The Mission of the Business and Office Technology Department is to educate, mentor, and empower students to become accomplished business professionalsand lifelong learners in a dynamic environment. Our Goal is to serve the business community through programs and collaborative partnerships that enhance the intellectual and economic quality of the region. We are committed to enhancing student learning through effective and innovative methods of teaching.
This course is designed to introduce double-entry accounting applicable to a sole proprietorship business. Included in the course content will be theory, analysis of business transactions, financial statements, the accounting cycle, and systems. Five hours of instruction per week incorporating four lecture hours and one laboratory hour.
This course covers the principles of accounting for corporations with emphasis upon the corporate form of business organization. Manufacturing job order, process cost, and decision-making are introduced. Five hours of instruction per week incorporating four lecture hours and one laboratory hour. Prerequisite: AC 114.
A refinement of the interpretation, recording and reporting of financial data introduced in the principles courses. Topics studied will include accounting concepts and principles, underlying assets as reported on the balance sheet, effect on the income statement, and statement of retained earnings. Five hours of instruction per week incorporating three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: AC 124.
An accounting approach incorporating a computerized concept teaching seven systems. These systems are general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial statement analysis, depreciation, inventory, and payroll accounting. Problems presented are resolved with software provided. An excellent course for students with limited or no background in computers. Meets five lecture/lab hours per week. Prerequisite: SC 123B or AC 114.
A continuation and refinement of the interpretation, recording, and reporting of financial data. Topics studied include accounting concepts and principles underlying liabilities and stockholder’s equity as reported on the balance sheet, effect on the income statement, and statement of retained earnings. Meets three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: AC 213.
Comprehensive study of a more complex computerized accounting system. This package will include a general ledger package, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and depreciation. Meets five hours per week. Prerequisites: AC 124, AC 213A, or consent of the instructor.
Accounting Cooperative Work Experience is designed to improve accounting theoretical skills through actual work experience. Work objectives will be established and completed on a semester basis with the cooperative employer and the accounting coordinator/instructor. Prerequisite: AC 124.
This course is designed as a first course in Federal Taxation for undergraduate accounting, business, and law students. The primary focus of this course is individual taxation including gross income, personal and dependency exemptions, filing status, deductions and losses, capital recovery, itemized deductions, alternative minimum tax, and tax credits. Students will solve tax problems utilizing computerized tax software as though they were actually filing tax returns.
The mission of the Agriculture Department is to provide students quality agriculture education. This will enhance their quality of life, which will assist them in becoming productive, contributing members of today's society. Students will gain an apprection of the field of agriculture, with the abilities to advance their education at a four-year university.
This course will provide an overview of agriculture and university life with current topics including orientation, career guidance, and current trends in agriculture. This course is designed to give students a general exposure to various careers in agriculture. This is a two credit hour course.
This course provides fundamental economic principles and their application to the problems of the agriculture industry. These principles include supply and demand, consumer behavior, business behavior and market equilibrium, and the government involvement in the food and fiber industry. This is a three credit hour course.
This course provides an introduction to agricultural and extension education programs, philosophies, and competencies needed in agricultural education. Also discussed are the history and principles of vocational education and the development of agricultural youth organizations. This is a three credit hour course.
This course will acquaint students with the importance of plants and agricultural plant production in our society. This course is designed to give an overview of crop production with topics ranging from crop plant origin and classification to growth and development. Students will also develop and appreciation of how environmental factors affect crop production. This is a three credit hour course.
This course introduces students to dairy cattle selection systems. Material presented in the course includes: dairy cattle anatomy and skeletal structure; standards of perfection and ideal conformation; phenotypic and genotypic differences among the breeds of dairy cattle; relationship between functional type traits and herd life (longevity); dairy cow breed classification programs; linear descriptive type trait appraisal; relationship between breed and milk production; corrective mating systems based on type characteristics; using heritability estimates, correlation coefficients and longevity in a dairy cattle selection program. Students have an opportunity to apply all principles presented in lectures through corresponding laboratory exercises. This is a three credit hour course.
This course will cover the basic principals of Western riding, management of the horse, and equine training. Topics include safety, basics of natural horsemanship, care of the horse’s feet, tack, and conformation. Horse and equipment must be furnished by the student. Instructor consent is required prior to enrollment. This is a three credit hour course.
This course is an introduction to the livestock industry and application of physiology, meat science, genetics, endocrinology, and nutrition. It will include breeding, selection, feeding, and management of farm animals. Concurrent enrollment in AG113IL (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
This course provides a comparative evaluation of breeding and marketing animals. Carcass evaluation and grading are topics the student will be exposed to. Field trips to agriculture production centers will reinforce the concepts discussed during lectures. This is a three credit hour course.
This course is a basic study of insects in agricultural settings. Students will be exposed to current topics including insect classification, ecology, and various pest management practices such as conventional insecticides, biological agents, natural enemies, and host plant resistance. This is a three credit hour course.
This course will provide a fundamental knowledge of the food industry. It will include food classification, processing, food safety, sanitation, and quality. This is a three credit hour class.
This course is designed to introduce students to computer applications related to the agriculture industry. Students will be able to utilize computers and related technology in record-keeping, agricultural production, agribusiness and telecommunications. This is a three credit hour course.
This course is a basic study of the fundamental principles and practices regarding growth, structure, nomenclature, and utilization of fruit, vegetable, nut, and ornamental plants. Other topics to be covered are the art of cultivating, processing, and marketing the previously mentioned horticultural crops. Concurrent enrollment in AG124BL (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
This course covers the grades, digestibility, classes, nutritive value of feed stuffs and the processing and evaluation of feeds. Ration computation for maintenance and production of all classes of farm animals is covered. Prerequisite or co requisite: CH114A. This is a three credit hour course.
This course covers many of the areas of expertise that today’s managers must master including finance, marketing, operations, forms of business ownership, organizational management, and human resources. This course pays special attention to the distinct challenges faced by managers in the food and agribusiness system. This is a three credit hour course.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the proper procedures of selection, establishment, forage system development, and maintenance of improved native and introduced species of forages. Proper grazing management and various grazing systems are also discussed. This is a three credit hour course.
This course will provide an overview of the properties and characteristics of soils. Topics will range from soil genesis to various management systems that will be discussed during lecture and lab sessions. Concurrent enrollment in AG214L (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
This course is designed for advanced training in the selection, evaluation, and grading of live animals and carcasses. Field trips to ranches, feedlots, and slaughter facilities also provide valuable educational opportunities for the student. This is a three credit hour course.
