Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

164 Art - Automotive Technology 2018-2019 Catalog 43 INDEPENDENT PROJECTS STUDIO 2-3 units: 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours; 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Art 7 or 9 or 10 or 13 or 30A or 37A or 38. This course involves the production of individual work under supervision of instructor in a specialized area. It may include ceramics, commercial art, digital imaging, drawing, design, sculpture, printmaking, painting or photography. During the first week of the semester, student enrolling must present an appropriate project based upon skills learned in other art courses. (A, CSU) 44 DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course is an introduction to digital video editing on the computer. Topics such as modern film theory, film treatments, framing shots, timing and transitions, and other pre- and post- production skills are also covered. (A, CSU, UC) ASTRONOMY (ASTRO) 10 INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY (FORMERLY SCI 3) 4 units, 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 1A and Mathematics 103. This course covers the topics of planets, solar system mechanics, stellar evolution and basic cosmology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) 20 INTRODUCTION TO COSMOLOGY 4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Astronomy 10. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A and Mathematics 103. This course focuses on a description of the universe, concentrating on celestial bodies and phenomena beyond the Solar System. Topics will include electromagnetic radiation, observed properties of stars, variable and binary stars, extra-solar planets, stellar evolution, black holes, relativity, the interstellar medium, star clusters, the Milky Way and other galaxies, cosmology, and the possibility of other life forms in the universe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUTOT) 9 AUTOMOTIVE ESSENTIALS 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is an overview of the automobile and its basic components. General servicing procedures and basic troubleshooting are included for anyone needing an introduction to the operating principles of the automobile. (A, CSU) 10 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM 16 units, 9 lecture hours, 21 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Automotive Technology 9. ADVISORIES: English 125, 126 and Mathematics 201. This course, Automotive Technology-10, in concert with Automotive Technology-11, will prepare the student with the knowledge and skills to perform diagnosis and repair of various automotive components and enter the automotive service industry at the advanced apprentice level. Subjects include: safety, ethics, regulations, engine repair, manual transmissions, clutches, automatic transmission, and chassis electrical systems. Most tools and equipment are provided; however, the student is expected to furnish a Digital Volt Ohm Meter (DVOM) and personal safety items. (A, CSU) 11 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM 16 units, 9 lecture hours, 21 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Automotive Technology 9. ADVISORIES: English 125, 126 and Mathematics 201. This course, Automotive Technology-11, in concert with Automotive Technology -10, will prepare the student with the knowledge and skills to perform diagnosis and repair of various automotive components and enter the automotive service industry at the advanced apprentice level. Subjects include: safety, ethics, regulations, brakes, suspension and steering, differentials, axles, engine electrical and electronic systems, engine performance and emissions, air conditioning and heating, and Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) emissions (smog), brake and lamp license preparation. Most tools and equipment are provided, however the student is expected to furnish Digital Volt Ohm Meter (DVOM), Vacuum gauge, and personal safety items. (A, CSU)