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Automotive
Technology
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| ADX
120/121 Basic Automotive Electricity/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
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This
course introduces the student to the principles, theories,
and concepts of the automotive electrical system that
include the unique diagramming, coding and locating
of wiring, and component devices.
Practical application is provided through hands-on
lab activities designed to allow the student to use
the concepts, principles, and theories.
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| ADX
150/151 Engine Repair/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course provides a series of lectures and demonstrations
on the fundamentals of engine repair, troubleshooting,
and engine operation and maintenance. Practical experiences
and applications relating to engine repair, inspections,
troubleshooting and maintenance are provided in the
lab.
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| AUTS
110/111 Brake systems/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course involves the operational theory and application
of hydraulic and anti-lock brake systems; disc and
drum brakes are discussed. The lab portion of the
course develops skills in the diagnosis and repair
of hydraulic and anti-lock brake systems, covering
both disc and drum type braking systems.
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| AUTS
130/132 Manual Transmissions/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course involves an in-depth study of principles of
operation, construction, and service of manual transmissions
and related drive train components (differential,
clutches, u-joints, real wheel, and 4-wheel drive).
Skills learned in the classroom are applied in the
lab portion of the class.
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| AUT
140/141 Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems/Lab 18
Weeks |
1
Credit
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This
course presents the theory, component identification,
application, operation, and the service and repair
of the basic automotive ignition, fuel, and emission
systems, including related components. The lab allows
students to develop the skills necessary to diagnose
and repair the automotive basic ignition, fuel and
emissions systems and related components.
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| AUT
160/161 Suspension and Steering/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
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This
course presents the automotive suspension system,
the diagnosing of suspension problems, identifying
components, recognizing tire wear problems, wheel
balancing, and the use of alignment equipment. The
lab portion of the class develops skill in the diagnosis
and repair of automotive suspension systems, wheel
alignment, and wheel balancing.
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| AUT
180/181 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles/Lab |
| 18
Weeks |
1
Credit
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This
course involves the study of the operating principles
of rear and front wheel drive, automatic transmissions
and transaxles, and the testing and diagnostic process.
Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience
in the lab.
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| AUT
142/143 Emissions Systems/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
AUT 140/141 Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems/Lab
Advanced
automotive ignition, fuel, and emission systems, including
related components is the basis of this course. Students
study the theory, component identification, application,
operation, and service and repair. The skills necessary
to become proficient in this area are provided in
the lab.
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| AUT
199 Coop 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Requirements:
Be a senior, complete AUTS/AUDXS courses and prerequisites
and have permission of instructor
Co-op
provides supervised on-the-job work experience related
to the student's educational objectives. Students
participating in the Co-op program receive compensation
for their work.
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Computer
Aided Drafting
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| ARC
231 Architectural Drafting (Construction techniques)a |
| 18
Weeks |
1
Credit
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Prerequisite:
DRAS 101 and DRAS 121
Elements
for constructing homes and commercial buildings are
covered in this course. Wood frame, solid masonry,
masonry veneer, concrete, and steel construction details
which illustrate the various construction methods
and will develop a portfolio of these techniques.
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| DRAS
101 Basic Drafting I 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
combination lecture/lab course introduces the development
of drafting and the drafting processes. Students will
use and maintain equipment and supplies, determine
line weights, measure and read line lengths by using
drafting scales, measure angles, and draw lines, circles,
arcs, and irregular curves by using various drafting
tools. Areas covered are freehand and mechanical lettering
geometric construction, forehand sketching, and beginning
orthographic projection.
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| DRAS
121 CAD I 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
DRAS 101 Basic Drafting and CPUS 100 Computer Fundamentals
or permission of instructor
This
is a combination lecture/lab course that is designed
to introduce the student to the terminology, capabilities,
and various applications of interactive computer graphics,
it involves hands-on use with a graphic design workstation
and the application of the fundamentals of computer
assisted drafting.
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| DRAS
111 Basic Drafting II 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
DRAS 101: Basic Drafting I
This
combined lecture/lab course continues the fundamental
principles of drafting. The characteristics of lines
and planes as they relate to orthographic projection
and the principles of orthographic projection to show
the size and shapes of projects are presented. Dimensioning
techniques will be applied to orthographic drawings.
The principles and graphic elements of sectioning
to show interior detail will be explored.
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| DRAS
201 CAD II 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
DRAS 121 CAD I or permission of instructor
This
course emphasizes skill development of basic computer
drafting commands and techniques, exploration, and
in-depth study of command utilization. The student
learns to make symbol libraries, block construction
to construct assembly drawings through file manipulation,
and to use advanced command structure.
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| DRAS
251 CAD III 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
DRAS 201 or permission of instructor
Mastering
industry standard CAD drawing techniques, both 2-D
and 3-D is the focus of this class. The student studies
advanced functions and CAD customizations. Emphasis
is placed on individual research and analysis. Portfolio
quality work and projects are to be completed.
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| DRAS
295C Coop 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Requirements:
Be a senior, complete DRAS courses and permission
of instructor
Co-op
provides supervised on-the-job work experience related
to the student's educational objectives. Students
participating in the Co-op program receive compensation
for their work.
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Electrical
Technology
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| EET
154/155 Electrical Construction I/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Involves
the study of materials and procedures used in construction
wiring.
Designed to give hands-on experiences with electrical
materials and equipment in construction wiring.
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| EETS
150/151 Transformers/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
EET 104/105 and EETS 120/121
Study
of the operation and installation of AC single-phase
and three-phase transformers. Experiences in the actual
connecting and operating of single-phase and three-phase
transformers.
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| EET
252/253 Electrical Construction II 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
EET 150/151 Electrical Construction I/Lab
Expands
the knowledge and skills needed to work in commercial
and industrial construction wiring.
Provides hands-on experiences needed to work in commercial
and industrial construction wiring.
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| EETS
104/105 Direct Current Circuits/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Introduces
the theory of electricity and magnetism, and the relationship
of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical
circuits. Circuit analysis techniques are stressed.
DC circuits are analyzed using Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's
Laws, and various network theorems. The basic DC lab
course allows the student to verify basic DC theory
by making measurements in working DC-resistive circuits
and DC application of capacitors and inductors.
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| EETS
106/107 Alternating Current Circuits/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
The
alternating current circuits course is designed to
develop an understanding of alternating current fundamentals
and theory with emphasis on the study of reactance,
resonance, RC, RLL, RLC, transformers, phase angles,
and power factors. Students will apply formulas to
analyze the operation of AC circuits. The lab provides
students an opportunity to verify AC theory by making
measurements in working AC circuits. Various types
of AC circuits are constructed and their parameters
measured. The use of test equipment and troubleshooting
are stressed. Measured circuit parameters are compared
to calculated values.
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| EET
250 National Electric Code 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
EETS 260/261 and EETS 262/263
Provides
a further understanding of the National Electrical
Code and prepares students to take exams associated
with the National Electrical Code.
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| EET
270/271 Electrical Motors Controls/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
EETS 280/281 Rotating Machinery/Lab
This
course addresses the diversity of control devices
and applications used in industry today. The lab provides
practical experience in the use of control devices
and their applications in industry today. Safety and
electrical lockouts are also included.
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| EET
264/265 Rotating Machinery/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
EETS 110/111 Direct Current Circuits/Lab and EETS
120/121 Alternating Current Circuits/Lab
This
course focuses on the construction, operation and
maintenance of DC motors and generators and AC motors
and alternators. The lab provides practical experiences
and application of the tasks learned in the classroom.
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Welding
Technology
|
| WEL
170/171 Printreading for Welders/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course provides a study of occupationally specific
prints for welders. Advanced study of multi-view drawings,
assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control
drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forgings,
instrumentation and control charts and diagrams, working
drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and
use of reference materials and books are included.
Occupational specifics including welding drawings,
symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols,
testing symbols, and specification interpretations
are stressed. The lab portion of the course provides
students with practice fabricating from a blueprint.
Students will read and fabricate from detail prints,
control distortion during fabrication, and follow
the proper sequence in welding a fabricated part.
Students will use welding symbols and study weld sizes
and strengths.
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| WEX
100/101 Oxy-Fuel Systems/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
The
Oxy-Fuel Systems course is designed to proved students
with a working knowledge of oxy-fuel identification,
set-up, inspection, and maintenance; consumable identification,
selection and care, principles of operation, and effects
of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting,
welding, brazing, and metallurgy. Shop safety and
equipment use is also covered. The lab is designed
to teach students proper torch adjustments and the
manipulative skills needed to cut carbon steel plate
and pipe in all positions and oxy-fuel gouging and
scarfing. Safety, set-up, and proper use of equipment
are also covered.
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| WEXS
120/121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course is designed to teach students the identification,
inspection, and maintenance of Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW) electrodes; principles of SMAW and
the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld
plate and pipe, and metallurgy. Shop safety and equipment
use is an integral part of instruction. Also included
is set-up and application of SMAW gouging and Air
Carbon Arc Cutting. The lab provides experiences in
which students acquire manipulative skills to weld
surfacing, fillet, and groove welds in flat and horizontal
positions. SMAW gouging and air carbon arc cutting
practice is also included as well as stainless steel,
cast iron, slot welds, and surfacing.