This course is a brief history of the growth of the sciences of anthropology and archaeology. It examines in a holistic approach, the aspects of culture, including technology, ecology, economics, family structure, political structure, religion, linguistics, the arts, and education. This is a three credit hour course.
NOTE: Students enrolling in art courses furnish their own materials except for certain laboratory equipment provided by the college.
This is a general course on art appreciation. Open to all college students. It covers the analysis of art elements and principles as applied to various forms of visual expression including painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture. This course will develop for the student an awareness and appreciation of art through film and video, presentations, classroom assignments, and active student participation in class discussions. Three lecture hours per week.
Through varied media, props, and still life arrangements, the student will explore the elements of line, shape, texture, value, and space. Major areas of focus include a detailed study in linear perspective, basic rendering techniques, and skills formation including perceptual and aesthetic development. This course is open as a general education course to all college students who wish to draw. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: None.
Art History I is a survey of art from prehistoric times up through the dawn of the renaissance. Although the major focus is Western European art, this course examines many non-western cultures and their great artistic traditions. Prerequisites: None
Introduction to the use of the airbrush. Includes operation, T-shirt design, stencil making, station work, tools, airbrush materials techniques, and professional environment. No prerequisites. Meets three hours per week.
A continuation of AR 113A with a focus on media, technique, gesturing, and compositional activity. Students will continue to explore and develop the expressive and conceptual aspects of drawing. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 113A.
This course is designed as an introductory course in Computer Graphics including basic computer graphic concepts, equipment configurations, disk initialization and formatting, design and layout, and actual hands-on experience producing a variety of drawings and graphic assignments. The use of various computers and computer software will be covered using keyboard, mouse, and digitizer menu features. The use of digital input devices (scanning) and output devices (printers) will also be covered in this course. No prerequisites. Meets five hours per week.
Advanced airbrushing. Includes operation, T-shirt design, stencil making, illustration work, tools, airbrush materials techniques, and professional environment.
This class is a third part of airbrushing techniques. It includes customizing airbrushing using motorcycle tanks, fenders, car hoods, and different types of metals. Students will learn how to apply non-toxic automotive paint to a metal surface.
An introduction to building techniques for creating objects in clay without the use of a pottery wheel. This is an introductory clay course that utilizes various methods of construction to create utilitarian (vases, plates, etc.) or sculptural objects (figures, decorative pieces, etc.).
This course is an introduction to the student in the use of tools and methods necessary to create the illusion of dimension within a two-dimensional format. This is a three credit hour course. Pre-requisite: None; Co-requisite: None
Basic techniques, tools and methods for creating landscape paintings in the tradition of the Southwest.
Emphasis is upon two-dimensional design activity and compositional arrangement using the elements and principles of design. The development of perceptual skills, techniques, and vocabulary will be emphasized. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 113A desirable.
An introductory course in painting focusing on a solid foundation in color theory, mixing and application of pigment and mediums, canvas preparation, basic painting skills, and aesthetic sensibilities. This course is open as a general education course to all college students who wish to paint in oils or acrylics. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 113A desirable.
Introduction to the medium of clay as a material. Instruction in various hand forming techniques and wheel throwing. Emphasis will be on the aesthetics of sculptural statements in clay and the importance of the utilitarian aspects of clay. Students will be exposed to the numerous firing techniques possible in the ceramic discipline. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements.
An exploration of sculptural form and expression in clay, plaster, handmade paper, wood, and stone. Introduces the student to the fundamental sculptural techniques, tools, and processes involved in assemblage, modeling, casting, and carving. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 223 desirable.
Basic techniques and media of transparent painting, with emphasis on drawing, color, and composition. This course is open as a general education course to all college students. It is suggested that students complete three hours of drawing prior to enrollment or have consent of the instructor. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements.
Creative experimentation with metals and other materials to give the student an understanding of the fundamental process and procedures of metal craft and jewelry making. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements.
Black and white photography requiring use of the camera, development of film, enlargements from negatives, and preparing black and white photographs taken in the course for exhibit. Cinematography is introduced. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
A continuation of AR 213 with emphasis on three dimensional compositional activity, materials, tools, techniques, and the development of conceptual and perceptual skills related to form in space. Through problem solving assignments, the student will explore the elements and principles as they relate to three-dimensional design. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 113A. AR 213 desirable.
A continuation in skills formation, technique, and expressive development with selected exploration in representational and non-representational activity including impressionism, pointalism, abstraction, minimalism, etc. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 113A and AR 213A.
A continuation of AR 213B. A continuation with greater emphasis on individual maturation within the ceramic discipline. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements.
A continuation of AR 213C with an emphasis on compositional and design considerations, advanced techniques, and individual expression in selected media. Regular outside assignments. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: AR 223.
A continuation of AR 213E. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements
Continuation of AR 213F with continued work in black and white photography at an intermediate level. Limited experience in cinematography. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Designed to meet the needs of both the beginning and advanced art student/artist seeking either introductory or advanced instruction in the investigation and creation of southwestern art. A multi-leveled instructional approach that includes: specific assignments for beginning students and independent instruction and critique for students presently producing southwestern images who seek some guidance while continuing their own unique artistic expressions. Students will be encouraged to work in several mediums and explore a number of different techniques. Regular outside assignments. This course is open as a general education course to all college students. Combination of six lecture and studio hours per week. This course is repeatable, but may only count one time for degree requirements. Prerequisite: None.
Creative Photography will be a study of formal, professional, and individual uses of photography by applying photographic technology to personal creative vision. Emphasis will be placed on exploring photography as a form of visual communication and artistic expression, utilizing a variety of digital and analog techniques. Students must provide their own cameras (film or digital).
This course assumes a basic working understanding of your digital camera and its controls. Knowledge of PhotoShop is not a prerequisite for this class; however, the ability move an image between your camera or memory card and a computer is strongly recommended. Students will learn to use on camera controls to predictably and creatively manipulate an image in camera. PhotoShop will then be used to further manipulate images in both technical and creative ways. Basic PhotoShop skills will be taught to the students and later in the semester used as a basis for more advanced PhotoShop techniques and special effects. Classes will consist of one 3 hour session per week on Thursday nights.
