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Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).
Automation & Instrumentation (SAT)
KAIT 0120 - Elec Motors & Control Systems
Clock Hours: 60 Coverage of a broad range of motor types, control systems, electric motor operation, selection, installation, control and maintenance. Industrial applications of variable speed drives for constant torque, constant horsepower, and variable torque/variable horsepower. Coverage of motor starter circuits, reduced voltage starting techniques, and stepper/servo motors.
Clock Hours: 60 Broad coverage of fluid power technology, balancing theory and applications; how electrical currents control the operation of fluid power systems, the design, analysis, operation, and maintenance of fluid power systems. Complete coverage of both HYDRAULIC and PNEUMATICS systems, and the use of fluids under pressure to generate, control, and transmit power.
Clock Hours: 60 Comprehensive coverage of maintenance requirements for pneumatic and electrical/electronic devices, DCS systems, analytical instrumentation, fiber optics, and smart instruments. Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments and systems combines theory and hands-on experience, such as configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers.
Prerequisite:KAIT 0125 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
KAIT 0132 - Automation Instrumentation and Control Documentation
Clock Hours: 48 This course will cover Control Systems Documentation, Development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ANSI/ISA drawings are emphasized, covering both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents. The course is beneficial to all individuals working with industrial systems, such as Control Technicians and Engineers.
KAIT 0133 - Fundamentals of Industrial Process, Measurement, and Control
Clock Hours: 96 This course will provide the fundamentals of industrial process, measurement, and control. The course uses industry instrumentation to connect, program and operate process control systems, as they apply to flow and liquid level. Coverage of Instrument tags, diagrams, loop controllers, level control/measurements, and methods of automatic control. Usage of PID Controllers and Flow Transmitters.
Recommended Prerequisite:KAIT 0200 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Clock Hours: 48 This course presents a systematic approach to troubleshooting and start-up of single- and multi-loop control loops. Coverage of how pressure, level, flow, and temperature loops operate to maintain good process control systems. A logical Troubleshooting approach is covered, test equipment, programmable systems, communication circuits, transient problems, and software.
Prerequisite:KAIT 0130 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Clock Hours: 36 This course will cover Industrial Data communications concepts that are needed to understand, troubleshoot, and maintain both legacy and leading-edge systems. Emphasizing practical functional aspects of common systems, relevant terminology, standards, and protocols including EIA/TIA 232, 485, and IEEE 802.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of support courses or equivalent experience Semester: All
Clock Hours: 16 This course helps to prepare the Student for the ISA Control Systems Technician Associate recognition examination. The ISA CST Associate examination measures a fundamental understanding of knowledge in automation and control, has specialized work experience and/or an educational background in automation and control or a related field.
Clock Hours: 160 Industrial electronics will cover core concepts applicable to all the various specialty areas of industry. This course will provide a solid industrial/automation electronics foundation and support the wide sector of automation technologies. The course will focus on required electronics for industrial control, motion, sensors, safety, loops, communications, test equipment and troubleshooting.
Credits: 5 This is a course in analysis and repairs of non-structural component parts and assemblies found in the construction of modern unibody and frame type vehicles.
Credits: 5 A course in analysis and repair of structural component parts and assemblies found in the construction of modern unibody and frame type vehicles.
Credits: 7 Developed in the analysis and repair of structural component parts and assemblies found in the construction of modern unibody and frame type vehicles.
Credits: 6 An introductory course providing fundamentals of operation and maintenance procedures including: researching service information, shop safety, tool, and equipment use, maintenance and light repair service procedures. Prerequisite to additional AUTO courses. Completers may test to become Honda PACT students.
Credits: 6 Diagnostic and repair procedures involved in electrical and electronic systems with practical application of Ohm’s law. Hands-on diagnosis and repair of charging, starting, lighting, electronic accessory, and supplemental restraint systems.
Prerequisite:AUTO 1010 w/C or higher, or successful completion of challenge exam for AUTO 1010. Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 6 This is a National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certified training course covering the theory of operation of four-stroke gas internal combustion engines. Teaches engine components, design characteristics, systems, subsystems, and diagnostics. Maintenance and repair procedures will be performed on live work, mock-ups, components, and department owned vehicles.
Prerequisite:AUTO 1010 w/C grade or higher, or successful completion of challenge exam for AUTO 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: .5-12 Allow automotive students to acquire additional expertise in a specific industrial automotive application, to be approved by the instructor.
Credits: 6 This is a National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certified training course covering the theory, functions of repair, service procedures, and shop practices of Automotive Braking Systems.
Prerequisite:AUTO 1010 w/C grade or higher, or successful completion of challenge exam for AUTO 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 6 This is a National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certified training course covering the theory, functions of repair, and maintenance of automotive suspension and steering systems.
