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EDUC 2615 - Introduction to Bilingual Education
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 220]
A historical overview of bilingual education with a focus on current trends and practices. Special attention is given to programs in New Mexico. Designed for teachers and other education professionals.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2620 - Language Learning and Teaching
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 260]
In this course, participants explore how first and second languages are learned. Through a linguistic lens, participants compare first and second language acquisition traits. In doing so, participants uncover the fundamental principles of language learning, the factors that influence language acquisition, and practical classroom applications of this knowledge. Participants study the evolution of language teaching methodologies, identify effective language teaching strategies and techniques, and determine how to use them in their specific contexts. Additionally, participants direct this knowledge to understand the population of students served in the state of New Mexico and to create a classroom that supports the success of the English Language Learner (ELL).
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2625 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 262]
In this course, participants focus on the practical classroom applications of second language acquisition theories. Participants explore how each of the four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) develops within second language learners. In addition to examining how receptive and productive skills should be taught, participants acquire a variety of effective teaching strategies they can use in their classrooms. Emphasis is placed on strategies and techniques teachers can use to support every English Language Learner (ELL) in building fluency and accuracy 204 in each of the four skills. Furthermore, participants study English language syntax and acquire strategies to teach the form, meaning, and use of English language grammar. One common thread throughout the course is an attention to strategies that help promote literacy in all of the skills.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EDUC 2998 - Supervised Field Experience
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EDUC 214L]
Provides students with the opportunity to analyze, critique and reflect upon their field experience through dialogue with others, and the study of research-based effective instructional strategies. Guided discussions address classroom management, student learning, lesson planning, parent communications, and professional development. Students will engage in applied classroom research to assess and improve upon the efficacy of their instructional practices. Students are observed teaching in the field placement and assessed on the New Mexico Teacher Competencies. This course requires a minimum of 150 hours of field experience and is competency-based.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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Electrical |
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ELCT 227 - National Electrical Codes
Credits: 2
Provides students with a basic understanding of the National Electrical Codes and how they apply to renewable energy systems such as photovoltaic electrical generating systems.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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Electronics |
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ELEC 111 - Electronic Fundamentals
Credits: 4
Beginning with the atomic nature of electricity, the topics progress through a study of resistors, an introduction to direct current, Ohm’s law, fundamental circuits, networks and component applications. Laboratory exercises help develop skills in constructing circuits from schematic diagrams and in the use of DC power supplies and multimeters. Provides a basic understanding of DC and AC fundamentals of electricity (circuit elements, Kirchhoff and Ohm’s Laws), basic components that make up various energy systems and learn to evaluate electrical systems, as well as their applications in both traditional and sustainable energy systems.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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ELEC 122 - Digital Circuits
Credits: 4
A study of the fundamental concepts and application of digital logic circuits, number systems and Boolean algebra. This course focuses on how basic logic gates, MSI and LSI circuits are used to develop operational digital circuits.
Offered: Spring.
Two lecture hours, four lab hours.
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ELEC 201 - Introduction to Smart Grids
Credits: 4
An introduction to the technologies and design strategies associated with the Smart Grid. This course emphasizes the components of the Smart Grid: controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together to meet local energy needs. The course teaches students how technologies will work with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand. Students gain experience with Smart Grid monitoring and control technologies in the context of SFCC’s smart grid assets and participate in the analysis and planning of sustainable electrical systems using industry-standard software modeling tools.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 111 and MATH 1220 or MATH 1350 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours, three lab hours.
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Emergency Medical Services Institute |
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EMSI 153 - Emergency Medical Responder/First Responder
Credits: 6
An introductory course for personnel who may arrive first at the scene of an accident or emergency. First Responders/Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are trained to recognize treatment needs and begin treatment of ill and injured patients utilizing specialized equipment. First Responders interface with the larger Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in their role as care providers. Completion of this course prepares successful students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) EMR exam and be licensed as New Mexico First Responders.