This is a beginning course in digital photography and assumes no prior knowledge of digital cameras or computer digital image manipulation. Emphasis is on digital camera skills and mastery of basic image editing software on the computer. Photoshop CS is the software that will be used by students in class, but techniques will be applicable to most image editing software. Students will learn to use the primary features of thier cameras and learn basic computer manipulation of their images, including color and sharpness, adding to and subtracting from an image (both color casts and physical objects), and enlarging and reducing image size and resolution. Students will learn how to download a digital image to a computer, upload a digital image from a computer, and save digital image in various formats. Basic image compositional skills will be taught and and students will also learn what different shutter-speeds and apertures are and then how to use them creatively in the photographic process. Classes will consist of one 3 hour session on Tuesday nights.
This program is designed for students who wish to become professional automotive technicians. With the continuous use of electronic systems and on-board computers, there will be constant demand for highly skilled, well-trained automotive technicians. Students in the Automotive Technology Program will receive quality classroom instruction as well as hands-on laboratory experience using state-of-the-art diagnostic test equipment. In addition, students have the opportunity to be placed in a cooperating automotive service facility, receive supervised work experience, training under an experienced automotive technician. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology, depending on course selection.
This course will cover the fundamentals of automotive engine operation, the service and repair of automotive engines, and the diagnosis and overhaul procedures related to these engines. This class meets for two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
Continuation of AT 113, AT 124C, and AT 124D. Work experience in a cooperating automotive service facility. Students will work as trainees under the supervision of an experienced automotive technician. Open to Automotive Technology students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
Continuation of AT 213A, AT 213C, and AT 223B. Work experience in a cooperating automotive service facility. Students will work as trainees under the supervision of an experienced automotive technician. Open to Automotive Technology students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
This course covers the operating principles, service and troubleshooting procedures of automotive brake systems. Open to Automotive Technology students only. This class meets for two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
This course covers automotive electrical and electronic systems. Areas of instruction include general electrical system diagnosis and repair, battery diagnosis and service, starting and charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting systems, gauges, warning devices, horns, wiper/washers and power operated accessories. Open to Automotive Technology students only. This class meets for three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
This course covers automotive systems related to engine performance and drivability. Areas of instruction include ignition systems, fuel systems, computerized engine controls, drivability diagnosis, exhaust emission controls, and scan data diagnosis. Open to Automotive Technology students only. This class meets for three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Continuation of AT 114A and AT 114B. Work experience in a cooperating automotive service facility. Students will work as trainees under the supervision of an experienced automotive technician. Open to Automotive Technology students only. Minimum of twenty hour of work per week.
This course will cover the operation, service, and repair of manual drive and axle systems. Areas of instruction include clutch systems, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, front wheel drive axle shafts, and CV joints. Rear wheel drive universal joints, and drive shafts, rear axles and four wheel drive units. Open to Automotive Technology students only. This class meets for three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, diagnosis, service and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Open to Automotive Technology students only. This class meets for two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, service and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Also covered will be the diagnosis and overhaul procedures. Open to Automotive technology students only. This class meets for two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
This course covers the operation, diagnosis, service and repair of suspension and steering systems. Areas of instruction include front and rear suspension, wheels, tires and steering. Open to Automotive Technology students only. This class meets for two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
This course is an introduction to automotive service management. Areas of instruction include an overview of the automotive service industry, the role of the automotive service manager, controlling service operations, management techniques, and management and business ethics. Meets three hours per week.
The Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET) is a two year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology. It is a joint effort of three organizations: Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers, and New Mexico Junior College. Its purpose is to provide technical competency and professional abilities for students desiring a professional career as dealership technicians. This program prepares students to analytically diagnose, service and maintain Ford automotive products using recommended procedures, special tools, and Ford Service Publications. Students are trained using the latest Ford vehicles, components, and educational materials available; students are better equipped to advance in position after additional experience is achieved in the dealership. Throughout the two (2) year program, the student alternates between classroom and laboratory instruction at the college and cooperative work experience in a sponsoring Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Due to significant demands of this program, students are required to meet specific entry-level requirements.
This course is an introduction to the computer technology skills required of automotive technicians. Areas of instruction include basic computer operations, the installation and use of software, navigation of Windows and related applications, the use of electronic service information, programming diagnostic devices, and the reprogramming of vehicle on-board computers. Also included is instruction in the sending and receiving of electronic mail (e-mail), and basic Internet applications. Meets three hours per week.
This course is an introduction to the servicing of Ford Motor Company vehicles. Areas of instruction include the selection and use of Ford service publications, the interpretation of VIN Codes, body styles and car lines, repair order processing, the safe and correct use of hand tools, and precision measuring instruments and equipment. Specific on-vehicle instruction for pre-delivery operations, campaign procedures, basic service operations for wind noise and water leaks, and engine cooling and lubrication systems are also covered. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies. Meets ten hours per week.
Continuation of FM 114 and FM 124. Work experience in a cooperating Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced Ford automotive technician. Open to Ford ASSET students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
Continuation of FM 124A and FM 124B. Work experience in a cooperating Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced Ford automotive technician. Open to Ford ASSET students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
Continuation of FM 124C and FM 214A. Work experience in a cooperating Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced Ford automotive technician. Open to Ford ASSET students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
This is the first of two courses providing instruction on the electrical and electronic systems used on Ford Motor Company cars and light trucks sold in North America. Areas of instruction include: safety, electrical and electronic fundamentals, analog and digital test equipment, basic circuit diagnosis, interpretation and use of schematics and service manuals, and component operation. Also included are general electrical system diagnosis and repair along with focused diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the battery, starting, and charging systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies. Meets ten hours per week.
This is the first of two courses providing instruction in Ford Motor Company vehicle systems that influence engine performance and drivability. Areas of instruction include: related safety, gasoline engine operation and performance, ignition systems, fuel systems, induction systems, vacuum control systems and vacuum/mechanical emission control systems. One of the major thrusts of this course is to provide a solid foundation for later in-depth instruction in Electronic Engine Control systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II. Meets ten hours per week.
This is the second of two courses providing instruction on the electrical and electronic systems used on Ford Motor Company vehicles. This course focuses primarily on automotive electronics and microcomputer-based systems. Areas of instruction include: safety, multiplexing related diagnosis and repair, microprocessor operation, sensors, actuators, electronic automotive systems and various electrical accessory systems not covered in Electronics I. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 114 Automotive Fundamentals and FM 124 Electronics I. Meets ten hours per week.
This course covers the operating principles, service and troubleshooting procedures of Ford Motor Company’s brake systems. Areas of instruction include safety and the operational principles, repair, maintenance and diagnostic procedures for wheel bearings, brake hydraulics, drum brakes, disc brakes, power assist, traction assist, and anti-lock brake systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II. Meets ten hours per week.