Prerequisite:AUTO 1010 w/C grade or higher, or successful completion of challenge exam for AUTO 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 6 Students use on-the-job training for college credit. This is a program-related work in the Automotive field. Credit is awarded for completion of specific learning objectives in the program major. Internships will be paid or unpaid as determined by the employer.
Credits: 6 Diagnostic and repair procedures involved in automotive heating, air conditioning, manual transmissions, transaxles, and final drive components.
Prerequisite:AUTO 1010 and AUTO 1150 courses w/C grade or better Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 6 A course on the diagnosis and repair of automotive engine performance and emission-related problems. The course includes, but is not limited to, the diagnosis and testing of ignition, fuel delivery, and emission systems.
Prerequisite:AUTO 1010 and AUTO 1150 courses w/C grade or better Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 6 A course on the diagnosis and repair of automotive engine performance and emission-related problems. The course includes, but is not limited to, the diagnosis and testing of ignition, fuel delivery, and emission systems.
Credits: 5 This is a theory course for advanced refinishing procedures and techniques including color matching and multi-stage finishes. See ASE task list for more information.
Credits: 3 An overview of basic internal and external organizational structures and common infrastructure associated with airports. Specific topics discussed include types of airports in the US, airport administrative and regulatory structures, National Plan of Integrated Airport systems [NPIAS], airport jobs and career paths, public relations, infrastructure and facilities, airspace and Air Traffic Control.
Credits: 3 An overview of the operational and administrative processes associated with modern airports. Specific topics discussed include airport regulations governing planning, management and operations, security processes and procedures, financial management, capacity and delay, economic, political and social roles of airports, airport master planning process and the future of airport management.
Credits: 3 This course includes a survey of the air transportation industry to include airline deregulation, government regulatory agencies, general aviation, and airline management operations and aircraft.
Credits: 1 Students will be introduced to many aspects of the aviation industry, job opportunities, flight program, procedures, and how to finance flight training. Students will be given the opportunity to meet with industry personnel.
Credits: 2 The history of aviation from the earliest times through the modern jet age will be covered. Students will discover significant aviation developments and how they came about.
Prerequisite:PILT 1010 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4 A study of aviation fundamentals, principals of flight, aircraft & engine operations, weather, navigation & radio communications as required by FAA regulations. Students will be prepared to begin flight training.
Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include the information for private pilot flight maneuvers and procedures and regulations for takeoff, cruise, traffic pattern operations, approach, emergencies, and cross-country operations. One hour per week lab time is required.
Corequisite:PILT 1100 required for non-flying student enrolled in PILT 1100 or AS Degree Dispatch Track or Aviation Maintenance Track; optional for Continuing Education students Semester: All
Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include private pilot flight maneuvers, procedures and regulations associated with takeoff, cruise, traffic pattern operations, approach, emergencies, and cross-country operations. One hour per week lab time is required.
Corequisite:PILT 1100 required for nonflying student enrolled in PILT 1100 Semester: All
PILT 1145 - Solo Pilot Rotor Wing Certification Lab
Credits: 1 Students will begin flight training with an FAA-certified flight instructor. Training will include all skills necessary to fly solo in a rotorcraft.
Prerequisite:PILT 1100 (may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 2 Students continue to fly with an FAA-certified flight instructor. Training will include all the skills necessary for a private pilots license. The student will fly under Part 141 of the FAA regulations.
Credits: 2 Students will gain basic aeronautical knowledge to safely operate the rotorcraft within FAA guidelines including skills to perform basic maneuvers. Students will fly under Part 141 of the FAA regulations.
PILT 1160 - Private Pilot Fixed Wing Training Lab II
Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Private Pilot fixed-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to soloing an aircraft and/or meeting the practical test standards to obtain a Private Pilot Certification.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval Corequisite:PILT 1140 or PILT 1150 Semester: All
PILT 1165 - Private Pilot Rotor Wing Training Lab II
Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Private Pilot rotor-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to soloing an aircraft and/or meeting the practical test standards to obtain a Private Pilot Certification.
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Corequisite:PILT 1145 or PILT 1155 Semester: All
Credits: 1 This course is taught one-on-one with a flight instructor. It includes the practical knowledge to fly a multi engine aircraft safely and to the standards required for FAA certification.
Prerequisite:PILT 1150 and instructor approval Semester: All
Credits: 3 A more in-depth study of the purpose, operations, and use of aircraft instrumentation in airport departures, en-route, navigation, & instrument approaches. Student will be prepared to qualify as an instrument-rated pilot.
Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include the information for instrument flight procedures and regulations for departures, en route, approach and landing. Two hours per week lab time is required.
Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include the information for instrument flight procedures and regulations for departure, en route, approach and landing. Two hours per week lab time is required.