Corequisite(s): AHAC 151 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lecture hours.
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EMSI 160 - EMT-Basic
Credits: 8
An entry level course that prepares students to respond to and provide care for ill or injured patients. It includes an overview of the human body, basic life support, airway management, trauma, medical and environmental emergencies, medical/legal aspects and other related topics. All students must provide proof of required vaccinations prior to being accepted into the program.
Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 160L and EMSI 161L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Eight lecture hours.
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EMSI 160L - EMT-Basic Lab
Credits: 3
This course is designed as the lab component of EMSI 160. It provides lab experience and practice in basic emergency medical procedures.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 160 and EMSI 161L .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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EMSI 161L - EMT-Basic Clinical
Credits: 1
A course required of all Santa Fe Community College EMT-Basic students to complete their patient contact and clinical care requirements for licensure. Students rotate through various hospital departments as well as spend time on ambulances, refining skills acquired in the lecture and lab components of the EMT-Basic course. Students have specific criteria for skill and assessment achievement that they must meet to pass the course.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 160 and EMSI 160L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
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EMSI 220 - Advanced EMT
Credits: 6
An advanced-level course building on the information students learned in EMT Basic (EMSI 160). Classroom and lab experiences are used to teach physiology, hydration, fluid and electrolye balance, and interventions for shock. Theory related to skills such as venipuncture, administration of selected drugs, advanced anatomy and basic cardiac knowledge is taught. All students must provide proof of required vaccinations prior to being accepted into the program.
Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 220L and EMSI 221L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lecture hours.
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EMSI 220L - Advanced EMT Lab
Credits: 4
The lab component of EMSI 220 gives students experience in caring for patients with impaired physiological functioning. Clinical experiences focus on emergency care and mastered skills.
EMT-B licensure and permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 220 and EMSI 221L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Eight lab hours.
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EMSI 221L - Advanced EMT Clinical
Credits: 3
An advanced course required of all Santa Fe Community College Advanced EMT students to complete their patient contact and clinical care requirements for licensure. Students rotate through various hospital departments as well as spend time on ambulances, refining skills acquired in the lecture and lab components of the Advanced EMT course. Students have specific criteria for skill and assessment achievement that they must meet to pass the course.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 220 and EMSI 220L .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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EMSI 240 - Anatomy and Physiology for EMS
Credits: 4
The study of structure and function of the human body in a pre-hospital setting along with exploration of pathology are emphasized. Admission to paramedic program required.
Permission and admission to paramedic program required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 240L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lecture hours.
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EMSI 240L - Anatomy and Physiology for EMS Lab
Credits: 2
The study of structure and function of the human body in a pre-hospital setting through lecture, labs, and cadaver lab. The course explores anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Permission and admission to paramedic program required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 240 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 241 - Pre-Hospital Environment
Credits: 2
A review of the roles and responsibilities of emergency medical service (EMS) providers, EMS systems, EMS communications, medical legal issues and well-being of the paramedic.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 242 - Pre-Hospital Pharmacology
Credits: 3
The study of the administration of drugs utilized in pre-hospital care, including physiologic actions, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effects, interactions with other drugs, dosages and techniques.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 242L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EMSI 242L - Pre-Hospital Pharmacology Lab
Credits: 2
Practicing the administration of drugs utilized in pre-hospital care, including physiologic actions, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effects, interactions with other drugs, dosages and techniques.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 242 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 243 - Respiratory Emergencies
Credits: 2
Focuses on respiratory anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pre-hospital respiratory patient assessment and interventions.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 243L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 243L - Respiratory Emergencies Lab
Credits: 2
Focuses on the management and treatment of respiratory diseases and application of knowledge gained in EMSI 243.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 243 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours
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EMSI 244 - Trauma Emergency Care
Credits: 3
An exploration of pre-hospital trauma management and prevention. Topics include mechanism of injury and patient assessment and care.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 244L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EMSI 244L - Trauma Emergency Care Lab
Credits: 2
An exploration of the practice of pre-hospital trauma care, including patient assessment and management, bandaging, splinting, and airway management.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 244 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 246L - Paramedic Clinical I
Credits: 2
A course providing paramedic students with clinical opportunities to observe and practice clinically relevant pre-hospital advanced life support skills in clinical settings under the preceptorship of clinical faculty.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 248 - OB/GYN Emergencies
Credits: 2
A course that covers reproductive anatomy and physiology, as well as obstetrical and gynecological (OB/GYN) emergencies, pre-hospital assessment and management of those issues.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): EMSI 240 .