The design, operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of diesel engines used in Ford Motor Company vehicles are covered in this course. The instruction provided in this course focuses on diesel engine systems that influence engine performance and driveability. Areas of instruction include the diagnosis and repair of base engine systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, induction systems, and diesel electronic engine control systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies. Prerequisite: FM 124B. This is a four credit hour course.
This course is designed to develop a systematic approach to diagnosing and correcting noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) concerns. Instruction will focus on the use of the Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA), the Reed Tachometer, and the Chassis Ears. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II.
This course will cover the fundamentals of automotive engine operation, the service and repair of Ford Motor Company’s automotive engines, and the diagnosis and overhaul procedures related to these engines. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 114 Automotive Fundamentals. Meets ten hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, service and repair of Ford Motor Company’s manual drive train and axle systems. Areas of instruction include the diagnosis and overhaul of Ford clutch systems, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, front wheel drive axle shafts and CV joints, rear wheel drive universal joints and drive shafts, rear axles and four wheel drive units. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II. Meets ten hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, diagnosis, service and repair of Ford Motor Company’s heating and air conditioning systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II. Meets ten hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, service, and repair of Ford Motor Company’s automatic transmissions and transaxles. Also covered will be the diagnosis and overhaul of electronic controlled automatic transmissions and transaxles. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II. Meets ten hours per week.
This course is designed to develop and apply vehicle drivability-related diagnostic skills. The diagnostic strategies used will include the interpretation of graphed data. In addition, this course covers emission system inspection and emission system efficiency testing procedures. In this course students will use appropriate equipment to diagnose vehicles with multiple faults, intermittent concerns, and no-code concerns related to base engine, electronic engine control, ignition, emission, fuel, and air inlet systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II and FM 224 Engine Performance II.
This is a comprehensive course covering the systems and factors affecting engine performance and drivability. Areas of instruction include: related safety, the influence of engine design on performance and emissions, advanced ignition systems diagnosis, advanced Electronic Engine Control (EEC), drivability diagnosis, exhaust emission controls, and Ford fuel injection system service, repair, and scan diagnostics. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II and FM 124A Engine Performance I. Meets ten hours per week
Continuation of FM 211, FM 212, FM 214, and FM 224. Work experience in a cooperating Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced Ford automotive technician. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
This course covers the operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of Ford Motor Company’s suspension and steering systems. Areas of instruction include front and rear suspension, wheel, tires, steering, and associated hydraulic and electronic management systems. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies and must have successfully completed FM 124B Electronics II. Meets ten hours per week.
Continuation of FM 214B, FM 214C, and FM 224B. Work experience in a cooperating Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced Ford automotive technician. Each student must be officially accepted into the Ford ASSET program according to Ford and NMJC entrance requirement policies. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
The Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) is a two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. The ASEP program combines the expertise of New Mexico Junior College and the General Motors Corporation to train students for professional careers as General Motors dealership technicians. In this unique program students are trained exclusively using the most up-to-date GM vehicles, components, and educational materials available. This includes instruction on all current GM electronic and computer-controlled systems. Throughout the program the student will alternate between classroom and laboratory instruction at the college, and cooperative work experience in a GM dealership. Due to the highly technical nature of this program, students are expected to meet certain entry-level requirements. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Business and Technology Dean or a General Motors ASEP professor.
This course is an introduction to the computer technology skills required of automotive technicians. Areas of instruction include basic computer operations, the installation and use of software, navigation of Windows and related applications, the use of electronic service information, programming diagnostic devices, and the reprogramming of vehicle on-board computers. Also included is instruction in the sending and receiving of electronic mail (e-mail), and basic Internet applications. Meets three hours per week.
This course is an introduction to the servicing of GM vehicles. Areas of instruction include the selection and use of GM service publications, the interpretation of VIN Codes, body styles and car lines, the correct methods of filling out repair orders, and the safe and correct use of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and equipment. Open to ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
Work experience in a cooperating General Motors dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced GM automotive technician. Open to GM ASEP students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
Continuation of GM 114A and GM 124B. Work experience in a cooperating General Motors dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced General Motors automotive technician. Open to GM ASEP students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week
Continuation of GM 124C and GM 214A. Work experience in a cooperating General Motors dealership. Students will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced General Motors automotive technician. Open to GM ASEP students only. Minimum of twenty hours of work per week.
This course is the first of two courses covering General Motors electrical and electronic systems. Areas of instruction include general electrical system diagnosis and repair, battery diagnosis and service, starting system diagnosis and repair, and charging system diagnosis and repair. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course is the first of two courses covering General Motors systems related to engine performance and drivability. Areas of instruction include safety, GM engine operation and diagnosis, ignition systems, fuel systems, and an introduction to computerized engine controls. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course is the second of two courses covering General Motors electrical and electronic systems. Areas of instruction include lighting systems, gauges, warning devices, horns, wiper/washers, and power operated accessories. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course covers the operating principles, service, and troubleshooting procedures of General Motors brake systems. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets twenty hours per week.
This course will cover the fundamentals of automotive engine operation, the service and repair of General Motors automotive engines, and the diagnosis and overhaul procedures related to these engines. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, service and repair of GM manual drive train and axle systems. Areas of instruction include the diagnosis and overhaul of GM clutch systems, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, front wheel drive axle shafts and CV joints, rear wheel drive universal joints and drive shafts, rear axles and four wheel drive units. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course will cover the operation diagnosis, service and repair of General Motors heating and air conditioning systems. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course will cover the operation, service and repair of General Motors automatic transmissions and transaxles. Also covered will be the diagnosis and overhaul of these automatic transmissions and transaxles. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
This course is the second of two courses covering General Motors systems related to engine performance and drivability. Areas of instruction include safety, advanced ignition systems diagnosis, advanced Computer Command Control (CCC), drivability diagnosis, exhaust emission controls, and GM fuel injection system service, repair and scan diagnostics. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
Continuation of GM 214 and GM 224. Work experience in a cooperating General Motors dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced General Motors automotive technician. Open to GM ASEP students only. Minimum 20 hours of work per week.
This course covers the operation, diagnosis, service and repair of General Motors suspension and steering systems. Areas of instruction include GM front and rear suspension, wheel, tires, and steering. Open to GM ASEP students only. Meets ten hours per week.
Continuation of GM 214B, GM 214C, and 224B. Work experience in a cooperating General Motors dealership. Student will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced General Motors technician. Open to GM ASEP students only. Minimum 20 hours of work per week.