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| WEL
130/131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
WEX 100/101 Oxy-Fuel Systems/Lab and WEX 120/121 Shielded
Metal Arc Welding/Lab
This
course is designed to teach students the identification,
inspection, and maintenance of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW) machines; identification, selection, and storage
of GTAW electrodes; principles of GTAW; the effects
of variables on the GTAW process; and metallurgy.
This course also teaches the theory and application
of Plasma Arc Cutting and welding. Shop safety is
included. During the lab phase, students practice
manipulative skills on various joints on plate and
ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
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| WEL
140/141 Gas Metal Arc Welding/ Lab 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
WEX 100/101 Oxy-Fuel Systems/Lab and WEX 120/121
Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Lab
This
course is designed to teach students the identification,
inspection, and maintenance of Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW) machines; identification, selection, and storage
of GMAW electrodes; principles of GMAW; the effects
of variables on the GMAW process. Theory and applications
of related processes such as Flux Core Arc Welding
(FCAW) and Shielded Arc Welding (SAW) and metallurgy
are also included. The lab teaches the practical application
and manipulative skills of GMAW and appropriate safety
precautions. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals will
be covered, as well as various joint designs on plate
in all positions.
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| WEL
199 Co-op 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Requirements:
Be a senior, complete WEXS and WELS courses and
permission of instructor
Co-op
provides supervised on-the-job work experience related
to the student's educational objectives. Students
participating in the Co-op program receive compensation
for their work.
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Health
Science
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| HSCS
101 Introduction to Health Science 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course is an orientation to the health care cluster
consisting of four career majors: Nursing, Medicine,
Dentistry, and Allied Health. It is also designed
to develop and enhance an understanding of the roles
and responsibilities of each career major area. Communication,
study, and leadership skills will be emphasized as
the student learns about the health care industry,
health care economics, and career opportunities available.
Medical Terminology will be integrated throughout
the course. Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will be able to focus on a career major
path and make informed decisions regarding choices
for continuing education and/or employment. This course
addresses the Kentucky Learner Goals and Academic
Expectations, Core Content for Assessment, and includes
core components from the National Health Care Skill
Standards.
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| HSCS
150 Health Science Math 9 Weeks |
1/2
Credit
|
This
course is designed to provide a review of basic mathematic
skills, a thorough knowledge of the systems of measurement
and conversion, and application skills to perform
dosage calculations.
|
| HSCS
200 Medical Terminology 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
This
course is a study of medical terms and their origins.
Emphasis is given to the correct interpretation of
medical terms and their applications in the medical
profession.
|
| HSCS
Health and Wellness 9 Weeks |
1/2
Credit
|
Course
focus is promotion of health through assessment of
individuals' growth and development across the life
span. Consideration is given to the family, cultural,
environmental, spiritual, and genetic influences when
meeting basic human needs.
|
| HSCS
250 Emergency Procedures (CPR and First Aid) 9
Weeks |
1/2
Credit
|
Emergency
Procedures is designed to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(Adult/Infant/Child) using current emergency techniques
relative to cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, as
put forth by the American Heart Association, National
Safety Council or American Red Cross. The American
Heart Association, National Safety Council or American
Red Cross standardized course qualifies a student
for certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and safety and first aid. Safety and First Aid is
designed to teach current strategies relative to designated
emergency situations as put forth by the National
Safety Council or American Red Cross. The National
Safety Council or American Red Cross standardized
course qualifies a student for certification in safety
and first aid.
|
| HSCS
400 Health Care Skills and Clinicals 18 Weeks
2 Blocks |
2
Credits
|
Prerequisites:
HSCS 250 Emergency Procedures and teacher approval
Health
Care Skills and Clinicals is designed to provide knowledge,
concepts and psychomotor skills necessary to allow
the student to seek gainful employment as a nursing
assistant. The rights, roles, responsibilities, and
function for the health care worker will be introduced.
This course addresses concepts related to health care
and ethical legal responsibilities while providing
basic nursing care within the student's scope of practice.
Upon successful completion, the student is eligible
for the KY Medicaid Nurse Aide written and performance
examination.
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| Career
Major Practicum 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisite:HSCS
101 Introduction to Health Science, HSCS 250 Emergency
Procedures (current certification), Teacher Approval,
and Signed Statement of Understanding on file.