Corequisite(s): EMSI 248L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 248L - OB/GYN Emergencies Lab
Credits: 1
A hands-on course in the skills, assessment and tools needed to manage obstetrical and gynecological emergencies and the pre-hospital assessment.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 248 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours.
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EMSI 249 - Pediatric Emergencies
Credits: 2
This course covers the growth and development of pediatric from infancy to adolescence and the specialized care of patients with pediatric emergencies.
Admission to paramedic program required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 249L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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EMSI 249L - Pediatric Emergencies Lab
Credits: 1
A course that teaches students to manage pediatric emergencies in the pre-hospital environment.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 249 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lab hours
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EMSI 250 - Medical Emergencies
Credits: 3
A course that covers patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, pathology of non-cardiac, non-obstetric/pediatric medical emergencies. Includes environmental and chemical emergencies, poisoning, infectious diseases, and endocrine, digestive and renal system illnesses.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 250L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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EMSI 250L - Medical Emergencies Lab
Credits: 3
A course that covers the practice of assessment, management and treatment of non-cardiac, non-OB/Peds medical emergencies. Includes environmental, chemical, poisoning, infectious influences, endocrine/digestive and renal system illnesses.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 250 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Six lab hours.
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EMSI 251 - Cardiac Emergencies
Credits: 4
Focuses on patient assessment with extensive discussion of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology. There is an emphasis on advanced pre-hospital assessment and management of cardiac patients.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): EMSI 240 .
Corequisite(s): EMSI 251L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lecture hours.
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EMSI 251L - Cardiac Emergencies Lab
Credits: 2
Focuses on the practice of advanced pre-hospital cardiac care. The assessment, treatment and management of pre-hospital cardiac patients will be covered.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Corequisite(s): EMSI 251 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 252L - Paramedic Clinical II
Credits: 2
A course providing paramedic students with additional clinical opportunities to observe and practice relevant pre-hospital advanced life support skills in clinical settings under the preceptorship of clinical faculty.
Admission to paramedic program and Permission required.
Offered: Occasionally.
Four lab hours.
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EMSI 298 - EMT-P Field Internship
Credits: 5
Students practice pre-hospital advanced emergency care on assigned regional advanced support field units under the preceptorship and supervision of program faculty.
Admission to the paramedic program is required.
Prerequisite(s): EMSI 252L .
Offered: Occasionally.
Five lecture hours.
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Energy Efficiency |
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ENEF 111 - Healthy Homes
Credits: 1
An explanation of the connections between housing and our health, focusing on the seven principles of healthy housing. Connections to creating a healthy sustainable world are made and health concepts such as risk and hazard are explored. Successful completion of this class gives the student the Essentials of Healthy Homes certification from the National Center for Healthy Housing.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour.
