Course Descriptions

ARC 296 - Independent Studies in ARC

1. Identify a topic of interest and significance in anthropology and/or archaeology.
2. Organize the topic in a plan of research.
3. Gather, analyze, and interpret data in the topic area.
4. Present results in a scholarly format determined by student and instructor.

1. Topic Identification
   1. Define the scope
   2. Significance in the discipline
2. Research Plan
   1. Library research
   2. Internet and computer database research
   3. Other research
3. Data Gathering and Analysis
   1. Data gathering
   2. Data analysis
   3. Interpretation
4. Presentation of Results
   1. Determined by the student and instructor (can include: research paper, annotated bibliography, report, slide show presentation, etc.)
   2. Evaluation of the experience

ART 100 - Basic Design

1. Demonstrate basic creative use of formal art and design elements and principles.
2. Demonstrate basic use of a variety of art materials, techniques and processes as applied to creative practices and expression.
3. Demonstrate proper use of basic design vocabulary from various historical, aesthetic and cultural perspectives.

1. Demonstrate creative use of the art elements of line, shape, space, value, texture, volume, and color.
2. Demonstrate creative use of the art principles of harmony, variety, balance, tension, rhythm, proportion, repetition, and contrast.
3. Demonstrate skill development in the basic art areas of drawing, painting, introductory color, collage, and sculpture materials.
4. Discuss art appreciation from a formal and historical perspective.
5. Demonstrate observational, descriptive, analytical, and interpretive skills.
6. Utilize appropriate design vocabulary and articulate aesthetic and cultural connections.

1. Creative Problems: Art Elements, Principles, and Their Presentation
   1. Identify the elements and principles  
      1. Their own work
      2. The work of their peers
      3. The environment
      4. Established contemporary and historical artists
   2. Interpret the elements and principles 
      1. Their own work
      2. The work of their peers
      3. The environment
      4. Established contemporary and historical artists
2. Emphasizing Art and Design Skills
   1. Lectures
   2. Demonstrations
   3. Activities
3. Written Reviews of Gallery Visits/Museum Visits/Artist Lecturers
4. Articulate and Demonstrate Progressive Skills in Their Own Work
   1. Observational
   2. Descriptive
   3. Analytical
   4. Interpretive
5. Individual and Group Critiques
   1. Utilization of design vocabulary
   2. Aesthetic issues
   3. Cultural issues

ART 103 - 3D Digital Fabrication and Printing

1.00 Credits, 1.50 Contact Hours
.50 lecture periods 1 lab period

Introduction to 3D digital fabrication techniques.  Includes fabrication software and equipment safety, and individualized projects.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours.  If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate the use of digital fabrication software and safe operation of equipment.
2. Create an individualized project using digital fabrication techniques.

1. Scanner software
2. 3D modeling software
3. Laser cutter/engraver software

II. Individualized Project Possibilities

1. Non-representational form
2. Abstraction
3. Kinetic
4. Functional object       

ART 105 - Exploring Art and Visual Culture G

1. Describe art and visual culture as it relates to global, historical, and contemporary artistic concepts, themes, and the individual.
2. Evaluate art from the aspect of aesthetic theory and awareness of selective and cultural perception.
3. Apply the formal elements and principles of art utilizing processes, techniques, and media in producing art.
4. Differentiate and analyze the historical and contemporary context of art in global visual culture using current issues and concepts.
5. Demonstrate the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from experiencing art in museums, galleries and/or public spaces.

1. Selective Perception and Looking at Art and Culture
   1. Defining selective perception
   2. Skills used in looking and interpreting art
      1. Perceptual
      2. Cognitive
      3. Others
   3. Defining and analyzing global visual culture
   4. Science, technology, and alternative media
   5. Fashion
   6. Design as a cross-cultural visual medium
   7. Advertising
   8. Film, video, and digital art  
   9. Critical methodologies used in interpreting art
   10. Social functions of art and visual culture in a global context
   11. Valuing visual images and visual spaces
   12. Categorizations of art and global popular culture
   13. Spirituality and the Sacred (Africa, Asia, Europe, Islamic World, Latin America, Pacific Islands, Native America, United States)
   14. Power and politics (propaganda art, degenerate art, censorship)
   15. Time and place
   16. Identity (race, gender, biographical)
   17. The body (concepts of beauty, feminist art, body art)
2. Formal Analysis
   1. Elements of art
   2. Principles of art
   3. Elements and principles in global culture
3. Materials and Techniques
   1. Two-dimensional media
   2. Three-dimensional media
   3. Alternative media and processes
   4. Architecture
   5. Creating visual projects
      1. Two dimensional and/or
      2. Three dimensional
   6. Apply formal analysis concepts to visual images
   7. Apply contextualized thinking processes in making visual images
   8. Reflect on and evaluate process and final product of the creative experience
4. Art and Visual Culture in a Historical and Contemporary Framework
   1. Exemplars of global art from prehistory through contemporary culture

1. Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, film
2. Sculpture, installations, performance art
3. Architecture and urban design
4. Crafts
   1. Exemplars of globally diverse cultures
      1. Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography
      2. Sculpture, installations
      3. Architecture and urban design
      4. Crafts
   2. Issues of categorization
      1. Categorizations of art
      2. Categorizations of popular visual culture
   3. Funding of the arts (patrons, state, church, the art market)
   4. Globalization and social conscience
   5. Appropriation/commodification
5. Museums, Galleries, and Public Spaces
   1. History of art museums
   2. Roles of the art museum in an aesthetic, cultural, and global content
   3. Galleries
   4. Public art and art in public places

ART 106 - Survey of Painting Materials and Techniques

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Technical, theoretical, and historical investigation of painting methods in art, from ancient times to contemporary times. Includes materials used in painting; watercolor, fresco, and encaustic techniques; the glair technique, egg tempera technique, the indirect oil technique, the direct oil technique, the acrylic technique, and socio-economic conditions and contemporary issues.

Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA and G; Meets CTE - A&H and G

1. Describe and demonstrate the use of basic painting materials such as pigment, brushes, palette, palette knife, medium, solvents, supports as well as basic safety in the studio.
2. Describe the materials methods and use of the Encaustic Watercolor, and Fresco Techniques and the historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in ancient Egypt, Greece, Tome, and non-Western cultures.
3. Demonstrate and describe the materials and method used in the Glair technique and the historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the Byzantine Era and the early Middle Ages, as well as its use in non-Western cultures.
4. Demonstrate and describe the materials and method used in the Egg Tempera Technique and the historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the High Middle Ages, as well as its use in non-Western cultures.
5. Demonstrate and describe the materials and method used in the Indirect Oil Technique and the historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the Renaissance, as well as its use in non-Western cultures.
6. Demonstrate and describe the materials and method used in the Direct Oil Technique and the historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the 1800’s in Europe and the United States, as well as its use in non-Western cultures.
7. Demonstrate and describe the materials and method used in the Acrylic Technique and the historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the 1940’s in the United States, as well as its use in non-Western cultures.
8. Describe the global Modern and Contemporary use of Fresco, Encaustic, Glair, Egg Tempera, the Indirect and Direct Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor techniques.

1. Materials Used in Painting
   1. Pigments
   2. Medium
   3. Brushes
   4. Palette and palette knife
   5. Solvent
   6. Support
   7. Basic safety in the painting studio

1. The Watercolor, Fresco, and Encaustic Techniques
   1. Materials used for Encaustic technique
   2. Materials used in the Fresco technique
   3. Materials used in the Watercolor technique
   4. Historic political and economic systems and events that affected the living and working conditions of  the artist in Ancient Egypt
      1. Political system and events of Ancient Egypt and its impact in art
      2. Religion in Ancient Egypt and its impact in art
      3. Economy, war, and trade in Ancient Egypt and its impact in art
      4. The artist, education, and livelihood in Ancient Egypt
2. Historic political and economic systems that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in  Ancient Greece and Rome
   1. Political system and events of the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and their impact in art
   2. Religion in Ancient Greece and Tome and its impact in art
   3. Economy, war, and trade in Ancient Greece and Tome and its impact in art
   4. The artist, education, and livelihood in Ancient Greece and Rome
3. Use of Encaustic, Watercolor, and Fresco in non-Western cultures
4. Steps in the creation of a Watercolor painting
5. Steps in the creation of a Encaustic painting
6. Steps in the creation of a Fresco Secco and a Buon Fresco painting
7. Research and selection of the model
8. Preparation of under-drawing
9. Demonstration of the Watercolor technique
10. Preparation of Watercolor paint
11. Painting of the reproduction
12. Terminology related to formal analysis, iconography, style, and contemporary global issues in art
13. Global use of Watercolor, Encaustic, and Fresco by modern and contemporary artists
14. The Glair Technique
    1. Historic political and economic systems that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the Byzantine Era and Early Middle Ages
       1. Political systems of the Byzantine Era and the Early Middle Ages and their impact in art
       2. Religion in the Byzantine Era and the Early Middle Ages and its impact in art
       3. Economy, war, and trade in the Byzantine Era and the Early Middle Ages and its impact in art
       4. The artist, education, and livelihood in the Byzantine Era and the Early Middle Ages
15. Use of Glair technique in non-Western cultures
16. Materials used, research, and selection of the model
17. Preparation of ground and under-drawing
18. Demonstration of Glair technique
19. Preparation of Glair
20. Painting of the reproduction
21. Terminology related to formal analysis, iconography, style, and contemporary global issues in art
22. Global use of Glair technique and illuminations by modern and contemporary artists
23. Egg Tempera Technique
    1. Historical political and economic systems that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the High Middle Ages
       1. Political systems of the High Middle Ages and their impact in art
       2. Religion in the High Middle Ages and its impact in art
       3. Economy, war, and trade in the High Middle Ages and its impact in art
       4. The artist, education, and livelihood in the High Middle Ages
24. The Use of the Egg Tempera technique in non-Western cultures
25. Materials used, research, and selection of the model
26. Preparation of ground, gesso on wood panel
27. Under-drawing
28. Verdaccio
29. Demonstration of Egg Tempera technique
30. Preparation of Egg Tempera
31. Painting of the reproduction
32. Gold leaf application
33. Terminology related to formal analysis, iconography, style, and contemporary global issues in art
34. Global use of the Egg Tempera technique by modern and contemporary artists
35. The Indirect Oil Technique
    1. Historic political and economic systems that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in  the Renaissance
       1. Political systems of the Renaissance and their impact in art
       2. Religion in the Renaissance and its impact in art
       3. Economy, war, and trade in the Renaissance and its impact in art
       4. The artist, education, and livelihood in the Renaissance
36. Use of the Indirect Oil technique in non-Western cultures
37. Material used, research, and selection of the model
38. Preparation of ground, stretching, and gesso of cotton canvas
39. Under-drawing
40. Grisaille
41. Demonstration of glaze and scumbling
42. Preparation of paint
43. Painting of the reproduction
44. Varnishing
45. Terminology related to formal analysis, iconography, style, and contemporary global issues in art
46. Global use of the Indirect technique by modern and contemporary artists
47. The Direct Oil Technique (Allaprima)
    1. Historic, political, and economic systems that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the 1800’s in Europe and the United States, including cultural non-Western influences
       1. Political systems of the 1800’s in Europe and the United States and their impact in art
       2. Economy, war, and trade in the 1800’s in Europe, United States, Asia, and Africa and its impact in art
       3. The artist, education, and livelihood in the 1800’s in Europe and United States
48. Use of the Alla Prima technique in non-Western cultures
49. Materials used, research, and selection of the model
50. Preparation of ground
51. Demonstration of the direct method  
52. Preparation of paint
53. Painting of the reproduction
54. Terminology related to formal analysis, iconography, style, and contemporary global issues in art
55. Global use of Allaprima technique by modern and contemporary artists
56. The Acrylic Technique
    1. Historic political and economic systems that affected the living and working conditions of the artist in the 1940’s in the United States
       1. Political system of the 1940’s in the United States and its impact in art
       2. Economy, war, and trade in the 1940’s in the United States and its impact in art
       3. The artist, education, and livelihood in the 1940’s United States
57. Use of the Acrylic technique in non-Western cultures
58. Materials used, research, and selection of the model
59. Preparation of ground
60. Preparation of paint
61. Painting of the reproduction
62. Terminology related to formal analysis, iconography, style, and contemporary global issues in art
63. Global use of the Acrylic technique by modern and contemporary artists
64. Socio-Economic Conditions and Contemporary Issues
    1. Geographical influences
    2. Social values
    3. Religious values
    4. Political values
    5. Economic values
    6. Access to training and education
    7. Women in art
    8. Access to materials
    9. Patronage
    10. Migrations
    11. Syncretism
    12. Global influences
    13. Global discoveries that impacted the development of materials and techniques
        1. Discovery of natural gums and solvents
        2. Creation of paper: from skin to books
        3. The chemical bonds of fresco, egg white, and egg yolk
        4. Linear and aerial perspective
        5. Camera obscura
        6. Ancient pigments, sources, and manufacturing
        7. Modern pigments, sourcing, and manufacturing
        8. Rendering devices
        9. The tube
        10. Optical discoveries and devices
        11. The discovery of plastic

ART 109 - Watercolor Painting

1. Develop compositional elements in watercolor, which includes formal pictorial organization.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of watercolor materials, pigments, brushes, and their specific uses.
3. Demonstrate the ability to mix colors and create complex colors.
4. Identify properties of watercolor application.
5. Demonstrate artistic development by using observational and/or photographic resources in different genres: still-life, landscape, and portrait.
6. Participate in individual and group critiques and explore and develop personal direction.

1. Compositional Elements
   1. Line, shape, texture, color
   2. Linear perspective and atmospheric space
   3. Balance, emphasis, and focal points
2. Materials and Tools
   1. Papers

1. Hot press
2. Cold press
3. Rough
   1. Brushes

1. Natural and nylons
2. Mops, sables, ox-hair
3. Sponges
4. Newly developed materials
   1. Mixing Colors and Properties of Watercolor Pigments
      1. Hydrate cake paint
      2. Mixing: primary, secondary, tertiary, triads and tetrads
      3. Transparency/opacity
      4. Staining/sediment
   2. Watercolor Application Methods
      1. Washes

1. Graduated
2. Flat
3. Variegated
   1. Wet-into-wet

1. Dropped in pigment
2. Edges
3. Retouching
   1. Textures

1. Natural
2. Man-made
   1. Dry brush
   2. Stippling
   3. Glazing
   4. Masking

1. Tape
2. Liquid frisket
   1. Developing Subject Matter and Genres
      1. Observational based procedures
      2. Photographic resources
      3. Prepare pre-paint sketches
   2. Critique and Artistic Development
      1. Incorporate critical thinking in creative process
      2. Observe, examine, and discover to create personal direction

ART 110 - Drawing I [SUN# ART 1111]

1. Explore and apply utilization of elements and principles of design to still-life, nature studies and figure drawing, and dealing contextually with contemporary issues.
2. Explore and apply diverse drawing media, techniques, and observational skills to various subjects: still life, nature studies, figure drawing, and personal and cultural iconography.
3. Discuss problems and demonstrate the processes of seeing and communicating visual ideas using drawing media.
4. Evaluate and analyze work of self and others utilizing critical thinking and appropriate terminology through oral and written critique processes.
5. Observe and critique professional art events or gallery exhibitions via online and/or at local venues.
6. Produce a portfolio of representational drawing of various subjects from observation and imagination.

1. Drawing and Design Problems

1. Line
2. Figure-ground relationships
3. Value
4. Texture
5. Volume
6. Contrast
7. Space
8. Composition
9. Expressive and contextual invention

1. Varied Use of Materials and Techniques

1. Materials

1. Dry media
2. Wet media
3. Mixed media

1. Drawing methods and techniques

1. Mark making
2. Measurement strategies and the view finder
3. Triangulation
4. Linear perspective and atmospheric perspective
5. Modeling

1. Employ media and techniques to various subjects

1. Traditional genre: still-life, figure, and landscape, etc.
2. Non-traditional genre and experimentation with media/techniques/subjects

1. Perceptual Skill and Personal Development

1. Demonstrate and apply basic observational skills, aerial, and linear perspective properties
2. Explore drawing as a way of demonstrating basic diagrammatic and/or mapping communication

1. Critique Process

1. Participate in individual and group critiques using basic perceptual observations and visual terminology
2. Utilize analytical skills through critical thinking to develop personal expression

1. Engagement in and Analysis of Professional Art Events or Galleries

1. Visit online or local and/or regional galleries, art events, and/or museums
2. Complete written analysis per instructor guidelines
3. Address contemporary professional works and/or historical works

1. Portfolio Creation

1. Complete series of drawings
2. Select drawings for portfolio
3. Presentation of selected drawings

ART 115 - Color and Composition

1. Analyze the composition of a color according to its hue, value, and intensity.
2. Analyze color relationships.
3. Reproduce any color with pigments.
4. Create the illusions of dimension, light, and transparency with color.
5. Use a variety of mediums.

1. Value Scale
2. Color Wheel
3. Intensity Exercise
4. Joseph Albers or Other Color Relationship Exercises
5. Transparency Exercise
6. Dimension Exercise
7. Luminosity Exercise
8. Major Creative Project that Shows Movement with Color and/or Explores Transparency, Dimension, and/or Luminosity
9. Major Creative Project Involving the Analysis and Duplication of Colors

ART 120 - 3D Design [SUN# ART 1115]

1. Create content utilizing three-dimensional art concepts.
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, write about, and discuss three-dimensional art.
3. Utilize three-dimensional art elements and organizing principles.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of three-dimensional media and techniques.
5. Demonstrate proper basic sculptural lab safety and equipment procedures.

1. Concepts and Approaches to Three-Dimensional Design

1. Non-objective design
2. Realism
3. Abstraction
4. Ready-made/context manipulation
5. Site specific/public art

1. Critical Analysis

1. Group critiques
2. Individual project self-reflections
3. Written critique essay

1. 3D Elements and Principles

1. Elements

1. Space
2. Volume/form
3. Texture
4. Line
5. Color
6. Light
7. Time/duration
8. Contest

1. Principles

1. Repetition
2. Variation
3. Rhythm
4. Balance
5. Focal point
6. Unity
7. Scale/proportion

1. Exploration of a Range of Media and Techniques

1. Media

1. Clay
2. Wood
3. Plaster
4. Metal
5. Others

1. Techniques

1. Addition (build up)
2. Subtraction (carving)
3. Substitution (casting)
4. Selection (context manipulation)

1. Basic Sculptural Design Lab Procedures

1. Health and safety issues/use of personal protective equipment
2. Lab waste disposal procedures
3. Responsible cooperative shared lab use
4. Proper use of tools and equipment

1. Hand tools
2. Power tools
3. Others

ART 121 - Figure Sculpture

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, write about, and discuss figurative sculpture.
2. Demonstrate skills working in clay and other media such as wax and plaster, in the sculpture of the human figure.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use various approaches to the figure, including realism, abstraction and current trends. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly sculpt basic human anatomy.
5. Develop and discuss concepts concerning content issues in figurative sculpture.
6. Demonstrate the ability to use equipment safely and properly.

1. Visual Literacy and Critical Analysis
   1. Individual and group critiques
   2. Visits to galleries and written review of exhibitions
   3. Lecture and visual presentations
      1. Historical sculpture
      2. Contemporary figurative sculpture
2. Explore a Range of Media
   1. Wax
   2. Plaster
   3. Clay
   4. Other
3. Approaches to Figurative Sculpture
   1. Realism
   2. Abstraction
   3. Current trends
4. Technical Understanding in Working with Human Anatomy
   1. Skeletal structure
   2. Muscular structure
   3. Detail studies (head, hands, etc.)
5. Content
   1. Past and contemporary figurative sculptors
   2. Issues in figurative sculpting
   3. Individual approach
6. Safety
   1. Use of sculpture lab safety equipment
   2. Use of safety gear for material handling

ART 123 - Sculpture: Metal Casting

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to metal casting of sculpture with emphasis on the lost wax method, historical and contemporary issues in cast sculpture, and individual artistic exploration. Includes content development, major techniques, health and safety issues, and visual literacy and critical analysis.

Recommendation: Completion of ART 100  before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate development of content through exploration of sculptural casting.
2. Demonstrate development of skills in using metal casting and finishing techniques. 
3. Demonstrate safe work practices and the ability to use equipment safely and properly.
4. Demonstrate visual literacy and critical analysis skills.

1. Content Development

1. Realistic approaches, including use of the human figure in sculpture
2. Abstraction
3. Non-objective design
4. Installation
5. Interactive

1. Major Techniques Covered

1. Wax working–direct and mold making processes
2. Spruing the wax: pattern design and attachment of sprues, vents, and gates to facilitate wax elimination and metal flow
3. Investing the wax to create the mold using ceramic shell
4. Wax burnout of the mold
5. Melting and casting of metal into the molds
6. Removal of investment
7. Removal of sprues, vents, and gates
8. Chasing and finishing the bronze or aluminum casting
9. Polishing and applying chemical patinas

III.   Health and Safety Issues Covered

1. Proper use of materials, tools, and equipment
2. Use of protective equipment
3. Safe and effective participation in team work

IV.  Visual Literacy and Critical Analysis

1. Individual critiques
2. Group critique

ART 124 - Metal Casting

1.00 Credits, 1.50 Contact Hours
0.50 lecture periods 1 lab period

Introduction to metal casting.  Includes metal casting techniques, and individualized projects.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours.  If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate the use of metal casting techniques including proper safety.
2. Create an individualized project using metal casting techniques.

