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• MAT 280: Differential Equations

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Theory and methods of solving ordinary differential equations are covered. Topics include equations of first order, second order, and simple higher order systems, methods of solutions, exact and numerical techniques, transformations(Laplace and Fourier) and applications of differential equations to the physical and natural sciences. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-222; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• MAT 282: Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations

  4.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Theory and methods of solving ordinary differential equations are covered. Topics include equations of first order, second order, and simple higher order systems, methods of solutions, exact and numerical techniques, transformations (Laplace and Fourier) and applications of differential equations to the physical and natural sciences. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-221; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 090: Mechanical & Electrical Fabrication

  1.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to mechanical and electrical basics. Students will be introduced to mechanical tools and devices as well as principles of an electrical system. Electrical components will also be introduced. Prerequisite:    PRINT "Take MAT-020" Take MAT-020 MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-150 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-210 MAT-220 or MAT-221; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 101: Fundamentals of Shop Machinery

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to blueprint reading, measurement, quality assurance, industry safety, hand tools and the basic operation of manual machine tools. Students will complete the OSHA 10-hour General Industry training program.
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• MET 110: Manufacturing Fundamentals

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course provides the student with an overview of the various types of manufacturing that takes place in the discrete, hybrid and continuous sectors and of the jobs that must be performed within manufacturing. The course provides an introduction to the techniques and resources that manufacturers employ to improve operations, preparing the student for independent investigating and life-long learning. It provides basic knowledge and skills with regard to blueprint reading, CADD drawing, measurement and quality assurance. At least one plant tour will be included as part of this course to provide first hand validation of the topics covered. Prerequisite:    # Take COM-061 RPLR-061 EAP-060 RPLE-060 COM-121 or COM-122 # Take MAT-110 or RPLM-110. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 111: Fundamentals of Manufacturing

  1.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course provides the student with an overview of the various types of manufacturing that takes place in today's manufacturing facility. This course provides and introduction to techniques that manufactures employ to improve efficiency and operations. It prepares the student for independent investigating and life-long learning. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 or MAT-221; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 120: Industrial Mechanics I

  5.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course covers the principles and applications of the most commonly found mechanical drive and fluid power components in an industrial manufacturing environment. Topics include mechanical power transmission devices, pneumatics, and hydraulics through an intermediate level along with related construction and troubleshooting techniques. Completion of this course provides the student with all of the mechanical skills and knowledge required by the National Center for Integrated Systems Technology (NCIST) Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum in Integrated Systems Technology. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 or MAT-221; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 130: Industrial Electrical Systems

  4.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course covers the principles and application of alternating (AC) and direct (DC) current electricity, industrial sequential control and electrical controls construction as found in a typical manufacturing environment. Topics include AC and DC circuit analysis and measurement in resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits; AC fixed speed motor control; control transformers, relays, timers, and counters; mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic input and output devices; sequencing and logic functions; introduction to component and systems troubleshooting; electrical wiring practices; conduit and raceways; and requirements for conductors, disconnects and raceways as specified by the National Electric Code (NEC). Completion of this course provides the student with all of the basic electrical skills and knowledge required by the National Center for Integrated Systems Technology (NCIST) Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum in Integrated Systems Technology. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 or MAT-221; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 140A: Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers I

  2.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course covers the principles and application of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as found in a typical manufacturing environment. Topics include principles, functions and operation of PLCs; basic ladder logic programming with relays, timers and counters; digital input and output interfacing; intermediate instructions such as program flow, subroutine, math, and data move; analog interfacing and associated instructions; basic multi-drop networking;operator displaystation application; use of remote inputs and outputs; and component and systems troubleshooting; Upon completion of this course the student will have exceeded the knowledge and skill requirements of the National Center for Integrated Systems Technology (NCIST) Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum in Integrated Systems Technology. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described. The Rockwell Allen Bradley SLC500, DH-485, RSLinx, PanelView 1000, and Panelbulder 32 products are used in the teaching of this material. Prerequisite:    Take MET-130; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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• MET 140B: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers II

  2.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course covers the principles and application of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as found in a typical manufacturing environment. The foundational knowledge of MET 140A is applied to topics such as basic multi-drop networking, operator display station application, use of remote inputs and outputs, and more advanced component snd systems troubleshooting. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described. The Rockwell Allen Bradley SLC500,DH-485, RSLinx, PanelView 1000, and Panelbulder 32 products are used in the teaching of this material. Prerequisite:    Take MET-140A; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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