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ENEF 114 - House as a System
Credits: 3
An introduction to the concept of the interconnectedness of the house. Students learn to incorporate concepts of building science, indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency, as it relates to buildings and key issues relating to sustainability. Key elements include health and safety, including ventilation, pollutants and the effects of moisture.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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Engineering |
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ENGR 111 - Introduction to Engineering
Credits: 3
This course introduces the engineering design process using a project-oriented, team-based approach. An under- standing of how one aspect of design influences another and the responsibilities of designers, technicians and engineers along with an exploration into the educational requirements and careers of professional engineers are included. Specific topics encompass the making sound decisions, the ability to communicate effectively, defining and solving problems, and functioning efficiently in a team environment.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 121 - Engineering Graphics
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the careers of civil engineering and drafting technologies. Students design, construct and test models related to engineering using both hand sketching and computer drafting and modeling tools to learn methods of graphical communication.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 122 - Engineering Methods
Credits: 3
Engineering graphics and computational skills with computer applications. Students are introduced to the uses of technical drawing, CAD and spreadsheets to solve engineering problems.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1250 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 125 - Engineering Programming Fundamentals
Credits: 3
An application of fundamental computer programming concepts for solving engineering problems. Topics include the use of C and MATLAB for consideration of abstract machine models with an emphasis on memory hierarchy, basic programming constructs, functions, parameter passing, pointers and arrays, file I/0, bit level operations and interfacing to external devices. Students will participate in a team-based final project to control and operate a robotic device.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1250 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 212 - Engineering Statics
Credits: 3
Static systems of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, using vector algebra and graphical methods as analytic tools. Topics include centroids, distributed loads, trusses, frames and friction.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1520 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 215 - Engineering Programming Using MATLAB
Credits: 3
Students are introduced to computer programming in the MATLAB environment. Students will design, test, and debug programs to develop and apply an understanding of the relationship between computing and engineering problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1250 .
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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ENGR 221 - Engineering Dynamics
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of the study of engineering mechanics, focusing on dynamics. The course focuses on kinematics and dynamic behavior of solid bodies using vector methods.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 212 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 222 - Engineering Circuit Analysis
Credits: 3
Basic electrical elements and sources. Energy and power. Ohm’s law and Kirchoff’s law. Resistive networks, node and loop analysis, network theorems, dynamics of first-order circuits, sinusoidal sources and complex representations of impedance, phasors, complex power, three phase circuits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 222L .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGR 222L - Engineering Circuit Analysis Lab
Credits: 2
Students are introduced to laboratory practices and the use of test equipment. Students will gain measurement skills on basic electrical components using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and oscilloscopes and perform circuit simulations.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 222 .
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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ENGR 260 - Mechanical Engineering Design
Credits: 2
Focuses on manufacturing design processes integrated with project management, economics, and ethics. Engineering design principles, manufacturing methods, and industrial processes are introduced, including casting, forming, and machining. Topics include applications of industrial materials such as composition, fabrication, and characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 121 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 260L .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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ENGR 260L - Mechanical Engineering Design Lab
Credits: 2
Laboratory course that supports the application of concepts taught in ENGR 260. Manufacturing methods and industrial processes are introduced, including casting, forming, and machining. Lab work content develops students’ ability to perform basic machining processes.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 121 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 260 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lab hours.
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ENGR 298 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
Provides students with an opportunity to enhance and complete their learning experience by interning in a work environment or by participating in a faculty-supervised research project. Students should have completed a significant portion of program requirements to be eligible for this course and must work closely with a faculty advisor.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 111 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One-three lecture hours.
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English |
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ENGL 100 - English Foundations
Credits: 4
This course develops students’ academic and professional reading and writing skills. Students use the writing process to produce well-organized, well-supported pieces of writing in a variety of genres. The course also includes an introduction to the research process and basic information literacy. Reading and writing assignments focus on critical thinking strategies, vocabulary building, sentence structure, and the computer competency necessary for success in college.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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ENGL 102L - Punctuation and Grammar Review
Credits: 1
A general review of basic grammar and punctuation for students and professionals. Students will learn to identify common grammatical and sentence structure errors and will practice creating correctly punctuated and grammatically sound sentences.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
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ENGL 105L - Advanced ESL Grammar and Conversation
Credits: 2
This course provides conversation practice, grammar review, and an introduction to community college study for students who have tested out of Adult Basic Education ESL classes. ESL students who are concurrently taking higher-level reading and writing courses are also highly encouraged to take this course to support their fluency and correctness in writing essays. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice emphasize verb tenses and other grammar structures; vocabulary development, and fluency. Eligible for PR grade.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lab hours.