1. Wax forming
2. Investment mold making
3. Wax burn out
4. Metal chasing and finishing
5. Health and safety practices in metal casting

II. Individualized Project Possibilities

1. Non-representational form
2. Abstraction
3. Kinetic
4. Functional object

ART 126 - Metal Fabrication

1.00 Credits, 1.50 Contact Hours
0.50 lecture periods 1 lab period

Introduction to metal fabrication. Includes metal fabrication techniques and safety procedures, and development of an individualized project.

Information: May be taken two times of a maximum of two credit hours.  If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate the use of metal fabrication techniques including proper health and safety processes.
2. Create an individualized project using metal fabrication techniques.

1. Oxy-fuel, stick, MIG, and TIG Welding
2. Oxy-fuel, plasma, shear, and saw cutting
3. Brake bender, iron bender, hammer, and English wheel forming
4. Heat forging

II. Individualized Project Possibilities

1. Non-representational form
2. Abstraction
3. Kinetic
4. Functional object

ART 128 - Digital Photography I

1. Demonstrate general knowledge of the history of photography as an art form and its modern applications in photojournalism, commercial, and editorial illustration.
2. Demonstrate operation of digital cameras competently.
3. Demonstrate skills in editing, processing, and printing in a digital darkroom.
4. Create a conceptually and technically photographic portfolio.

1. History of Photography and Photography Applications
   1. The use of photography during the 1900’s
   2. The use of photography in contemporary practices including but not limited to, photojournalism, commercial, editorial illustration, and fine art
2. Digital Still Camera
   1. Aperture
   2. Shutter speed
   3. ISO
   4. Camera manual and specifications
   5. Camera body functions
   6. Liquid crystal display (LCD)
   7. Optical viewfinders and the single lens reflex (SLR)
   8. Automatic vs. manual
   9. Battery power
   10. Accessories
   11. Simple process for use
3. Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, and Printing
   1. Organizing digital files
   2. Tonality
   3. Color correction
   4. Sharpening
   5. Color management
   6. Paper types
4. Photographic Portfolio
   1. Concept
   2. Size and scale
   3. Editing

ART 130 - Art and Culture: Prehistoric through Gothic [SUN# ART 1101]

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

A survey of the development of art and architecture in Western Civilization from prehistoric through Gothic art with the inclusion of a global perspective. Includes identification and interpretation of cultural and stylistic characteristics, contextual functions and purposes of works of art, influences of cultural values on the production of art, art historical terminology, exemplars of non-Western culture, and critical methodologies.

Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 101 , WRT 101HC , WRT 101S , or WRT 101SE . 
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM and I, G; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS and G.

1. Identify and interpret cultural and stylistic characteristics of works of art produced during Paleolithic through Gothic periods.
2. Describe and decode functions and purposes of works of art in their own historical context.
3. Discuss and analyze geographic, religious, social, political, and economic influences on art production.
4. Define and use correct art historical terminology describing form and content.
5. Identify and discuss major examples of non-Western art production from prehistory to 1300.
6. Identify and discuss methodologies of art historical analysis and new perspectives in the discipline.

      A. Producing written discourse in more than one assignment through papers, reports, quizzes, tests, etc., which includes a minimum word standard of 3000 words.

      B. Written assignments emphasize critical inquiry which includes the gathering, interpreting, and evaluating of evidence.

      C. Includes a formal out of class paper of at least 1,500 words which requires critical inquiry and where the writer develops and supports a main idea.  

      D. Explicit writing instruction with timely feedback to help students improve their writing and critical inquiry skills is part of the course’s content.

      E. The evaluation of written assignments must include the overall quality of written work and critical inquiry, as measured by a rubric.

      F. At least 50% of the student’s grade must be based on the written work and critical inquiry assignments.

II: Identification and Interpretation of Cultural and Stylistic Characteristics

      A. Prehistory

      B. Near Eastern

      C. Egyptian

      D. Aegean

      E. Greek

      F. Etruscan

     G. Roman

     H. Early Christian

       I. Early Medieval

      J. Byzantine

      K. Islamic

      L. Romanesque

     M. Gothic

III: Contextual Functions and Purposes of Works of Art

     A. Patronage

     B. Religious/spiritual

     C. Political/social

     D. Expressive/psychological

IV. Influences of Cultural Values on the Production of Art

     A. Geographic influences on culture

     B. Social values

     C. Religious values

     D. Economic values

     E. Political values

     F. Personal values

V. Art Historical Terminology

    A. Terminology related to formal analysis focusing on media and technique

    B. Terminology related to iconography

    C. Terminology related to style

    D. Terminology related to critical methodologies

VI: Exemplars of Non-Western Culture

     A. Global perceptions of art

     B. Asian art

     C. Indigenous cultures of the Americas art

     D. African art

     E. Pacific cultures art

VII: Critical Methodologies

     A. Formal analysis

     B. Iconographic analysis

     C. Biographical investigation

     D. Cultural theories

     E. Feminist theory

     F. Semiotics

ART 131 - Art and Culture: Late Gothic through Modern Periods [SUN# ART 1102]

1. Identify and interpret cultural and stylistic characteristics of work of art produced during Late Gothic through Modern periods.
2. Describe and decode functions and purposes of works of art in their historical context.
3. Discuss and analyze religious, social, political, and economic influences on art production.
4. Identify and discuss contextual issues surrounding art production and art images.
5. Define and use correct art historical terminology describing form and content.
6. Identify and utilize methodologies of art historical analysis.

1. Intensive Writing and Critical Inquiry
   1. Producing written discourse in more than one assignment through papers, reports, quizzes, tests, etc., which includes a minimum word standard of 3000 words.
   2. Written assignments emphasize critical inquiry which includes the gathering, interpreting, andvaluating of evidence.
   3. Includes a formal out of class paper of at least 1,500 words which requires critical inquiry and where the writer develops and supports a main idea.  
   4.         Explicit writing instruction with timely feedback to help students improve their writing and critical inquiry skills is part of the course’s content.
   5.         The evaluation of written assignments must include the overall quality of written work and critical inquiry, as measured by a rubric.
   6.         At least 50% of the student’s grade must be based on the written work and critical inquiry assignments.
2. Recognition and Interpretation of Period and Style Characteristics Covering the Following Centuries
   1. 14^th Century
   2. 15^th Century
   3. 16^th Century
   4. 17^th Century
   5. 18^th Century
   6. 19^th Century
   7. 20^th Century
3. Functions and Purposes of Art Within Their Historical Context
   1. Attribution
   2. Patronage
   3. Communication of information
   4. Spiritual/religious
   5. Social/political
   6. Personal/cultural
4. Influences on Art Production
   1. Economic developments
   2. Religion’s place in society
   3. Development of nationalism
   4. Industrial, American, French, Russian
   5. Globalization
   6. Effects of war
5. Issues in Production and Content
   1. Restoration and maintenance
   2. Patronage and the art market
   3. Ethnocentrism, primitivism, colonialism, nationalism
   4. Gender/sexuality
   5. The Avant-garde
   6. Censorship
6. Art Historical Terminology
   1. Terminology related to formal analysis focusing on media and technique
   2. Terminology related to iconography
   3. Terminology related to style
   4. Terminology related to critical methodologies
7. Critical Methodologies
   1. Formal analysis
   2. Iconographic analysis
   3. Contemporary cultural theories
   4. Biographical investigation
   5. Feminist theory
   6. Semiotics
   7. Psychoanalysis

ART 136 - Body and Art

1. Describe body art and performance as vehicles of individual and group identity.
2. Discuss ethical issues surrounding the study and use of imagery within and between cultures.
3. Summarize the role of body art and performance for human survival in local contexts.
4. Discuss the role of body art and performance in human rites of passage.
5. Identify types of body art and performance in entertainment and storytelling.
6. Explain the relation between body art, performance and the social construction of gender.
7. Observe and/or demonstrate styles and techniques of body art and performance.

1. Body Art and Society: An Introduction to Basic Concepts
   1. Identity and group membership
   2. “Folk” art and culture
   3. Disguise and revelation
2. Ethics and Esthetics
   1. Ethics of the access to and reproduction of images within and between cultures
   2. Sacred imagery: process, product, usage
   3. Cultural patrimony
   4. Tourist art
3. Body Art and Survival
   1. Performance: art, tribe, and individual
   2. Subsistence
   3. Spirits and blessing
   4. Armor: offense and defense
   5. Tribe and shaman
4. Body Art and Ritual
   1. Rites of passage: transformation and renewal
   2. Seasons
   3. Liminality and the Carnivalesque
5. Body Art and Storytelling
   1. Performance: narration and language
   2. Persona
   3. Theater
   4. Music and dance  Architecture and framing space
6. Body Art and Gender
   1. Gender, sex, and sexuality
   2. Crossing gender boundaries
7. Creation of Body Art
   1. Styles
   2. Techniques: permanent and temporary

ART 140 - Photography I

1. Demonstrate general knowledge of historical and contemporary photography through diverse cultural and aesthetic contexts. 
2. Demonstrate manual operation of a 35mm camera.
3. Demonstrate processing films and printing full tonal range gelatin silver prints in wet darkroom.
4. Create a visual and technical photographic portfolio.

1. History of Photography
   1. The use of photography during 19^th and 20^th centuries
   2. The use of photography in contemporary practices
2. Manual Camera Competencies
   1. Aperture
      1. Depth of field
      2. Variations and control
   2. Shutter speeds
      1. Motion
      2. Panning and controls
   3. Light meter and exposure
   4. Lenses
   5. ISO
3. Manual Film Development
   1. Types of film
   2. Chemical procedures
   3. Time and temperature
   4. Printing black and white negatives
      1. Paper surfaces and tones
      2. Handling film
   5. Contrast filters
   6. Burning and dodging
4. Portfolio Building
   1. Assignments demonstrating technical competencies
   2. Assignments demonstrating visual competencies
   3. Presentation
      1. Dry mounting
      2. Spotting

ART 141 - Photography II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Principles and processes of intermediate black and white photography. Includes use of various types of camera formats, development of film, creating a series, individual darkroom space, advanced darkroom techniques, portfolio production, exhibition presentation, copy slide production, and verbalization of visual perceptions.

Prerequisite(s): ART 140  
Information: Student is required to submit a portfolio for review.

1. Demonstrate use of multiple camera formats and skill in film development system.
2. Demonstrate printing skill in darkroom.
3. Demonstrate ability in critical analysis and visual literacy
4. Create a conceptual series of photographic portfolio.

A.    Small, 35mm

        B.    Medium, 2 ¼”

        C.    Large, 4” x 5”

D. Development of a minimum of ten (10) rolls of film manually processed and proofed

II.     Printing Skill in a Darkroom

           A.    Burning and dodging with filters

           B.    Contrast manipulation

           C.    Experimentation with paper surfaces and tones

           D.    Toning

   III.     Critical Analysis and Verbalization of Visual Perceptions

1. Critiques
2. Discussions
3. Attending artist lecture

IV.   Creating a Series

1.   Contact sheet
2.   Twenty work prints (minimum)
3. Individual conference
4. Twelve archival fine art prints (minimum)

ART 146 - Lighting for Photography I

1. Demonstrate skill with professional quartz halogen lighting, studio equipment, incident light meter, and professional cameras and lenses.
2. Control light qualities including direction, contrast, size and scale, and diffusion.
3. Demonstrate skill in lighting for form by use of chiaroscuro.
4. Perform lighting for surface qualities that are smooth, textured, reflective, and transparent.
5. Photograph a still life by use of organization, composition, environment, and lighting.
6. Create portraiture by use of lighting patterns, poses, and lighting techniques.
7. Demonstrate skill in image composition.
8. Develop critical analysis and visual literacy, and an understanding of the roles of photography in the diverse contemporary society.
9. Produce basic portfolio building including technical and aesthetic unity and quality.

1. Lighting and Studio Equipment

1. Types of continuous light sources
2. Professional quartz halogen lights – use and safe handling
3. Studio equipment – use and safe handling
4. Incident light meters
5. Professional cameras and lenses
6. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Light Qualities

1. Direct
2. Contrast

1. Light contrast
2. Subject contrast
3. Scene contrast

1. Size and scale
2. Diffusion
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Lighting For Form

1. Differentiating shape and form
2. Creating chiaroscuro
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Lighting For Surface Qualities

1. Smooth and textured surfaces
2. Reflective and metal surfaces
3. Transparent and glass surfaces
4. Assignment demonstrating competency

1. Still-Life Photography

1. Scale, organization, and composition
2. Background and environment
3. Applying learned lighting techniques
4. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Portrait Photography

1. Portrait lighting patterns
2. Posing and posture
3. Applying learned lighting techniques
4. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Image Composition

1. Elements of composition
2. Photographic rendering
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Critical Analysis

1. Group and individual critiques
2. Discussions of photographic history and culture
3. Written review of exhibition

1. Portfolio

1. Types of portfolio
2. Technical and aesthetic unity and quality
3. Demonstrate competency by producing a final portfolio of ten 8 ½ x 11 inch prints with technical and aesthetic unity and quality

ART 147 - Alternative Processes in Photography

1. Create enlarged continuous tone digital negatives specific to each process.
2. Demonstrate the use of the following nineteenth century processes: cyanotype, Van Dyke, salt paper printing, gum dichromate, and palladium.
3. Demonstrate the use of the following twentieth century processes: instant dye transfer, instant emulsion, transfer, and printing on fabric.
4. Develop a non-silver dark room.
5. Prepare art work for exhibition.

1. Enlarging Negatives for Contact Printing

1. Digital option
2. Continuous tone, orthochromatic

1. Nineteenth Century Processes

1. Cyanotype
2. Van Dyke
3. Salt paper
4. Gum dichromate
5. Platinum/palladium

1. Twentieth Century Processes

1. Instant dye transfer
2. Instant emulsion transfer
3. Photo emulsion

1. Darkroom Materials

1. Exposure light sources
2. Contact printing frame options
3. Printing surfaces, paper, natural fiber
4. Purchase materials and supplies nationally

1. Artwork Presentation

1. Mounting
2. Framing

ART 160 - Ceramics I

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform various handbuilding techniques and other methods of fabrication at the beginning level.
2. Practice wheel throwing and trimming techniques.
3. Complete several projects that involve the elements of scale, texture, form, and functionality.
4. Produce ceramic art using basic techniques.
5. Demonstrate the practice and application of chemical change through cone 10 reduction firing.
6. Produce a raku fire piece using specified glazing and cooling reduction techniques and processes.
7. Research, write, and present information on an individual ceramic artist.
8. Discuss various topics related to the design, aesthetics and history of ceramic art.

1. Beginning Handbuilding Techniques/Methods of Fabrication

1. Pinch
2. Coil
3. Slab

1. Wheel Throwing and Trimming
2. Projects Involving Formal Elements

1. Scale
2. Texture
3. Form
4. Functionality

1. Beginning Ceramic Techniques

1. Glazing

1. Chemical change in oxidation
2. Chemical change in reduction

1. Firing temperatures

1. Cone 10 Reduction Firing

1. Oxidation
2. Reduction

1. Raku Firing
2. Ceramic Artist Research
3. Ceramic Discussion/Exploration Topics

1. Design
2. Aesthetics
3. History of ceramic art

ART 170 - Metalwork I: Jewelry

1. Demonstrate design skills and discuss the aesthetics of contemporary and historical jewelry and metalwork.
2. Demonstrate proper use of basic jewelry tools and equipment.
3. Describe and discuss the functional limitations of jewelry making.
4. Describe, discuss, and apply safety and health procedures related to tools and materials.

1. Information and Background on Historical and Contemporary Metalwork and Jewelry
   1. Metal works from antiquity
   2. Industrial and modern design
   3. Contemporary metal work design and practices
2. Techniques and Processes of Jewelry and Metalwork
   1. Cold joining
   2. Soldering
   3. Piercing and sawing
   4. Forming
   5. Surface treatment
   6. Stone setting
   7. Finishing
3. Functional Aspects in Jewelry Making
   1. Wearability
   2. Reactivity of metals
4. Instruction in All Aspects of Safety and Health Procedures
   1. Personal protective equipment
   2. Equipment procedures
   3. Lab hygiene and waste disposal procedures

ART 175 - Ferrous Metalwork: Blacksmithing

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to the materials, design, techniques, safety habits, and methods used in ferrous metalwork. Includes basic techniques in blacksmithing and metal lab procedures.  

Information: Completion of ART 100  is recommended before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1.      Demonstrate basic techniques used in blacksmithing.

2.       Exhibit good safety habits and the ability to use equipment safely and properly.

A.   Drawing

B.   Upsetting

C.   Bending

D.   Twisting

E.   Punching

F.   Riveting

G.   Chisel cutting

H.   Hammer texturing

I.    Polishing

J.   Grinding/filing/sanding

K.   Basic hardening and tempering of high carbon tool steel

L.   Specialty steels

M.  Case hardening

N.   Forge welding

II.       Metal Lab Procedures in Blacksmithing

A.   Health and safety issues

B.   Proper use of tools and equipment

ART 210 - Drawing II

1. Apply design elements and principles to drawing to solve graphic problems.
2. Further explore and apply diverse drawing media, techniques and observational skills to various subjects in still life, nature studies, figure drawing, and personal and cultural iconography.
3. Discuss and demonstrate technical and expressive problems and processes of seeing and communicating visual ideas using drawing media.
4. Evaluate and analyze work of self and others utilizing critical thinking and appropriate terminology through oral and written critique processes.
5. Observe and critique professional art events and/or gallery exhibitions via online or local venues using many sophisticated and accurate art terminology.
6. Produce a portfolio of drawings in a variety of media and subjects from observation and imagination.

1. Intermediate Drawing and Design Problems

1. Line
2. Value
3. Texture
4. Color
5. Volume
6. Contrast
7. Space
8. Composition
9. Expressive and contextual invention

1. Intermediate Use of Materials and Techniques

1. Materials

1. Dry media
2. Wet media
3. Mixed media
4. Digital media

1. Intermediate drawing methods, approaches and techniques

1. Mark making
2. Measurement strategies
3. Value/volume modeling techniques
4. Perspective
5. Mapping
6. Identify resources to develop imagery

1. Perceptual Skill and Personal Development

1. Demonstrate observational skills: perspective and proportional properties
2. Demonstrate intermediate diagrammatic and/or mapping communication with personal invention
3. Identify and choose a variety of appropriate drawing materials and approaches indication development of personal expression

1. Critique Process

1. Participate in individual and group critiques using visual terminology
2. Critically evaluate personal work and work of classmates
3. Utilize and further develop analytical and critical thinking skills

1. Engagement and Analysis of Professional Art Events or Galleries

1. Visit online, local or regional galleries, art events and/or museums
2. Complete written analysis per instructor guidelines
3. Address contemporary and/or historical works of art

1. Portfolio Creation

1. Complete portfolio of twelve (12) finished drawings
2. Individual and group review of work

ART 212 - Printmaking I

1. Demonstrate the use and/or techniques in intaglio printmaking: drypoint and/or engraving, hard ground etching, soft ground etching, and aquatint etching.
2. Demonstrate the use and/or technique relief printing from wood or linoleum, or constructed materials.  .
3. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of monotype printing. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to mat and frame print(s) and indicate edition. 

1. Intaglio Techniques
   1. Drypoint
   2. Hard ground
   3. Soft ground
   4. Aquatint
2. Relief Printing
   1. Wood and/or linoleum and/or sintra substrates
   2. Working with different gouges
   3. Constructed surfaces
3. Monotype Techniques
   1. Rolling, wiping, inking
   2. Xerox or citris-solve or gel medium or other transfer
4. Final Presentation
   1. Edition(s)
   2. Matting
   3. Framing

ART 213 - Life Drawing I

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Drawing of human figures using the two-dimension concept as a graphic vehicle of expression. Includes gesture and contour drawing, varied time length poses, drawing problems, variety of materials, and individual and group critiques of work.

Recommendation: Completion of ART 110  before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate drawing processes using the human figure as subject via gesture drawing.
2. Develop perceptual skills of positive and negative shapes through contour drawing of the figure.
3. Display skill sets of perception through varied time-length poses.
4. Analyze and address drawing problems of anatomical proportions and compositional issues.
5. Develop abilities to work with a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials.
6. Contribute to individual and group critiques.

1. Gesture Drawing of the Figure
2. Contour Drawing of the Figure
3. Varied Time-Length Poses – From One Minute Poses to 5 Hour Poses
4. Drawing Problems
   1. Line
   2. Body proportions and anatomical relationships
   3. Compositional elements
   4. Figure ground relationships
   5. Value
   6. Negative space
5. Variety of Materials
   1. Charcoal
   2. Ink
   3. Graphite
   4. Conte
   5. Crayon
   6. Non traditional

VI.    Individual and Group Critiques of Work

ART 214 - Printmaking II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of ART 212 . Includes advanced problems in aesthetics and techniques of intaglio projects and techniques, relief printing, monotype techniques, and multi-process and alternative approaches to printmaking.

Prerequisite(s): ART 212  

1. Demonstrate expanded use of intaglio processes (hard ground, soft ground, drypoint, and aquatint).
2. Demonstrate expanded relief-printing process.
3. Demonstrate expanded use of monotype printing with addition of color, overlays, and Xerox and/or other transfers.
4. Demonstrate multi-process printing.

1. Intaglio Projects and Techniques: Multi-Plate and Multi-Color Possibilities Expanded
   1. Drypoint
   2. Hard ground
   3. Soft ground
   4. Aquatint
   5. Edition(s)
2. Relief Printing: Multi-Plate and Multi-Color Possibilities
   1. Wood and/or linoleum and/or sintra substrates
   2. Working with different gouges
   3. Constructed surfaces

III.    Monotype Techniques: Multi-Plate and Multi-Color Possibilities

A.     Rolling, wiping, inking

B.     Xerox and/or citris-solve and/or gel medium and/or offset transfers

IV. Multi-Process and Alternative Approaches to Printmaking

ART 215 - Painting I

1. Implement basic painting techniques and processes.
2. Develop compositional elements in oil or acrylic paint which includes formal pictorial organization.
3. Demonstrate each of the following: monochromatic and polychromatic painting; landscape/architectural painting; figure painting; portrait painting which can address the illusion of mass and either atmospheric space and/or linear perspective.
4. Explore preparation of various matrixes, including the stretching of canvas, and panel and paper preparation.
5. Demonstrate artistic development by using observational and/or photographic resources, participating in individual and group critiques, and exploring and developing personal direction.
6. Discuss health and safety standards applied in a painting studio.

1. Basic Painting Techniques and Processes

1. Glazing, grisaille, impasto
2. Indirect: underpainting/overpainting, layering, glazing
3. Direct: alla prima, impasto, wet-in-wet
4. Palette/color mixing techniques

1. Development of Compositional Elements and Formal Pictorial Organization

1. Line, shape, texture
2. Color and value, modeling with paint
3. Linear and atmospheric space

1. Demonstrate the Manipulation of Pictorial Elements in Genres

1. Still life and viewpoint
2. Landscape/architectural space: atmospheric and linear perspective
3. The body and portrait: the depiction of mass and context
4. Art historical references and movements

1. Surface Preparation

1. Paper preparation techniques
2. Board preparation techniques
3. How to build a canvas and other preparation techniques

1. Artistic Development

1. Incorporate critical thinking into creative process
2. Observe, examine, and discover to create with personal direction

1. Health and Safety in the Painting Studio

1. Toxins, pigments, mediums and solvents

1. Inhalation
2. Ingestion
3. Exposure to skin

1. Sink maintenance
2. Easel maintenance
3. Paint cabinet maintenance

ART 216 - Screenprinting I

1. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of screen construction in screenprinting.
2. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of the stencil in screenprinting.
3. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of photo film in screenprinting.
4. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of printing with one color in screenprinting.
5. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of printing with multicolor in screenprinting.
6. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of registration in screenprinting.
7. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of printing on paper or other materials in screenprinting.
8. Mat and frame and indicate edition of print(s).

1. Screen Construction and/or Use of Squeegie
2. Direct Stencil Techniques
   1. Paper stencils method
   2. Litho-crayon/glue/drawing fluid method
   3. Screen filler/direct blockout/Tusche method
   4. Cut film method
3. Photographic Techniques
   1. Photographic emulsion method
   2. Photographic film methods
4. One-Color Printing
5. Multicolor Printing and Registration
   1. Sequencing of colors
   2. Trapping
6. Registration
   1. Alignment
   2. Substrates
7. Overview of Types of Printing Papers
8. Final Presentation
   1. Matting
   2. Framing
   3. Edition(s)

ART 217 - Painting II

1. Implement basic and complex painting techniques and processes.
2. Demonstrate exploration of compositional elements in oil, acrylic and/or mixed media, which includes formal traditional and non-traditional pictorial organization.
3. Demonstrate intermediate manipulation of pictorial elements in representational and/or personal iconography. 
4. Demonstrate artistic development by using observational, inventive and/or other visual resources, participate in individual and group critiques, use critical thinking in developing own work, and explore and develop personal direction.
5. Discuss health and safety standards applied in a painting studio. 

1. Intermediate Painting Techniques and Processes 

1. Transfer methods, substrates, mixed media techniques
2. Indirect: underpainting/overpainting, glazing, layering, blending
3. Direct: alla prima, wet-in-wet, impasto
4. Approaches to color

1. Development of Compositional Elements and Formal Pictorial Organization

1. Intermediate manipulation of line, shape, and texture
2. Intermediate color and value modeling
3. Linear, atmosphere, and ambiguous space
4. Art historical references, contemporary masters, and movements

1. Demonstrate Intermediate Manipulation of Pictorial Elements

1. Painting from observation and/or imagination
2. Space: atmospheric and/or linear perspective, plein air and/or visual resources
3. Personal iconography

1. Artistic Development

1. Pictorial and skill development through observational, inventive, or other visual resources
2. Incorporate critical thinking into creative process
3. Observe, examine, discover, and develop to create with personal direction

1. Health and Safety in the Painting Studio

1. Pigments, mediums, toxins, and solvents

1. Inhalation
2. Ingestion
3. Exposure to skin

1. Sink maintenance
2. Easel maintenance
3. Paint storage maintenance

ART 218 - Screenprinting II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of ART 216 . Includes equipment orientation, advanced stencil-making techniques, printing, and types of printing papers and surfaces.

Prerequisite(s): ART 216  
Information: Students may select areas of interest for concentration and refinement of skills.

1. Discuss the various equipment employed in screenprinting.
2. Demonstrate advanced problem-solving in traditional stencil techniques.
3. Demonstrate experimental, nontraditional screenprinting and multicolor techniques.
4. Present a portfolio of several prints and discuss work using critical analysis in group/individual critiques.

1. Equipment Orientation
   1. Textbooks
   2. Materials
   3. Screen preparation, mesh count, and tension
2. Advanced Stencil-Making Techniques
   1. Speedball drawing liquids
   2. Glue-crayon method
   3. Tusche-glue method
   4. Cut-film technique (water film, lacquer film)
   5. Photo-film method
   6. Paper stencil
3. Printing
   1. Multicolor printing and registration techniques
   2. Printing techniques

1. Holding the paper down while printing
2. Estimating the amount of ink needed
3. Flood stroke
4. Squeegee manipulation
5. Registration of image

IV. Types of Printing Papers and Surfaces

1. Types of printing papers and weights
2. Matting and the care of the print
3. Editions in printing
4. Discussion and critical analysis of final works

ART 219 - Printmaking III

1. Demonstrate experimental, non-traditional use of medium.
2. Demonstrate advanced problem-solving in traditional intaglio processes.   
3. Demonstrate advanced multi-process printing. 
4. Demonstrate expanded use of monotype printing with additional color plates and/or nontoxic processes. 
5. Discuss personal prints and engage critical analysis.

1. Experimentation With Intaglio, Relief and/or Other Print Processes
   1. Creative combinations  
   2. Viscosity printing  
2. Multi-Color Possibilities With Non-Traditional Compositions  
   1. Two-color combinations, and/or shaped/cut plates
   2. Viscosity printing  
3. Combing Relief and Intaglio Multi-Processes
   1. Wood, zinc or copper
   2. Acrylic and/or acetate, transparent substrates for registration
   3. Chin colle or nontraditional collage processes
   4. Solarplates and ImageOn and/or solar/non-solar photo processes
4. Expand on Monoprint With Multiple Plates, Offset or Varied Multiples Runs
   1. Creative combinations and registration  
   2. Viscosity printing with oil-based or water-based inks  
   3. Ghost prints with additional development
5. Critical Analysis
   1. Use accurate print terminology of tools and processes in discussions/critiques
   2. Relate contemporary and historical references and solutions to personal work
   3. Final portfolio of intermediate to advanced prints

ART 220 - Sculpture

1. Demonstrate development of content through exploration of sculptural concepts.
2. Demonstrate development of skills in using a range of three-dimensional media and techniques. 
3. Demonstrate safe work practices and the ability to use equipment safely and properly.
4. Demonstrate visual literacy and critical analysis skills.

1. Studio Project Concept
   1. Figure/body
   2. Object based
   3. Installation
   4. Kinetic  
   5. Interactive
2. Media and Technique
   1. Casting
   2. Modeling
   3. Mold making
   4. Fabrication
   5. Metals fabrication
   6. Carving
   7. Finishing techniques
3. Sculpture Lab Health and Safety Procedures
   1. Personal protective equipment use
   2. Proper use of tools and equipment
      1. Machine and tool guards
      2. Proper safety application
      3. Ventilation
      4. Safety demonstrations
   3. Proper safety processes
4. Visual Literacy and Critical Analysis
   1. Individual critiques
   2. Group critique  

ART 223 - Life Drawing II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of Life Drawing I. Advanced drawing of human figures using the two-dimension concept as a graphic vehicle of expression. Includes proportional sight strategies, varied time-length poses, drawing problems and materials, figure as expression, and individual and group critiques of work.

Prerequisite(s): ART 213  
Recommendation: Completion of ART 210  before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate drawing processes using the human figure as subject via gesture drawing, tonal and contour drawing.
2. Develop perceptual skills of positive/negative shapes, sight strategies of triangulation and proportional comparisons.
3. Utilize varied time-length poses to understand the figure and environmental context.
4. Analyze and address drawing problems of anatomical proportions and compositional issues.
5. Balance the modeling of anatomical features with compositional expression and the human form as statement.
6. Contribute to individual and group critiques.

1. Gesture and Contour Drawing of the Figure
2. Sight Strategies for Proportion
   1. Positive and negative compositional layout
   2. Site landmarks for triangulation
   3. Translate spatial relationships to calibrate proportional comparisons
3. Varied Time-Length Poses – From One Minute Poses to Five (5) Hour Poses: Compositional Context
   1. Observational contextual selection
   2. Inventive contextual expression
4. Drawing Problems and Materials
   1. Compositional issues of figure ground relationships
   2. Line, shape, value, and color to establish forms, space, and expression
   3. Problem solve strategies to address composition and proportion issues
   4. Dry media: charcoal, graphite, conte/pastel, etc., as an expressive vehicle
   5. Wet media: ink, paint and/or nontraditional media as an expressive vehicle
5. Figure as Expression
   1. Develop compositional focus within symmetrical/asymmetrical balance
   2. Establish rendering accuracy of anatomical features
   3. Create expressive compositional context for the human form

 VI.   Individual and Group Critiques of Work

ART 227 - Painting III

1. Implement intermediate and complex painting techniques and processes.
2. Demonstrate informed exploration of compositional elements in oil, acrylic, and/or mixed media, which includes traditional and/or non-traditional pictorial organization and explores more advanced painting concepts. 
3. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced manipulation of pictorial elements using representational, abstract, and/or personal iconography. 
4. Demonstrate further artistic development, using observational, inventive, and/or other visual resources. 
5. Discuss contemporary issues and trends from web research and/or gallery/museum visits.
6. Create an artist statement. 
7. Discuss health and safety standards applied in a painting studio.

1. Intermediate and Advanced Painting Techniques and Processes 
   1. Transfer methods, substrates, mixed media techniques. (traditional, archival and nontraditional)
   2. Indirect: underpainting/overpainting, glazing, layering techniques, blending and mediums
   3. Direct: alla prima, wet-in-wet, impasto
   4. Personal approach to value and color, lighting, and color schematics
2. Informed Exploration of Compositional Elements
   1. Intermediate manipulation of line, shape, and texture
   2. Advanced manipulation of line, shape, and texture
3. Intermediate to Advanced Color and Value Modeling
4. Creative Employment of Perspective: Linear, Atmospheric and/or Ambiguous Space
5. Intermediate to Advanced Manipulation of Pictorial Elements
   1. Painting from observation, imagination, visual resources, and/or abstraction.
   2. Further facilitation in the development of personal style and/or iconography 
6. Artistic Development
   1. Explore advanced painting concepts, art historical references, and contemporary trends, issues and methods in painting
   2. Critical thinking and creative process
   3. Further technical and conceptual skills and increased self-discipline
   4. Observe, examine, discover, and develop to create with personal direction
   5. Participate in individual and group critiques
7. Artist Statement
   1. Research artist statements online
   2. Develop ideas, content, and appropriate vocabulary to create a personal statement
8. Health and Safety in the Painting Studio: Inhalation and Ingestion
   1. Pigments
   2. Mediums
   3. Toxins
   4. Solvents
9. Exposure to Skin
   1. Proper disposal of materials
   2. Sink maintenance
   3. Easel maintenance
   4. Studio maintenance
   5. Paint storage maintenance
      1. Extending paint shelf-life
      2. Brush and tool maintenance

ART 232 - Digital Photography II

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 4 lab periods

Continuation of ART 128 . Includes lighting, intermediate skills in digital workflow, critical analysis and visual literacy, and portfolio development. 

Prerequisite(s): ART 128  
Recommendation: Completion of DAR 221  before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: The prerequisite may be waived with consent of the instructor. It is recommended students have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image processing software. Professional photographic equipment, including cameras, are available for check out on a rotating basis. Professional quality computers, software, printers, lighting equipment, and studio will be provided for specific assignments. There will be additional supply costs beyond course fees.

1. Demonstrate studio and location lighting skills.
2. Demonstrate intermediate skills in digital photographic workflow.
3. Demonstrate ability in critical analysis and visual literacy.
4. Create a conceptual series photographic portfolio.

  C. Studio lighting techniques 
  D. Location lighting techniques
  E. Assignments demonstrating competency
II. Intermediate Skills in Digital Workflow From Image Capture, Editing, and Printing 
    A. Pictorial effects of aperture and shutter speed 
    B. Lenses 
       1. Perspective
       2. Distortion
    C. Image manipulation and alteration
    D. Color management
    E.  Professional printers and characteristics
    F.   Paper profiles
    G.  Assignments demonstrating competency
III. Intermediate Critical Analysis and Visual Literacy 
    A.  Group and individual critiques 
    B.  Written review of exhibition 
    C.  Role of photography in the diverse contemporary society including history and culture 
IV. Portfolio Development 
    A.  Produce a final portfolio of fifteen images with technical, aesthetic, and conceptual unity and quality 
    B. Professional quality output to print 
 

ART 246 - Lighting for Photography II

1. Use professional, continuous, strobe, and flash lighting equipment, professional studio equipment, and professional cameras and lenses with a high level of competency. 
2. Demonstrate the control of light qualities, and their effect on rendering the subject, to create a sense of time, place, and mood. 
3. Apply skills effectively in lighting a wide variety of subjects, including multiple people and/or objects in the same image, both in studio and on location. 
4. Demonstrate advanced skill in image composition and visual literacy. 
5. Explain basic business practices and marketing. 
6. Produce a quality portfolio for entering the professional community, which demonstrate professional technical and aesthetic skills in lighting for photography. 

1. Lighting and Studio Equipment for Studio and Location

1. Types of strobe and flash light sources – use and safe handling
2. Studio equipment – use and safe handling
3. Location equipment – use and safe handling
4. Incident flash meters
5. Professional cameras and lenses
6.    Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Advanced Lighting Qualities and Techniques

1. Defining light qualities based on subject
2. Direction, contrast, size and scale, diffusion
3. Light controls, scrims, and gobos
4. Color and color temperature
5. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Photographing With Mixed Light Sources

1. Color and quality
2. Controlling balance and exposure
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Lighting for Mood and Environment

1. Creating a sense of time and place
2. Atmospheric perspective
3. Symbolism of light qualities
4. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Set Design and Construction

1. Defining the setting and set
2. Fabrication
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Photographing Individuals and Groups of People

1. Lighting individuals
2. Lighting groups
3. Posing
4. Organization
5. Backgrounds and environments
6.    Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Photographing on Location

1. Logistics
2. Using the environment
3. Controlling light contrast and quality
4. Ambient light as fill light
5. Ambient light as key light
6. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Photographing for Montaged Images

1. Matching resolution and image quality
2. Creating effective lighting
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Advanced Image Composition

1. Elements of composition
2. Photographic rendering
3. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Critical Analysis

1. Groups and individual critiques
2. Discussions of photographic history and culture
3. Written review of exhibition

1. Business Practices

1. Types of photographic businesses and opportunities
2. Business forms and organization
3. Marketing
4. Assignments demonstrating competency

1. Portfolios

1. Types of portfolios
2. Technical and aesthetic unity and quality
3. Demonstrate competency and preparation to enter the professional community by producing a final portfolio of ten 8 ½ x 11 inch prints with technical and aesthetic unity and quality, and show professional skill with lighting and camera techniques

ART 249 - Artists’ Books

1. Identify historical progress of bookmaking.   
2. Identify and create various binding processes.   
3. Identify and create various book styles.
4. Demonstrate the application of interdependence of text and image. 
5. Demonstrate printing skills for images and text.
6. Produce both unique and multiple edition books runs based on a creative, thematic approach.
7. Participate in field trips, discussions and critiques.
8. Engage in studio practices in both collaborative and individual creative bookmaking endeavors, with and without letterpress.

1. Historical and Contemporary Practices
   1. Introduction to terminology
   2. Introduction to historical books and contemporary artist’s books
   3. Exploration of the book as a medium for artistic expression
   4. Contemporary artists of note
2. Bookbinding Techniques
   1. Single and dual signature pamphlets
   2. Accordion
   3. Slipcovers
   4. Four-needle sewing method
   5. Coptic stitch and linked-stitch techniques
   6. Oriental side-stitching
3. Book Styles
   1. Traditional book
   2. Altered book
   3. Sculptural book
   4. Adhesive and non-adhesive binding styles
4. Materials
   1. Traditional
   2. Nontraditional
5. Text and Image
   1. Separation of text and image
   2. Combining text and image/text as image
   3. Artistic expression
6. Unique and Multiple Edition Book Runs
   1. Creative one-of-a-kind books
   2. Multiple run books in small editions
7. Critique
   1. Research/critique artists books and artists book criticism
   2. Bibliography

ART 250 - Gallery and Museum Practices

1. Prepare a resume and artist statement.
2. Compose a press release and design an exhibition announcement.
3. Install an exhibition.
4. Photograph artwork and prepare images/slides.
5. Frame or prepare art for exhibition.
6. Describe the daily workings of a gallery.
7. Present a body of work for exhibition.
8. Explain how to market work.

1. Prepare a Resume and an Artist Statement
   1. Software and formatting
   2. Related experiences
   3. Artist statement about artwork
2. Create Press Release and Exhibition Announcement
   1. Formatting and deadlines
   2. Design images and text: venue, dates, and credit/captions
   3. Outlets for media
3. Exhibition Preparation
   1. Body of work
   2. Presentation
   3. Installation
4. Photographing Artwork
   1. Proper preparation of artwork and environment for photographing artwork
   2. Resolutions for promotional materials/media
   3. Resources
   4. Agencies/representatives/commercial galleries vs. non-profit museums
5. Frame Artwork for Exhibition
   1. Ready-mades vs. custom frames
   2. Fitting work to hang
   3. Display 3-D works
   4. Communicating with the curator and administration
6. Gallery/Museum Administration
   1. Recite sequence of operations for galleries and museums
   2. Identify museum and gallery personnel responsibilities
   3. Participate in site visits
7. Present a Body of Work for Exhibition
   1. Prepare information for labels: titles, media, and valuation
   2. Prepare materials for promotion: resume, statement, images
8. Market Work
   1. Participate in exhibition reception(s)
   2. Discuss work verbally and in artist statement
   3. Identify media for marketing/exposure

ART 260 - Ceramics II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of ART 160 . Includes intermediate handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, intermediate ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, plaster press mold, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.

Prerequisite(s): ART 160  

1. Demonstrate closer attention on creative skills and the refinement of handbuilding techniques and other methods of fabrication at the intermediate level.
2. Review and refine wheel throwing and trimming techniques.
3. Complete several projects that involve a more in-depth analysis of the elements of scale, texture, form, and functionality.
4. Produce ceramic art using intermediate techniques.
5. Demonstrate the practice and application of chemical change through cone 10 reduction firing.
6. Produce a raku fire piece using specified glazing and cooling reduction techniques and processes.
7. Create and fire a plaster press mold and a cast by using clay slabs.
8. Research, write, and present information on an individual ceramic artist.
9. Discuss various topics related to the design, aesthetics, and history of ceramic art.

1. Intermediate Handbuilding Techniques and Methods of Fabrication
   1. Pinch
   2. Coil
   3. Slab
2. Wheel Throwing and Trimming
3. Projects Involving Formal Elements
   1. Scale
   2. Texture
   3. Form
   4. Functionality
4. Intermediate Ceramic Techniques

1. Glazing

1. Chemical change in oxidation
2. Chemical change in reduction

1. Firing temperatures

V.    Cone 10 Reduction Firing

1. Oxidation
2. Reduction

VI.    Raku Firing

VII.   Plaster Press Mold

VIII.  Ceramic Artist Research

IX.    Ceramic Discussion/Exploration Topics

1. Design
2. Aesthetics
3. History of ceramic art

ART 261 - Ceramics III

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of ART 260 . Includes intermediate and advanced handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, intermediate and advanced ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, plaster casting mold, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.

