MET 255    Mechanical Systems Maintenance    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the student to basic maintenance concepts for basic mechanical systems. Units of instruction include coil maintenance, filters management, indoor air quality, lubrication, belts and drives, verifying operation, monitoring equipment, and maintenance contracts.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     23993
On-Campus

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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN TEC 206     19949
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, drug and alcohol use.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
F            05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   G.Adams              SCC MAIN TEC 105     20422
On-Campus

MET 351    Basic Mechanical Systems    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Completion of MET 352 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 352.
Course Transferable to CSU
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, 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MT           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      19920
MT           12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   R.Baumgart           SCC MAIN LAC 10      19922
TTh          07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   R.Baumgart           SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 352    Mechanical Systems Calculations    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Completion of MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 351.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the review of mathematical skills; 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 solution to applied problems; freehand sketching employing multiview, isometric, and oblique drawing methods; and lettering and dimensioning.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   G.Adams              SCC MAIN TEC 105     19924
On-Campus

MET 361    Refrigeration Systems    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      19941
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 362    Refrigeration Systems Calculations    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 352 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     19943
On-Campus

MET 363    Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Processes and Procedures    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the recovery and recycling of existing refrigerants, the transition to environmentally safe refrigerants, and the preparation for certification testing in refrigerant handling as mandated by the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR, part 82, subpart F and regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     24004
On-Campus

MET 364    Electrical Controls    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 351 and 352 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: Completion of MET 361 and 362 with grades of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 361 and 362.
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 and solar heating machinery 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 105     19944
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 371    Heating and Power Machinery    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 364 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MET 372.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in warm air furnaces, hydronic heating, 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, 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, Jan 19-May 21
Sa           08:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 10      21562
Sa           11:15AM-02:20PM   LAB   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 10      
On-Campus

MET 374    Automatic Control Systems I    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 364 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
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 devises, and pneumatic control systems.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
W            05:15PM-06:55PM   LEC   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       22570
W            07:15PM-10:05PM   LAB   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus

MET 381    Air Conditioning    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 371 and 372 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MET 384.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in the design, operation, and maintenance of commercial and industrial air conditioning systems. Instruction includes study of air distribution, variable air volume systems, refrigeration compressors, absorption air condition systems, helical-rotary and centrifugal water chillers, chilled water systems, thermal storage, cooling towers, and energy management. Students will gain practical experience by operating commercial air conditioning systems.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN TEC 206     24010
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus

MET 383    Instrumentation    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 361 and 362 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in the theory and practice of using instruments for testing and analyzing the operation of refrigerating, air conditioning, mechanical, and electrical and building systems. Units of instruction include a study of measurement principles including temperature, humidity, flow, light, sound, velocity, pressure, combustion emissions, air quality, voltage, level, force, and vibration. Laboratory activities will emphasize the practical applications of sensors and measuring instruments.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN TEC 206     24537
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus

MET 384    Automatic Control Systems II    3 Units

Prerequisite: MET 374 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MET 381.
Course Transferable to CSU
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            05:15PM-07:20PM   LEC   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       19946
M            07:30PM-10:55PM   LAB   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus

MET 397    Basic Potable Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on water resources and their preservation; potable water treatment systems and processes; system components; wastewater treatment systems and processes; related operation and safety practices.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 110     21048
On-Campus