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ENGL 106 - Language Skills: ESL Writing
Credits: 4
This course is designed to develop ESL students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students read and discuss multicultural texts and strengthen their writing through language experience, freewriting, drafting, peer response, revising, and editing. Grammar topics include simple, progressive, and perfect verb tenses; modals; articles and prepositions, and gerunds and infinitives. This course helps students prepare for further study in SFCCs developmental reading and writing program. Eligible for PR grade.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 105L or appropriate placement score.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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ENGL 110L - Composition I Accelerated Learning Program Lab
Credits: 2
A workshop-based course that is a supplement to English 1110. With a focus on developing critical reading and writing skills at the college level, students practice strategies for writing well-developed, well-organized writing in diverse genres. English 110L includes work with grammar, syntax, and punctuation; the analysis of audience and purpose; prewriting, drafting, revision, and editing techniques; and the proper use and documentation of outside sources.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lab hours.
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ENGL 1110 - Composition I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 111] College-level reading, writing, and thinking about a variety of issues and texts. Students develop reading and writing skills to help with the writing required in their fields of study and other personal and professional contexts. Students learn to analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies, and then apply this knowledge to their reading and writing. They also gain an understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. Students learn to analyze the rhetorical context of any writing task and compose with purpose, audience, and genre in mind. Students reflect on their own writing processes, learn to workshop drafts with other writers, and practice techniques for writing, revising, and editing. The student seeking a degree or certificate must include ENGL 1110 among the first 20 hours of course work numbered 111 or higher (not including AEST and HUDV courses). Word-processing skills required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1120 - Composition II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 112] Exploration of argument in multiple genres. Research and writing practices emphasize summary, analysis, evaluation, and integration of secondary sources. Students analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to their reading, writing, and research. Students sharpen their understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. The emphasis of this course is on research methods. Word processing skills required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1210 - Technical Communications
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 119] An introductory study of written and verbal communications used in the technical professions with emphasis in the planning, execution, and editing of professional and technical documents and other communication media. This course is not a substitute for ENGL 2210 and generally applies to particular associate and certificate programs or as an elective credit. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor about the applicability of this course.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1320 - Exploring Creative Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 120] An introduction to creative writing including both fiction and poetry. Students will learn to develop characters, story lines, dialogue and point of view, as well as how to use imagery, sounds and poetic forms.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1410 - Introduction to Literature
Credits: 3
An examination of a variety of literary genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama. Students identify common literary elements in each genre, understanding how specific elements influence meaning.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMCCNS: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 1998 - Writing/Communications Internships
Credits: 1-3
A hands-on course giving students on-the-job experience applying writing and other communication skills for purposes and audiences defined in a workplace setting. Students work individually and/or collaboratively on projects such as interviews and surveys, grant writing and reporting, newsletters, marketing materials, advertising campaigns, fundraising appeals, public service announcements, internal and external organizational correspondence, press releases and press kits, quick “elevator pitches,” and more. Internships may offer students development in traditional print media or in digital communications skills ranging from basic use of specific apps and software packages to design and creation of multi-media products, to development of social media posts and strategies. Interested students should have strong organizational and writing skills; ability to meet deadlines; a background or interest in research and writing; and interpersonal, social, and team skills.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One-three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2210 - Technical and Professional Communication
