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Course Description
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.

Introduction to Special Education
EDU-222

Introduces the future teacher to the study of special needs children with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification and characteristics of the exceptional child. In addition to regular class attendance, ten (10) hours of classroom observation is required.

Art in the Elementary School
EDU-231

The use of art to provide children with an altern- ative form of instruction.

The Community College for Associate Faculty
EDU-249

A survey of the philosophy, history, organization, functions, and funding of Arizona Western College. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of the insti- tution, instructional systems, and resources for associate faculty.

The Community College
EDU-250

A survey of the philosophy, history, organization, and funding of the American community college. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of student development, instructional systems, current issues, and future trends.

Classroom Management and Instructional Planning
EDU-275

Provides students with the knowledge and skills enabling them to have a well-disciplined and managed classroom which maximizes learning and instructional time; also provides information and practice to assist students in planning,writing, teaching, and evaluating effective standard-based age-appropriate lessons.