Trades and Technology Courses
TTCH 101 (2 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Machine Woodworking I (2+0)
Introduction to woodworking power machines (circular saw, jointer, radial
arm saw), joints, fasteners, and different stains and finishes used on wood.
TTCH 105 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Basic Electrical Wiring (1+0)
Familiarizes the student with fundamental skills and career opportunities in
electrical wiring.
TTCH 106 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Residential Electrical Systems (3+0)
Provides basic electrical theory and technical skills for installation and
service of electrical equipment commonly found in the home.
TTCH 130 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Blueprint and Schematic Reading (3+0)
Basic blueprint and schematic reading skills used by building maintenance
personnel. Introduction to machine drawings, building drawings, hydraulic and
pneumatic drawings, electrical schematics and symbols, air conditioning and
refrigeration drawings, welding and joining symbols.
TTCH 131 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Maintenance Mathematics (3+0)
Practical application of mathematics for industry, including arithmetic
review, ratios and proportion, powers and roots, algebra, geometry and
trigonometry. Mathematical applications of basic physics with reference to units
of measurement, use of precision measuring tools, measurement of forces,
temperature, fluids and electricity.
TTCH 133 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Basic Hand and Power Tools (3+0)
Uses, care and maintenance of hand and power tools. Familiarity and skill
development with these tools through construction of shop projects.
TTCH 134 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Maintenance Safety (1+0)
Industrial safety including recognizing safety hazards, working safely,
handling materials safely, using machinery safely, personal protective
equipment, electrical safety, fire protection and government safety
regulations.
TTCH 135 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Basic Maintenance Troubleshooting (1+0)
Systematic approaches to troubleshooting, scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance of plant equipment and systems.
TTCH 146 (2 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Furnace Repair (2+0)
Theory of operation, maintenance and repair of oil burning furnaces, both
forced air and radiant. Routine maintenance and upkeep of a furnace and trouble
shooting procedures for emergency servicing for the homeowner.
TTCH 147 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Burner Maintenance and Repair (1+2)
Instruction in troubleshooting 10 common problems, reading manuals,
changing parts, setting electrodes, changing nozzles, understanding controls and
ordering replacement parts.
TTCH 300 (1-3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Internship in Technology (0+12)
Supervised practical experience working with private industry, government
units or agencies in technologies. Opportunities to apply theories and practical
application and to observe procedures and operations of the businesses or
agencies. (Prerequisites: Upper division standing and permission of instructor.)
TTCH 301 (3 Credits) Fall
Technology and Society (3+0)
Concepts of social change related to the effects of technology on society
and application of the concepts and processes of technology as they evolve from
ideas to implementation. Emphasis on the expanded study of the creation,
utilization, adaptation of tools, machines, materials, and systems to the
solutions of problems and the extension of the human potential. (Prerequisites:
Upper division standing and permission of instructor.)
TTCH 485 (1-6 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Technical Experiences: Discipline Area (variable)
Formal technical upgrade training provided by various agencies,
manufacturers, businesses, or industries which are evaluated on an individual
basis and must support the student's professional objectives. For Bachelor of
Technology students only. The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training
Programs used. (Prerequisites: Upper division standing and permission of
instructor.)