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 216] An introduction to the different types of documents and correspondence that students may create in their professional careers. This course emphasizes the importance of audience, document design, and the use of technology in designing, developing, and delivering documents in a range of genres and mediums. This course provides students with experience in professional correspondence and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. The course culminates in a formal, researched problem-solving report. Word-processing and computer skills are required.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area I: Communications.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2320 - Introduction to Fiction Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 221] An introduction to the basic elements of fiction writing. This course is a reading and workshop introduction to the fundamental working modes of fiction. Throughout this course, students will be expected to read classic and contemporary fiction closely and analyze the craft features employed. Students will be expected to write frequently in various fiction genres throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2330 - Introduction to Poetry Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 222] An introduction students to the basic elements of poetry writing. This course is a reading and workshop introduction to the fundamental working modes of poetry. Students will read classic and contemporary poetry and analyze the craft features employed.. In this course, students will read, write, and respond to poetry and develop their understanding of poetic conventions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2340 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 227 and ENGL 228] An introduction to the basic elements of creative nonfiction writing. This course is a reading and workshop introduction to the fundamental working modes of creative nonfiction. Throughout this course, students read classic and contemporary works in the various genres of creative nonfiction, and they analyze the craft features employed. Students write frequently in these genres and explore techniques of nonfiction such as prosody, exposition, descriptive detail, and narrative voice.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2367 - Intermediate Multi-Genre Creative Writing Workshop
Credits: 3
A multi-genre workshop for experienced creative writers, offering supportive instruction in writing and peer feedback in order for students to grow their craft, explore their roles and responsibilities as artists in society, and pursue next steps in publishing their work. This course serves as a capstone experience for students pursuing SFCC’s degree or certificate in Creative Writing. Credit students will complete and refine a portfolio of revised pieces. Students may repeat the course on an audit basis without completing the portfolio.
Permission Required
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2320 or ENGL 2330 or ENGL 2340 or FDMA 1560 .
Offered: Spring.
Six lab hours.
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ENGL 2450 - Myth and Literature
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 239] An introduction to the origin, development and uses of the classical mythologies of ancient Greece and Rome. Mythic themes are explored through both primary and secondary readings and include myths of creation, death and rebirth, fertility, the quest and the hero cycle. The course also addresses elemental archetypes embedded in myth and the importance of classical mythology in the study of literature.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2510 - Analysis of Literature
Credits: 3
An introduction to literary analysis and writing applied to literary techniques, conventions, and themes. Students learn how to write focused literary analyses, demonstrating their understanding of biographical, critical, cultural, and historical contexts of various writers and genres. Students also learn proper documentation, as well as other skills, such as quoting, paraphrasing, and integrating sources, both primary and secondary.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1120 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2560 - Introduction to Native American Literature
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 273] An introduction to the literature produced by Native American authors as well as an exploration of issues relevant to the study of Native American literature. The course also introduces the basic elements of literary analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
NMCCNS: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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ENGL 2998 - Literary Magazine Internship: Santa Fe Literary Review
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: ENGL 298] A magazine internship with the Santa Fe Literary Review on campus. Students gain experience with editorial tasks at all levels from reading unsolicited work to making final decisions. Topics include writing and revising content, acceptances and rejections, working with writers and artists, production scheduling, marketing and promotion, distribution, and public relations. May be taken four times for credit. May be taken four times for credit.
May be taken four times for credit. Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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Entrepreneurship |
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ENTR 1110 - Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as BSAD 119] Introduces students to the concept of entrepreneurship and to the process of business startups.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENTR 2120 - Business Models
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: BSAD 219] An exploration of business models. Business models are created, edited, destroyed, resurrected, abandoned and made important again every day in boardrooms and basements all over the world. Business models are living things that evolve over time and should never be stuck in a desk drawer.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1110 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENTR 2130 - Finance and Funding for Start-Ups
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: BSAD 223] Continuing course in the entrepreneurship series addressing the financial concepts and tools needed by an entrepreneur to make sound business decisions throughout the start-up process. Topics include financial statements, financial ratio analysis, financial proforma, funding sources, exit strategy and financial plans.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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ENTR 2140 - Pitching Your Start-Up
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: BSAD 224] A capstone course in the entrepreneurship certificate. Students will have the opportunity to pitch their start-up idea and receive feedback from potential investors and select community members.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1110 and ENTR 2120 and ENTR 2130 and ENTR 2150 .
