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Course Description
Electronics and Test Technology II
ECT-121

This course provides students with essential skills in developing electronics systems.

Broadband Fiber Optics
ECT-150

Coursework covers topics such as fiber optics theory and principles, broadband technologies, installation, and termination techniques, and splicing and repair procedures. Students will also gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.

Fixtures and Installation
ECT-205

Overview of the planning and installing of elec- trical fixtures.

Control Circuits
ECT-210

Complete overview of the principles and applications of components, control circuits, and diagrams

Commercial Electrical Applications Level 1
ECT-213

Introduction of overcurrent protection and their applications, transformers and capacitors and associated components with regards to troubleshooting, maintenance and testing and identification of hazardous locations and applications of equipment in hazardous areas.

Commercial Electrical Applications Level 2
ECT-214

The selection, installation, operation and maintenance of generators, to include how to isolate and repair minor generator problems. Recognize the uses, operation of control devices. Introduction to structure cabling methods and types of cabling used.

Electrical Installation
ECT-220

Electrical installations for commercial and residential applications.

Advanced Electrical Systems Level 1
ECT-222

The selection, installation, operation and maintenance of generators, to include how to isolate and repair minor generator problems. Understanding of a battery or Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and associated components.

Advanced Electrical Systems Level 2
ECT-223

The operation and troubleshooting of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment. Introduction to maintenance, testing and cleaning of motors.

Advanced Electrical Systems Level 3
ECT-224

The selection, installation and termination of medium voltage cabling. Requirements of testing medium voltage cable.

Load Calculations
ECT-225

Advanced electrical load calculation.

Programmable Logic Controllers
ECT-230

Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLC) architecture and programming. Topics include: memory, instruction sets, addressing modes, serial/parallel interfacing, relay/ladder logic, and troubleshooting.

Power Generation, Maintenance, and Repair
ECT-240

The selection, installation, operation and maintenance of generators, to include how to isolate and repair minor generator problems.

Tutor Training Seminar
EDU-102

Training and experience to become an effective tutor for individualized and small group sessions.

Advanced Tutor Training
EDU-103

Advanced training and experience to become an effective tutor for individualized and small group sessions.

Introduction to Education
EDU-110

The understanding of teaching as a profession through learning experiences: observational and participatory.

Lesson Planning
EDU-200

Prepares students how to design comprehensive lesson plans to reach diverse learners.

English Grammar for Teachers
EDU-201

Review of the form and use of English verb tenses and other key grammatical structures in order to equip teachers of all subject areas and levels with the knowledge and skills necessary to explain grammatical concepts to students, especially to non-native speakers of English.

Education Practicum
EDU-207

Field experience in an elementary or secondary school.

Cultural Diversity in Education
EDU-210

This introductory course examines the relationship of cultural values to the formation of the child's self-concept and learning styles. Also incorporated will be an examination of the roles of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. In addition to regular class attendance, ten (10) hours of classroom observation is required.