This course is designed to supplement other GM ASEP courses by providing information related to the most recently released service, repair and diagnostic procedures. Taking advantage of GM’s critically timed electronic and print resources; students will receive instructional updates in the areas of power train, electronics, brakes, steering and suspension, and heating and air conditioning. Meets 4 hours per week.
General Biology I stresses the concepts, characteristics, and diversities of life. Emphasis is placed upon the scientific method, the chemistry of living organisms, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cell reproduction, inheritance, molecular genetics, and evolution. Concurrent enrollment in BI114L (laboratory) is a required. This is a four credit hour course.
General Biology II stresses the origins of life, the diversity of viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi; the diversity of plants, plant structure and function; animal diversity, animal structure and function; as well as animal behavior, ecology of populations, ecosystems, and environmental concerns. Concurrent enrollment in BI124L (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I is an integrated study of human structure and function of cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Enrollment is restricted to nursing and pre-professional students or by consent of the instructor. Prerequisites for the course include high school biology and chemistry or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in BI214AL (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
Microbiology is a study of the importance of microbiological organisms in life processes; basic principles of microbiology; isolation, morphology, physiology, identification and applications of bacteria, fungi, and viruses; medical bacteriology and bacterial involvement in disease. Prerequisites: BI114 or BI124 or consent of the instructor. Chemistry is recommended. Concurrent enrollment in BI224L (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a continuation of BI 214A. Topics include nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite for this course is BI 214A or consent of the instructor. Enrollment is restricted to nursing and pre-professional students or by consent of the instructor. BI224AL (laboratory) is a co-requisite. This is a four credit hour course.
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a one semester course for non-science majors and is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Prerequisite: BI 114 or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in BI224BL (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
The legal framework of business: the basic principles of law that has impact on business and society. Emphasis is upon the principles of the contracts. Other topics treated include the legal and social environment of business, personal property, bailments, and sales. Meets three lecture hours per week.
A continuation of the study of the principles of law emphasizing commercial paper, secured transactions, creditors’ rights, insurance, agency and employment, business organizations, and real property, and estates. Meets three lecture hours per week.
This course will provide students with an overview of basic chemistry, chemistry of water treatment, chemical hazards, and chemistry of basic enrichment processes. This is a three credit hour course.
Fundamental chemical concepts, properties of substances, chemical bonding, energy, acids, bases, and nuclear energy are some of the major topics covered in this course. Topics are discussed with current applications. The course is intended for non-science majors only. Concurrent enrollment in CH114L (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
General chemistry is a comprehensive study of chemical behavior of matter. The study of atomic theory, chemical bonding, elemental periodicity, nomenclature, and physical properties in relation to structure are the major topics covered in this course. The course is designed for pre-professional and science majors. Concurrent enrollment in CH114AL (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
This course is a continuation of CH114A. Major topics include: solutions, equilibrium, elementary thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, acids-bases, and electro-chemistry. The course is designed for pre-professional and science majors. Prerequisite: CH114A. Concurrent enrollment in CH124AL (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
Important aliphatic and aromatic classes of carbon compounds with emphasis on structure, nomenclature, reactions, IR analyses, and synthetic techniques are studied. Prerequisite: CH124A or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CH214L (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
This course is a continuation of CH214. The preparation and reactions of functional groups and multistep synthesis are the topics for semester. Prerequisite: CH214. Concurrent enrollment in CH224L (laboratory) is required. This is a four credit hour course.
This course develops communication, language arts, and English skills in an applied setting. Emphasis on transfer-ring improved reading, writing, listening, speaking, problem-solving, visual, and nonverbal skills to occupational and personal lives. Includes occupation-specific applications in areas including business, marketing, technical, trade, and industrial areas. Three lecture hours per week.
A study of the human communication process in a variety of exchange settings. Units include relational message sending, listening, and non-verbal communications. Special emphasis is given to illustrate how communication proceeds within human relationships. Three lecture hours per week.
This class is an introductory study in the theory and practice of oral discourse, including the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of public speeches. Students will present speeches intended to emphasize particular elements of rhetorical theory and fundamental skill areas for informative, persuasive, and extemporaneous speaking. Three lecture hours per week.
This course covers the structure, characteristics, functions and support of mass communication in modern society. Also included are radio, television, newspapers, magazines and related areas of advertising and public relations. Pre and/or co requisites: None. This is a three credit hour course.
A study of how the human voice operates and how it can be improved. Vocal ability and limitation analysis are an important class characteristic. Tools include oral readings and articulation drills. The International Phonetic Alphabet is explored as a pronunciation mechanism. Three lecture hours per week.
An introduction to and appreciation of oral interpretation of literature. Includes the technical preparation and presentation of poetry, prose, story telling, and dramatic reading, based upon the critical and creative analysis of each. Emphasis is placed upon practice in phrasing, vocal quality, time, force, pitch, and bodily responses. Three lecture hours per week.
This course prepares the student for the nationally recognized AutoCAD certification test. The certification is 2-dimensional Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD). The student will utilize certification preparation software. Prerequisites: EG234 Advanced Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets two hours per week.
This course will provide students with the basic knowledge to read an engineering drawing as utilized by technicians. The student will be introduced to print reading, electrical single lines and schematics, and electronic diagrams and schematics. This is a two credit hour course.
EG 114 is offered as an introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) Software. Students will gain knowledge in the use and principles of CAD. Manual drafting concepts and tools will be introduced. The main emphasis will be the application of the AutoCAD software. Specific hardware used in the CAD environment will be introduced and utilized. Basic CAD concepts will be covered. These include drawing setup, 2-dimensional entity creation, coordinate entry methods, and drawing aides. Prerequisite: None. Meets six hours per week.
EG 114A is offered as an introduction to the principles of drafting utilizing Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) software. Students will gain knowledge of drafting fundamentals, drafting techniques and skills, descriptive geometry, CAD application, and drafting and design applications. The student will apply the knowledge of the principles of drafting using AutoCAD software. The contrast between CAD and mechanical (or board drafting) will be emphasized. The section views, pictorial drawings, auxiliary views, and working drawings will be covered in this course. Co-requisite: EG 114 Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
This course prepares the student for the nationally recognized AutoCAD Level I certification test. The Level I certification is 2-dimensional Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD). The student will utilize certification preparation software. Prerequisite: EG 114 Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or EG 114A Principles of Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets two hours per week for the 1st 8 weeks of the semester, to be followed by EG 224B AutoCAD Level II Certification Preparation which meets for two hours per week for the 2nd 8 weeks of the semester.
