MET 256    Fundamentals of Instruments and Electricity    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of electrical instruments and concepts required in commercial and industrial practice. Units of instruction include: fundamentals of electricity, ohms law, use of voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, series and parallel circuits, wiring diagrams, and electro-magnetic theory. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            07:45PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN TEC 205     25394
M            06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 206     31729
On-Campus

MET 257    Fundamentals of Workplace Success    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course provides the student with basic workplace skills needed to enter the workforce as a machinery systems technician. Units of instruction include teamwork, ethics, diversity, communication skills, writing e-mail messages, Internet websites, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, career management, sexual harassment, and drug and alcohol use. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   G.Adams              SCC MAIN Online     26296
Online Class. Mandatory Orientation: Friday August 28, 2009 from 5:30pm - 6:50pm, in TEC 105.

MET 351    Basic Mechanical Systems    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MET 352 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 352.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the theoretical and practical applications of basic mechanical systems utilized in refrigeration, heating, cooling, steam power generation, photovoltaic and hot water solar systems, and the treatment of water for use in mechanical systems, drinking water, and wastewater treatment plants. Additional studies include fundamental laws of heat; theory of refrigeration and refrigerants; installation, operation, and testing of refrigeration units; and safe, efficient use of related hand, heat, and power tools. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MT           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      25334
MT           12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Buonauro           SCC MAIN LAC 10      25338
TTh          07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   J.Buonauro           SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 352    Mechanical Systems Calculations    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 351.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on building mathematical skills specific to the mechanical-electrical trades; problem solving using metric (SI) units and English and metric unit conversions; solution of word problems involving length, area, volume, weight, strength of materials, work, power, energy, and efficiencies; exponents, scientific notation, and roots; problem solving using graphs and tables; algebraic solutions to applied problems; freehand sketching employing multiview, isometric, and oblique drawing methods; and lettering and dimensioning. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   G.Adams              SCC MAIN TEC 105     25342
MW           07:50PM-09:55PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 105     25344
On-Campus

MET 361    Refrigeration Systems    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 352 with a grade of "C" or better. Concurrent enrollment in MET 362, MET 363, and MET 364.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a course devoted to the study of residential and commercial refrigeration systems and equipment. Students learn about mechanical compression and absorption refrigeration devices; their operating characteristics, common applications and typical servicing procedures, and related safety practices. Hand tools, power tools, and test instruments are used by the student in lab to repair and service refrigeration devices. Students gain additional experience by analyzing system performance with pressure-enthalpy diagrams. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      25378
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 362    Refrigeration Systems Calculations    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 351 and 352 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 361, MET 363, and MET 364 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 361, MET 363, and MET 364.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on mathematical problems involving English and metric (SI) units concerned with installation, operations, and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. Emphasis will be placed on basic heat transfer, loads, piping, equipment performance, and economic factors. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     25382
On-Campus

MET 364    Electrical Controls    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 256, 351, and 352 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 361, MET 362, and MET 363 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 361, MET 362, and MET 363.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to power and control circuits and devices used with refrigeration, heating, cooling, pumping, water treating, photovoltaic, and hot water solar heating mechanical systems. Units of instruction include a study of electron theory, magnetism, induction, alternating current, direct current, resistance, and capacitance. Practice using electrical meters and test instruments in laboratory classes along with related safety practices will also be covered. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     25384
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 366    Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance II    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 354 and 356 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is the second of three courses (see MET 356 and MET 376) that focus on water resources and their preservation; wastewater treatment systems and processes; system components; related operation and safety practices. The emphasis of this course is on larger conventional wastewater treatment facilities. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 110     31731
On-Campus

MET 368    Heat Pump Operation and Maintenance    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 256, 351, and 352 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in basic refrigeration and heat pump theory, cooling and heating cycles, defrost cycles, controls, supplemental heat, flow control devices, and heat load calculations. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     32167
On-Campus

MET 371    Heating and Power Machinery    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 255, 361, and 364 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 372, MET 373, and MET 374 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 372, MET 373, and MET 374.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in warm air furnaces, hydronic heating, hot water solar systems, and steam and power plant systems. Instruction includes pumps, pumping head calculations, combustion principles, steam and hot water boilers, warm air furnaces, boiler safety and operating controls, and boiler emissions. Laboratory activities include operation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of warm air furnaces and steam/hot water heating systems. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 10      28252
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 372    Power Machinery, Heating and Air Conditioning Calculations    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 361 and 362 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 371, MET 373, and MET 374 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 371, MET 373, and MET 374.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on mathematical problems involving English and metric (SI) units concerned with installation, operation, and maintenance of power machinery, and heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis will be placed on heat transfer, heating/cooling loads, pipe and pump sizing, steam and hot water system performance, psychrometrics, and duct sizing calculations. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 9       28256
On-Campus

MET 373    Piping, Electrical, and Sheet Metal Drafting    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 255, 361, and 364 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 371, MET 372, and MET 374 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 371, MET 372, and MET 374.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in the design and construction of mechanical and piping systems. Units of instruction include mechanical and plumbing codes, basic sketching techniques, recognition of standard symbols, computer aided drawing applications, and construction terms and specifications. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN BUS 204     28258
Sa           12:15PM-03:20PM   LAB   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus

MET 374    Automatic Control Systems I    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 361 and 364 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 371, MET 372, and MET 373 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 371, MET 372, and MET 373.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the first of two courses (see MET 384) that focus on the study of controls and devices used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, pumping, water treatment, and manufacturing systems. Units of instruction include introduction to control theory, final controls devices, and pneumatic control systems. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            05:15PM-07:20PM   LEC   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       29856
M            07:30PM-10:55PM   LAB   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus

MET 384    Automatic Control Systems II    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 371 and 374 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 381, MET 382, and MET 383 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 381, MET 382, and MET 383.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the second of two courses (see MET 374) that focus on the study of controls and devices used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, pumping, water treatment, and manufacturing systems. Units of instruction include electronic and direct digital controls, networks, interoperable systems, and programming of controllers. Components of this course may be offered online. Students may be required to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            05:15PM-06:55PM   LEC   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       25388
W            07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus