Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

229 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Mathematics - Mechanized Agriculture 250 COLLEGE ARITHMETIC 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass This course is designed as a quick review of college arithmetic to prepare the student for MATH 256 or MATH 201. Topics include arithmetic operations on integers, fractions and decimals; application of order of operations to simplification of mathematical expressions; word problems and applications of arithmetic. 252 COLLEGE ARITHMETIC AND PREALGEBRA 5 units 5 lecture hours, pass/no pass This course covers arithmetic and key concepts in elementary algebra which are typically difficult for elementary algebra students. Topics include arithmetic operations on integers, fractions and decimals, application of order of operations to simplifying arithmetic and algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations, and applications. 256 TOPICS BEFORE ALGEBRA 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 250 or placement by college process that would qualify the student to place out of Mathematics 250. This course is an introduction to some of the key concepts covered in Beginning Algebra (e.g., solving equations, graphing, word problems) which are typically difficult for MATH 201 students. This course is designed for the student who has successfully completed MATH 250 or achieved required score on placement exam but does not feel confident enough in his/ her skills to be able to take on the fast pace of a traditional MATH 201 class. MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE (MAG) 19V COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE, MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE 1-8 units Work experience internship for mechanized agriculture students. Students will be monitored and advised through this class. Documentation of work progress will be provided to the instructor by the student and the work supervisor. Students may learn specific and general career skills in preparation for more advanced responsibilities upon completion of the educational program. The student must be employed or serving as a volunteer with an entity which is approved by the instructor. Employer must agree to participate in this internship, provide appropriate skills instruction and supervision, and submit a performance evaluation to the college. Students earn units using the following formula: for paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may enroll for a maximum of 8 units per semester. Students may earn a total of 16 units in work experience of which only 6 may be in COTR 19G. Note: Repetition of Cooperative Work Experience courses is allowable under Title 5, §55253. (A, CSU) 20 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN: DIESEL ENGINES, SERVICE FUNDAMENTALS, MACHINE SYSTEMS 11 units, 8 lecture hours, 9 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course provides in-depth instruction in diesel engines, service department skills and expectations, and specific instruction on agricultural and construction machines. The design and construction of diesel engines, principles and theories of operation, and disassembly and reassembly of engine components will be covered. Instruction on technical reference materials, parts and service books, computer systems and programs used by the service technician will be covered. Students will also develop skills on the service and operation of various machine and engine systems common to the equipment industry. (A, CSU)