This course prepares the student for the nationally recognized American Design Drafting Association Drafting certification test. Drafter Certification is a nationwide program that allows drafters to show their knowledge in drafting concepts and nationally recognized standards and practices. Certification enables drafters to demonstrate professional capabilities and helps employers in identifying quality employees. Prerequisites: EG 114A Principles of Drafting I (CAD) and EG124C Principles of Drafting II (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets two hours per week.
This course is offered as an introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) Software. Assignments incorporate computer software and hardware as applied to architectural, mechanical, and interior design/drafting. Concepts will include setup, creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects; adding text and dimensions; and using layers, coordinate systems, and plotting/printing to scale. Detailed drawings of sections, elevations, and floor plans will be produced. Prerequisite: EG113 This is a three credit hour course.
Offered to introduce students to the uses of Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) in the architecture profession. This course will cover the use of (CAD) in preparing construction documents and 3-dimensional models of buildings. Architecture terminology, building techniques, building conventions, building design, and architecture-related information will be introduced. Prerequisite: EG 114. Meets six hours per week.
Offered to introduce students to the uses of Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) in the engineering professions. This course will cover the use of (CAD) in preparing construction documents and 3-dimensional models of objects. Engineering terminology, drawing techniques, engineering conventions, engineering design, and engineering-related information will be introduced. Prerequisite: EG 114. Meets six hours per week.
This course is offered as a continuation of the introduction to the principles of drafting utilizing Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) software. Students will gain knowledge of pictorial drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, drawings for numerical control, welding drawings, design concepts, belts, chains, and gears, couplings, bearings, and seals, developments and intersections, pipe drawings, structural drafting, jigs and fixtures, electrical and electronics drawings, Prerequisites: EG 114A Principles of Drafting I (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
This is a study of the design process as applied to fabrication and introduces computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) software as an expansion of the design process. This course requires the use of a graphics-based language to create basic geometric elements. Geometric elements are used to create tool/cutter paths necessary to establish machining coordinates for CNC (Continuous Numeric Control) machining mill. Prerequisite: EG123 or Consent of Instructor. This is a three credit hour course.
Offered to introduce students to the uses of Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) in Geographic Information Systems. This course will cover the use of (CAD) in the creation and linking of Geographic Information to other software applications. Geographic Information terminology, drawing techniques, and Geographic Information Systems-related information will be introduced. Prerequisite: EG 124A or EG 124B. Meets six hours per week.
EG214B is offered as a continuation of developing the 2-dimensional Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) skills introduced in EG 114. The course will cover printing and plotting of drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing, building groups, blocks, symbol libraries and extracting bills of materials. This course will complete the basics required for a CAD Operator. Prerequisite: EG 114 Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
An introductory course covering the creation of 3-dimensional objects and animation using 3D Studio Viz. The course will cover the necessary skills to become proficient in working with 3-dimensional objects and animation. The course will cover creating a scene, creating shapes, modifying splines, lofting objects, twisting objects, creating curved paths, deformation tools, creating objects, materials, and 3-dimensional animation and rendering. Prerequisite: None. Meets six hours per week.
This course is offered as an introduction to 3-dimensional drawings and modeling, surface modeling and rendering, and solid modeling using AutoCAD software. This course will cover the necessary skills to become proficient in working with 3-dimensional objects in preparation to meet the requirements of a CAD Technician. Prerequisites: Corequisites: EG114 Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), EG214B Intermediate Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
This course prepares the student for the nationally recognized AutoCAD Level II certification test. The Level II certification is 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD). The student will certification preparation software. Prerequisites: EG 224A Advanced Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) and EG114B AutoCAD Level I Certification Preparation or permission from the instructor. Meets two hours per week for the 2nd 8 weeks of the semester, to be preceded by EG114B AutoCAD Level I Certification Preparation which meets two hours per week for the 1st 8 weeks of the semester.
An advanced course covering the creation of 3-dimensional objects and animation using 3D Studio Viz and AutoCAD. Importing AutoCAD 2-dimensional drawings into 3D Studio Viz, 2-dimensional drawing translation into 3–dimensional format, and the creation of an animated walk through will be covered in this course. The exporting of 3-dimensional objects into AutoCAD drawing format will be covered. Prerequisites: EG 214C Three Dimensional Animation (3D Studio Viz) and EG 224A Advanced Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
Introduction to the Microstation software for Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) and comparison to the AutoCAD software. Contrasts between the two CAD packages will be covered as well as drawing file interchange. Prerequisite: EG 114 Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
EG 234 is offered as an introduction to customizing Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), utilizing AutoCAD software. The course will cover customizing of menus, slides, and scripts. The use of the AutoLISP programming language as a customizing tool will be introduced. The importing and exporting of drawing information through digitizing, raster image files and database connectivity will be covered. Prerequisite: EG 214B Intermediate Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
This course will cover, in detail, the AutoLISP programming language for the customization of AutoCAD software. AutoLISP is a subset of the LISP programming language used by AutoDesk to create new commands in AutoCAD. Prerequisite: EG 234 Customizing Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) or permission from the instructor. Meets six hours per week.
Cooperative Work Experience is designed to offer an internship within the industry setting for computer assisted drafting (CAD). Students will work under the supervision of an approved professional/specialist in the Computer Assisted Drafting field. A member of the New Mexico Junior college faculty will act as coordinator between the student and the employer, and will monitor the internship. A minimum of 45 work (clock) hours on the jobsite is required for successful completion of the course for each college credit hour during the semester or work period. The Cooperative Work Experience course may be taken up to three times for a total of 3 credit hours for the one year Certificate degree, 12 credit hours for the two year Certificate degree, and 8 credit hours for the Associate degree. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: EG224a Advanced CAD and/or permission of the Coordinator and employer.
The development and use of computers in our society has created a need for individuals with computer data processing skills. The computer science curriculum is designed to equip students with skills necessary to satisfy these needs. Occupational competency in computer usage may be achieved through a certificate or degree program. The two-year, associate in applied science degree emphasizes microcomputer applications while the nine-month microcomputer certificate concentrates on specific departmental courses. Others who desire specific skills, but do not wish to complete a program, may take individual courses. Students may also complete courses for future transfer toward four-year degree programs.
This is an eight-week course that utilizes a computerized keyboarding program, which presents a few new keys in each lesson.
This course will provide students with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Instructional topics will include creating, editing, printing, and utilizing commands within Microsoft Word and charting, graphic presentations, formulas, calculations, and advanced functions within Microsoft Excel. This is a two credit hour course.
