provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include installation procedures, split-systems, add-on systems, packaged systems, system wiring, control circuits, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
AIRC 1070
Gas Heat (3-3-4)
Banner title: Gas heat
This course introduces the principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
Gas Heat (3-3-4)
Banner title: Gas heat
This course introduces the principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
AIRC 1080
Heat Pumps and Related Systems (3-3-4)
Banner title: Heat Pumps and Related Systems
This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and troubleshooting techniques. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
Heat Pumps and Related Systems (3-3-4)
Banner title: Heat Pumps and Related Systems
This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and troubleshooting techniques. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030
Offered every semester
AIRC 1090
Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems (3-3-4)
Banner title: Troubleshooting AC Systems
This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, air flow, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures, and safety. Student must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010, AIRC 1050
Offered every semester
Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems (3-3-4)
Banner title: Troubleshooting AC Systems
This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, air flow, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures, and safety. Student must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010, AIRC 1050
Offered every semester
ALET 1390
Alternative Energy and Green Technology Systems (2-2-3)
Banner title: Alt Energy/Green Technology
This course introduces students to alternative energy and green technology systems. Topics include photovoltaics, fuel cells, wind turbines, battery storage, inverters, solar cell fundamentals, photovoltaic optimization, photovoltaic site surveys and assessment, electronic power monitoring devices, charge controllers, power control electronics, and green technologies.
Prerequisite: ELCR 1010, ELCR 1020
Corequisite: ELCR 1030
Offered Summer
Alternative Energy and Green Technology Systems (2-2-3)
Banner title: Alt Energy/Green Technology
This course introduces students to alternative energy and green technology systems. Topics include photovoltaics, fuel cells, wind turbines, battery storage, inverters, solar cell fundamentals, photovoltaic optimization, photovoltaic site surveys and assessment, electronic power monitoring devices, charge controllers, power control electronics, and green technologies.
Prerequisite: ELCR 1010, ELCR 1020
Corequisite: ELCR 1030
Offered Summer
ALHS 1011
Anatomy and Physiology (5-0-5)
Banner title: Anatomy and Physiology
This course focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Anatomy and Physiology (5-0-5)
Banner title: Anatomy and Physiology
This course focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
ALHS 1040
Introduction to Healthcare (2-3-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Healthcare
The course introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common in the healthcare profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control/blood and air-borne pathogens. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Introduction to Healthcare (2-3-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Healthcare
The course introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common in the healthcare profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control/blood and air-borne pathogens. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
ALHS 1060
Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences (2-0-2)
Banner title: Diet and Nutrition for AHS
This course is a study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences (2-0-2)
Banner title: Diet and Nutrition for AHS
This course is a study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
ALHS 1090
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences (2-0-2)
Banner title: Medical Terminology for AHS
This course introduces the elements of medical terminology. Instructors place emphasis on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences (2-0-2)
Banner title: Medical Terminology for AHS
This course introduces the elements of medical terminology. Instructors place emphasis on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
AMCA 2110
CNC Fundamentals (1-5-3)
Banner title: CNC Fundamentals
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include safety, computer numerical control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction to programming of CNC machinery, and introduction to CAD/CAM. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: MCHT 1012, MCHT 1013, MCHT 1011, MCHT 1120
Offered Spring
CNC Fundamentals (1-5-3)
Banner title: CNC Fundamentals
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include safety, computer numerical control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction to programming of CNC machinery, and introduction to CAD/CAM. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: MCHT 1012, MCHT 1013, MCHT 1011, MCHT 1120
Offered Spring
AMCA 2130
CNC Mill Manual Programming (3-4-5)
Banner title: CNC Mill Manual Programming
This course provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines. Topics include safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, program run, and editing of programs. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AMCA 2110
Offered Spring
CNC Mill Manual Programming (3-4-5)
Banner title: CNC Mill Manual Programming
This course provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines. Topics include safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, program run, and editing of programs. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AMCA 2110
Offered Spring
AMCA 2150
CNC Lathe Manual Programming (3-4-5)
Banner title: CNC Lathe Manual Programming
This course provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathes. Topics include safety, calculations for programming, program codes and structure, program run, and editing of programs. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AMCA 2110
Offered Fall
CNC Lathe Manual Programming (3-4-5)
Banner title: CNC Lathe Manual Programming
This course provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathes. Topics include safety, calculations for programming, program codes and structure, program run, and editing of programs. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AMCA 2110
Offered Fall
AMCA 2170
CNC Practical Applications (0-6-3)
Banner title: CNC Practical Applications
This course provides additional instruction in part holding and fixture design. Students will also gain additional experience in print-to-part development of CNC programming. Topics include safety, fixture design and manufacturing, and CNC part manufacturing.