Prerequisite(s): ART 260  

1. Demonstrate closer attention on creative skills and the refinement of handbuilding techniques and other methods of fabrication at the intermediate and advanced levels.
2. Review and refine wheel throwing and trimming techniques.
3. Complete several projects that involve a more in-depth analysis of the elements of scale, texture, form, and functionality.
4. Produce ceramic art using intermediate and advanced techniques.
5. Demonstrate the practice and application of chemical change through cone 10 reduction firing.
6. Produce a raku fire piece using specified glazing and cooling reduction techniques and processes.
7. Create and fire a casting mold and a cast by using clay casting slips.
8. Research, write, and present information on an individual ceramic artist.
9. Discuss various topics related to the design, aesthetics, and history of ceramic art.

1. Intermediate and Advanced Handbuilding Techniques and Methods of Fabrication
   1. Pinch
   2. Coil
   3. Slab
2. Wheel Throwing and Trimming
3. Projects Involving Formal Elements
   1. Scale
   2. Texture
   3. Form
   4. Functionality
4. Intermediate and Advanced Ceramic Techniques

1. Glazing

1. Chemical change in oxidation
2. Chemical change in reduction

1. Firing temperatures

V.    Cone 10 Reduction Firing

1. Oxidation
2. Reduction

VI.    Raku Firing

VII.   Plaster Casting Mold

VIII.  Ceramic Artist Research

IX.    Ceramic Discussion/Exploration Topics

1. Design
2. Aesthetics
3. History of ceramic art

ART 262 - Ceramics IV

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of ART 261 . Includes advanced handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, advanced ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, four test glazemaking, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.

Prerequisite(s): ART 261  

1. Demonstrate closer attention on creative skills and the refinement of handbuilding techniques and other methods of fabrication at the advanced level.
2. Review and refine wheel throwing and trimming techniques.
3. Complete several projects that involve a more in-depth analysis of the elements of scale, texture, form, and functionality.
4. Produce ceramic art using advanced techniques.
5. Demonstrate the practice and application of chemical change through cone 10 reduction firing.
6. Produce a raku fire piece using specified glazing and cooling reduction techniques and processes.
7. Find at least four interesting glaze recipes, mix and apply on the test tiles and on the students’ piece for reduction firing. 
8. Research, write, and present information on an individual ceramic artist.
9. Discuss various topics related to the design, aesthetics, and history of ceramic art.

1. Advanced Handbuilding Techniques and Methods of Fabrication
   1. Pinch
   2. Coil
   3. Slab
2. Wheel Throwing and Trimming
3. Projects Involving Formal Elements
   1. Scale
   2. Texture
   3. Form
   4. Functionality
4. Advanced Ceramic Techniques

1. Glazing

1. Chemical change in oxidation
2. Chemical change in reduction

1. Firing temperatures

V.    Cone 10 Reduction Firing

1. Oxidation
2. Reduction

VI.    Raku Firing

VII.   Four Test Glazemaking

VIII.  Ceramic Artist Research

IX.    Ceramic Discussion/Exploration Topics

1. Design
2. Aesthetics
3. History of ceramic art

ART 265 - Furnace Glassblowing I

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to the elements, tools, and basic principles of furnace glassblowing. Includes the glassblowing studio and cold working shop orientation, paperweights and solid glass forms, the blowpipe, cold working glass, a final project, and visual literacy and critical analysis.

Recommendation: Completion of ART 100  before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. This course requires a substantial special fee through Sonoran Glass School. Please contact the Arts, Communications and Humanities Division at the West Campus (206-6974) for further information.

1. Discuss the basic concept of furnace glassblowing and create elementary solid and blown glass objects.
2. Explain the basic principles and basic steps involved, including proper equipment use and safety precautions.
3. Describe basic tools, equipment and their proper uses, including safe tool use and precautions.
4. Distinguish between and utilize basic coloration techniques.
5. Discuss an overview of related glass art disciplines.
6. Demonstrate basic glass cold working techniques including grinding, polishing, annealing principles and basic glass chemistry.

1. Glassblowing Studio and Cold Working Shop Orientation
   1. Health and safety issues
   2. Tool and equipment uses
   3. Glass material and furnace processes
   4. Teamwork
   5. Sketchbook
2. Paperweights and Solid Glass Forms
   1. Gathering hot glass
   2. Shaping hot glass
   3. Introducing color – forms and safety issues
   4. Application techniques
   5. Molds
3. The Blowpipe
   1. Initial bubble
   2. Second gather
   3. Integration of color techniques/forms
   4. Blown vessels – shape and intent
   5. Glass wraps

1. Cold Working Glass
   1. Grinding
   2. Polishing
   3. Facets
   4. Masking
   5. Sandblasting
   6. Cutting
   7. Annealing
   8. Chemistry
2. Final Project
3. Visual Literacy and Critical Analysis
   1. Individual and group critiques
   2. Varied techniques
   3. Sketchbook
   4. Participation in student art show

ART 266 - Furnace Glassblowing II

1. Demonstrate advanced concepts of furnace glassblowing and create with consistency solid and blown glass objects.
2. Explain and demonstrate the continued development of principles and steps involved in glassblowing, including proper equipment use and safety precautions.
3. Describe tools, equipment and their proper uses, including safe tool use and precautions.
4. Distinguish between and utilize continued advanced coloration techniques.
5. Discuss an overview of additional related glass art disciplines.
6. Demonstrate continuing glass cold working techniques including grinding, polishing, annealing principles, and glass chemistry.

1. Review – Glassblowing Studio and Cold Working Shop Orientation
   1. Health and safety issues
   2. Tool and equipment uses
   3. Glass material and furnace processes
   4. Teamwork
   5. Sketchbook
2. Advanced Techniques With Hollow and Solid Glass Forms
   1. Gathering hot glass
   2. Shaping hot glass
   3. Continue color application – forms and safety issues review
   4. Application techniques
   5. Molds
3. Continued Development of Blowpipe Skills
   1. Initial bubble
   2. Second gather
   3. Integration of color techniques/forms (drops)
   4. Blown Vessels – shape and intent
   5. Glass wraps, handle, spouts
4. Refinement of Cold Working Glass Methods
   1. Grinding
   2. Polishing
   3. Facets
   4. Masking
   5. Sandblasting
   6. Cutting
   7. Annealing
   8. Chemistry
5. Final Project
6. Visual Literacy and Critical Analysis
   1. Individual and group critiques
   2. Varied techniques
   3. Sketchbook
   4. Artistic integration
   5. Participation in student art show

ART 270 - Metalwork II: Jewelry

1. Demonstrate closer attention to design skills and discussion of contemporary and historical jewelry/metalwork.
2. Demonstrate intermediate level jewelry techniques.
3. Demonstrate close attention to functional limitations and aesthetic considerations in the area of jewelry design, both contemporary and historical. 
4. Demonstrate, describe, and apply safety and health procedures related to materials, tools, and equipment.

1. Detailed Information and Background on Historical and Contemporary Metalwork   
   1. Metal works from antiquity including decorative, ritual, and functional objects
   2. 20^th Century developments in materials and design
   3. Effect of digital techniques on contemporary metalworks and jewelry
   4. Intermediate Instruction in Use of Tools and Equipment

1. Casting
2. Wire techniques
3. Hollow form fabrication
4. Die fabrication
   1. Intermediate Instruction in Functional Aspects of Jewelry Making

1. Experimentation, limits, and possibilities
2. New material explorations
   1. Instruction in All Aspects of Safety and Health Procedures

1. Personal protective equipment
2. Equipment procedures
3. Lab hygiene and waste disposal procedures
4. Health and safety in the home studio

ART 289 - Portfolio Capstone

1. Assemble, curate, and document artwork for a portfolio that exhibits both technical competency and a conceptual perspective that reflect their interests and creativity.
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect, discuss, and articulate both verbally and in written form the relationship of their own artwork and perspective in a global and creative context.

1. Review and Assembly of Portfolio Materials

1. Selecting and curating work for presentation
2. Discussion of client expectations and purpose of portfolio
3. Professional presentational standards
4. Building, formatting, and organizing a resume

1. Presentation of Artwork

1. Photographing and/or scanning of artwork
2. Formatting artwork for presentation
3. Investigating traditional exhibition options
4. Investigating digital and social media exhibition options

1. Presentation of Ideas and Concepts

1. Investigating conceptual, historical, and global connections relating to one’s own perspective and inspirations
2. Organizing creative ideas
3. Writing and editing an Artist Statement
4. Assembling a coherent oral presentation of one’s artwork

1. Final Capstone Portfolio Review

1. Oral presentation
2. Final faculty critique of artwork, artist’s statement, checklist, resume/CV, and an electronic version of the portfolio in a Power Point, web, or social media format.

ART 296I1 - Independent Study in ART: Art History

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Develop and expand ideas and approaches studied in previous art courses and incorporate these concepts into the specified project.

ART 296I2 - Independent Study in ART: Ceramics

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.  
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Demonstrate the practice and application of chemical changes through cone 10 reduction firing.
7. Produce a raku fire piece using specified glazing and cooling reduction techniques and processes.
8. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline.
9. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

ART 296I3 - Independent Study in ART: Metals

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline. 
7. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

ART 296I4 - Independent Study in ART: Painting, Drawing, and Design

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline. 
7. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

ART 296I5 - Independent Study in ART: Photography

1. Apply photography knowledge and skills by using individually or combine traditional, digital, and/or alternative processes in image making.    
2. Demonstrate written and verbal analytical skills through critique and self-reflection.     
3. Produce a new body of individualized work.    

Content to be determined by the student and instructor. 

ART 296I6 - Independent Study in ART: Printmaking

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline. 
7. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

Content to be determined by the student and instructor. 

ART 296I7 - Independent Study in ART: Sculpture

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline. 
7. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

Content to be determined by the student and instructor. 

ART 296I8 - Independent Study in ART: Fibers

1. Identify areas of individual study.  
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline. 
7. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

ART 296I9 - Independent Study in ART: Glass

1. Identify areas of individual study.   
2. Develop objectives which delineate the art project/assignment.   
3. Demonstrate additional knowledge and creativity in the specific art area selected. 
4. Develop a series of activities which meet the objectives of the project. 
5. Produce a body of work which represents at least seventy-five hours of studio time.
6. Develop and expand skills and techniques acquired in previous courses in the chosen discipline.
7. Explore ideas and approaches studied in previous courses and incorporate these concepts into specified projects.

AST 101IN - Solar System

1. Discuss how astronomical observations contributed to the scientific revolution of the 17th century and explain the evidence for a heliocentric model for our solar system.
2. Describe and explain the apparent motions of celestial bodies as seen from an observer on Earth, and apply this knowledge in order to predict positions and appearances of objects on the sky as a function of time and the observer’s location.
3. Describe current theories of planet formation and relate these to the present-day structure of our own solar system.
4. Recognize the immense spatial and time scales of the solar system, and compare and contrast these with human scales using scientific notation, distance ranking and scale models.
5. Predict orbital parameters for gravitating systems by applying Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and Newton’s laws of motion and Universal Gravitation.

1. Demonstrate improvement in critical and quantitative thinking by applying the scientific method to fact and theory in classroom learning, activities (some quantitative and mathematical), and assignments (some quantitative and mathematical).
2. Distinguish science from pseudoscience.
3. Describe the overall structure and individual components of the solar system.
4. Describe the solar system’s origin.
5. Explain the historical development and multi-cultural aspects of the practice of science generally, and astronomy, specifically.
6. Outline the technical development of modern astronomy and space exploration.
7. Generate or expand global awareness by integrating astronomy’s cosmic, worldwide and multi-cultural perspective of earth with insights gained from its historical development, and scientific and societal impacts.
8. Demonstrate the improvement in critical and quantitative thinking by analyzing astronomical observations related to specific information covered in lectures.
9. Expand global awareness by identifying aspects of the sky and recording common sky phenomena, utilizing the naked eye or binoculars.
10. Expand global awareness by examining and describing the sky more closely based on at least one telescope viewing experience. 
11. Describe astronomical and astronomy-related facilities in the Tucson area.
12. Discuss the Tucson area’s importance to the field of astronomy and astronomy’s role in the local economy.

1. General Introduction
   1. What is Science?
   2. The role of mathematics in science
      1. Quantitative vs. qualitative understanding
      2. Linear and angular measurement
      3. Unit conversion
      4. Equations
      5. Graphing
   3. What is Astronomy?
   4. Value of Astronomy and benefits to the individual
   5. Scientific Method and the central role of skepticism
      1. Contrast with Pseudoscience
      2. Possible Pseudosciences to examine as related to Astronomy
         1. Astrology
         2. Scientific creationism as related to the solar system and the origin, age and life on Earth
         3. Jupiter effect
         4. Moon muddling
         5. Comets as mystical messengers of doom
         6. Immanual Velikovsky’s Planetary Billiards
2. Solar System
   1. Cosmic perspective: the Solar System’s location in space and time
   2. General description and structure
   3. Age of the Solar System
   4. Origin: theory and evidence
   5. Planets orbiting other stars
3. Descriptive Study of Individual Objects
   1. Sun
   2. Earth and Moon
      1. Tidal effect
      2. Solar-Terrestrial connections
      3. Origin of the Moon
   3. Mercury
   4. Venus
   5. Mars and satellites
   6. Jupiter and satellites
   7. Saturn and satellites
   8. Uranus and satellites
   9. Neptune and satellites
   10. Pluto and Charon
   11. Comets, asteroids, and their origins
4. History of Astronomy
   1. Astronomical practice, invention, and discoveries around the world
   2. Development of modern science
      1. The Greeks
      2. Aristotelian Science
      3. Demise of Science
      4. Islamic contributions
      5. The Scientific (Copernican) Revolution and its impact on the World
5. The Technical Development of Modern Astronomy
   1. Major Observatories
   2. Telescopes
      1. Optics
      2. Instruments
   3. Celestial coordinates
6. Space Exploration and Development
   1. History
   2. Values: costs versus benefits
   3. Future explorations and economic development
7. Reprise: Cosmic Perspective—Beyond Global Awareness
   1. Our location in time and space
   2. Astronomical numbers
   3. Specialized units
8. In-Class Collaborative Exercises and Activities
   1. Solar System to scale
   2. Solar System models
   3. Celestial Sphere and star charts
   4. Equatorial coordinates
   5. Horizon coordinates
   6. Lost on the Moon
   7. Planetary models
   8. Discussion groups on varied topics
      1. Aspects of Pseudoscience
      2. Global warming and what to do about it
      3. Space exploration: pros and cons
      4. Pluto as a planet: pros and cons
9. Individual Laboratory Exercises
   1. Terrestrial Planets Mercury and Venus
   2. Terrestrial Planets Mars
   3. Kepler’s Law
   4. Sidereal time
   5. Stellar parallax
   6. Measuring large distances
   7. Lunar geology
   8. Construction of a sun dial
10. Videos Related to Lecture Topics
11. Space Exploration and Economic Development
    1. Historical development
    2. Future exploration possibilities
    3. Pros and cons of space development
12. Observation Projects
    1. Standardized observing and recording of sky phenomena
    2. Sun
    3. Moon
    4. Planets and their satellites
    5. Identifying bright stars and constellations
    6. Star counts
    7. Finding asteroids
13. Potential Field Trips
    1. Kitt Peak National Observatory
    2. Whipple Observatory on Mt. Hopkins
    3. Flandrau Planetarium
    4. Group observational session at a dark site with telescope
    5. University of Arizona Mirror Lab

AST 102IN - Stars, Galaxies, Universe

1. Rank different types of electromagnetic radiation in terms of their energy, frequency and wavelength and analyze spectral and photometric data to infer temperatures, luminosities, compositions, distances and velocities of celestial objects.
2. Identify the main evolutionary stages of a star’s life on an HR diagram, explain how a star’s evolution and lifetime depend on its mass, and identify the role each evolutionary stage plays in the synthesis of heavy nuclei.
3. Interpret the Hubble diagram and the Cosmic Microwave Background data and explain why these observations support a Big Bang cosmology.
4. Recognize the immense spatial and time scales of the Universe, and compare and contrast these with human scales using scientific notation, distance ranking and scale models.
5. Predict orbital parameters for gravitating systems by applying Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and Newton’s laws of motion and Universal Gravitation.

1. Demonstrate improvement in critical and quantitative thinking by applying the scientific method to fact and theory in classroom learning, activities (some quantitative and mathematical), and assignments (some quantitative and mathematical).
2. Distinguish science from pseudoscience.
3. Induce or expand global awareness with the cosmic perspective on earth offered by describing the general hierarchical structure and individual components of the observable universe.
4. Explain theories of the origin of the universe.
5. Describe the nature of stars and starlight.
6. Delineate the characteristics of galaxies.
7. Indicate major technical developments assisting greater understanding of the universe.
8. Discuss the probabilities of life elsewhere in the universe.
9. Employ specific concepts, skills, or information related to AST 102 lectures in various in-class activities and outside observation projects.
10. Identify specific aspects of the sky and record common sky phenomena, utilizing the naked eye or binoculars.
11. Examine and describe the sky more closely in at least one telescope viewing experience.
12. Describe astronomical and astronomy-related facilities in the Tucson area.
13. Discuss the Tucson area’s importance to the field of astronomy and astronomy’s role in the local economy.

1. General Introduction
   1. What is Science?
   2. The role of mathematics in science
      1. Quantitative vs. qualitative understanding
      2. Linear and angular measurement
      3. Unit conversion
      4. Equations
      5. Graphing
   3. What is Astronomy?
   4. Value of Astronomy and benefits to the individual
   5. Scientific method and the central role of skepticism
      1. Contrasts with pseudoscience
      2. Possible pseudosciences related to Astronomy
         1. UFO’s (“flying saucers”)
         2. Ancient astronauts
         3. Scientific creationism as related to the age and origin of the Universe
2. Nature of Starlight
   1. Magnitude system
   2. Electromagnetic spectrum
   3. Physics: what light tells us
      1. Radiation Laws (Planck, Wien, Stephan-Boltzmann)
      2. Doppler effect
3. Modern Astronomy
   1. Major observatories
   2. Telescopes
      1. Optics
      2. Instruments
   3. Celestial coordinates
4. Stars
   1. Physical nature
   2. Distances
   3. Motions
   4. Associations
   5. Clusters
      1. Open or galactic
      2. Globular
   6. H-R Diagram
   7. The Sun and stellar evolution
5. Galaxies
   1. Milky Way
   2. Galaxy morphology
   3. Quasars
   4. Clusters, superclusters, and voids
6. Universe
   1. Description of present-day Universe and modern discoveries
      1. Hubble expansion
      2. Superclusters
      3. 3K cosmic microwave background
   2. Theories of origin
      1. Steady state
      2. Big Bang
      3. Inflationary
   3. Future of Universe
7. Life in the Universe
   1. The nature of life
   2. Probability estimates
      1. Simple life forms
      2. Complex life forms
   3. Pseudoscience: UFO’s and ancient astronauts
8. Cosmic Perspective: Beyond Global Awareness
   1. Our location in space and time
   2. Astronomical numbers
   3. Specialized units
9. Observation Projects
   1. Standardized methods of observing and recording sky phenomena
   2. Circumpolar constellations
   3. Identifying bright stars and constellations
   4. The Sun
   5. Cluster star counts
   6. Double stars
10. Collaborative Exercise and Activities
    1. Stellar brightness and magnitudes
    2. Sunspot observation
    3. Sunspot cycle
    4. H-R diagram
    5. Life in the Universe
11. Individual Laboratory Exercises
    1. Tools of the astronomer
    2. EM radiation
    3. Constellations
    4. Galaxies
12. Videos Related to Lecture Topics
13. Potential Field Trips
    1. Kitt Peak National Observatory
    2. Whipple Observatory of Mt. Hopkins
    3. Flandrau Planetarium
    4. Group observational session at a dark site with telescope
    5. University of Arizona Mirror Lab

AST 105IN - Life in the Universe

1. Discuss how astronomical observations contributed to the scientific revolution of the 17th century and explain the evidence for a heliocentric model for our solar system.
2. Describe current theories of planet formation and relate these to the present-day structure of our own solar system.
3. Predict orbital parameters for gravitating systems by applying Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and Newton’s laws of motion and Universal Gravitation.
4. Define habitability of a planet and apply astronomical concepts and techniques to the search for extrasolar planets and extraterrestrial life.
5. Identify the main evolutionary stages of a star’s life on an HR diagram and describe the role of massive stars in the synthesis of heavy elements present on Earth today

1. Name and locate the planets of the solar system and briefly describe their nature.
2. Describe the basis of life as we know it.
3. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and its use in determining the nature of astronomical objects.
4. Describe current theories for the origin of the universe.
5. Explain the processes involved in the birth and evolution of galaxies and stars.
6. Describe current theories for the origin of the solar system including planets, comets, and meteorites.
7. Explain the processes involved in the origin and evolution of planetary atmospheres.
8. Describe current theories for the origin of life on earth.
9. Discuss the evidence for life on Mars and elsewhere.
10. Discuss factors determining the existence of life around other stars, and its detection.
11. Use a variety of scientific techniques.
12. Compare impact and volcanic features on several planets in the solar system.
13. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and its use in determining the chemical and physical properties of astronomical objects.
14. Explain how radioactive decay can be used to obtain an absolute age for an object.
15. Discuss the similarities and differences between various kinds of meteorites and terrestrial rocks.
16. Discuss the climatological processes that have shaped the surfaces of Earth and Mars and how ice cores can be used to examine variations in the Earth’s climate.
17. Describe the prominent features on the Moon and the formation and morphology of craters and their use in determining relative ages.
18. Discuss planetary features observable through a telescope.
19. Explain the phases and motion of the moon.
20. Explain the motions of the stars and planets in the sky.