Emphasis for the student is to acquire the necessary tools to be an effective computer programmer. This course will introduce the student to the high-level languages taught at this institution. Topics include: the Program Development Cycle, Flowcharting, Programming Microcomputers, Text Editors, Introduction to the High-Level Languages, Program Documentation, and Debugging Techniques. Prerequisite: Student must be eligible to enroll in MA 113 or consent of instructor. Combination of five lecture and laboratory hours per week.
An introductory course on using the Internet and a discussion of issues surrounding the Internet. Course topics include an elementary explanation of how networks work, discussions of the problems and promises of living in a networked world, the use of the Internet for electronic mail, file transfer and information searching, Internet hardware and software requirements, Internet tools, bulletin boards, newsgroups, chat rooms, file compression, and file types. The intent of this course is to help you learn the fundamentals of the Internet, the usage of the internet and create an awareness of the issues and potential changes in our society effected by the world wide web. Meets five hours per week. Prerequisite: CS 123A, Microcomputer Applications.
This course will provide an overview of ethics as well as the ethical ramifications of major topics in information technology. The course is designed to educate existing and future business managers and IT professionals on the tremendous impact ethical issues play in the use of information technology in the modern business world and will present key points that must be considered when making a business decision. Prerequisite: CS123A or CS123D or CS113C. This course is a three credit hour class.
This course introduces the paraprofessional to technology integration in the instructional environment. It will be conducted in a laboratory/applications environment and will utilize “hands-on” learning. Concepts which will be covered include: Microcomputer concepts, PowerPoint, Word Applications, Spreadsheet Application, Internet integration, Web-site utilization, Multi-Media presentations tools including but not limited to digital video cameras, LCD players, Scanners, Media Projectors, Elmos, Smartboards, VCR, and Overhead projection for student learning. The student must successfully demonstrate a practical skill level in integration of technology in instructional strategies to support diverse learners. The Paraprofessional, upon completion of this course, will be able to support the teacher/educator in the classroom environment in the various aspects of technology integration. Prerequisites: None. Meets three hours per week.
This course is designed to teach students how to operate a microcomputer. Students will learn to perform such functions as “booting the system,” formatting disks, making disk back-ups, and copying files within the Windows environment. Students will also learn basic computer terminology and the fundamentals of typical microcomputer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management utilizing Corel Suite software. Meets five hours per week.
This course is designed as an introductory course in Computer Graphics including basic computer graphic concepts, equipment configurations, disk initialization and formatting, design and layout, and actual hands-on experience producing a variety of drawings and graphic assignments. The use of various computers and computer software will be covered using keyboard, mouse, and digitizer menu features. The use of digital input devices (scanning) and output devices (printers) will also be covered in this course. No prerequisites. Meets five hours per week.
This course introduces the Microsoft Windows environment. Basic computer terminology, fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite software will be covered. This is a 3 credit hour course.
This course is designed to reinforce students’ knowledge of Microsoft Windows software for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. Students will apply advanced operations for each software package in numerous lab assignments. Prerequisite: CS 123D Windows Applications I. Meets five hours per week.
This course is offered as an introduction to System Operations for IBM’s iSeries Server (AS/400) in preparation for the AS/400 Associate System Operators Certification. Basic components of the OS/400 operating system will be covered. The student will learn the background of the AS/400, navigating around the system, OS/400 command structure and Control Language (CL), objects, libraries, and library lists, message handling, spooled files and printing functions, managing devices, starting and stopping (IPL) operating system, licensed program products and PTF’s, and backup and recovery. Prerequisites: None. Meets five hours per week.
Instruction for basic computer use for LES
This course is designed to give students a thorough under-standing of EXCEL, including the spreadsheet, graphics, windows, database functions, and macro design. The student will gain extensive hands-on experience in each facet of EXCEL. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in either CS 123A – Microcomputer Applications, CS 123D – Windows Applications or consent of the instructor. Meets five hours per week.
This course is offered as an introduction to RPG language programming. Basic components of the RPG programming language are applied in writing RPG programs to solve business problems. The main emphasis will be the application of the RPG/400 programming language on the IBM AS/400 mid-range computer. Students will be introduced to the specification forms; arithmetic and assignment operations, top-down, structured program design, externally described files, file access and record manipulation, and intercative applications. Prerequisites: none. Meets five hours per week.
An introduction to Object Oriented, event driven business application programming and graphical user interfaces in the windows environment. This course is designed to focus on the fundamental concepts of computer programming. Students will be taught the program development cycle and general problem solving techniques. Prerequisites: Student must be eligible to enroll in MA 113 or consent of instructor. Prior enrollment in CS 113 is recommended. Meets five hours per week.
This course is designed to present basic components of the COBOL language to solve business problems. Prerequisite: Student must be eligible to enroll in MA 113 or consent of instructor. Prior enrollment in CS 113 is recommended. Meets five hours per week.
This course is designed to teach the features of a graphic user interface. Students will be familiarized with streamlined ways to work with a personal computer. Topics include ease in start up, working with software applications, operating more than one application at a time, transferring information between applications, and organizing and managing files created with software applications. Prerequisite: CS 123A or CS 123D or consent of instructor. Meets five hours per week.
This course is designed to teach a wide variety of C++ Programming concepts including Object Oriented Programming. Subjects covered are from beginning to intermediate level, and include the following: variables, constants, arrays, structs, control structures, flowcharting, pseudocode, and program layout and design. Prerequisites: Student must be eligible to enroll in MA 113 or consent of instructor. Prior enrollment in CS 113 is recommended. Meets five hours per week.
This course provides students with a foundation in basic Oracle architecture, storage structure and database administrative tasks. Students will learn to create and modify database tables, create data dictionary views, and use SQL queries to insert, update, delete, and view data. The course will also introduce Forms Builder to create custom forms and database reports. The techniques demonstrated in the class are essential for creating the initial database, as well as, configuring the storage space tables, users and security for a database. This is a three credit hour course.
This comprehensive course covers clear, detailed explanations of the core principles of programming and problem-solving with Java. Rich in content, it covers programming basics, data and information processing, object-oriented programming, graphical user and interfaces, the software development lifecycle, and web-based programming.
