2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

SKCN 285W Computer Numerical Control Capstone 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor . Demonstrates application-based
activities that tie a majority of your previous manufacturing learning
together. Incorporates skills learned in drafting, CAD, manual and CNC
machine tools, and CAM to complete the capstone project. Applies
critical thinking and spatial analysis abilities in the processing of this
project. Applies the fundamentals of ID tool design and tool making,
fixture building, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Credit may be earned in CNC 285 or SKCN 285 but not in both. (30-60)
SKCT 101 Industrial Millwright Procedures 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKDR 101. A course for millwrights emphasizing blueprint
reading, layout of typical industrial construction, equipment, and
safety and guarding. Topics covered include plan and elevation prints
of building footings and foundation, mechanical services, equipment
and machinery foundations, ventilation systems, catwalks, decking,
platforms, and various conveying systems. (45-0)
SKCT 102 Building Materials 3 Sem Hrs
To learn development, properties, and composition of various building
materials. To develop perception for economical and appropriate
application of building materials. To learn various sources of technical
data about residential and industrial building materials. To develop
skills of building material application. (45)
SKCT 105 Building Site Surveying 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 4. Studies fundamentals of site analysis,
including utility services, metes and bounds, solar access and restrictions.
Teaches elements of surveying including use of instruments, leveling,
measurement of angles and distances, contours, location of site elements
and development of a site plan from field data. Interprets engineering
surveys, introduces landscape design, and studies computer aided
design examples. Credit may be earned in ARC 221 or SKCT 105, but
not in both. (45-0)
SKCT 106 Concrete and Foundations 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKCT 102. Studies practical methods and procedures of
preparing and setting concrete forms for such areas as basement floors,
garage floors, driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc. (45-15)
SKCT 111 Construction Print Interpretation 3 Sem Hrs
Instruction in this course includes trade terminology and description
of the various views of working drawings, pictorial drawings, and the
basic procedures in development of these drawings. Also included is
the interpretation of specifications and job information as they pertain
to construction and layout. Credit may be earned in either SKCT 111
or RC 101 but not both. (45)
SKCT 114 Framing Square 4 Sem Hrs
Uses the framing square and speed square in construction. Credit may
be earned in either SKCT 114 or RC 114 but not in both. (60-0)
SKCT 201 Rough and Outside Framing 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKCT 114 and RC 104. Provides instruction in the techniques
of construction used in all phases of framing and exterior finishing. Credit
may be earned in either SKCT 201 or RC 201 but not in both. (30-60)
SKCT 204 Inside Finishing and Hardware 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKCT 114. Includes principles of interior construction,
joinery and installation, and finishing of all types of interior trim. Credit
may be earned in either SKCT 204 or RC 204 but not in both. (45-45)
SKCT 205 Cabinet Making and Millwork 5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKCT 204. A study is made of the construction of, the
placement of, and installation procedures of cabinets used in residential
and commercial building. (45-60)
SKDR 101 Sketching and Blueprint Reading 4 Sem Hrs
Topics include: The graphic language and design, lettering, sketching,
and shape descriptions, multiview projections, sectional views, auxiliary
views, shop processes, thread fasteners and springs, and print reading
of typical shop blueprints. (60-0)
SKDR 111 Drawing II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKDR 101. A continuation of SKDR 101. Topics include
multiview and pictorial sketching and drawing, sections drawing,
dimensioning and tolerancing. (45)
SKDR 121 Descriptive Geometry 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKDR 111. Topics include orthographic projections, primary
auxiliary views and lines, planes, successive auxiliary views, piercing
points, intersection of planes, and angle between planes. (45)
SKDR 128 Geometric Tolerancing 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKDR 111. Primary emphasis is on geometric symbols
used in place of written notes on industrial drawings including datums,
symbols, and other items tolerancing to the geometry of the part. Credit
may be earned in either SKDR 128 or DRF 128 but not both. (30)
SKDR 130 Tool and Die Design 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKDR 111. Topics include: design of jigs and fixtures, design
of gaging mechanisms, design of automatic tooling, machining cost
calculations. The student will use this data to make class presentations
with questions and answer sessions. (60)
SKDR 131 Pattern Design I 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKDR 111. Course covers terms and definitions of pattern
design. Students will learn how to make calculations from tables and
drawing, estimate weights from pattern charts and materials codes, and
sketch and detail typical pattern designs. (45-0)
SKDR 141 Pipe and Tube Isometrics 3 Sem Hrs
Sketching course for industrial pipefitters includes all mensurations for
layout and construction. (45)
SKEL 101 Basic Electronics 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKMA 113. The first course in a series to train electrician
apprentices in the theory and application of electronics to industrial
control systems. Basic electronic devices will be discussed, along with
how they work and their electrical characteristics. Simple electronic
circuits will be set up on trainers to illustrate the application of the
devices. Troubleshooting techniques and basic test instruments will be
discussed and used. (90)
SKEL 102 Industrial Electronics 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKEL 101. The second course in a series to train electrician
apprentices in the theory and application of electronics to industrial
control systems. Application of basic electronic devices to industrial
control systems will be discussed. Major topics will be digital solid state
logic and power control using SCR’s and TRIAC’s. Troubleshooting
techniques and basic test instruments will be discussed and used. (60-0)
SKEL 103 OSHA Safety and Michigan
Electrical Laws
2 Sem Hrs
Introduces students to Occupational Safety and Health Standards
(OSHA), and Michigan Electrical Laws. Provides a basic understanding of
the OSHA rules and regulations, and how to locate and apply published
OSHA information. Covers requirements for compliance with the State
of Michigan Model Training Program for related Technical Instruction
(Referred to as RTI), for Apprentice Electricians as approved by the State
Electrical Board on October 2, 2009. (30-0)
SKEL 104 Electric Substation Worker
Orientation
2 Sem Hrs
Provides participants with a basic understanding of a career as an electric
substation worker: installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical
substation equipment comprised of power transformers, circuit breakers,
switches, conductors, insulators, and instrumentation & controls. (18-12)
SKEL 105 Electrical Utility/Lineworker
Orientation
2 Sem Hrs
Orients student to basic requirements of electrical utility/lineworker
career. Requires application of safety protocol. Includes mandatory
classroom and outside activities. Requires use of safety equipment and
practice of all activities. (15-15)
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