Prerequisite: AMCA 2110, AMCA 2130, AMCA 2150
Offered Summer
CNC Practical Applications (0-6-3)
Banner title: CNC Practical Applications
This course provides additional instruction in part holding and fixture design. Students will also gain additional experience in print-to-part development of CNC programming. Topics include safety, fixture design and manufacturing, and CNC part manufacturing.
Prerequisite: AMCA 2110, AMCA 2130, AMCA 2150
Offered Summer
AMCA 2190
CAD/CAM Programming (2-4-4)
Banner title: CAD/CAM Programming
This course emphasizes the development of skills in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Students will design and program parts to be machined on computer numerical controlled machines. Topics include hardware and software, drawing manipulations, tool path generation, program posting, and program downloading. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AMCA 2110
Offered Fall
CAD/CAM Programming (2-4-4)
Banner title: CAD/CAM Programming
This course emphasizes the development of skills in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Students will design and program parts to be machined on computer numerical controlled machines. Topics include hardware and software, drawing manipulations, tool path generation, program posting, and program downloading. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AMCA 2110
Offered Fall
ARTS 1101
Art Appreciation (3-0-3)
Banner title: Art Appreciation
This course explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Art Appreciation (3-0-3)
Banner title: Art Appreciation
This course explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
AUTT 1010
Automotive Technology Introduction (1-2-2)
Banner title: Automotive Technology Intro
This course introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; and shop organization, management, and work flow systems. Students must pay a $20 supply fee and a $142 textbook fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall and Spring
Automotive Technology Introduction (1-2-2)
Banner title: Automotive Technology Intro
This course introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; and shop organization, management, and work flow systems. Students must pay a $20 supply fee and a $142 textbook fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall and Spring
AUTT 1020
Automotive Electrical Systems (2-14-7)
Banner title: Automotive Electrical Systems
This course introduces automotive electricity and emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting systems, gauges, horns, wipers/washers, and accessories. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AUTT 1010
Offered Fall and Spring
Automotive Electrical Systems (2-14-7)
Banner title: Automotive Electrical Systems
This course introduces automotive electricity and emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting systems, gauges, horns, wipers/washers, and accessories. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AUTT 1010
Offered Fall and Spring
AUTT 1030
Automotive Brake Systems (2-5-4)
Banner title: Automotive Brake Systems
This course introduces brake systems theory and its application to automotive systems and anti-lock brake system (ABS) to include ABS components and ABS operation, testing, and diagnosis. Topics include hydraulic system diagnosis and repair; drum brake diagnosis and repair; disc brake diagnosis and repair; power assist units diagnosis and repair; miscellaneous brake components (wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair; and test, diagnose, and service of electronic brake control systems. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Fall and Spring
Automotive Brake Systems (2-5-4)
Banner title: Automotive Brake Systems
This course introduces brake systems theory and its application to automotive systems and anti-lock brake system (ABS) to include ABS components and ABS operation, testing, and diagnosis. Topics include hydraulic system diagnosis and repair; drum brake diagnosis and repair; disc brake diagnosis and repair; power assist units diagnosis and repair; miscellaneous brake components (wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair; and test, diagnose, and service of electronic brake control systems. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Fall and Spring
AUTT 1040
Automotive Engine Performance (2-13-7)
Banner title: Automotive Engine Performance
This course introduces the basic engine performance systems that support and control four-stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include general engine diagnosis, computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, emission control systems diagnosis and repair, and other related engine service.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered every semester
Automotive Engine Performance (2-13-7)
Banner title: Automotive Engine Performance
This course introduces the basic engine performance systems that support and control four-stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include general engine diagnosis, computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, emission control systems diagnosis and repair, and other related engine service.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered every semester
AUTT 1050
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems (1-7-4)
Banner title: Auto Suspension/Steering
This course introduces students to the principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; related suspension and steering service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair; and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Fall and Spring
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems (1-7-4)
Banner title: Auto Suspension/Steering
This course introduces students to the principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; related suspension and steering service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair; and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Fall and Spring
AUTT 1060
Automotive Climate Control Systems (3-5-5)
Banner title: Auto Climate Control Systems
This course introduces the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Students attain proficiency in inspection, testing, service, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. Topics include air conditioning system diagnosis and repair; refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair; heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair; operating systems and related controls diagnosis and repair; and refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling. Students must pay a supply fee of $30 when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Fall and Spring