1. Earth’s Location in Space and Time
   1. Scientific notation
   2. Distance scale
   3. Terminology
      1. Planet
      2. Solar system
      3. Galaxy
      4. Universe
2. Nature of Life
   1. Carbon-based
   2. Organic compounds
      1. Proteins
      2. Amino acids
      3. DNA and RNA
      4. Cells
3. Light and the Spectrum
   1. Composition of matter
      1. Molecules
      2. Atoms
      3. Sub-atomic particles
   2. Electromagnetic spectrum
   3. Physics - what light tells us
      1. Wien’s law
      2. Stefan-Boltzmann law
      3. Doppler shift
4. Origin of the Universe
   1. Origin of matter
      1. Inflationary Big Bang model
      2. 3K background radiation
      3. Origin of light elements
   2. Evolution of matter
5. Galaxies and Stars
   1. Formation of galaxies
   2. Birth and evolution of starts
      1. Interstellar medium
      2. Stellar energy sources
      3. Nucleosynthnesis of heavier elements
      4. Deaths of stars
6. Origin of the Solar System
   1. Structure of the solar system
   2. Origin of planets
   3. Comets/asteroids/meteorites
7. Planetary Atmospheres
   1. Planetary differentiation and evolution
      1. Plate tectonics on Earth
      2. Geologic processes on terrestrial planets
   2. Primary and secondary atmospheres
8. Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth
   1. Miller-Urey experiments
   2. Polymerization in clays
   3. Imported organics (meteorites/comets)
   4. Impacts and extinctions
9. Life on Other Solar System Planets
   1. Mars
      1. Evidence for ancient liquid water
      2. Viking lander biology experiments
   2. Outer solar system
      1. Pre-biotic conditions on Titan
      2. Speculation on water on Europa
10. Intelligent Life Around Other Stars
    1. Habitable zones
    2. Drake equation
    3. Detection
    4. Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO’s) as pseudoscience
11. In-Class Laboratory Exercises
    1. Scientific techniques
       1. Metric system and scientific notation
       2. How to use an x-y graph
       3. Angular measurement and the horizon system
    2. Photogeology
       1. Impact features on Mercury, the Earth, the Moon, Mars, Galilean Satellites
       2. Volcanic features on Venus, the Earth, the Moon, Mars, Galilean Satellites
    3. Spectroscopy
       1. Gas spectra (using gas discharge tubes)
       2. Asteroid spectra vs. meteorite spectra
       3. Organic molecules in interstellar medium
    4. Radioactivity
       1. Construct a three-isotope diagram
       2. Determine the age of a rock sample
    5. Meteorite and terrestrial rock samples
       1. Characterization of terrestrial minerals and rocks
       2. Fossils
       3. Characterization of meteorite types
       4. Criteria used to recognize a meteorite
    6. Climate of Earth and Mars
       1. Compare fluvial and glacial features
       2. Stable isotopes and ice cores
12. Group Telescopic Observation Projects
    1. Moon
       1. Locate and describe prominent features on the Moon
       2. Examine and discuss lunar crater morphology
       3. Examine and discuss crater statistics and determine relative ages of regions on the moon
    2. Planets
       1. This exercise will vary depending on which planets are available for observation during the semester in which the lab in taught, but may include:
       2. Phases of Venus
       3. Belts and moons of Jupiter
       4. Rings, belts and moons of Saturn
       5. Albedo features and polar caps of Mars
13. Personal Observation Projects
    1. Moon
       1. Two-week observation – lunar phases and revolution
       2. Twelve-hour observation – Earth’s rotation
    2. Constellations
       1. Once-a-week observations for ten weeks – Earth’s revolution
       2. One evening observation – Earth’s rotation
    3. Planets – Motion compared to constellations over ten week period

AST 296LB - Independent Study in Astronomy

1. Performance objectives to be determined by the student and instructor.

AIT 100 - Industrial Safety

1. Adhere to all of the safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
2. Demonstrate ethical behavior and industry professional standards.
3. Practice effective oral and written communication.
4. Achieve common goals through effective collaboration.

1. Roles and Responsibilities for Safety, Health, and Environment
2. OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and other Federal and State Safety Requirements for the Workplace
3. Common Industrial Hazards per OSHA Standards
   1. Ergonomics
   2. Laser safety
   3. NFPA arc flash
   4. Confined space
4. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program
   1. LOTO process
   2. Test to ensure a zero energy state
5. Selecting Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment per Job
6. Locate a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Interpret the Information
7. Proper Fall Protection for:
   1. Working at heights
   2. Sing ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
8. Hazardous Situations (i.e. apply proper procedures to the situation)
9. Process to Perform a Job Safety Analysis
10. Principles of the 6S Program
    1. Sort
    2. Sweep
    3. Sanitize
    4. Set-to-order
    5. Sustain
    6. Safety
11. Fuel Source and Selection of Correct Fire Extinguisher Class
12. Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Transmission Systems Purpose
13. Required Machine Guarding for Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
14. Safely Store and Dispose of:
    1. Lubricants
    2. Maintenance chemicals
15. Required Machine Guarding for Fluid Power Systems
16. Safe Procedures for Removing:
    1. Stored hydraulic or pneumatic energy
    2. Systems with accumulators and compressed air reservoirs
17. Dangers of Personal Contact with:
    1. Pressurized hydraulic
    2. Pneumatic streams
18. Procedures to Avoid Oil Fire Hazards
19. Guidelines to Avoid Contact with Hot Surfaces in Fluid Power Systems
20. NEC Safety Regulations
21. Safety Procedures for:
    1. Tightening electrical conductors and components
    2. Disconnecting electrical conductors and components
    3. Connecting electrical conductors and components
22. Hazards and Avoiding Personal Contact with Live Electrical Systems
23. Guidelines on the Safe Approach Distances While Working on Electrical Systems
24. Safety Procedures for:
    1. Disconnecting electronic components
    2. Connecting electronic components
25. Hazards and Precautionary Safety Procedures for Working with Electronic Systems
26. Standards to Adhere to Grounding Safety Procedures
27. NFPA 70E Arc Flash Guidelines (i.e. their Importance)
28. Safety Procedures for:
    1. Disconnecting process control components
    2. Connecting process control components
29. Hazards and Precautionary Safety Procedures for Working with Process Control Systems
30. Environmental Rules and Regulations (i.e. Could be impacted while Working with Process Control Systems)

AIT 105 - Maintenance Operations

1. Perform machine operation including startup, emergency, and normal shutdown and manual functions.
2. Monitor machine operation and verify that performance meets safety, production, and maintenance requirements.
3. Locate, interpret, and store machine operation and maintenance documentation.
4. Perform planned and unscheduled machine maintenance procedures in accordance with a company-approved maintenance plan.
5. Perform a preventative maintenance procedure for a given machine to extend machine life and minimize downtime.

1. Machine Operation (i.e. startup, emergency/normal shutdown, manual functions) To Effectively and Safely Meet Production and Maintenance Requirements
   1. Safety checklist:
      1. Ready/come online
      2. Correct operation of safety devices
      3. Check operation of machine interlocks
   2. Machine malfunction definition
   3. Standard operating procedures definition
   4. Operations to start and stop an operation
   5. When a machine needs to be shut down
   6. Lockout process (perform process)
2. Monitoring Machine Operation; Verifying Performance Meets Production Requirements
   1. Confirming (with operator) machine is operating within specifications
   2. Five senses to observe machine operation and vibration (i.e. determine machine operating correctly, recognize malfunctions symptoms)
   3. Operator use of correct operation procedure evaluation
   4. Leaks, dirt, and loose connections
   5. Read:
      1. Pressure gauges
      2. Flow meters
      3. Fluid levels
      4. Temperature gauges
      5. Voltages and current
   6. HMI (monitor machine)
   7. Machine reading comparisons (i.e. machine documentation and performance specifications to determine if machine is performing within specifications)
   8. Record machine operation history (manual log or computer database)
3. Locate, Interpret, and Store Machine Operation and Maintenance Documentation
   1. Methods of storing machine operation and maintenance documentation (accessible to the maintenance technicians and operators)
   2. Locate and interpret (for a given machine):
      1. Machine operation manuals, including: identification of safety requirements and features, performance specifications, stand operating procedures, startup/shutdown procedures
      2. Spare parts lists, vendor sources, and maintenance procedures
      3. Machine operation history logs, computer-based and manual
      4. Machine operating history from an HMI database
      5. Machine lubrication and preventive maintenance schedules from company or machine manufacturer documentation
4. Planned and Unscheduled Machine Maintenance Procedures (In Accordance with a Company-Approved Maintenance Plan)
   1. Concept of total productive maintenance (TPM) definition (e.g. combination of preventive, predictive, and total company buy-in)
   2. Benefits and limitations of preventive/predictive maintenance
   3. Company procedures to inform production personnel of maintenance to be done on a machine
   4. Use of CMMS description
   5. When a work order is needed
   6. Steps to perform an unscheduled/planned maintenance procedure
   7. Concept of autonomous maintenance
   8. Elements of a comprehensive maintenance plan
   9. Methods of eliminating unplanned maintenance events
   10. Types of planned/unplanned maintenance procedures
   11. How to read, interpret, and resolve a work order
5. Preventative Maintenance Procedure(s) for a Given Machine to Extend Machine Life and Minimize Downtime
   1. Describe preventive maintenance procedure given machine documentation
   2. Types of preventive maintenance tasks
   3. Identify and remove sources of contamination (e.g. select best methods of cleaning machine based upon continuous improvement principle)
6. Predictive Maintenance on a Given Machine to Extend Machine Life and Minimize Downtime
   1. Basic elements and benefits of a predictive maintenance plan
   2. Types of predictive maintenance methods and their applications using basic senses (hearing, feeling, etc.) and their techniques:
      1. Vibration analysis
      2. Thermography
      3. Oil analysis
      4. Acoustic analysis
      5. Motor current analysis.
   3. Performing predictive maintenance
7. Reading/Interpreting Technical Drawings of Parts and Assemblies with Tolerances and Basic GD&T
   1. Reading/interpreting technical drawings (of parts/assemblies with tolerances, basic GD&T)
   2. Line types and basic symbology
   3. Multi-view drawings of cylindrical and prismatic shaped parts
   4. Metric and English dimension conversions
   5. Dimension lines for linear, circular, and angular dimensions
   6. Title blocks
   7. Feature sizes using a drawing scale
   8. GD&T feature control frames
   9. Standard dimensional tolerance
   10. GD&T tolerances for form orientation, location
   11. Assembly drawings
   12. Assembly tolerances, interference fit concept
   13. Maximum material condition symbols
   14. Sectional cutaway views
   15. Threaded and non-threaded fastener specifications
   16. Type of fastener (given a sample)
   17. Fastener selection (for a given application)
   18. Sizes and types of washers, pins, nuts, locking devices
8. Hand Tools to Inspect, Adjust/Tighten, and Assemble/Disassemble Equipment to Support Preventive Maintenance, Inspection, and Troubleshooting Activities
   1. Basic hand tool safety rules and application for use as defined by OSHA standards
   2. Concepts of how a fastener works, force, torque, dynamic and static torques, press fits, assembly tolerances
   3. Proper fastener selection
   4. Select and (proper) use of:
      1. Screw and nut drivers
      2. Fixed wrenches
      3. Allen/hex key wrenches
      4. Ratchet wrenches
      5. Click-type torque wrench
      6. Pliers, clamps, and mallets.
      7. Pneumatic powered torque wrenches
      8. Electric powered hand tools (e.g. drills, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers)
   5. Methods to protect parts and components during handling and storage
   6. Assembling parts using:
      1. Threaded fasteners, washers, and nuts
      2. Pins, keys, clips, snap rings, and tie wraps
   7. Tightening parts using correct bolt pattern sequence
9. Hoists and Other Tools to Safely Handle and Move Parts and Equipment
   1. Rigging safety including load capacity (description and demonstration)
   2. Hoist inspection, determining if safe to use
   3. Manual and powered hoists (using cantilevered and gantry configurations)
   4. Calculating center of gravity for load balance
   5. Proper use of eyebolts for lifting parts
   6. Basic rigging techniques; types of slings, come-a-longs, blocking, chaining to lift a load
   7. Basic concepts of force, center of gravity, force vectors, rated load, and crush force
   8. Manual pry bar and truck to move a load
   9. Hydraulic jack to lift a load
   10. Dolly to move a load
   11. Proper containment methods to store a component
   12. Handling parts using proper containment prevention methods
   13. Components inspection (for contamination; to take corrective action)
10. Troubleshooting Methodologies to Find Malfunctions in Machine Systems (to Return the System to Reliable, Productive Use in the Shortest Time Possible)
    1. Methodologies to isolate problems to a particular sub-system, 5-why, fishbone, flow charts, half-split method, etc.
    2. Effective interpersonal skills to interact with production personnel, vendors, and colleagues
    3. Effective observation and interview strategies to validate the problem and determine the most effective troubleshooting strategy
    4. Analyzing production information, maintenance, and operation documents to assist in troubleshooting a malfunction

AIT 110 - Mechanical Systems

1. Use measurement hand tools to inspect dimensions of shafts and other components.
2. Install, align, tension, and adjust: a shaft couplings, belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, pillow block, and flange block bearing.
3. Identify all lubrication points on a machine, select lubricant, and apply lubricant to machine according to maintenance schedule.
4. Apply troubleshooting techniques for shaft couplings, chain drives and belt drives.
5. Utilize effective mechanical fabrication procedures.

1. Measurement Tools (i.e. inspect dimensions of shafts and components)
   1. Metric, decimal, inch fraction rules
   2. Conversions of measurements
      1. English units
      2. Metric units
   3. Calipers
      1. Digital
      2. Dial
   4. Micrometers
      1. Digital
      2. Vernier
   5. Resolution, repeatability, and accuracy
   6. Tool selection (based on accuracy and feature to be measured)
   7. Measurement concepts
      1. Check calibration of measurement tool using a master
      2. Dial indicator or digital indicator to measure:
         1. Total Indicated Run-out (TIR)
         2. Flatness
         3. Other features
         4. Indirect measurement
2. Installing/Aligning Shaft Coupling (i.e. using rim and face, feeler gauge, and laser methods); Installing/Aligning/Tensioning: Belt Drive (i.e. single, multiple belt systems; using V-belts, timing, and HTP types) and Chain Drive (i.e. single, multiple chain systems)
   1. How to mount a motor
   2. How to correct for a soft foot on a motor
   3. How to level motors and shaft
   4. Installing flexible, flange, grid, and chain couplings
   5. Couplings identification (given a specification)
   6. Manufacturer’s documentation to locate alignment specifications of a coupling
   7. Measuring shaft speed using a tachometer
   8. Shaft alignment, using the following techniques:
      1. Feeler gauge and straight edge
      2. Rim and face
      3. Dial indicators
      4. Laser aligning equipment
   9. Installation of:
      1. Multiple V-belt drive onto a shaft with a bushing
      2. Timing belt or HTD belt onto a shaft using a bushing
      3. Split taper, QD, and taper lock bushings
   10. Identification of sheaves and V-belts specifications
   11. Identification of V-belt drive components (given a specification)
   12. Aligning V-belt drive using a straight edge
   13. Checking tension of a V-belt drive using a tension tool
   14. Tensioning V-belt drive by positioning the prime mover
   15. Interpreting specifications of sprockets and chains (given a specification)
   16. Installing chain drive using proper tools
   17. Aligning chain drive using a straight edge
   18. Checking tension of a chain drive using a straight edge and rule
   19. Tensioning a chain drive by positioning the prime mover
3. Install, Align, and Adjust a Spur Gear Drive and a Right Angle Gear Drive
   1. How gears are attached to shafts through keys and keyways
   2. Interpreting specifications of gears
   3. Identifying spur and right angle gear components (given a specification)
   4. Aligning gear drive using a straight edge
   5. How to check backlash of gears using a dial indicator per specifications
4. Install, Align, and Adjust a Pillow Block and Flange Block Bearing
   1. Interpreting specifications of pillow block and flange bearings
   2. Identifying pillow block bearings (given a specification)
   3. Install, align, and adjust pillow block and flange bearings
5. Lubrication Points on a Machine (i.e. select and apply lubricant to machine according to maintenance schedule)
   1. Importance of a lubrication plan
   2. How to identify all oil and grease lubrication points using the manual
   3. Identify/select correct lubricant given a specification from the manual.
   4. Procedure for safe handling and storage of lubricants
   5. Lubricate bearings using Zerk fittings
   6. Grease gun to lubricate a bearing
   7. How to fill an oil cup
   8. Inspecting/filling automatic lubricators
   9. What is lubrication oil
   10. What is lubricating grease; different grades/usage
   11. Purpose of vent plugs
   12. Purpose of additives and viscosity
   13. Effects of over and under lubrication of bearings
6. Troubleshooting Techniques for Shaft Couplings, Chain Drives and Belt Drives
   1. Identifying cause of wear or malfunction of a flexible coupling through visual inspection
   2. Perform troubleshooting techniques to analyze wear or malfunction of:
      1. V-belt drive
      2. Chain drive
      3. Gear drive
      4. Pillow block bearing

AIT 115 - Hydraulic Systems

1. Read and interpret basic fluid power schematics including identifying schematic symbols, process flow, and operation of the components and systems.
2. Start up and shut down a hydraulic system, and adjust hydraulic pressure control valves in a system that uses a fixed displacement pump.
3. Select and adjust hydraulic actuator speed using a flow control valve.
4. Inspect and change a hydraulic filter; and inspect, add, change hydraulic fluid.
5. Connect, adjust, and disconnect flexible and rigid hydraulic conductors.
6. Install, test, and troubleshoot the operation of components in a basic hydraulic linear or rotary actuator given a schematic.

1. Employ mechanical fabrication procedures.

1. Basic Fluid Power Schematics (e.g. Identifying Schematic Symbols, Process Flow, Operation of the Components/Systems)
   1. Basic hydraulic components (given NFPA/ISO schematic symbol)
   2. Operation of circuits using:
      1. Single stage hydraulic direction control valves with manual and electrical operators
      2. Two stage hydraulic direction control valves with manual and electrical operators
      3. Various types of: spool centers, 2-position/3-position and 2/3/4 way designs
   3. Operation of hydraulic circuits (e.g. using accumulators, pump uploading, remote pressure control, rapid traverse slow feed, pilot-operated check valves)
   4. Interpretation of hydraulic line types on a schematic
   5. Operation of a basic hydraulic circuit (given a schematic)
   6. Basic pneumatic components (given their NFPA/ISO schematic symbol) identification
   7. Pneumatic line types on a schematic
   8. Operation of a basic pneumatic circuit given a schematic
2. Start Up/Shut Down a Hydraulic System; Adjust Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves in a System that Uses a Fixed Displacement Pump
   1. Start up a hydraulic power system safely (including pre-start inspection)
   2. Shut down a hydraulic power system safely
   3. Manufacturer’s documentation per specific application to determine correct operating pressure
   4. Reading a pressure gauge
   5. Adjusting system operating pressure using a relief valve
   6. Manual valves operation (to direct system flow)
   7. Adjusting pressure of a pressure reducing valve
   8. Adjusting system operating pressure
   9. Pressure-flow characteristics of types of:
      1. Relief valves
      2. Direct and pilot operated
   10. Operation of:
       1. Double acting cylinder
       2. Motor
       3. Hydraulic sequence valve
       4. Pressure reducing valve
   11. Pressure-flow characteristics of displacement pumps:
       1. Fixed
       2. Variable
   12. How to do pressure checks and charge accumulators
   13. Pressure vs. force/torque output characteristics of cylinders and motors
   14. Pascal’s law, its importance in reading system pressure
3. Selecting/Adjusting Hydraulic Actuator Speed (Using a Flow Control Valve)
   1. Actuator speed adjustment using:
      1. Needle valve
      2. Non-compensated flow control valves
      3. Compensated flow control valves
   2. Flow control valves adjustment in meter-in and meter-out configurations
   3. Measuring actuator speed
   4. Operation of:
      1. Needle valve
      2. Flow control valve
      3. Compensated flow control valve
      4. Meter-in circuits
      5. Meter-out circuits
   5. Flow vs. speed characteristics of a hydraulic cylinder and a motor
   6. Calculating pump flow rate requirements (given actuator speeds and sizes)
   7. Calculating pump flow rate (given pump size and speed)
4. Inspecting/Changing a Hydraulic Filter to Maximize Hydraulic Fluid Cleanliness
   1. Interpreting filter specifications/models to determine correct filter
   2. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine frequency of change
   3. When to replace a filter based on pressure differential across the filter
   4. Measuring pressure differential across a filter
   5. Replacing:
      1. Spin-on filter
      2. Cartridge filter
   6. Symptoms of a required strainer
   7. Replacing strainer
5. Inspecting, Adding, and Changing a Hydraulic Fluid
   1. Inspecting fluid levels through level gauge; determining when to add fluid
   2. Adding fluid to a hydraulic system
   3. Replacing hydraulic fluid using a filter cart
   4. Fluid inspection through sight, touch, and smell to determine if it should be replaced
   5. Fluid inspection for water and visible contaminants
   6. Water and contaminants removal from a hydraulic system (including, but not limited to, flushing and refilling system)
   7. Interpreting oil specifications (i.e. to determine if an oil meets the specifications specified by the machine manufacturer)
   8. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine the correct oil to use in a hydraulic system
   9. Taking fluid sample, preparing for submittal to a testing lab
6. Connecting, Adjusting, and Disconnecting Flexible and Rigid Hydraulic Conductors
   1. Interpreting pipe, hose, and tubing specifications
   2. Identification of type and size of hose, tubing, and hydraulic fittings (given a sample)
   3. Safety procedures to make sure pressure is removed before disconnecting conductors
   4. Proper fitting tightening; consequences of over-tightening
   5. How to attach/tighten:
      1. Hydraulic steel tubing, using wrenches and ferrule fittings
      2. Hydraulic fittings to components with threaded ports, using wrenches and applicable thread sealant
      3. Hydraulic hose, using wrenches and swivel fittings
      4. Hydraulic hose, using wrenches and straight thread O-ring fittings
   6. Adjusting the position and alignment of conductors for proper operation
   7. How to make hydraulic hose using proper fittings
   8. O-ring
      1. Operation
      2. Installation
      3. How specified
7. Installing, Testing the Operation of Components in a Basic Hydraulic Linear or Rotary Actuator (Given a Schematic)
   1. Installing/connecting hydraulic components in basic functional circuit (given a schematic)
   2. Replacing subplate-mounted directional, flow, and pressure control valves in a hydraulic system
   3. Replacing a threaded port valve
   4. Mounting/aligning a hydraulic cylinder or a motor
   5. Types of cylinder and motor mounting methods, and their applications
   6. Operating a hydraulic system to determine that it is performing correctly
   7. Proper bleeding procedures of a hydraulic system following component replacement
8. Troubleshooting a Basic Hydraulic Linear or Rotary Actuator Circuit
   1. Basic components in a hydraulic circuit using in-circuit tests troubleshooting
   2. Using flow and pressure instruments to take hydraulic circuit readings during in-circuit testing
   3. Flow vs. pressure drop characteristics of components and conductors and their impact on system operation
   4. Systematic methodologies to troubleshoot basic hydraulic circuits with linear and rotary actuators
   5. Types of failure of basic hydraulic components

AIT 120 - Pneumatic Systems

1. Determine and adjust pneumatic system operating pressure using a regulator.
2. Select and adjust pneumatic actuator speed using a flow control valve.
3. Inspect, drain, and change a pneumatic filter; inspect, fill, and adjust a pneumatic lubricator.
4. Connect, adjust, and disconnect flexible and rigid pneumatic conductors.
5. Startup and shutdown a reciprocating air compressor, and adjust operating pressure using a pressure switch.
6. Install, test, and troubleshoot the operation of components in a basic: pneumatic linear or rotary circuit, and pneumatic circuit that uses vacuum generators (given a schematic for each).

