Course Description: Development of critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills useful in our contemporary world. Topics will include financial applications, statistics, probability, estimation and the application of mathematics to understand major issues in society. Recommended for students majoring in Arts & Humanities, Applied Arts/Sciences, English, Ag & Natural Resources, Journalism, and Communications.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Mandatory concurrent enrollment in MA096 with same instructor at same time.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Must enroll in MA096 with same instructor at same time.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HS GPA of 3.0 and C- or higher in second semester of Algebra 2, or ACT Math score of 19 or higher, or Accuplacer Math score of 255 or higher, or successful completion of MA108 or MA117.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HS GPA of 3.0 and C- or higher in second semester of Algebra 2, or ACT Math score of 19 or higher, or Accuplacer Math score of 255 or higher, or successful completion of MA108 or MA117.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HS GPA of 3.0 and C- or higher in 2nd semester of Algebra 2, or ACT Math score of 19 or higher, or Accuplacer Math score of 255 or higher, or successful completion of MA108 or MA117 HS Stdnts only.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HS GPA of 3.0 and C- or higher in second semester of Algebra 2, or ACT Math score of 19 or higher, or Accuplacer Math score of 255 or higher, or successful completion of MA108 or MA117.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Must enroll in MA096 with same instructor at same time.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HS GPA of 3.0 and C- or higher in second semester of Algebra 2, or ACT Math score of 19 or higher, or Accuplacer Math score of 255 or higher, or successful completion of MA108 or MA117.
Course Description: Using CAD hardware and software to solve problems in visualization; fundamentals of orthographic projection; auxiliary view, point view and true length of line segments, edge view and true shape of planes; graphical analysis of points, line and planes; orthographic projection of solids; pictorial and sectional views; creation of 3D models and drawing views.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: PC with Windows operating system and Autodesk AutoCAD software required. Free student version software available at www.autodesk.com/education.
Course Description: Differential equations of first and second order, linear equations with constant coefficients, applications to geometry and physical science; solving differential equations by infinite series and the method of Laplace transforms.
Course Notes: MA113 with a grade of C or higher.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Behavior and service of metals in industry. Characteristics during heating, cooling, shaping, forming, and the stress related to their mechanical properties. Theory behind alloys, heat treatment processes, and wear resistance.
Course Notes: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC116 is encouraged.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC116 is encouraged.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Simultaneous enrollment in MC116 is encouraged.
Course Description: Conduct a job hazard analysis for a machine tool group, analyze blueprints to layout parts and materials, select hand tools and common machine shop mechanical hardware for specific applications, prescribe cutting tools for assigned operations, calculate stock size to minimize drop, machine parts to specifications outlined in machine handbooks, summarize preparations for machining operations, and apply precautions to minimize hazards for work with lathes, mills, drills and grinders.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Please note that class meets on MTWRF from 1/7/26-2/27/26 and then on MWF from 3/2/26-5/15/26.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Please note that class meets on MTWRF from 1/7/26-2/27/26 and then on MWF from 3/2/26-5/15/26.
Course Description: Students learn to perform basic trigonometric functions, and perform other procedures such as I.D. boring and facing operations, planning a sequence for machining operations, aligning work pieces, use work holding devices, jigs and fixtures, performing threading operations on lathes, machining keyways on a vertical mill, inspecting and dressing grinding wheels, performing O.D. & I.D. threading operations, performing O.D. & I.D. tapering operations, machining parts using milling cutters and milling machines, and tapping holes on a vertical mill.
Course Notes: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: MC113 Metallurgy should be taken as a corequisite.
Course Description: Continuation of MC204 Machine Practices I, with emphasis on CNC applications. Complex problems and projects found in the experimental/customized manufacturing area.
Course Notes: Departmental Consent, or MC204 Machine Practices I w/Grade of C or higher.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Continuation of MC117 CNC Operations. Application of program skills previously learned to independently operate CNC equipment to create a variety of machined parts.
Course Notes: MC117 CNC Operations.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: This course examines theory, applications, and operation of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The inspection, maintenance and repair of the various components are covered in this course. Interpretation of the various schematic symbols used in hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams will be discussed.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson area high school & post-secondary students enrolled in the Industrial Mechanical Maintenance/Industrial Electrical Technology program ONLY.
Course Description: Principles and operations of motor controls with emphasis on maintenance, operation, and utilization.
Course Notes: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson area high school & post-secondary students enrolled in the Industrial Mechanical Maintenance/Industrial Electrical Technology program ONLY.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Brooks Trade Center Industrial Electrical Technology students ONLY.
Course Description: Electrical controls, their connections and their actions when AC is applied; study electrical principles and practices required of service technicians in refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and appliance repair in commercial and industrial fields.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of heating and air-conditioning in residential applications including system design and troubleshooting.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Introduction to refrigeration systems used for commercial applications.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Heating and air conditioning in commercial applications including system design and troubleshooting.
Course Notes: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, and EE203 Instruments & Measurements, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Basic mechanical skills required for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical industrial equipment as well as preventive maintenance techniques.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Brooks Trade Center Industrial Electrical Technology students ONLY.
Course Description: Introduction to safe and efficient operation of low pressure boilers and related equipment.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of audio production focusing on the properties of sound, conversion into electronic signals, mixing, blending and the reproduction of audio; emphasizing the application of audio as both a primary and secondary medium to enhance and compliment video.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Practice of writing and evaluating scripts for film. Using industry-standard screenplay formatting, developing vivid stories with strong characters, and creating scripts for original or adapted screenplays.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Theory and practical experience within the video/audio editing process for actual clients and various laboratory exercises including both the creative and technical aspects of Non-linear A/V editing; the use digital formats and codecs; initiation and maintenance of a professional project portfolio required.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Overview of equipment and software commonly used in various media projects. Workshops will demonstrate real-world scenarios that students will replicate through media projects.
Course Notes: MP109 Audio Production I.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00