Credits: 3 Flight navigation will emphasize radio navigation as it relates to instrument approaches, en route procedures, and departures. Students will be prepared to take the FAA evaluations. Approximate flight time is 35 hours.
Prerequisite:PILT 1250 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: All
Credits: 1 Students will develop the skills, knowledge and aeronautical experience necessary to operate the specified piston-engine helicopter to proficiency level that meets or exceeds the criteria outlined in the piston-engine rotorcraft manufactures ground and flight procedures handbook.
Prerequisite:PILT 1155 and concurrent with any flight lab prior PILT 1155. Semester: All
Credits: 3 The student will develop the skills, knowledge and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an instrument rating, as specified in FAA Part 141 with a helicopter class rating.
Prerequisite:PILT 1250 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: All
PILT 1320 - Instrument Pilot Fixed Wing Training Lab II
Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Instrument Rating fixed-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to meeting the practical test standards to obtain an Instrument rating in an airplane.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Recommended Corequisite: May be taken with PILT 1300 Semester: All
PILT 1325 - Instrument Pilot Rotor Wing Training Lab II
Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Instrument Rating rotor-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to meeting the practical test standards to obtain an Instrument rating in a helicopter.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval Recommended Corequisite: May be taken with PILT 1315 Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course overviews Air Traffic Control principles, rules, regulations, positions, responsibilities, terms and techniques. Pilots and perspective controllers will gain fundamental insight into the National Airspace System.
Credits: 3 This is an introductory course to provide pilots with the understanding of aircraft systems, components, and basic operations general to all aircraft. Included will be information about power plants, fuel, and electrical systems.
Credits: 1 This course is designed to assist students enrolled in the Professional Pilot program for fixed-wing and/or rotor-wing. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning with the concepts and procedures with the academic ground courses and on areas of student deficiency.
Credits: 1 This course is designed to assist students enrolled in the Professional Pilot program for fixed-wing and/or rotor-wing. The design of this course is academic flight labs and on areas of student deficiency.
Credits: 1-5 Students will plan a special project in an area of study in cooperation with program coordinator or advisor. Students may also be granted credit for a specialized area of training already completed.
Credits: 1-2 Aviation CO-OP is open to second-year students. This elective class requires special approval prior to registration. See program coordinator for more information.
Prerequisite: Second-year student, instructor approval Semester: All
Credits: 1 Students will learn techniques for finding, applying for, interviewing and testing for pilot positions. Employers will discuss their hiring requirements, procedures, and what qualities they are expecting from applicants.
Prerequisite: Second-year student Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 Students will learn about atmospheric conditions, weather patterns and observations and their effect on aeronautical applications. Students will learn to read pilot weather reports and obtain pre- and in-flight weather information.
Credits: 3 All previous materials & concepts will be reviewed and the development of complex applications. Fundamentals of a professional pilot will be presented to prepare students to complete the FAA Commercial Certification.
Credits: 1 Student will obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautic experience necessary to meet the requirements of the multiengine certificate and multi-engine class rating.
Prerequisite:PILT 1150 Corequisite: May be taken with PILT 1200 Semester: All
Credits: 2 Course completes the foundation necessary to prepare student for the FAA Part 141 commercial pilot certification examination. Commercial maneuvers in a complex aircraft will be conducted.
Credits: 3 Theory and practical application of the laws of physics as they pertain to pilots. An understanding of the elements of aerodynamics affecting the control of the flight of an aircraft will be taught.
Credits: 2 The flight lab is designed to broaden the student’s knowledge and provide the skill necessary to safely fly a fixed wing aircraft. The student will be introduced to and practice commercial maneuvers. The student will be provided instruction and practice necessary to attain the proficiency level required for a category fixed wing add on to a commercial pilot certificate.
Credits: 2 The flight lab is designed to broaden the student’s knowledge and provide the skill necessary to safely fly a rotorcraft. The student will be introduced to and practice commercial maneuvers. The student will be provided instruction and practice necessary to attain the proficiency level required for a category rotor wing add on to a commercial pilot certificate.
Credits: 1 Students desiring to instruct other pilot candidates are prepared in the aircraft by a flight instructor. This course will include flight maneuvers required for the FAA CFI certification process.
Credits: 1 Students desiring to instruct other pilot candidates are prepared in the aircraft by a flight instructor. This course will include flight maneuvers required for the FAA CFI certification process.
Credits: 3 Pilot performance affected by training, environment, stress, fatigue, and cockpit design will be discussed. Study of accidents and pilot error as they relate to safety. Illusions, vertigo, and disorientation will be studied.
Credits: 3 Designed to teach learning theories, styles, domains, communication techniques, teaching process, teaching methods, lesson plans, evaluation of student performance and human factors resulting in knowledge required to teach students.
