Las Positas College | Spring 2023 | Class Schedule

36 SPRING 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. Topics include stress, strain, types of forces, moments, moment of inertia, friction, truss structures, centers of gravity, modulus of elasticity, fasteners, chemistry and atomic structure, crystalline structures, phase diagrams. This course is designed for Engineering Technology majors; it is not intended for students pursuing the Engineering Requirements (Transfer Preparation) path. Prerequisite: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C ENGR 44 INTRO TO CIRCUIT ANALYSIS 4.0 Units Introduction to analysis methods for electrical circuits. Topics include general techniques for circuit analysis, simple resistive circuits, inductors, capacitors, mutual coupling, operational amplifier circuits, transient and steady-state analysis of first- order and second-order circuits. Lab topics include introduction to the use of electronic test equipment, designing, assembling, testing and simulating various resistive, LC, RC and operational amplifier circuits. Simulations are done with available circuit simulations codes such as PSpice. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C ENGR 46 MATERIALS OF ENGINEERING 4.0 Units Application of principles of chemistry and physics to the properties of engineering materials; the relation of microstructure to mechanical, electrical, thermal and corrosion properties of metals; ceramics and polymers. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A and CHEM 1A with a minimum grade of C ENGLISH ENG 1A CRITICAL READING AND COMP 3.0 Units Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to develop ability to read and write complex, collegelevel prose. Examination of ideas in relation to individual’s worldview and contexts from which these ideas arise. Some research required. Prerequisite: ENG 104 or NENG 204 with a minimum grade of Pass or ESL 25 with a minimum grade of C ENG 1AEX CRITICAL READING COMP EXPANDED 4.0 Units Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to develop ability to read and write complex, collegelevel prose. Examination of ideas in relation to individual’s worldview and contexts from which these ideas arise. Some research required. English 1AEX provides students with an extra unit of lab to support students in reading and writing complex, college-level prose. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, ENG 1A may not receive credit. Prerequisite: ENG 104 with a minimum grade of P or ESL 25 with a minimum grade of C ENG 4 CRITICAL THINKING/WRITING LIT 3.0 Units Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the analysis of fiction, poetry and drama; literary criticism; and related non-fiction from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. Emphasis on the techniques and principles of effective written argument as they apply to literature. Some research required. Prerequisite: ENG 1A or ENG 1AEX with a minimum grade of C ENG 7 CRITICAL THINKING/WRITING 3.0 Units Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the textual analysis of primary and secondary booklength works from a range of academic and cultural contexts. of 80% and achieving a score on the course summative final at (80%) qualifies the student for an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate issued by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). Strongly Recommended: EMS 70B with a minimum grade of C EMS 62 BASIC MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3.0 Units A basic course in medical terminology designed for students in studying for Allied Health careers such as Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, Pre-nursing, and Radiology Technician. Medical vocabulary with concentration on prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Emphasis on word dissection, definitions as applied to the body systems including the terminology used in surgical procedures. Concepts focus on comprehensive terminology, pronunciation and spelling core. EMS 70 CPR FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 0.5 Units Development of knowledge, skills and personal judgment necessary to initiate and perform basic life support techniques as a health care professional. Successful completion of the knowledge and skills tests qualifies for an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate. EMS 91 EMERGENCY MED. TECH- REFRESHER 1.0 Units Provides a refresher in the foundation and knowledge required of the EMT-1 scope of practice. The EMT-1 certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry-level firefighter positions. EMT-1 certification is also required for entry into paramedic training. This refresher program is accredited by the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency. The course provides 24 hours of continuing education units or a course completion certificate. Additionally, the course provides skills verification testing that EMTs must complete every two years. Prerequisite: Proof of California State EMSA or National Registration Certification as an “Emergency Medical Technician.” Certification must be current, or expired less than 6 months. Student may also present documentation from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians showing failure of initial three attempts at NREMT Certification Examination which now requires completion of EMS 91 for additional attempts to register for certification examination. ENGINEERING ENGR 1 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING 2.0 Units Introduction to careers, activities, and topics related to the field of engineering, including computer applications to design and problem solving. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX with a minimum grade of C ENGR 23 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 3.0 Units Introductiontotheengineering-designprocess, andtotechnical graphic communications tools used by engineers. Conceptual design of products. Development of spatial reasoning skills. Orthographic and axonometric projection-drawing techniques. Tolerance analysis for fabrication. Documentation of designs through engineering working drawings. Use SolidWorks Computer-Assisted Drawing software as a design tool. Basic CAD 3-Dimensional solid-modeling. Strongly Recommended: MATH 39, ENG 1A or ENG 1AEX with a minimum grade of C ENGR 37 APPLIED STATICS AND MATERIALS 3.0 Units Applied statics, mechanics of materials, and materials science.

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