2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

SKMT 231 Fundamentals of Foundry Technology 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Foundry experience or permission of department. Provides
an overview of all the components that make up a modern foundry.
Participants will become familiar with the interrelationship between the
metallurgy, melting, production engineering, core, molding, finishing,
and reliability and quality control departments. Special emphasis is
placed on how each department is dependent upon the other and what
affect each has on the production of a quality product at a competitive
cost, through the use of a statistical process control. (45)
SKMT 241W Introduction to Monitoring Controls 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 4. Focuses on the theory of planned/
predictive maintenance strategies and the familiarization of the
technological tools available to support those strategies. Presents the
theory and application of each of the technologies but is not intended to
prepare for certification in any of the technologies discussed above. (45-0)
SKOT 191 Machine Controls 1 3 Sem Hrs
Present students with mechanical background the essentials of wiring
and troubleshooting controls in production machinery. Studies AC/DC
circuits, fundamentals of hydraulics and pneumatics as they pertain to
machine control circuitry. Emphasizes relay ladder diagrams, simple
debugging and nomenclature necessary to communicate with design
engineers and other trades in the installation and troubleshooting of
panel wiring. (45-0)
SKOT 192 Machine Controls II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKOT 191. Machine Controls II is a continuation of Controls
I with special emphasis placed on diagnostic troubleshooting techniques.
Primary objective of the course is to enable maintenance personnel to
discuss machine functions or malfunctions with machine and control
system designers. The course will also benefit toolmakers and machine
builders to understand the overall operation of complex machinery they
build and/or assemble. (45-0)
SKPH 101 Applied Physics 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Math Level 5. Introduces the basic physical principles
involving mechanics, fluids, heat, conservation of energy, electricity,
and sound. (60-30)
SKPT 101 Industrial Piping 4 Sem Hrs
Basic sanitation principles, terminology, materials classification, drainage
systems, waste disposal system, pipe sizing and layout. Industrial piping
situations involving gasoline, acid plating solutions, gases, safety, code
requirements. (60)
SKPT 106 Pipefitters Handbook 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKMA 097 or MTH 097 with a grade of “C” or better. Explores
mathematical calculations including geometry and trigonometry.
Includes: pipe bends, linear expansion of piping, tank capacities, leverage,
methods of layout angles, pipe-fitting calculations, pipe-welding layout,
and reference tables. (45-0)
SKPT 111 Stationary Boiler Engineering I 2 Sem Hrs
Orientation to power plant operations including boiler safety rules and
regulations. General operating procedures for various types of boilers,
uses and types of fuels and their sources; elementary chemistry of
combustion. Credit may be earned in either SKPT 111 or CVI 1037 but
not both. (30)
SKPT 112 Stationary Boiler Engineering II 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKPT 111. This course includes boiler settings, combustion
equipment, operation and maintenance of boilers, pumps, reciprocating
steam engines, valve operating mechanisms. Credit may be earned in
SKPT 112 or CVI 1038 but not in both. (30)
SKPT 113 Stationary Boiler Engineering III 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKPT 112. Automatic boiler operation. Forced and induced
draft systems. Steam turbines and auxiliaries, auxiliary steamplant
equipment, cooling towers, boiler feed water treatment and heating.
Credit may be earned in SKPT 113 or CVI 1039 but not in both. (30)
SKPT 114 Stationary Boiler Engineering IV 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKPT 113 or permission of department. This course
includes air compressors of the following types: centrifugal, rotary
screw, large reciprocating compressors and drives; boiler feed water
chemical treatment. Credit may be earned in either SKPT 114 or CVI
1040 but not both. (45-0)
SKPT 121 Fundamentals of Refrigeration & A/C 3 Sem Hrs
Examines the physical, gas, and chemical laws of refrigeration. Develops
an understanding of the theory of heat, temperatures, pressures of gases
and thermodynamics. Analyzes basic refrigeration cycle and components
such as vacuum pumps, gauges, and (PT) Pressure Temperature Charts.
Develops an understanding of units on safety and EPA Refrigerant
Certification. Credit may be earned in SKPT 121 or in RHA 121, but
not in both. (35-10)
SKPT 122 Refrigeration and A/C Service I 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: SKPT 121. Focuses on concepts of common types of
domestic refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and portable air conditioners.
Develops an understanding of special references involving the essentials
of construction of complete refrigeration systems. Presents theory and
principles underlying repairing refrigeration appliances and practical
shop work through classroom demonstrations and lab experiments.
Credits may be earned in either SKPT 122 or RHA 122, but not in both.
(35-10)
SKPT 123 Commercial Refrigeration Flow
Controls I
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKPT 122. Develops an understanding of basic skills
necessary for servicing of commercial units such as walk-in coolers, reachins,
display cases, and commercial icemakers. Analyzes refrigeration flowcontrol
components, system components, and piping practices. Credit
may be earned in either RHA 123 or SKPT 123 but not in both. (35-10)
SKPT 124 Refrigeration and A/C Service II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKPT 122. Develops understanding and operational
skills in trouble shooting domestic refrigeration and air conditioning
systems. Focuses on electrical components and system parts in frostfree,
conventional and cyclematic units, and portable air conditioning
units. Credit may be earned in either SKPT 124 or RHA 124 but not in
both. (35-10)
SKPT 126 Heating System Fundamentals 3 Sem Hrs
Focuses on the principles of heating systems, types of fuels, electric
heating, venting for combustion furnaces, and the methods of correct
duct design through lecture and demonstration. Develops skills and basic
knowledge of furnace components, testing, and operations. Reviews
indoor air quality enhancements and basic mechanical codes for heating
and gas piping installations. Credit may be earned in RHA 135 or SKPT
126 but not in both. (35-10)
SKPT 225 Commercial Refrigeration II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: SKPT 123. Develops additional skills and understanding
in the servicing of commercial units such as walk-in coolers, reach-ins,
display cases, and commercial icemakers. Focuses on electrical systems
and diagrams. Analyzes single-phase systems and three-phase systems.
Credit may be earned in either SKPT 225 or RHA 225, but not in both.
(35-10)
SKQA 140 Measurement Systems 3 Sem Hrs
Introduces skill development in measurement analysis and measurement
systems management. Emphasizes industrial measurement issues
involving mechanical gauging and inspection instruments. Determines
gauge and dimensional relationships along with describing the various
types of industrial gauges and their usage. Explores gauge management
issues and ISO 9000 requirements. Credit may be earned in either QA
140 or SKQA 140 but not in both. (45-0)
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