Credits: 1 Course prepares flight instructor to become FAA certified to instruct students in rotorcraft for instrument flight. Includes maneuvers required for the FAA CFI/ Instrument Rotorcraft-Helicopter Practical Test Standards.
Credits: 1 Certified flight instructors master multi-engine aircraft operation to safely and competently demonstrate the course of instruction leading to the multi-engine CFI rating.
Prerequisite:PILT 2240; PILT 2340 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: All
Credits: 1 Certified flight instructors master turbine-engine aircraft operation to proficiency level that meets or exceeds the criteria outlined in the turbine-engine rotorcraft manufactures ground and flight procedures handbook.
Credits: 1 Students will learn proper techniques for safe mountain flying operations. This course includes practical application under the direction of an experienced FAA Part 141 mountain pilot.
Credits: 1 Students will learn proper techniques for safe mountain flying operations. This course includes practical application under the direction of an experienced mountain pilot.
Credits: 1 Students will learn proper techniques for safe procedures in specialized areas of rotorcraft operations. This course includes practical applications with external loads under the direction of an experienced utility pilot.
Credits: 1 Students will learn the proper techniques for the use and limitations of high altitude operations, and the aeromedical factors related to changes in pressure and the use of oxygen at high altitude. The course will provide training on turbo charged engines. Preflight & in-flight ops during various phases of flight, and abnormal & emergency flight operations will be covered.
PILT 2465 - Night Vision Goggles Operations RW Lab
Credits: 2 Students will learn the proper techniques for the use and limitations of night vision goggles during flight operations, and the aeromedical factors related to the use of night vision goggles. The course will further cover preflight operations, in-flight operations during various phases of flight, and abnormal & emergency flight operations while using night vision goggles.
Credits: 2 This course will acquaint the student with a broad range of topics including corporate and business flight management, type of aircraft used, operational considerations and regulations of the industry.
Credits: 2 This course will prepare the student to safely operate a medium classified helicopter aircraft in Visual Flight Rules [VFR] conditions. Specific topics will address medium helicopter normal and emergency procedures, aircraft systems, aircraft performance characteristics, and maneuvers specific to medium aircraft operations.
Credits: 2 This course will prepare the student to safely operate a twin turbine engine medium classified helicopter aircraft in Visual Flight Rules [VFR] conditions. Specific topics will address twin turbine engine medium helicopter normal and emergency procedures, aircraft systems, aircraft performance characteristics, and maneuvers specific to twin engine turbine medium aircraft operations.
Credits: 1 This course is taught one-on-one with a flight instructor. It includes the practical knowledge to fly a single engine aircraft safely and to the standards required for FAA certification.
Prerequisite:PILT 2240 or instructor approval Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course is an advanced course designed to provide pilots with an understanding of advanced aircraft systems, components, and operations relevant to jet transport category aircraft. Included will be information on pneumatics, electrical, fuel, hydraulics, flight control and aircraft structure, automated navigation and flight control, instruments and W&B.
Credits: 2 This lab will supplement the systems learned in PILT 2600 with the actual systems operations in both normal and emergency operations in jet transport aircraft. It will further provide training in normal line flight operations in a crew oriented environment.
Prerequisite:PILT 2240 and PILT 2600 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course is an advanced course designed to provide Commercial pilots with the required ground training under FAR’s Part 141 for the Airline Transport Pilot Certification.
Credits: 1 This course is an advanced course designed to provide Commercial pilots with the required flight training under FAR’s Part 141 for the Airline Transport Pilot Certification.
Prerequisite:PILT 2150 and PILT 2700 (both may be taken concurrently) Semester: All
Credits: 3 Introduction to Biology for non-science majors. A survey of living diversity from bacteria to plants and animals. Introduces cell structure and physiology, inheritance, evolution and classification. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite:ENGL 0900 w/C grade or better, or appropriate placement score Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Laboratory study, experimentation, and analysis illustrating important biological principles. One laboratory session per week. This lab is intended to provide an optional hands-on experience in general biology to accompany BIOL 1010. BIOL1015 must be taken with BIOL 1010.
Corequisite:BIOL 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 For non-science majors. An introduction to plant form, function, and reproduction and a survey of the plant kingdom. Additional lab component (BIOL 1035) required.
Prerequisite:ENGL 0900 w/C grade or better, or appropriate placement score Corequisite:BIOL 1035 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0 Important aspects of plant biology are illustrated. Lab activities include: plant anatomy, physiology, life cycles, and a survey of the plant kingdom. One laboratory session per week.
Prerequisite:ENGL 0900 w/C grade or better, or appropriate placement score Corequisite:BIOL 1030 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required