Course Descriptions
IT-25 Occupational Safety and Health Management
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of the principles and
practices of safety in the work place. Coverage includes the
components of safety programs plus federal and state laws/
standards enacted to improve the safety of workers, the work
place, and the environment. Recommended: IT-62 or MATH-
105/106
IT-31 Industrial Business Management
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU This course will cover
the decision-making process, tools of decision-making, the
acquisitions and organization of the factors of production.
Also covered will be managing the organized business
and the influence of change on the business organization
and management. Students will learn how to use credit,
equipment, and labor in an efficient way.
IT-46 Computers in Industrial Management
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Application of the
microcomputer to the management of industrial and
commercial operations and businesses. Topics will include
computer integrated management of contracts and accounts,
materials, work processes, and personnel. Recommended: CIS-1
IT-60A Basic Manufacturing Blueprint Reading
(3 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU This course will cover
blueprint reading for the metals field which will include the
symbols and interpretation necessary to construct, machine,
and inspect machined parts and assemblies. Also covered
will be the necessary mathematical calculations for decimals,
fractions, and right triangle measurements. In-depth coverage
of the geometric dimensioning system with emphasis on
calculations of maximum (MMC) and minimum material
condition (LMC) as they relate to manufacturing processes is
also included.
IT-60B Machine Parts Blueprint Reading
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Continuation of blueprint
reading for the manufacturing field, especially machined parts.
This course expands the terminology and basic techniques
acquired in IT-60A to interpretation of advanced blueprints
using authentic blueprints from industry. Prerequisite: IT-60A
IT-62 Technical Mathematics
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Course includes simple
equations, basic algebraic addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division factoring, development, and calculation of algebraic
work problems. Also covers calculation of basic geometric
plane and solid figures, trigonometric right and oblique
triangles as they apply to the technician. Prerequisite: IT-161 or
MATH-105/106
IT-120 Technical Writing and Documentation
(3 units lecture) Grade Only A study of writing successful
documents for service or goods-producing industries.
Topics include foundations of technical writing, technical
writing process, and forms of technical writing and speaking
such as reports, proposals, instructions, memoranda, and
correspondence. Prerequisite: ENGL-350
IT-150 Technical Assistance Lab
(1 unit lab) CR/NC option Repeatable to a maximum of two
enrollments A lab course which will increase the student’s
awareness of mathematical, scientific, and industrial
computation and technical problem-solving as related to
manufacturing and industry. Corequisite: IT-161 or IT-62
IT-152 Technical Computer Applications Lab
(0.5 - 2 units lab) CR/NC option Repeatable to a maximum of four
enrollments A course enabling students to become proficient in
using computer application packages specific to their area of
study. Technical computer applications subject areas include:
agriculture, aquaculture, automotive, cooperative education,
construction, diesel, drafting, electronics, family life, food
service, forestry, graphic communications, industrial, machine
tool and welding. Note: Units offered may vary by semester.
Consult Schedule of Classes for section information.
IT-161 Technical Mathematics
(3 units lecture) Grade Only Extensive association of applied
technical industrial word problems in reference to ratios,
factoring of number systems, common multiples, equation
substitution with the application of signed numbers, root
extrapolation, and shortcut methods. An introduction to
literal numbers and formulas. Basic algebraic expressions and
operations are covered as they apply to the vocational areas.
Prerequisite: MATH-375/376
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