This course is offered as a continuation of the introduction to System Operations for IBM’s iSeries Server (AS/400) in preparation for the AS/400 Professional System Operators Certification. Basic components of the OS/400 operating system will be covered. The student will learn security and security system values, working with jobs, subsystems, work management and performance, messages, logs, and cleanup, basic troubleshooting, problem solving, and using electronic customer support, journaling, communications: SNA, APPC, and APPN, LANs and TCP/IP, and operations navigator. Prerequisites: CS 113S Introduction to System Operations (AS/400) or permission of instructor. Meets five hours per week.
Focuses on networking fundamentals, the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing (such as subnet masks), and basic network design. Serves as the first course in a series of four courses. On completion of all four courses, students will be eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisites: CS 123D or CS 123A or consent of instructor. Meets seven hours per week.
Focuses on router theory and router technologies, including router configurations, routed and routing protocols, network management and an introduction to LAN (Local Area Network) switching. Serves as the second course in a series of four courses. On completion of all four courses, students will be eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisite: CS 214 (CISCO Network Associate I). Meets seven hours per week.
Focuses on advanced routing and switching configurations, LAN switching, network management and advanced network design. Serves as the third course in a series of four courses. On completion of all four courses, students will be eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisite: CS 214A (CISCO Network Associate II). Meets seven hours per week.
Focuses on project-based learning, including advanced network design projects and advanced management projects. Serves as the fourth course in a series of four courses. On completion of all four courses, students will be eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisite: CS 214B (CISCO Network Associate III). Meets seven hours per week.
This course is offered as an advanced RPG language programming course. Advanced components of the RPG programming language are applied in writing RPG programs to solve business problems. The main emphasis will be the application of the RPG/400 programming language on the IBM AS/400 mid-range computer. Students will be introduced to tables and arrays, advanced data definition, advanced techniques for interactive programs, byte-level and bit-level operations, inter-program communications, backward compatibility with RPG II and forward compatibility with RPG IV Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of CS 213B Introduction to RPG Programming or permission from the instructor. Meets five hours per week.
(Same as DC 223G) This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of desktop publishing and the basics of design and layout. The student will gain extensive hands-on experience designing publications using PageMaker on a Macintosh computer. Meets five hours per week.
This course will continue to focus on C ++ Programming by utilizing specific applications in C++. An in depth study in data structures, program applications, and some graphics, as well as any new program releases. will be covered in this advanced course. Prerequisite: CS 213F or consent of the instructor. Meets five hours per week.
This course will allow students to learn routine preventive maintenance for PC’s including hardware trouble-shooting, trouble-shooting software, motherboard testing, adding replacement boards and peripherals, and upgrading the central processing unit. Meets five hours per week. Prerequisite: CS 123A or consent of the instructor.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Local Area Networking (LAN) using current industry standards in networking. Students will learn the basics of network administration, supervision, information sharing, software installation, and trouble shooting techniques. Meets five hours per week.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the multiple operating systems commonly found in the Information Technology field. Pre-requisites: CS223N Networking. This is a 3 credit hour course.
CS 233M is a continuation of CS 223M - Microcomputer Repair and Upgrade. This course will allow students to further develop their skills in regards to routine preventive maintenance of PCs, hardware and software trouble-shooting, motherboard testing, adding replacement boards and peripherals, and upgrading the central processing unit. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared to attempt to take the A+ certification exam. Prerequisites: CS 223M or consent of the instructor. Meets two (2) lecture and three (3) laboratory hours per week.
This course introduces the installation and management of workstations and servers in a client/server networking environment. Topics include creating and managing user and computer accounts, performing basic network administrative tasks, implementing and managing backups, and disaster recovery. Pre-requisite: CS 223N. This is a three credit hour course.
This course provides detailed information of computer hardware and system software. The material covered in this course is intended to form a foundation of technical knowledge for systems analysis, design, configuration, procurement, and management. Pre-requisites: CS113. This is a three credit hour course.
(Same as DT 243) Students will create newsletters, brochures, flyers, and documents. Assignments will be completed which require independent self-paced direction. Color scanning and design layout problems will be addressed. Desktop Publishing is taught on the Macintosh omputer using PageMaker software. Prerequisite: DT 223G, or CS 223H. Meets five hours per week.
This course presents the basics of business continuity and contingency planning related to the protection of network infrastructure. Topics include the fundamentals of routers, router security, client/server security, configuration tools, network and resource security, and securing network assets. Pre-requisites: CS 233N. This is a three credit hour course.
This is a course designed to build interpersonal skills. Topics covered in the class include: First Impressions: Starting Your New Job; Building a Strong Relationship with Your Supervisor; Teamwork: Getting Along with Your Co-Workers; Diversity in the Workplace; Communication Skills I: Listening and Speaking; Communication Skills II: Reading and Writing; Managing Stress on the Job; Thinking Critically and Problem Solving; Resolving Conflict; Giving and Receiving Criticism; Sexual Harassment; Drug and Alcohol Abuse on the Job.
This course provides the necessary safety task training for all field personnel. This course is designed for individuals involved with completing or overseeing a specific task, from the worker, crew leader, safety supervisor, to superintendent. Topics will include: introduction to safety; hazard communication; personal protective equipment; work-zone safety; electrical and high-voltage hazards; fire protection and prevention; hand- and power tool safety; welding safety; fall protection; steel erection; walking and working surfaces; ladders and scaffolding; horizontal directional drilling; heavy-equipment, crane, and rigging safety; trenching safety; forklift safety; lockout/tagout; confined spaces; and concrete and masonry. This is a 1 credit hour class.
This course provides instruction on how to implement and administer a company safety program. It is designed for field managers, safety directors safety committees, owner safety representatives and insurance/loss control representatives. The course provides an introduction to safety technology, hazard recognition, evaluation, and control. It presents the factors involved in performance analysis and assessment as well as the roles and responsibilities of the safety technician. It discusses employee motivation, site-specific ES&H (environmental health and safety) plans, emergency action plans and covers the differences between job safety analyses and task safety analyses. It also discusses work permit policies, confined-space entry procedures, and safety meetings. Accident investigation and recordkeeping are presented and OSHA inspection procedures for site inspections are covered. Data tracking and trending techniques are presented along with environmental awareness. Prerequisites: None. This is a 1 credit hour class.
This is the foundation course for all the emphasis areas within the Construction and Industrial Technology program including carpentry, electricity, masonry, plumbing, and site supervision. Construction, maintenance, and pipeline skills are included along with the following topics: basic construction skills, basic safety, basic math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, and basic rigging. This is a two credit hour class.
This is the foundation for all construction, maintenance, and pipeline skills. Students must successfully complete this course in order to receive accreditation. The following topics are covered in this course: Basic Construction Skills, B