1. Determining/Adjusting Pneumatic System Operating Pressure using a Regulator
   1. Operation of relieving and non-relieving pneumatic regulators
   2. Pressure vs. force/torque output characteristics of cylinders and motors
   3. Pascal’s law (its importance in reading system pressure)
   4. Interpreting/converting between air pressure units of measure
   5. Compressibility characteristics of air; their impact on system operation
   6. Operation of circuits using:
      1. Pneumatic direction control valves with manual and electric operators
      2. Various types of: spool centers, 2-position/3-position, pilot operated, cam-operated, and 2/3/4/5 way designs
   7. Reading a pressure gauge
   8. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine correct operating pressure
   9. Adjusting pneumatic regulator pressure
   10. Operating a branch shutoff valve to enable flow to a system branch
2. Selecting/Adjusting Pneumatic Actuator Speed (Using a Flow Control Valve)
   1. Operation of:
      1. Needle valve
      2. Flow control valve
      3. Meter-in circuits
      4. Meter-out circuits
   2. Flow vs. speed characteristics of a pneumatic cylinder and a motor
   3. Effect of system pressure on pneumatic actuator speed
   4. Adjusting actuator speed using:
      1. Needle valve
      2. Flow control valve
      3. Manifold mounted flow control valves
   5. Adjusting flow control valves in meter-in/meter out configurations
   6. Measuring actuator speed
3. Inspecting, Draining, and Changing a Pneumatic Filter
   1. Replacing a cartridge filter
   2. When to replace a filter based on:
      1. Inspection
      2. Pressure differential
      3. Manufacturer’s recommendations
   3. Interpreting filter specifications/models to determine correct filter
   4. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine frequency of change
   5. Operating the drain on a pneumatic filter
   6. Operating water removal systems on a pneumatic filter
   7. Recognizing symptoms of excessive water in a compressed air system
4. Inspecting, Filling, and Adjusting a Pneumatic Lubricator
   1. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine correct lubricant
   2. Proper lubricating media definition
   3. Inspecting fluid level in a lubricator
   4. Adding lubricating oil to a lubricator
   5. Setting lubrication rate on a lubricator
5. Connecting, Adjusting, and Disconnecting Flexible and Rigid Pneumatic Conductors
   1. Safety procedures (to make sure pressure is removed before disconnecting conductors)
   2. Attaching/tightening pneumatic:
      1. Steel tubing, using wrenches and ferrule fittings
      2. Fittings to components with threaded ports, using wrenches and thread sealant when appropriate
      3. Hose, using wrenches and strait-thread, barb, ferrule, and push-on fittings
   3. Adjusting the position/alignment of conductors for proper operation
   4. Interpreting pipe, hose, and tubing specifications
   5. Identification of type and size of hose, tubing, and fittings (given a sample)
   6. Identification of fittings and application (given a sample) and limitations for use of each
6. Startup/Shutdown a Reciprocating Air Compressor, and Adjusting Operating Pressure Using a Pressure Switch
   1. Calculating air consumption from a receiver (given a pressure change)
   2. Interpreting/converting between air flow rate units
   3. Start up an air compressor system safely (including pre-start inspection)
   4. Shut down and drain a reciprocating air compressor system safely
   5. Operating manual valves to direct system flow
   6. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine correct operating pressure
   7. Adjusting system operating pressure using a pressure switch
   8. Adjusting working pressure with a regulator
7. Installing, Testing the Operation of Components in a Basic Pneumatic Linear or Rotary Circuit (Given a Schematic)
   1. Installing/connecting pneumatic components in basic functional circuit (given a schematic)
   2. Replacing subplate-mounted directional valve in a pneumatic system
   3. Replacing a threaded port valve
   4. Mounting/aligning a pneumatic cylinder or a motor
   5. Operating a pneumatic system to determine that it is performing correctly
   6. Types of cylinder and motor mounting methods and their applications
8. Installing, Testing the Operation of Components in a Basic Pneumatic Circuit That Uses Vacuum Generators (Given a Schematic)
   1. Interpreting vacuum units of measurement
   2. Pascal’s law (in relation to vacuum)
   3. Calculating lifting force of a vacuum cup (given vacuum level and manufacturer’s data)
   4. Common hose types, fittings, and sealants used in vacuum applications
   5. Identification of vacuum system and safeguards
   6. Installing/connecting a vacuum generator and vacuum cups
9. Troubleshooting a Basic Pneumatic Linear or Rotary Actuator Circuit
   1. Basic components in a pneumatic circuit using in-circuit tests troubleshooting
   2. Flow and pressure instruments (to take pneumatic circuit readings during in-circuit testing)
   3. Flow vs. pressure drop characteristics of pneumatic components and conductors, and their impact on system operation
   4. Systematic methodologies to troubleshoot basic pneumatic circuits with linear and rotary actuators
   5. Types of failures of basic pneumatic components

AIT 125 - Electrical Systems I

1. Read and interpret electrical motor control and programmable logic controller system schematics, including identifying schematic symbols, signal flow, and operation of the components and system.
2. Adjust and test limit switches, pressure switches, float switches, and electronic proximity sensors.
3. Use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit to verify system operation and power levels.
4. Select, install, and test: fuses, circuit breakers, electrical relay control components in a control system, and electro-fluid power components and circuits.
5. Troubleshoot a solenoid-operated fluid power relay control circuit.

1. Test and replace transformers.

1. Reading, Interpreting Electrical Motor Control and Programmable Controller System Schematics (e.g. Identifying Schematic Symbols, Signal Flow, and Operation of the Components and System)
   1. Electrical components identification (given their NEC/ISO schematic symbol)
   2. Interpreting electrical control and power line types on a schematic
   3. Interpreting the operation of a basic electrical power and control circuits (given a schematic)
   4. Following signal flow on an electrical control or power schematic
   5. Interpreting control schematics (given a ladder logic diagram)
   6. Interpreting power diagrams associated with a PLC and all related input/output devices
2. Adjusting, Testing Limit Switches, Pressure Switches, Float switches, and Electronic Proximity Sensors
   1. Adjusting/ testing the trip point of:
      1. Limit switch, float switch, and pressure switch
      2. Capacitive sensor, inductive sensor, photoelectric sensor, Hall Effect sensor, fiber optic, magnetic reed sensor, and light curtain switches
   2. Operation of limit, float, and pressure switches
   3. Operation of capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, photoelectric sensors, Hall Effect sensors, fiber optic sensors, and magnetic reed sensors
3. Using Multimeter to Measure Voltage, Current, and Resistance in an Electrical Circuit to Verify System Operation and Power Levels
   1. Multimeter to measure:
      1. Incoming voltage and current to an electrical circuit
      2. Voltage and current in an electrical circuit
      3. Resistance in an electrical circuit
   2. Multimeter to perform a continuity check in an electrical circuit
   3. Concepts of resistance, voltage, current, and power
   4. Using a clamp on amp meter
   5. Application of a multimeter to measure continuity, resistance, voltage, and current
   6. Ohm’s law definition (to determine power flow in electrical circuits)
   7. Calculating power in an electrical circuit (given current and voltage)
   8. Operation of parallel and series electrical circuits
4. Selecting, Installing, and Testing Fuses and Circuit Breakers
   1. Size fuses and circuit breakers (in accordance with NEC requirements for a given power draw in an electrical circuit with consideration to ampacity of wiring in that circuit)
   2. Installing fuses and circuit breakers in electrical circuits
   3. Procedure to test fuses
   4. Inspecting circuit breakers (to determine if tripped)
   5. Resetting circuit breakers
   6. Operation of fuses, circuit breakers, and GFCI’s
   7. Fuse types identification and their use
5. Installing, Testing Electrical Relay Control Components in a Control System
   1. Operation of control transformers, pushbutton switches, selector switches, control relays, magnetic motor starters, overloads, indicator lamps, electronic sensors, drum switches, solenoid operated fluid power valves, capacitors, resistors, and disconnect switches
   2. Operation of basic single direction and reversing direction motor control circuits with interlocks and sensors
   3. Installing/connecting NEMA/IEC relay control components in a control circuit (given a wiring diagram or schematic)
   4. Installing wiring between components:
      1. Control cabinet using raceways
      2. Located in different enclosures via conduit
   5. Replacing failed relay contacts and coils
6. Installing, Testing Electro-Fluid Power Components and Circuits
   1. Operation of solenoid-operated hydraulic and pneumatic valves
   2. Operation of relay-controlled sequence fluid power circuits
   3. Installing/connecting solenoid-operated hydraulic and pneumatic valves in a control circuit (given a wiring diagram or schematic)
   4. Manual overrides to test operation and describe the potential negative effects or consequences
7. Troubleshooting a Solenoid-Operated Fluid Power Relay Control Circuit
   1. Types of failures of solenoid-operated valves
   2. Solenoid-operated hydraulic and pneumatic directional control valves troubleshooting (using in-circuit tests)
   3. Systematic methodologies to troubleshoot electro-fluid power relay control circuits
8. Testing, Replacing Transformers
   1. Transformer ratio definition
   2. Types and configurations of transformers and their application
   3. Rating of a transformer
   4. Connection point and taps for each type of transformer
   5. Testing a transformer
   6. Disconnecting/reconnecting primary and secondary transformers
   7. Replacing primary and secondary transformers

AIT 130 - Maintenance Piping

1. Read and interpret piping schematics.
2. Identify and select proper materials for installation and replacement.
3. Prepare material for installation or repair of piping systems.
4. Assemble and disassemble piping systems.

1. Employ mechanical fabrication procedures.

1. Piping Schematics
   1. Components
      1. ISA schematic symbols
         1. Control valves
            1. Direction
            2. Pressure
            3. Flow
         2. Cylinders
         3. Motors
         4. Instrumentation
         5. Pumps
         6. Various types of operators
         7. Filters
      2. Piping line types and symbols
   2. Connectors and fittings specifications for processes
   3. Operation of basic piping systems (given a schematic)
2. Installation and Replacement Materials (i.e. Selection, Identification)
   1. Proper tools
   2. Piping types and size by:
      1. Schedule
      2. Material
   3. Tubing type and size by:
      1. OD/ID
      2. Material
   4. Sealants, gaskets, solder types
   5. Hoses (e.g. types and ratings)
   6. Hangers (e.g. types, uses)
   7. Identifying correct materials based on process and medium compatibility
      1. Fitting, connections
      2. Pipe or tubing
      3. Sealants, gaskets, or solder/weld
3. Preparing Materials for Installation or Repair
   1. Appropriate measurement of materials for:
      1. Cutting
      2. Bending
   2. Calculate pipe length for:
      1. Installation
      2. Repair
   3. Pipe and tubing devices
      1. Threading machines
      2. Tubing benders
      3. Cutting devices
   4. Surface preparation (for all types of connections)
   5. Measure, cut, and prepare:
      1. Iron pipes
      2. PVC or CPVC pipes
      3. Tubing
4. Assembling/Disassembling Piping Systems
   1. Support devices (for all types of pipe systems)
   2. Pipe strain and effects on equipment
   3. Proper torque (importance of)
   4. Proper installation of sealants and gaskets
   5. Remove and install:
      1. Thread pipe and fittings
      2. Tubing and fittings
      3. PCV and CPVC pipe and fittings
      4. Bolted pipe flanges

AIT 135 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication I

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of assembly and manufacture of electronics. Includes electronics safety, hand and power tool usage, measure tools, quality control/Statistical Process Control, and ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Also includes clean room procedures, electronics print reading, wiring harnesses, soldering, desoldering and rework, cleaning, prototyping, and high volume production methods.

  

2.         Use common basic hand and power tools.

3.         Demonstrate skill in various methods of soldering.

4.         Describe electronic components and their function.

5.         Explain Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and how to avoid damage caused by it.

6.         Demonstrate appropriate procedures for working in a clean room environment.

1. Electronics Safety
   1. Lockout/Tagout
   2. Personal Protective Equipment
   3. Associated hazards for electrical/electronic work
      1. Electric shock/burns
      2. Striking by moving/flying objects
      3. Lifting
      4. Chemical/hazardous materials/MSDS
      5. Fire
   4. Grounding, insulated tools, ground fault circuit interrupt protection
   5. Emergency response and first aid
2. Electronic Components
   1. Resistors
   2. Inductors and capacitors
   3. Diodes and transistors
   4. Semiconductor devices
   5. Microprocessors/microcontrollers
   6. Transformers and power supplies
   7. Circuit protection
   8. Connectors and terminals
3. Electronics Prints/Schematic Reading
   1. General print principles
   2. Electrical and electronic schematics
      1. Symbols
      2. Connections
      3. Layouts
      4. Example schematics of common devices
4. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Product and Component Handling
   1. Definitions
   2. Why it matters
   3. Prevention equipment and methods
   4. Electronics packaging
   5. Handling
5. Cleanroom Procedures
   1. Description
   2. Classes of cleanroom, when and how used
   3. Acceptable and restricted/prohibited materials
   4. Attire and proper methods for putting on and removing
6. Hand and Power Tools Used in Electronic/Electrical Assembly
   1. Common tools
   2. Proper use and care
   3. Safety considerations
7. Soldering
   1. Manual soldering
      1. Solders, fluxes
      2. Soldering equipment
      3. Through hole
      4. Surface mount
   2. Automated soldering
      1. Wave
      2. Dip
      3. Robotic
8. Desoldering and Rework
   1. Tools
   2. Methods
9. Assembly Cleaning
10. Prototyping
    1. Bread boards
    2. Prototyping
    3. Perfboard and solder
    4. Generic printed circuit board
    5. “Dead Bug”
    6. Custom printed circuit board

AIT 205 - Electronic Control Systems I

1. Connect, test, and troubleshoot: linear and switching DC power supplies; and basic PLC and controlled components.
2. Install and test solid-state AC and DC discrete and analog relays.
3. Install, adjust, and test analog sensors and signal conditioning equipment.
4. Connect and transfer programs to a programmable controller (PLC) using a PC.
5. Create a basic PLC ladder-style program.

1. Linear and Switching DC Power Supplies (e.g. Connecting, Testing)
   1. Measure output (i.e. to determine noise or quality of filtering)
   2. Operations of:
      1. PN junction diodes
      2. LED’s
      3. Zener diodes
      4. Voltage regulators
   3. Half wave and full wave rectifiers
   4. Capacitive, inductive, and resistive power filters
   5. Operations of biopolar and FET transistors (used in power supplier), and SCRS
   6. Operation of linear and switching power supplies
      1. Connecting
      2. Testing
2. Solid-State AC and DC Discrete and Analog Relays (e.g. Installing, Testing)
   1. Operation of:
      1. Discrete and analog solid-state relays
      2. Sourcing and sinking circuits
   2. Solid-state relay:
      1. Styles (also of mountings)
      2. Schematic symbols
      3. Specifications
   3. Solid-state relays in electrical circuit (given schematic)
      1. Installation
      2. Failures
      3. Multimeter testing
3. Analog Sensors and Signal Conditioning Equipment (e.g. Installing, Adjusting, Testing)
   1. Operation of:
      1. 4-20 ma current output and voltage output signals
      2. Signal conditioners for analog sensors
      3. Thermistors, RTD temperature sensors, and thermocouples
      4. Resistive, capacitive, and piezoelectric pressure sensors
   2. Interpreting specifications for analog sensors
   3. Sensors and associated signal conditioners
      1. Connecting (installing, adjusting)
      2. Testing
      3. Types of failures
      4. Adjust range and zero point (of analog signal conditioner)
4. Connecting/Transferring Programs to a Programmable Controller (PLC) (Using a PC)
   1. Basic operation of a PLC
   2. Basic operation and navigation of PC software for PLCs
   3. Nomenclature for PLC program file elements
   4. How PLCs are wired to power, I/O, and network devices
      1. PLC network operations
      2. Devices: how identified on PLC network
   5. Ladder logic (e.g. use and importance of comments)
   6. PLC modes (e.g. able to change modes)
   7. PLC and PC
      1. Connecting
      2. Transfer programs between PC and PLC via:
         1. Serial
         2. USB
         3. Ethernet connection
5. Basic PLC Ladder-Style Program
   1. PC software, PLC program, and reviewing files
   2. Interpreting PLC programs:
      1. Internal and external contacts
      2. Timers
      3. Counters
      4. Non-retentive output coils
      5. Internal coils
      6. Subroutines
      7. Conditional commands
      8. Math commands
   3. Interpreting PLC programs that control/sequence electric motors and fluid power systems
   4. PLC I/O diagram interpretation
   5. I/O device identification by memory address
   6. Function of analog I/O card
   7. Address scheme of a PLC
   8. Operation and basic PLC commands related to:
      1. Internal and external contacts
      2. Timers
      3. Counters
      4. Non-retentive output coils
      5. Internal coils
6. PLC Component Installation and Testing
   1. Connecting and configuring HMI to a PLC via network or direct connection
   2. Installing and configuring PLC and its components
   3. Powering up HMI
   4. Viewing data from HMI panel
   5. HMI screen navigation
      1. Touchscreen
      2. Function keys
   6. PLC program operation interpretation (using ladder logic program to interface to a hardware component)
7. PLC System and Controlled Components Troubleshooting
   1. PLC troubleshooting flow chart
   2. PLC program history
   3. Systemic methodologies
   4. HMI
      1. To troubleshoot PLC-controlled machine
      2. To troubleshoot HMI on a PLC-controlled machine
   5. Tune performance of PLC-controlled machine via:
      1. Mechanical adjustments
      2. Electrical adjustments
      3. Software adjustments
   6. Team skills to install, troubleshoot, and optimize systems

AIT 210 - Electronic Control Systems II

1. Install and operate an AC variable frequency volts-to-hertz motor drive systems.
2. Effectively use computer applications, information systems, and programming.

1. AC Variable Frequency Volts-to-Hertz Motor Drive System (e.g. Installation, Operation)
   1. Operation of an AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motor control system
   2. Function and use of common AC drive parameters
   3. Operation of IGBT and FET transistors as used in VFDs
   4. VFD alarms/diagnosis and their importance
   5. Grounding Rings (purpose, and use with VFD)
   6. Connect and operate:
      1. AC VFD with AC motor
      2. AC VFD with relay control circuit
   7. AC VFD using onboard HMI
      1. Manual operation
      2. View and edit parameters

AIT 215 - Process Control Systems

1. Read and interpret process control system documentation including identifying components on a P&ID diagram, instrument tag, and instrument index.
2. Calibrate, adjust, and test analog sensors and signal conditioning equipment.
3. Calibrate, adjust, and test pneumatic proportional valves and I/P transmitters.
4. Build a simple/basic process signal loop system.