Automotive Climate Control Systems (3-5-5)
Banner title: Auto Climate Control Systems
This course introduces the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Students attain proficiency in inspection, testing, service, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. Topics include air conditioning system diagnosis and repair; refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair; heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair; operating systems and related controls diagnosis and repair; and refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling. Students must pay a supply fee of $30 when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Fall and Spring
AUTT 1070
Automotive Technology Internship (0-12-4)
Banner title: Automotive Technology Intern
This elective course will provide students with opportunities to relate what they have learned in the classroom and lab to a real-world situation either at a place of business or at a technical college. Under the supervision of an experienced ASE-certified automotive technician or their instructor, students will obtain a greater admiration and appreciation of the material learned in the classroom and lab. The internship will also serve the function of bridging the lessons learned at college and applying the information learned to real-world situations. The suitability of the work setting will be determined by having a conference with the automotive instructor and the prospective employer. Students will perform all the live work duties of service writers, parts department personnel, and technicians, including writing repair orders, ordering parts (if applicable), and repairing vehicles. Students must work a minimum of 150 hours during the semester to receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020, AUTT 1030
Offered every semester
Automotive Technology Internship (0-12-4)
Banner title: Automotive Technology Intern
This elective course will provide students with opportunities to relate what they have learned in the classroom and lab to a real-world situation either at a place of business or at a technical college. Under the supervision of an experienced ASE-certified automotive technician or their instructor, students will obtain a greater admiration and appreciation of the material learned in the classroom and lab. The internship will also serve the function of bridging the lessons learned at college and applying the information learned to real-world situations. The suitability of the work setting will be determined by having a conference with the automotive instructor and the prospective employer. Students will perform all the live work duties of service writers, parts department personnel, and technicians, including writing repair orders, ordering parts (if applicable), and repairing vehicles. Students must work a minimum of 150 hours during the semester to receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020, AUTT 1030
Offered every semester
AUTT 2010
Automotive Engine Repair (2-10-6)
Banner title: Automotive Engine Repair
This course introduces students to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2-cycle and 4-cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis, removal and reinstallation, cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair, engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair, and lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Summer
Automotive Engine Repair (2-10-6)
Banner title: Automotive Engine Repair
This course introduces students to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2-cycle and 4-cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis, removal and reinstallation, cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair, engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair, and lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Summer
AUTT 2020
Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Axles (2-5-4)
Banner title: Manual Transmissions
This course introduces the basics of rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive line-related operations, diagnosis, service, and related electronic controls. Topics include drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair, ring and pinion gears and differential case assembly, limited slip differential, drive axle shaft, and four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair. The course also introduces the basics of front- and rear-wheel drive. It includes instruction on clutch operation, diagnosis, and service. Discussion topics also focus on electronic controls related to transmission/transaxles operations, clutch diagnosis and repair, and transmission/transaxles diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Summer
Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Axles (2-5-4)
Banner title: Manual Transmissions
This course introduces the basics of rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive line-related operations, diagnosis, service, and related electronic controls. Topics include drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair, ring and pinion gears and differential case assembly, limited slip differential, drive axle shaft, and four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair. The course also introduces the basics of front- and rear-wheel drive. It includes instruction on clutch operation, diagnosis, and service. Discussion topics also focus on electronic controls related to transmission/transaxles operations, clutch diagnosis and repair, and transmission/transaxles diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Summer
AUTT 2030
Automatic Transmissions (2-7-5)
Banner title: Automatic Transmissions
This course introduces students to basic automatic transmission/transaxle theory, operation, inspection, service, and repair procedures, as well as electronic diagnosis and repair. Topics include general automatic transmission and transaxle diagnosis and in-vehicle and off-vehicle transmission and transaxle maintenance, adjustment, and repair. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Summer
Automatic Transmissions (2-7-5)
Banner title: Automatic Transmissions
This course introduces students to basic automatic transmission/transaxle theory, operation, inspection, service, and repair procedures, as well as electronic diagnosis and repair. Topics include general automatic transmission and transaxle diagnosis and in-vehicle and off-vehicle transmission and transaxle maintenance, adjustment, and repair. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Corequisite: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020
Offered Summer