The Career Major Practicum is designed to integrate
meaningful worksite experiences with prior knowledge
and educational objectives. Emphasis will be on the
students' ability to develop skills at a proficient
level in a clinical situation. Students participating
in the Practicum do not receive compensation and must
meet all requirements of the affiliating agency. |
| HSCS
450 Professional Development Activities 9 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
Currently enrolled in or have completed course in
Health Science curriculum
Professional
Development Activities (PDA) provides students with
leadership and job skills necessary for a successful
transition into the world of work, further education
and/or the private sector. Students learn study skills
that improve their ability to succeed in future training
programs. Teamwork, problem solving and the work ethic
are a major focus of this course. It is recommended
that students be a member of a vocational student
organization.
|
| HSCS
399C Health Science Coop 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisites:
HSCS
101 Introduction to Health Science, and HSCS 250 Emergency
Procedures (current certification), and teacher approval
Coop provides supervised on-the-job work experience
related to the student's career major and educational
objectives. Students participating in the Co-op Education
program receive compensation for their work. The course
is designed primarily for the non-traditional student.
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Information
Technology
|
|
| PC
Repair I (Hardware) 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Maintenance
of the personal computer with an emphasis on installation,
upgrading, and configuration of the operating system.
Memory management, boot sequences, printing subsystem,
application software, and networking are also covered.
Troubleshooting is the main focal point including
viruses. This is one of two courses which prepare
students for the industry certification exams.
Course
Outline:
Chapter 1: How computer work
Chapter 2: How hardware and software work together
Chapter 3: Electricity and power supplies
Chapter 4: The Motherboard
Chapter 5: Supporting I/O Devices
Chapter 6: Memory and floppy drives
Chapter 7: Understanding and supporting hard drives
Chapter 8: All about SCSI
Chapter 9: Multimedia devices and mass storage
Chapter 10: Supporting modems
Chapter 11: PCs on a network
Chapter 12: Notebooks, PDA's, and printers
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and maintenance fundamentals
Chapter 14: Purchasing a PC or building your own
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| PC
Repair II (Software) 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Introduction
to the maintenance of computer workstation hardware,
including set-up of workstation for network and Internet
access. Internal addressing, architecture, interrupts,
complete PC construction, and basic troubleshooting
will be focal points. This is one of two courses which
prepare students for the industry certification exams.
Course
Outline:
Chapter 1: Introducing and comparing Operating Systems
Chapter 2: How an OS works with hardware and other
software
Chapter 3: Understanding the boot process and command
line
Chapter 4: Installing and using Windows 9x
Chapter 5: Supporting and troubleshooting Windows
9x
Chapter 6: Understanding and supporting Windows NT
Chapter 7: Installing and using Windows 2000 Professional
Chapter 8: Managing and troubleshooting Windows 2000
Chapter 9: Supporting Windows XP Professional
Chapter 10: Supporting hard drives
Chapter 11: Windows on a network
Chapter 12: Windows on the Internet
Chapter 13:
Linux, Macs, and Notebooks
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| Cisco
I 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Cisco
Semester I. This is the first of a four-course series
that prepares students for the Cisco Certified Networking
Associate exam. This course is designed to provide
students the skills necessary to understand and apply
basic networking concepts. Topics covered include
the OSI Model, TCP/IP, cabling media, cabling standards,
and Local Area Network (LAN) design.
|
| Cisco
II 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisite:
Cisco I
Cisco Semester 2. This is the second of a four-course
series that prepares students for the Cisco Certified
Networking Association exam. This course is designed
to provide a student with the skills necessary to
understand and apply concepts related to networking
hardware. This course covers Advanced TCP/IP concepts
such as IP addressing and subnetting, beginning router
configuration, routed and routing protocols.
|
| Cisco
III 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisite:
Cisco II
Cisco Semester 3. This is the third of a four-course
series that prepares students for the Cisco Certified
Networking Associate exam. This course is designed
to provide students with the skills necessary to understand
and apply advanced networking concepts. This course
covers LAN switching, Virtual Local Area Networks
(VLAN's), Advanced network design concepts, Advanced
router configuration, and Advanced network management
projects.
|
| Cisco
IV 18 Weeks |
1
Credit
|
Prerequisite:
Cisco III
Cisco Semester 4. This is the last of a four-course
series that prepares students for the Cisco Certified
Networking Associate exam. This course is designed
to provide students with the skills necessary to understand
and apply advanced principles and applications in
deploying networking hardware. This course covers
Wide Area Network (WAN) design, WAN connectivity protocols
such as PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay, and advanced network
management projects.
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