Mechanical Technology

The Associate of Applied Science Degrees and the Certificates of Achievement in Mechanical Technology provide individuals with classroom and laboratory experiences in electricity, mechanical power, pneumatics, hydraulics, ferrous and nonferrous materials, welding and air conditioning, as they pertain to the maintenance of integrated systems of materials, machinery, and equipment.

In the 2011 - 2012 academic year several degrees and certificates are available in Mechanical Technology:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Industrial Emphasis  (Suggested sequence of courses)
  • Operations Emphasis  (Suggested sequence of courses)
  • Power Utility Program  (Suggested sequence of courses)
  • Theatre Technology Emphasis  (Suggested sequence of courses)
• Certificate of Achievement
  • Industrial Emphasis  (Suggested sequence of courses)
  • Operations Emphasis  (Suggested sequence of courses)
  • Power Utility Program  (Suggested sequence of courses)
  • Theatre Technology Emphasis  (Suggested sequence of courses)

Contact Ramat Shabahang at (702) 651-3017 or ramat.shabahang@csn.edu for further information.

Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes

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MT 101 - Introduction to Theater Technology

Introduction and survey of theater history and technology. Identification of criteria for employment and goal achievement in theater environment. Understanding technical and occupational skills needed for meaningful employment within the theater industry. 2 Credits.

MT 102 - Fundamentals of Electricity

Fundamentals of constructing electrical circuits, measuring their predictable parameters, using measuring instruments and materials needed to maintain and repair electrical systems. 4 Credits.

MT 104 - Industrial Electricity

Emphasis placed on troubleshooting, fabricating, maintaining and repairing electrical systems encountered in industry. Prerequisite: MT 102B. 4 Credits.

MT 108 - Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Instrumentation)

Presents the theoretical basis for hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry. Attention is given to circuit components and how they work. Assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting is emphasized. 4 Credits.

MT 116 - Programmable Logic Controllers II

Advanced programmable control applications and uses dealing with programmable control frequency drives and man machine interfaces packages. 3 Credits.

MT 181 - Co-Op/Internship Second Semester

This course provides hands-on opportunities for students to work in actual power utilities environment to gain experience and learn how to apply technical knowledge and skills learned in their course work to actual power utility setting. This Co-Op course is directed by a qualified professional and supervised by the instructor. One credit will be earned for each four hours worked per week during the semester. 3 Credits.

MT 182 - Co-Op/Internship Third Semester

This course provides hands-on opportunities to apply material and skills learned in the interactive, multimedia course work previously completed in MT 160B, 161B and 162B. Prerequisite: Department approval. 2 Credits.

MT 183 - Co-Op/Internship Third Semester

This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply the technical knowledge and skills acquired in their course work to actual theater environment. This Co-Op course is directed by a qualified professional and supervised by the instructor. One credit will be earned for each four hours worked per week during the semester. 3 Credits.

Note: Enrollment in the above course is restricted, GPA 3.2, Prerequisites: MT 102, MT 104, MT 106, MT 108.

(Posted 13 Nov 2011, updated 10 Dec 2011)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
Check On-line Registration for current listing of classes.