1. Interpreting Process Control System Documentation (e.g. Identifying Components on a P&ID Diagram, Instrument Tag, Instrument Index)
   1. Process control components identification (given their ISA P&ID schematic symbol)
   2. Operation of a process control system (given a P&ID diagram)
   3. Components on a P&ID diagram identification (given their instrument tags)
   4. Instrument data interpretation (given on an instrument list)
2. Analog Sensors and Signal Conditioning Equipment (i.e. Calibration, Adjustment, Testing)
   1. Operation of current-output and voltage-output signal sensors
   2. Operation of signal conditions for analog sensors
   3. Operation of various transmitter types
   4. Analog sensors and specification interpretations
   5. Units of measurement variables (conversions from raw data units, 4-20ma)
   6. Connecting and testing
   7. Span and zero point adjustments
   8. Failure types
3. Pneumatic Proportional Valves and I/P Transmitters (e.g. Calibration, Adjustment, Testing)
   1. Current-output and voltage-output of signal final control elements
   2. I/P converters operation
   3. Pneumatic proportional valves operation
   4. 2-way and 3-way Pneumatic PCV (connect and test)
   5. I/P converter  (connect, test, calibrate)
   6. Pneumatic proportional valves calibration
4. Building a Simple/Basic Process Signal Loop System
   1. Identification of basic signal loop process control systems components
   2. Drawing a print of a single loop process control system
   3. Connecting, calibrating, and tuning
   4. PID process control loop operation
   5. Single loop process controller operation
   6. PCL process control and distributed control systems (DCS) basic operation and application

AIT 225 - Electrical Systems II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of AIT 125 . Overview of the area of electrical systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 5: Electrical Systems Certification Exam.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 125  
  

1. Install and test DC, single AC, and 3-phase AC electric motors in a manual motor control circuit.
2. Test and repair machine electrical ground.
3. Troubleshoot an electrical motor relay control circuit.
4. Test and replace electrical control wiring using: terminal attachment, and using solder attachment.
5. Effectively use computer applications, information systems, and programming.

1. Installing, Testing DC Electric Motors in a Manual Motor Control Circuit
   1. Installing/connecting DC electric motors to a manual switch (given a power schematic)
   2. Operation of a DC electric motor
   3. Operation of DC motor configurations (e.g. compound, series, shunt)
   4. DC motor specifications interpretations
   5. Multimeter and mega-ohmmeter (megger) to test a DC motor
   6. Operation of a DC speed controller (its function/purpose)
   7. DC motor name plate interpretation
2. Installing, Testing Single and 3-Phase AC Electric Motors in a Manual Motor Control Circuit
   1. Installing/connecting AC single-phase electric motors to a manual motor starter (given a power schematic)
   2. Installing/connecting AC 3-phase electric motor to a manual motor starter (given a power schematic)
   3. Operation of single-phase electric motor: capacitor start, capacitor start/run, and split capacitor
   4. AC single phase and 3-phase motor specifications interpretations
   5. Multimeter and mega-ohmmeter (megger) to test an AC motor
   6. Operation of a manual motor starter
   7. Operation of a 3-phase motor
   8. Operation and function of a bearing grounding ring
   9. Function of a motor break
   10. AC motor name plate interpretation
   11. How to select an AC motor overload
3. Testing, Repairing Machine Electrical Ground
   1. Methods of grounding and bonding machines per NEC code and their respective applications
   2. Operation of electric motor grounding rings
   3. Identifying types of machine grounds
   4. Operation of a grounding conductor
   5. Machine ground testing (to verify correct operation)
   6. Machine ground repair
4. Troubleshooting an Electrical Motor Relay Control Circuit
   1. Types of failures of basic electrical relay components and electric motors
   2. Basic electrical components troubleshooting (in an electrical relay control circuit using in-circuit tests)
   3. Multimeter to take electrical circuit readings during in-circuit testing
   4. Systematic methodologies to troubleshoot electrical relay control circuits with AC and DC motors with various symptoms
5. Testing, Replacing Electrical Control Wiring using Terminal Attachment
   1. Performing a continuity test on wiring connected via all types of terminals
   2. How to size wiring for a control circuit (given voltage and current requirements and NEC code)
   3. Interpreting wiring specifications, including standard color coding
   4. Wire stripping
   5. Attaching wires to terminals
   6. Types of wire and their application
6. Testing, Replacing Electrical Control Wiring using Solder Attachment
   1. Performing a continuity test on wiring connected via soldering
   2. Wire preparation for soldering
   3. Soldering wire to terminals
   4. Testing/inspecting solder joint for integrity
   5. Types of soldering, solder materials, and their application

AIT 235 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication II

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Continuation of AIT 135 . Fundamental principles of creating electronic prototypes, wire and cable termination, electronics safety, and wiring harness assembly. Includes fabrication of electronics enclosures, electrical control systems, and electronic control systems. Also includes checking torque applied to fasteners used in electrical and electronic systems.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 135  
  

2.         Differentiate between various prototyping methods and their appropriate application.

3.         Demonstrate effective wire/cable termination and wiring harness assembly.

4.         Apply appropriate electronics enclosure fabrication procedures.

5.         Fabricate electrical/electronic control systems that meet applicable standards.

6.         Test fastener torque using various tools.

1. Electronics, Electrical and Fabrication Safety Review
   1. Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment
   2. Associated hazards for electrical/electronic work
      1. Electric shock/burns
      2. Striking by moving/flying objects
      3. Lifting
      4. Chemical/hazardous materials/MSDS
      5. Fire
   3. Grounding, insulated tools, ground fault circuit interruption protection
   4. Emergency response and first aid
2. Prototyping
   1. Perfboard and solder
   2. Generic printed circuit board
   3. “Dead Bug”
   4. Custom printed circuit board
   5. Wire wrap
3. Wire Termination and Wiring Harnesses
   1. Terminal and plug types
   2. Installing terminals and plugs
   3. Assembly
   4. Testing
   5. Troubleshooting and repair
4. Enclosure Fabrication
   1. Design
   2. Measurement and layout tools
   3. Fabrication techniques
   4. Layout
   5. Projects
5. Electrical and Electronic Control System Fabrication
   1. Component layout
   2. Raceway/wire routing
   3. Mounting internal and front panel components
   4. Wiring connection and termination
   5. Testing and troubleshooting
6. Torque
   1. Principles of fasteners and effects of torque on threaded fasteners
   2. Torque theory
   3. Mechanical torque devices
   4. Electronic torque devices

AIT 250 - Automated Industrial Technology Capstone

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

An examination of the integration of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, piping, electronic control, and process control systems. Experience in designing, building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing such integrated systems will be gained.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 225  or concurrent enrollment.

2.         Program a stepper motor.

3.         Adjust various pneumatic and electric actuators.

4.         Create designs that integrate mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic, piping, electronic control, and process control systems.

5.         Determine the problem(s) to be resolved by a project; and analyze and correct design flaw(s).

2.         Connect automated manufacturing stations to function in unison.

3.         Effectively create all necessary documentation for a project.

4.         Fabricate, test, and evaluate prototypes of designs.

1. Safety (review)
   1. Lockout/Tagout
   2. Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical system hazards
   3. Housekeeping considerations
2. Automation Operations
   1. Introduction to mechatronics
   2. Control system principles
   3. Machine operation
3. Component Adjustment
   1. Manual station operation
   2. Pneumatic/electric pick and place actuators
   3. Sensors
4. Pick and Place Feeding Station
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
5. Gauging
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
6. Indexing
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
   5. Stepper motor programming
7. Sorting and Queuing
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
8. Servo Robotic Assembly
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
9. Torquing
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Torque adjustment           
   4. Module sequencing
   5. Station sequencing
10. Parts Storage
    1. Station operation
    2. Station component adjustment
    3. Module sequencing
    4. Station sequencing
11. Multiple Station Control
    1. Discrete I/O handshaking
    2. System startup/halt
    3. System stop/reset
    4. FMS programming
12. Capstone Project
    1. Problem identification
    2. Researching and documenting information
13. Methods of Recording
14. Protecting Information From Loss and Tampering
    1. Design process
       1. Idea generation (i.e. brainstorming and researching ways similar problems have been solved)
       2. Idea screening methods
       3. Testing ideas against customer requirements
    2. Common pitfalls in the design process
    3. Determining specifications
    4. Prototypes and their creation
    5. Iterative testing and redesign to improve a design
    6. Continuous improvement

AIT 260 - Manufacturing Mechanics

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of the application, installation, lubrication, and maintenance of plain, ball and roller bearings. Includes an exploration of gaskets and seals, gear drives, brakes and clutches, linear ball brushings, and ball screw drives.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 110  
  

2.         Choose appropriate types of bearings, brakes, clutches, gaskets, and seals for mechanical function.

3.         Recommend appropriate installation and maintenance procedures.

1. Plain Bearings
   1. Solid plain bearings
   2. Lubrication
   3. Selection
   4. Maintenance and selection
2. Ball Bearings
   1. Introduction to antifriction bearings
   2. Identification
   3. Mechanical bearing installation
   4. Temperature bearing installation
3. Roller Bearings
   1. Identification
   2. Mechanical installation
   3. Temperature installation
   4. Applications
4. Antifriction Bearing Selection and Maintenance
   1. Angular-contact bearings
   2. Bearing lubrication
   3. Selection
   4. Maintenance/troubleshooting
5. Gaskets and Seals
   1. Gaskets
   2. O-ring seals
   3. Lip seals
   4. Mechanical seals
   5. Seal maintenance and selection   
6. Advanced Gear Drives
   1. Helical gear drives
   2. Right angle gear drives
   3. Speed reducers
   4. Speed reducer maintenance       
7. Gear Drive Selection and Maintenance
   1. Selection
   2. Lubrication
   3. Maintenance and troubleshooting
8. Brakes and Clutches
   1. Brake and clutch concepts
   2. Brakes
   3. Friction clutches
   4. Cam clutches
9. Brake/Clutch Selection and Maintenance
   1. Brake/clutch combinations
   2. Selection
   3. Maintenance
10. Linear Ball Bushings
    1. Linear drives
    2. Applications
    3. Identification
    4. Maintenance and selection
11. Ball Screw Drives
    1. Operation
    2. Applications
    3. Identification
    4. Selection and maintenance

AIT 270 - Robotics I

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of working safely with robots, and applications of and trends in industrial robotics. Includes types of robots, axes and coordinate systems, programming and operating robots. Also includes end effectors, and collaborative robots.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 100  and AIT 105  
  

2.         Analyze applications and trends in industrial robotics.

3.         Compare various robot, axes and coordinate types and systems.

4.         Develop an industrial robot program to perform a specified task.

5.         Identify various end effectors.

1. Definition of a Robot
2. Robotics Safety
   1. Work spaces
   2. Physical barriers and interlocks
   3. Avoiding collision paths
   4. Lock Out/Tag Out
3. Applications of Industrial Robots
   1. Material handling
   2. Loading and unloading machines
   3. Painting
   4. Welding, soldering, and adhesive application
   5. Assembly
   6. Picking (Warehousing)
4. Trends in Robots
   1. Traditional robots
   2. Collaborative robots
   3. Use of vision systems
   4. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
   5. Industry 4.0, IoT, Smart Factories
5. Types of Robots and Axes
   1. Definition of an axis
   2. Articulated (Arm)
   3. Cartesian (Gantry)
   4. Polar
   5. Cylindrical
   6. SCARA
   7. Delta

AIT 275 - Robotics II

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Continuation of AIT 275. Fundamental principles of working safely with robots; robot auxiliary, subsystems, and components. Also includes robot maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and a basic robot design project.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 270  

2.         Analyze various robotic subsystems and components.

3.         Troubleshoot maintenance and repair issues on a robot.

4.         Design a rudimentary, functional robot.

1. Robotics Safety Review
2. Robot Vision
   1. 1, 2, and 3 Dimensions
   2. Line scan
   3. Area scan
3. Robot Subsystems and Components
   1. Structure
   2. Joints/Articulation
   3. Mechanical drive systems
   4. Servo and stepper motors
   5. Controllers
   6. Teach pendants
   7. Enclosures
   8. End effectors
4. Maintenance
   1. Preventative
      1. Cleaning
      2. Lubrication
   2. Predictive
   3. Controller
   4. Electrical
   5. Structural
   6. Mechanical
   7. Safety
5. Robot Troubleshooting
   1. Principles and methods
   2. Common problems
6. Repair
   1. Disassembly
   2. Component repair
   3. Component replacement
   4. Reassembly   
7. Design and Build        
8. Machine Learning

AIT 280 - Industry 4.0 and Industrial Control Systems

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of existing and developing automation systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Smart Factories, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things. Also includes an introduction to software used in SCADA and DCS, and practice setting up one of these systems.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 215  or concurrent enrollment.
  

2.         Describe Industry 4.0, Smart Factories, Internet of Things, and related terms.

3.         Create an Industry 4.0 compliant production device or system.

1. Definitions
2. The 5 Layer Automation Pyramid
3. Layer 1-Sensors, Actuators and Hardware
   1. Sensor types, applications, and developments
   2. Actuator types, applications, and developments
   3. Hardware aspects
4. Networking
   1. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) seven layer model
   2. Cabling and other media
   3. Topologies
   4. Network speed and reliability
   5. Network security
5. Layer 2-Local Control Devices and Data Collection Devices
   1. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)        
   2. Remote terminal units
   3. Human machine interface
   4. Proportional integral derivative controllers
6. Layer 3-Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
   1. Definition
   2. Common components and structures
   3. Software
      1. Examples
      2. Programming   
7. Layer 4-Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
8. Layer 5-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)     
9. Related Principles
   1. Internet of Things
   2. Industry 4.0
   3. Smart Factories
   4. Digital Twin
   5. Digital Shadow
   6. Smart Maintenance
10. Projects/Practicum     

AIT 285 - Sensors and Data Acquisition

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of sensors such as sensor design, function, installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair. Includes brief exploration of signal conditioning, data acquisition, chart recorder operation, and data storage.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 215  or concurrent enrollment.
  

2.         Differentiate the operation, function, and application of different types of sensors

3.         Calibrate sensors and/or connected equipment to assure correct operation

4.         Describe signal conditioning and the operation of signal transducers

5.         Connect, configure, and operate data acquisition equipment

1. Purposes of Sensors
2. The Big 4
   1. Pressure
   2. Temperature
   3. Flow
   4. Level
3. Other Important Types of Sensors
   1. Strain
   2. Radiation
   3. Voltage and current
   4. Position-angular and linear
   5. Proximity
   6. Inductance
   7. Conductivity
   8. pH
   9. Photo
   10. Switches
4. Principles of Operation
   1. Designs
   2. Property sensed, vs property signal
   3. Function
   4. Installation
   5. Calibration
   6. Maintenance
5. Transmitters
   1. Signal conditioning       
   2. Transducers/signal conditioning
6. Introduction to Data Acquisition
   1. Introduction to chart recorders
   2. Digital chart recorder menu navigation
   3. Digital chart recorder configuration
7. Chart Recorder Applications
   1. Thermocouple applications
   2. RTD applications
   3. Voltage/current/ohm applications
8. Managing Chart Recorder Data
   1. Chart recorder display formats
   2. Continuous logging
   3. Fuzzy logging
   4. Digital chart recorder data transfer    
9. Special Chart Recorder Functions
   1. Alarms
   2. Math functions
   3. Replay mode
10. Introduction to Chart Recorder Software     
    1. Loading chart recorder data
    2. Graph events
    3. Graph display formatting
    4. Graph printing

AIT 291 - Automated Industrial Technology Internship

3 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

Supervised work experience in production environments. Includes experiences in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of production environment and specific manufacturing processes. Also includes experiences in problem solving; working as a team; soft skills; time and resource management; and exposure to specific manufacturing processes.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 225  or concurrent enrollment.

2.           Assess and report own professional growth over the course of the class.

3.           Identify opportunities for continuing growth.

4.           Allocate time, material, and other resources effectively.

5.           Explain and evaluate manufacturing processes used at a manufacturing facility; and create solutions to identified problems

A.        Attitude

B.        Appearance

1.     Hygiene

2.     Proper attire

C.        Commitment to continuing learning

D.        Punctuality/Dependability

E.        Working safely

F.        Communication

G.        Working in a team

II.           Professional Growth

A.        Self pre-assessment  

1.     Identifying strengths & opportunities for growth

2.     Setting goals and creating plans to reach achieve those goals

B.        Self post-assessment

1.     Identifying successes and opportunities for further growth

2.     Resources to help achieve that growth

III.         Time and Resource Management

A.        Identifying and prioritizing tasks and responsibilities

B.        Evaluating time and other resources available

C.        Analyzing wastes of time and resource

D.        Creation and execution of plans to reduce those wastes

E.        Measuring success of those plans

IV.         Manufacturing Processes

A.        Identification and evaluation of manufacturing processes in use

B.        Analyzing effectiveness existing processes

C.        Determining suitability of alternative processes

D.        Apply quality control concepts and formulate potential improvements

E.        Examine continuous improvement opportunities

V.          Diagnosing Problems and Determining Solutions

A.        Systems thinking

B.        Troubleshooting methodologies

C.        Determining solutions

AUT 100 - Small Engine Troublesht&Repair

1. Perform engine identification, Measuring, and Failure Analysis.
2. Demonstrate assembly of the fuel system components.
3. Demonstrate assembly of the ignition system components.
4. Student will be able to assemble, diagnose, and operate a small engine.

1. Safety and Hazardous Materials Handling
   1. Work habits
   2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
   4. Regulations
   5. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   6. Fire extinguishers and exits
2. Engine Types and Identification
   1. Vertical and horizontal crankshafts
   2. Overhead and non-overhead valves
   3. Single and multicylinder
   4. Parts system and forms
3. Engine Operation and Maintenance
   1. Four stroke theory and applications
   2. Two stroke theory and applications
4. Disassembly and Inspection
   1. Failure analysis and inspection report
   2. Engine measurement and report form
   3. Parts ordering and obtainment
5. Engine Reconditioning
   1. Cylinder and pistons and connecting rod assemblies
   2. Crankshaft and camshaft assemblies
   3. Valve and valve seat reconditioning
   4. Main bearings and bushings
6. Engine Assembly
   1. Crankcase, lubrication, and governor assembly
   2. Cylinders and connecting rods, and piston assembly
   3. Valves and cylinder head assembly
   4. Re-coil starting system assembly
   5. Cooling system assembly
7. Fuel System Assembly
   1. Pulse-a-jet type
   2. Flo-jet type
   3. Vacu-jet type
8. Ignition System Assembly
   1. Magneto and point type - theory and operation
   2. Magnetron and electronic type - theory and operation
9. Mechanical Operation and Testing
   1. Adding oil
   2. Priming carburetor
   3. Troubleshooting procedures
   4. Tuning and adjustments
   5. Maintenance procedures
10. Multicylinder Engines
    1. Mechanical Aspects
    2. Ignition Aspects
    3. Fuel and air Aspects
11. Overhead Valve (OHV) Engines
    1. Valve train designs
    2. Valve adjustments
    3. Camshaft configurations

AUT 101 - Automotive Maintenance

1. Perform an engine oil and filter change on a typical vehicle
2. Perform an automatic transmission/transaxle fluid change on a typical vehicle
3. Perform a fluid change on a manual transmission, differential, and/or transfer case
4. Perform a coolant drain and fill, R&R wipers, hoses, and belts
5. Perform a tire inspection and rotation
6. Perform a comprehensive vehicle inspection

1. Safety
   1. Work habits
   2. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
2. Customer Vehicle Identification and Handling
   1. Work orders
   2. Key storage and vehicle identification
   3. Protective covers and cleanliness
   4. New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Preparation
3. Preparation and inspection forms
   1. Underhood inspection
   2. Under vehicle inspection
   3. Body-exterior inspection
   4. Body-interior inspection
   5. Pre-road test
   6. Items normally tested by road test
4. Safety Inspection
   1. Brake system inspection
   2. Tire condition and pressure
   3. Lights, horn and wiper operation
   4. Steering and suspension inspection
   5. Exhaust inspection
   6. Fuel system inspection
   7. Seat belt operation
   8. Glass and mirror inspection
   9. Body and structure inspection
   10. Battery and battery cables testing and inspection
   11. U-joint and CV joint inspection
5. Lubrication Technician Tasks
   1. Request/work orders and customer history
   2. Chassis lubrication
   3. Engine oil and filter changes
   4. Automatic transmission fluid and filter changes
   5. Standard transmission, differential and transfer case oil changes
   6. Filter changes
      1. Fuel
      2. Air
      3. Charcoal canister
      4. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
   7. Twenty seven point inspection of leaks and hazards
6. Light Line Technician Tasks
   1. Inspect, replace, and adjust fan belts
   2. Inspect, replace radiator, and heater hoses
   3. Inspect and replace wiper blades
   4. Inspect and replace head and tail lamps
   5. Clean, inspect, and test batteries
   6. Turn and hazard warning circuit testing and replacement
   7. Water pump and fan clutch inspection
   8. Shock absorber inspection/testing
   9. Tire rotation and inspection
   10. Brake systems inspection/testing
   11. Hoist operation and vehicle lifting points

AUT 105 - Light Line Maintenance

1. Perform a cooling system flush
2. Perform an automatic transmission fluid flush
3. Perform a full brake job
4. Perform a rear axle R&R
5. Perform a CV axle R&R
6. Demonstrate knowledge of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and perform basic diagnosis on them
7. Demonstrate tire wear diagnosis, and perform a tire dismount, repair, remount, and balance
8. R&R a water pump and perform a coolant pressure test

1. Safety
   1. Work habits
   2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
   4. Regulations
   5. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   6. Fire extinguishers and exits
2. Engine Mechanical Systems
   1. Engine mechanical theory
   2. Cooling system
      1. Theory and operation
      2. Water pump and thermostat, Remove and Replace (R & R)
      3. Pressure test and operational checks
   3. Exhaust system inspection
   4. Timing belt and chain inspection
3. Transmission and Driveline Systems
   1. Automatic transmission and transaxle
      1. Seal and gasket leaks, inspection and replacement
      2. Linkage adjustment and repair
   2. Manual transmission and transaxle
      1. Seal and gasket leaks, inspection and replacement
      2. Linkage adjustment and repair
      3. Clutch adjustment and repair
   3. Final Drive
      1. U-joints inspection and replacement
      2. CV-joint inspection
   4. Axle shafts
      1. Seals, inspection and replacement
      2. Wheel studs, replacement
4. Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
   1. Air conditioning
      1. Theory and operation
      2. Component inspection and adjustment
   2. Heating
      1. Theory and operation
      2. Component inspection and adjustment
5. Electrical Systems
   1. Multimeter use
   2. Lights, wiring, and circuit diagnosis and repair
   3. Battery testing, diagnosis, and replacement
   4. Alternator testing, diagnosis, and replacement
   5. Starter testing, diagnosis, and replacement
   6. Vehicle starting with jumper cables
6. Suspension and Steering Systems
   1. Shock absorbers inspection and replacement
   2. Wheel bearing, inspection, service and replacement
   3. Steering and alignment inspection and diagnosis
   4. Tires - inspection and diagnosis of wear patterns
   5. Tires - change, repair, and balance
7. Engine Performance
   1. Ignition system, inspection and diagnosis
   2. Fuel system, inspection and diagnosis
8. Automotive Hand Tools and Equipment
   1. Proper use and storage of automotive hand tools
   2. Hoist operation and safety
   3. Use of drills, taps, and dies

AUT 120 - Engine Diagnosis and Repair

1. Perform the assembly/disassembly of crankshaft, camshaft, timing chain, distributor, pushrods, and rocker arm shaft assembly on a Chrysler Engine.
2. Perform the assembly/disassembly of pistons, hydraulic lifters, cylinder heads, fuel pump, water pump, and rocker arm shaft assembly and adjustment of valves on a Ford engine.
3. Perform the assembly/disassembly of pistons, hydraulic lifters, cylinder heads, fuel pump, water pump, and rocker arm shaft assembly and adjustment of valves on a Chevrolet engine.
4. Perform Engine Measurements and determine needed repairs.
5. Perform the assembly/disassembly of valve stem seals, core plugs, and harmonic balancer.
6. Demonstrate the removal/replacement of a timing belt on a dual overhead cam engine.
7. Identify engine components, operating principles and demonstrate fastener repair.
8. Perform overhead camshaft valve lash adjustments on a mechanical and shim type heads.
9. Perform general engine diagnostic tests and determine necessary action.

