Course Descriptions
| IMA-Industrial Maintenance Technology |
| IND-Interior Design |
| ITA-Italian |
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IMA - Industrial Maintenance Technology
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IMA 100 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
3 credits
Provides you with an overall perspective and foundation for the industrial
maintenance field. You will be taught the fundamentals of machine operations
commonly used in the manufacturing industry. Topics such as general maintenance
procedures, consumable supplies, fasteners, and machine operating
specifications will be covered. In addition, high emphasis will be placed upon
the understanding of machine blueprints which detail all the systems which are
part of a functioning machine. You will also be exposed to parts and
specification manuals utilized in the repair of industrial machinery. Finally,
you will begin to learn the logical process utilized in the diagnosis of
broken, worn, and defective.
IMA 120 Pumps, Seals, Rotating Equipment
3 credits
Explains the theory and operation of various types of pumps and compressors in
common use in the process and energy supply industries. Mechanical power
transmission systems including direct coupling and v-belt drives will be
studied. The principles involved in the operation of centrifugal and positive
displacement pumps and compressors will be discussed, along with the function
of various components in pumps and compressors, disassembly and reassembly of
pumps, compressors and mechanical drives, and troubleshooting pumps and
compressors.
IMA 140 Industrial Pipe and Piping Systems
3 credits
Explains the use of piping standards and specifications, the identification and
use of various materials, and material take-offs common to the process and
energy supply industry. The installation and repair of industrial pipe systems
commonly used in the conveying of gases and fluids will be covered. The course
includes manually and automatically operated valves, regulators and other
associated components. Students will work with steel, copper, and PVC pipe.
IMA 150 Industrial Problem Solving Methods
2 credits
Introduces you to individual and team problem solving techniques and
methodologies. Techniques for handling complex, multi-faceted system failures
are presented. You must demonstrate use of the techniques at both the
individual and team level.
IMA 160 Basic Fluid Power
3 credits
Provides an understanding of the fundamentals of fluid power, hydraulic
transmission of force and energy, operation at the suction side of the pump,
petroleum based hydraulic fluids, fire resistant hydraulic fluids, flow rates
and velocity, properties of hydraulic fluids, and the function and construction
of basic elements of a hydraulic or fluid power system. The course will cover
hydraulic symbols and prints used in industry.
IMA 210 Vibration Principles I
3 credits
Introduces the principles and basic techniques of industrial machinery
vibration analysis. Successful students will be able to calculate vibration
frequency from time domain data; convert vibration units of measure and signal
detection; read and interpret basic FFT spectra; recognize various vibration
sensors, mounting methods and instrumentation; and compare overall or single
value vibration measurements against pre-established alert settings and perform
basic FFT signature analysis.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
IMA 211 Vibration Principles II
3 credits
IMA 211 is a continuation of IMA 210 and successful students will be able to
select the appropriate machinery vibration measurement technique; maintain a
database of results and trends; establish and implement general overall level
alarms; set up instruments for the basic resolution of amplitude, frequency and
time; perform basic vibration analysis of machinery and components, such as
shafts, bearings, gears, fans, pumps and motors, using spectrum analysis. In
addition you will be able to classify, interpret and evaluate the test results
in accordance with applicable specifications and standards; understand basic
single plane balancing concepts; be aware of some causes and effects of bad
measurement data; perform basic bump tests to determine natural frequencies and
recommend minor corrective actions
Prerequisite: IMA 210 or permission of instructor.
IMA 250 Industrial Machine Lubrication
3 credits
Provides an understanding of the foundational principles and important
considerations involved in properly lubricating industrial machines, including
key components such as maintenance strategies, principles of surface
protection, lubricant construction; lubricant selection for a variety of
components, including rolling element bearings, plain bearings, gear drives,
reciprocating engines, hydraulic systems, air compression systems, chains,
cables and wire ropes; lubricant condition control; and lubricant storage and
handling.
IND - Interior Design
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IND 100 Interior Design Fundamentals
4 credits
Introduces to design elements, principles and theory. Application techniques,
emphasizing design relationships and composition will be explored. Basic skills
and techniques of both visual and oral presentations will be introduced.
IND 111 Drafting for Interiors
4 credits
Introduces the basic drafting tools and techniques, graphic references and
symbols, use of pencil and technical pen. Student learns to draft floor plans
and interior elevations. Course also covers basic interior dimensioning and
lettering as well as isometric drawing construction for interior
components.
IND 112 Graphics Communication
4 credits
Teaches methods of communicating interior design plans, elements and ideas in
3-D, through perspective drawing construction and quick sketch techniques, and
practice rendering and illustration skills.
Prerequisite: IND 111.
IND 114 Space Planning
3 credits
Teaches the principles and factors of space planning, and practice the space
planning process through residential and light commercial applications.
Students are introduced to interior architecture. Use of bubble diagrams and
freehand ink presentation techniques are also included.
Prerequisite: IND 111.
IND 231 Sustainable Design
3 credits
Creates an awareness and understanding of ecological issues while emphasizing
the use of environmentally friendly materials and resources that do not
compromise the effectiveness of the design. This course also investigates the
practice of design to reduce the effects on the environment using renewable
materials in the design building for both residential and commercial property.
Its emphases are to learn to conserve resources and to reduce the negative
Impact on the environment.
ITA - Italian
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ITA 101 Conversational Italian I
3 credits
Provides the first course in a sequence for beginning students who wish to
understand and speak Italian. The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar,
and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.
ITA 102 Conversational Italian II
3 credits
Provides the second course in a sequence for students who wish to understand
and speak Italian. The material continues to cover basic conversational
patterns, expressions, and grammar.
Prerequisite: ITA 101 or permission of instructor.