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour.
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ENTR 2150 - E-Commerce Crowdfunding and Marketing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: BSAD 220] Continuing course in the entrepreneurship series examining e-commerce, crowdfunding and social media as sustainable marketing strategies for a new entrepreneurial venture. Topics include target markets, current and pending regulations, equity, reward and debt-based options and culminate in the creation of a viable marketing plan.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1110 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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Environmental Technologies |
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ENVR 113 - Instrumentation and Controls
Credits: 3
An introduction to instrumentation, measurement and control practices. Students gain skills for accurately and precisely measuring temperature, pressure, water and heat flow, voltage, current and other parameters needed to troubleshoot and maintain energy and water systems.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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ENVR 115 - Introduction to Water Conservation
Credits: 3
An introduction to the wide range of water conservation technologies and a basic understanding of the resources and skills needed to work in the field.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENVR 215 - Active Water Harvesting and Distribution Systems
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of water technologies, system planning and design. Content in this projects-based class includes development practices, indoor and outdoor conservation, rainwater harvesting, grey water and effluent recycling. The development of sustainable system design and deployment are highlighted.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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ENVR 216 - Watershed Management
Credits: 3
An in-depth class on the diverse aspects of water shed management. The course reviews the various ways individuals and organizations strive to balance the human use of water shed resources with natural resource protections and maximization. It explores the technology, policy making and best practices used to achieve optimum water shed management. Visits to local water sheds are included.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENVR 217 - Water Auditing and Evaluation
Credits: 3
The technologies, methods and systems used to audit the flow and quality of water resources and the human demand for water resources. The course reviews methods, techniques and systems used for evaluating the effectiveness of water conservation programs, wastewater reclamation systems, collection and distribution systems, and household water usage. Visits to water and wastewater facilities are included.
Prerequisite(s): ENVR 115 .
Corequisite(s): ENVR 217L .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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ENVR 217L - Water Systems Auditing and Evaluation Lab
Credits: 1
A lab course in which students do data entry, calculations, sampling, and analysis of the projects they have defined in ENVR 217. Students visit water or wastewater facilities or conservation organizations or committees and work individually or in groups to compile and compare data on their water or wastewater facility or organization. Familiarity with Excel and/or Access required.
Prerequisite(s): ENVR 115 .
Corequisite(s): ENVR 217 .
Offered: Spring
Two lab hours.
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Exercise Science |
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EXSC 2130 - IM Lifestyle Change
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 202]
Health-risk appraisals and their application to lifestyle change. Topics include weight control, stress management and the principles of exercise adherence. Emphasis is on techniques in behavior modification, motivation, teaching and counseling, and behavior change as lifestyle change.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EXSC 2140 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 203] An introduction to the basic principles of nutrition, including functions, interactions, and human requirements of nutrients and their roles in maintaining optimum health in the exercising adult. The effects of exercise on nutritional requirements and guidelines for their use are emphasized. The efficacy and potential risks of various ergogenic aids are reviewed.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary |
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CDHC 298 - Community Dental Health Coordinator Internship
Credits: 4
A clinical course providing practice in Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) skills. Clinical experience will be provided in an affiliated clinical site under the supervision of a licensed dentist or a registered dental hygienist. This course also includes seminars to discuss clinical experiences and measures to take care of any deficiencies. Travel may be required.
Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): DAST 222 and EFDA 294 and HLCR 115 and HLCR 116
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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EFDA 250 - Restorative Functions
Credits: 2
This course covers foundational knowledge in general and dental anatomy and physiology, dental materials, placing and shaping direct restorations, fitting and shaping of stainless steel crowns, dental impressions, Isolation, and occlusion function. These principles will be specifically applied to amalgam and composite restorations. This course will be intense to allow us to begin placing restorations on prepared typodont teeth.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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EFDA 250L - Restorative Functions Lab
Credits: 1
An introduction to the manipulation and placement of restorative materials, fitting and shaping stainless steel crowns, taking a single tooth final impression and practicing other skills for expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) as approved by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care. Students will apply concepts from dental anatomy and materials science to restorative procedures.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours
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EFDA 293 - Restorative Clinical Practicum
Credits: 4
A clinical course providing practice in expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) skills. Emphasis is on the placement of amalgam and composite restorations on patients. Clinical experience will be provided in an affiliated clinical site. This course also includes seminars to discuss clinical experiences and measures to take care of any deficiencies.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Eight lab hours.