1. Personal and Environmental Safety
   1. Clothing and personal protection devices
   2. Fire extinguishers: their location and use
   3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) location and application
2. General Engine Diagnosis
   1. Interpret and verify complaint and determine necessary action
   2. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant and other leaks, and determine necessary action
   3. Diagnose engine noises and vibrations and determine necessary action
   4. Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, unusual engine exhaust color, odor and sound and determine necessary action
   5. Perform engine vacuum tests and determine necessary action
   6. Perform cylinder power balance tests and determine necessary action
   7. Perform cylinder compression tests and determine necessary action
   8. Perform cylinder leakage tests and determine necessary action
3. Lubrication System Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Perform oil pressure tests and determine necessary action.
   2. Inspect oil pump gears or rotors, housing, pressure relief valves, pump drive and perform necessary action
   3. Inspect auxiliary oil coolers and replace as needed
   4. Inspect, test, and replace oil temperature and pressure sensors
   5. Perform engine oil and filter change
4. Cooling System Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Perform cooling system tests (pressure, combustion leakage, and temperature) and determine necessary action
   2. Inspect, replace, adjust drive belts, tensioners and pulleys
   3. Inspect and replace engine cooling and heater systems hoses
   4. Inspect, test and replace thermostat and housing
   5. Test coolant, flush and refill cooling system with recommended coolant and bleed air as required
   6. Inspect, test and replace water pump
   7. Remove and replace radiator
   8. Clean, inspect, and test fans(s) (electrical or mechanical), fan clutch, fan shroud, and air dams
5. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair        
   1. Remove cylinder head(s), inspect head(s) for cracks, check gasket surface areas for warpage and leakage, and check passage condition.
   2. Install cylinder head(s) and gaskets and tighten according to manufacturer’s specifications and procedures.
   3. Inspect and test valve springs for squareness, pressure, and free height comparison, and replace as needed.
   4. Inspect valve retainers, locks, and valve grooves.
   5. Replace valve stem seals.
   6. Inspect valve guides for wear, check valve guide height and stem to guide clearance, and recondition or replace as necessary.
   7. Resurface valves and perform necessary action.
   8. Resurface valve seats and perform necessary action.
   9. Check valve face to seat contact and valve concentricity (run out) and service seats and valves as necessary.
   10. Check valve spring installed height and valve height and service valve and spring assemblies as needed.
   11. Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness, and blocked oil passages (orifices), and perform necessary action.
   12. Inspect hydraulic or mechanical lifter and replace as needed.
   13. Adjust valves (mechanical and hydraulic).
   14. Inspect camshaft drives (including gear wear and backlash, sprocket and chain wear), and replace as necessary.
   15. Inspect and replace timing belt(s) and Chain(s), overhead cam drive sprockets, and tensioners, check belt tension, and adjust as necessary.
   16. Inspect camshaft run-out, journal wear, and lobe wear.
   17. Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out of round, and alignment, and determine necessary action.
   18. Verify camshaft(s) timing according to manufacturer’s specifications and procedure.
6. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Inspect and replace pans, covers, gaskets, and seals.
   2. Inspect engine block for cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug.
   3. Inspect internal and external threads and restore as needed (includes installing thread inserts).
   4. Remove cylinder wall ridges.
   5. Inspect and measure cylinder walls for damage and wear and determine necessary action.
   6. Deglaze and clean cylinder walls.
   7. Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out of round, and alignment, and determine necessary action.
   8. Inspect crankshaft for surface cracks and journal damage, check oil passage condition, measure journal wear, and determine necessary action.
   9. Inspect and measure main and connecting rod bearings for damage, clearance, and end play and determine needed repairs (includes the proper selection of bearings).
   10. Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems and inspect rod alignment and bore condition.
   11. Inspect, measure, service or replace pistons, and determine necessary action.
   12. Inspect, measure, and install piston rings.
   13. Inspect, repair, or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer).
   14. Reassemble engine components using correct gaskets and sealants.
   15. Inspect auxiliary (balance, intermediate, counterbalance, or silencer) shafts(s), inspect shaft(s) and support bearings for damage and wear, determine needed repairs, and reinstall and time.
   16. Prime engine lubrication system.

AUT 122 - Engine Remove and Install

1. Demonstrate ability to locate service information for front wheel drive vehicle.
2. Remove a front wheel drive engine.
3. Install a front wheel drive engine.
4. Demonstrate ability to locate service information for rear wheel drive vehicle.
5. Remove a rear wheel drive engine.
6. Install a rear wheel drive engine.

1. Personal and Environmental Safety
   1. Clothing and personal protection devices
   2. Fire extinguishers: location and use
   3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) location and application
2. Engine Removal-Front Wheel Drive
   1. Drain and recycle engine fluids
   2. Disconnect fuel and electrical
   3. Disconnect cooling and exhaust
   4. Remove engine
   5. Prepare engine for disassembly
3. Engine Installation-Front Wheel Drive
   1. Prepare chassis for engine
   2. Install engine
   3. Connect cooling and exhaust
   4. Operate engine: inspect for leaks
4. Engine Removal-Rear Wheel Drive
   1. Drain and recycle engine fluids
   2. Disconnect fuel and electrical
   3. Disconnect cooling and exhaust
   4. Remove engine
   5. Prepare engine for disassembly
5. Engine Installation-Rear Wheel Drive
   1. Prepare chassis for engine
   2. Install engine
   3. Connect cooling and exhaust
   4. Operate engine: inspect for leaks

AUT 124 - Automotive Diesel Engine Tune-Up

1. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and start/hard start problems associated with Ford 6.9 liter diesel V8 engine system.
2. Demonstrate the ability to replace timing belt on a VW 4-cylinder diesel engine.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adjust the fuel injection pump timing on a VW 4-cylinder engine.
4. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with Chevrolet Duramax V8 system.
5. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with VW Golf TDI (direct injection) system.
6. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with General Motors 6.2 liter diesel V8 system.
7. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with Ford power stroke 7.3 liter diesel V8 engine system.
8. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with Dodge Cummins 24 valve turbo-charged diesel 6 cylinder system.

1. Safety and Hazardous Materials
   1. Safe work habits and proper lifting/carrying of materials
   2. Proper clothing and protective equipment
   3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   4. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   5. Fire extinguishers, exits and evacuation procedures
2. Ford 6.9 Liter Diesel V8 System
   1. System familiarization
   2. Starting procedures
   3. Electrical specifications
   4. Glow plug systems
   5. Instrumentation
   6. Mechanical system
   7. Cooling system
   8. Tune-up information
   9. Driveability and no start/hard start diagnosis
3. Volkswagen/Audi 4-Cylinder Diesel System
   1. Install/adjust timing belt
   2. Shim type –Valve adjustment
   3. Injection pump timing
4. General Motors 6.2 Liter Diesel V8 System
   1. System familiarization
   2. Theory of operation
   3. Vacuum pump system
   4. Computerized emission control system operation and diagnostic strategies
   5. Driveability and no start/hard start diagnosis
5. Ford Power Stroke 7.3 Liter Diesel V8 System
   1. System familiarization
   2. Theory of operation
   3. OBD II computerized system
   4. Electronic fuel injection
   5. Scanner utilization
   6. Driveability and no start/hard diagnosis
6. Dodge Cummins 24 Valve Turbo-Charged Diesel 6 Cylinder System
   1. System familiarization
   2. Theory of operation
   3. OBD II computerized system
   4. Electronic fuel injection
   5. Scanner utilization
   6. Driveabilty and no start/hard diagnosis
7. Controller Area Network (CAN) Electronic Communication Systems
   1. Network buses-low, medium and high speed
   2. Engine management applications
   3. Scanner communications
   4. Wiring harness repairs

AUT 126 - Engine Performance and Driveability Troubleshooting

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3 major systems of engine drivability.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of engine mechanical systems and perform diagnosis on them.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of fuel injection systems and perform diagnosis on them.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of ignition systems and perform diagnosis on them.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with the Snap-On Verus Pro Scanner and service and obtain an NC3 certification. 
6. Demonstrate knowledge of engine emission systems and perform diagnosis on them.
7. Demonstrate knowledge on forced induction systems and perform diagnosis on them.

1. Personal and Environmental Safety
   1. Clothing and personal protection devices
   2. Fire extinguisher and alarm location and use
   3. Material Safety Data Sheets location and application
   4. Supplemental restraints de-activation during repairs
2. General Engine Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Work order completion
   2. Identify and interpret engine performance concern
   3. Research and obtain vehicle and service information
   4. Locate and interpret vehicle and component identification numbers
   5. Inspect engine assemble for fuel, oil, coolant and other fluid leaks
   6. Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibrations
   7. Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor and sound
   8. Perform engine vacuum and boost pressure tests
   9. Perform engine power balance test
   10. Perform cylinder cranking compression tests
   11. Perform engine running compression test
   12. Perform cylinder leakage test
   13. Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical and fuel concerns with diagnostic equipment
   14. Utilize 4 or 5 gas analyzer to obtain exhaust readings and interpret data
   15. Verify engine operating temperature
3. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Retrieve, record and clear stored OBD I diagnostic trouble codes
   2. Retrieve, record and clear stored OBD II diagnostic trouble codes
   3. Diagnose emissions or driveabilty concerns with trouble codes present
   4. Diagnose emissions or driveability concerns with no trouble codes present
   5. Check for module communication errors using a scanner
   6. Inspect and test sensors, actuators, controls modules and circuits with a graphing multimeter
   7. Obtain and interpret scan tool data
   8. Access and use service information to perform a step by step diagnosis
   9. Diagnose driveability and emissions problems due to accessory interactions
   10. Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool
   11. CAN communication systems
   12. OBD II driveabilty, no start and hard start problems
   13. Variable intake and valve timing
4. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Diagnose distributer less ignition related problems
   2. Diagnose distributer ignition related problems
   3. Inspect and test primary circuit wiring and solid state components
   4. Inspect and test distributor operation
   5. Inspect and test secondary circuit wiring and components
   6. Inspect and test ignition coils
   7. Check and adjust ignition timing
   8. Inspect and test pick-up sensors or triggering devices
5. Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Diagnose no start and hard start problems
   2. Diagnose idle, stalling and dieseling problems
   3. Diagnose flooding , hesitation, poor performance and surging problems
   4. Diagnose engine misfire, poor mileage, and emissions problems
   5. Check fuel for contaminants and quality
   6. Inspect and test fuel pump systems for pressure, regulation and volume
   7. Replace fuel filters
   8. Inspect and test cold enrichment systems and components
   9. Inspect air induction system for vacuum leaks (unmetered air)
   10. Inspect and test fuel injectors
   11. Inspect the integrity of the exhaust system and components
   12. Perform exhaust system backpressure check
   13. Test the operation of turbocharger or supercharger systems
6. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Diagnose oil leaks, emissions and driveability problems due to Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system failures
   2. Inspect and test Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) systems
   3. Diagnose emissions and driveability problems due to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system Failures
   4. Inspect and test Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system mechanical controls
   5. Inspect and test EGR system electrical sensors, controls and wiring
   6. Diagnose problems in the secondary air injection and catalytic converter systems
   7. Diagnose malfunctions in the Evaporation Emissions (EVAP) systems
   8. Interpret EVAP Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
7. Engine Related Service
   1. Adjust engine mechanical or hydraulic valves
   2. Remove and replace timing belt and verify camshaft timing
   3. Remove and replace thermostat and gasket
   4. Inspect and test engine mechanical and electrical fans systems
   5. Perform fastener thread repairs, including removing broken bolts and installing inserts
   6. Perform oil and filter change
   7. Identify hybrid engine service precautions
8. Double Timing Chain
   1. Removal
   2. Replacement

AUT 128 - Automotive Electrical Fundamentals and Applications

1. Perform electrical measurements and create parallel, series, and series/parallel circuits.
2. Test and measure battery performance and determine necessary repairs.
3. Demonstrate understanding of Digital Multimeter Operation and utilize it to diagnose electrical malfunctions.
4. Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions within a typical starting system by using a step diagnostic method.
5. Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions within a typical charging system by using a step diagnostic method.
6. Inspect, diagnose, and repair lighting system malfunctions using a step diagnostic method.
7. Inspect, diagnose, and repair typical driver information, instrumentation cluster, and sensor malfunctions using a step method.
8. Demonstrate understanding of the Snap-on Multimeter 525 Multimeter and obtain NC3 certification.

1. Electrical Fundamentals and Test Equipment
   1. Definition and effects of electricity
   2. Measurement and types of electricity
      1. Voltage
      2. Amperage
      3. Resistance
   3. Actions of Electricity
      1. Heat generation
      2. Chemical reaction
      3. Magnetism and electromagnetism
   4. Circuit types and components of a circuit
      1. Parallel
      2. Series
      3. Combination
   5. Diagnostic testing, low and high resistance, and measurement
      1. Voltage drops
      2. Resistance checks
      3. Continuity checks
   6. Electrical circuit controls
      1. Resistors, fixed and variable type
      2. Switches
      3. Relays
2. Battery Diagnosis and Service
   1. Charge test
   2. Capacity (load, high rate discharge) tests
   3. Slow/fast battery charge
   4. Battery cables, connectors, clamps and hold-downs
   5. Jumper pack use
3. DVOM Operation and Electrical Circuit Diagnosis
   1. DVOM design and operation
   2. Electrical circuit design and operation
   3. Utilizing voltage drops to isolate failed circuits and components
   4. Properly documenting diagnostic procedures and findings
4. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Starter relays and solenoids
   2. Starter circuit voltage drop testing
   3. Starter: remove and replace
   4. Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
   5. Properly documenting one’s diagnostic procedure and findings
5. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Problems that cause an undercharge, no charge, or overcharged condition
   2. Alternator drive belts
   3. Alternator: remove and replace
   4. Electrical diagnosis
   5. Properly documenting diagnostic procedure and findings
6. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Bulb and headlight styles/designs
   2. LED construction and operation
   3. Inspecting bulbs
   4. Bulb and headlight circuit diagnoses
   5. Properly documenting diagnostic procedures and findings
7. Instrumentation
   1. Gauges and gauge sending units operation
   2. Circuit design of common instrumentation systems
   3. Constant, intermittent, or no warning light and drive information system operation
   4. Intermittent, high, low, or no readings on electronic digital instrument clusters
   5. Diagnosing sensors, sending units, and instrument circuits using a step method
   6. Properly documenting diagnostic procedures and findings
8. Snap-on 525 Multimeter Training
   1. Utilizing measurement scale
   2. Testing voltage, ohms, and amperage on live circuit
   3. Testing diodes
   4. Measuring alpha charge
9. Safety and Hazardous Materials Handling
   1. Work habits
   2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
   4. Regulations
   5. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   6. Fire extinguishers and exits
10. Electrical Systems Diagnosis
    1. Wiring diagrams
    2. Electrical circuits
    3. Voltages and voltage drops in electrical/electrical circuits
    4. Current flow in electrical/electrical circuits
    5. Electrical circuit checking and repair
    6. Shorts, grounds, opens, and high resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits
    7. Diagnosis of abnormal key-off battery drain
    8. Fusible links, circuit breakers and fuses
    9. Switches, connectors, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits

AUT 129 - Automotive Electrical Accessories

1. Demonstrate the ability to diagnosis a vehicle’s security and anti-theft system.
2. Demonstrate understanding and diagnosis of power windows, power locks, and other electrical accessories.
3. Demonstrate understanding and diagnosis of automotive audio and entertainment systems.
4. Demonstrate understanding and diagnosis of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), and R&R a steering wheel, clock spring, and airbag assembly.
5. Repair and replace electrical wiring, connectors, and terminals.
6. Perform the removal/replacement of a door panel.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the Mitchel ProDemand service information software obtain a level 1 NC3 certification.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the Mitchel ProDemand service information software and obtain a level 2 NC3 certification.

1. Security Systems
   1. Overview and purpose of security systems
   2. Passive (mechanical) security systems
   3. Active (electronic) security systems
   4. Common system designs (hall-effect, transponder, and resistor chip)
   5. Diagnostic procedures
   6. Pulling codes and observing live data with diagnostic scanner
2. ProDemand Service Information
   1. Find vehicle repair procedures and specifications
   2. Utilize SureTrack to assist in diagnostic procedures
   3. Use integrated repair order function to streamline repair information
   4. Navigate and understand interactive wiring diagrams
3. Headlight Aiming
   1. Fundamentals of light balance
   2. How to find an accurate level
   3. Utilizing alignment equipment to level headlights
4. Wiring Mock-up
   1. Circuit types and components of a circuit: parallel, series, and combination
   2. Circuit design and grounding
   3. Wiring up and testing a complete automotive lighting system
5. Electrical Connection and Terminal Replacement
   1. Terminal types
   2. Connectors 
   3. Replacement of terminals and connections
6. Door Panel Removal and Replacement (R&R)
   1. Removal of door panel
   2. Panel inspection and repair
   3. Accessing accessories behind the door panel
   4. Panel installation
7. Accessory Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Diagnosis of slow, intermittent or no operation of motor driven accessory circuits on the following:
   2. Power: windows/ mirrors/door locks/seats/moon roofs and door panel R&R
   3. Diagnosis of causes and repair of poor, intermittent or no heated glass operation
   4. Diagnosis of causes and repair of cruise control circuit malfunction
   5. Diagnosis of causes and repair of supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
8. Supplemental Restraint Systems(SRS): Diagnosis/Repair & Component R&R, Safety, Electrical
   1. Disabling the SRS system
   2. Removal of steering wheel and airbag
   3. Instillation of steering wheel and airbag
   4. Enabling the SRS system
   5. Diagnosing SRS system codes and common failure symptoms.
   6. Safe work habits and proper lifting/carrying of materials
   7. Proper clothing and protective equipment    
   8. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   9. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations     
   10. Fire extinguishers, exits and evacuation procedures
   11. Definition and effects of electricity
   12. Measurement and types of electricity:  voltage (AC/DC); amperage; resistance
   13. Actions of electricity: heat generation; chemical reaction; magnetism and electromagnetism
   14. Circuit types and components of a circuit: parallel, series and combination parallel/series circuits
   15. Diagnostic testing: high (opens & loose connections) and low resistance faults (shorts & grounds); digital multimeters