MET 255    Mechanical Systems Maintenance    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Green Course
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. 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: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 110     32532
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. 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 16-May 19
M            06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 110     16445
M            08:45PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN TEC 110     10767
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, Jan 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LEC   G.Adams              SCC MAIN Online     11569
Online Class. Mandatory Orientation: Friday, January 22, 2010 from 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm, 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, Jan 16-May 19
MT           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      10717
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      10721
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, Jan 16-May 19
MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   G.Adams              SCC MAIN TEC 105     10725
TBA          TBA               LEC   G.Adams               TBA TBA             10725
Hybrid Class. Mandatory Orientation on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 5:30 pm - 7:35 pm in TEC 105.

MW           07:50PM-10:00PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 105     15931
TBA          TBA               LEC   H.Ramil               TBA TBA             15931
Hybrid Class. Mandatory Orientation on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 7:50 pm - 10:00 pm in TEC 105.

MET 356    Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance I    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MET 354 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 354.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is the first of three courses (see MET 366 and MET 376) that focus on water resources and their preservation; wastewater treatment systems and processes; system components; and related operation and safety practices. 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 16-May 19
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   H.Ramil              SCC MAIN TEC 105     32302
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, Jan 16-May 19
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      10753
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, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 110     10757
On-Campus

MET 363    Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Processes and Procedures    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 361, MET 362, and MET 364 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 361, MET 362, and MET 364.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
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). 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: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 110     14433
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, Jan 16-May 19
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN TEC 110     10759
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   T.Kalber             SCC MAIN LAC 10      
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, Jan 16-May 19
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 10      13065
Sa           12:15PM-03:20PM   LAB   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN LAC 10      
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, Jan 16-May 19
M            05:15PM-07:20PM   LEC   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       14295
M            07:30PM-10:50PM   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: MET 382, MET 383, and MET 384 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 382, MET 383, and MET 384.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
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, photovoltaic and hot water solar systems, and energy management. Students will gain practical experience by operating commercial air conditioning 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 16-May 19
M            05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   J.Zeh                 TBA TBA             14439
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   J.Zeh                 TBA TBA             
On-Campus

MET 383    Instrumentation    4 Units

Prerequisite: MET 361 and 364 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: MET 381, MET 382, and MET 384 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in MET 381, MET 382, and MET 384.
Course Transferable to CSU, Green Course
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, 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. 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 16-May 19
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Zeh                SCC MAIN TEC 110     14803
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   J.Zeh                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, Jan 16-May 19
W            05:15PM-07:00PM   LEC   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       10763
W            07:15PM-10:20PM   LAB   M.Hamilton           SCC MAIN LAC 9       
On-Campus