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EFDA 294 - Dental Insurance Billing and Coding
Credits: 2
This self-paced, online course gives administrative dental professionals a strong background in and thorough understanding of how the dental insurance process works. Students gain knowledge and relevant, up-to-date information that enables them to excel as dental insurance billing and coding professionals.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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EFDA 295 - Advanced Dental Assisting Skills
Credits: 2
Didactic and laboratory instruction that emphasizes experience and performance with current technology and advanced level dental assistant skills needed for employment in today’s dental offices. This final course in the sequence leads to the completion of a certificate in advanced dental assisting skills.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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EFDA 295A - Dental Radiation Health and Safety Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. The student will focus on radiation health and safety. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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EFDA 295B - Dental Infection Control Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. the student will focus on infection control in dental office. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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EFDA 295C - General Chairside Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. the student will focus on general chairside procedures in a dental office. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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EFDA 296 - Dental Fluoride, Polishing and Sealants Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. the student will focus on dental fluoride applications, dental sealants application and coronal polishing. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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Facility Technologies |
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FACT 113 - Basic Blueprint Reading
Credits: 2
Introduction of symbols, scaled measurements and specifications necessary for reading construction plans. One focus of the class is analysis and interpretation of drawings for plumbing, welding, and potentially other trades. Additionally, students develop proficiency in basic methods of sketching and design and prepare material and take-off lists.
Prerequisite(s): Work Keys score of 3 in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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FACT 114 - Basic Electricity and Controls
Credits: 2
Presents principles of electricity, measurements, safety, wiring procedures, schematics, components of basic circuits, and principles and practices in electricity.
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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FACT 198 - FACT Internship
Credits: 2
This course provides students with an opportunity to enlarge and complete their learning experience by taking an unpaid position in a working environment. Students should have completed a significant portion of program core requirements to be eligible for this program and must work closely with a faculty adviser regarding employment specifics.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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FACT 1110 - Introduction to Automation
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the field of automation and the various career paths including in building automation, industrial automation, and distributed energy. The course introduces students to the basic concepts of inputs and outputs, and explores how logic is employed to create automated systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic sensor and process control applications, on the steps in completely specifying a design from schematics to component selection to design validation, and the steps to successfully commission a new system.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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FACT 1120 - Devices
Credits: 3
Introduction to various sensors, controllers, and devices used in building automation, industrial automation, and energy systems. Course covers types of devices, their selection, and their successful implementation in automation systems.
Prerequisite(s): FACT 1110
Three lecture hours.
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FACT 1130 - Controls
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the controllers and communications used in automation systems. Students learn about how to program in common programmable logic controllers used in building automation and industrial automation applications. Common communications protocols used in automation are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): FACT 1120
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FACT 1150 - Introduction to Smart Grids
Credits: 3
An introduction to the technologies and design strategies associated with the Smart Grid. This course emphasizes the components of the Smart Grid: controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together to meet local energy needs. Students learn how technologies will work with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand. Students gain experience with Smart Grid monitoring and control technologies in the context of SFCC’s smart grid assets and participate in the analysis and planning of sustainable electrical systems using industry-standard software modeling tools.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FACT 1160 - Introduction to Power and Energy
Credits: 3
An introduction to energy conversion and power systems. The course covers the technical, economic, and environmental considerations of energy conversion, power generation, storage technologies, transmission, distribution, and load in the electricity grid.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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