Page 148 of Cabrillo College 2005-2006 Catalog by Cabrillo College Aptos California

ETECH 138 Electromechanical Systems 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory Prerequisites: ETECH 42 and ETECH 132. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Covers the theory and application of mechanical devices and their control circuits, including component recognition, understanding electrical schematic diagrams, hydraulics, pneumatics, AC and DC motors, stepping motors, mechanical drive systems and servomechanisms. Students will experience assembly/disassembly operations and troubleshooting of small-scale electromechanical, pneumatic, and fluid power systems. Uses electromechanical systems to expose students to maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques used in a variety of industries. ETECH 140 Introduction to Maya 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Repeatability: May be taken 3 times. Introduces Maya, a popular 3D animation software used in the creation of animated organic, mechanical and architectural designs. Alias/Wavefront's Maya is the current leader in the film/television industry. Includes an introduction to 3-D model construction, texturing, lighting, animation, cinematography and rendering. ETECH 145 ANSI Standards in Mechanical Drafting 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory Prerequisites: ETECH 24 and ETECH 41 or ETECH 51 or equivalent skills. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Presents advanced mechanical drafting course covering the relevant American National Standards Institute standards, including geometric dimensioning/tolerancing, finish symbols, weld symbols, and other relevant symbols/conventions. Many companies require knowledge of ANSI standards for entry-level drafters. All work will be completed using AutoCAD software. ETECH 150 ETECH Careers and Employment Preparation 2 units; 1 hour Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Repeatability: May be taken 2 times. Presents a review of current trends/developments in the engineering technology field with focus on skill set requirements, employment opportunities, and projected job trends associated with the various Engineering Technology branches. Mock interviews, portfolio building and resume creation will be completed during lab sessions. ETECH 175 ArchiCAD II 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory Prerequisite: ETECH 71. Recommended Preparation: CABT 106; Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Repeatability: May be taken 3 times. Teaches an advanced course in the use of ArchiCAD architectural design software with focus on ArchiCAD's many virtual model refinement capabilities. Also included is instruction on the printing of architectural-size drawings, quantity calculations, shaded view creation, photorealistic rendering, sun studies, animation "fly throughs," virtual reality, and panoramic scenes. This is the second of a two-part ArchiCAD course series. ETECH 190A-Z Special Topics in Drafting Technology -5 units; hours Lecture Repeatability: May be taken 4 times. Any particular special topics course may be repeated a total of four times. Selected topics in Drafting Technology not covered by regular catalog offerings. Each special topic course will be announced, described, and given its own title and letter designation in the Schedule of Classes. The structure and format of the classes will vary depending on the subject matter. ENGLISH Business, English, and Language Arts Division James Weckler, Division Dean Division Office, Room 501 Diane Putnam, Writing Center Director, 479-6184 Diane Putnam, Program Chair, 477-3204 Counselor: 479-6225 or 479-6274 for appointment Watsonville Counselor: 477-5134 Call 479-6400 for more information www.cabrillo.edu/programs English Transfer Information Students majoring in English at Cabrillo may take courses in composition, critical thinking, research writing, creative writing, journalism, mythology and folklore, children's literature, and film, as well as classes in British, American, Chicano, Latin American, and Native American literature. These courses help students develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, critical thinking skills, and the ability to write effectively and persuasively. Majoring in English leads directly to careers in teaching, journalism, publishing and editing, technical writing, public relations, and advertising. It is also excellent preparation for careers in law, communications, business, and a variety of technology industries. 148 English

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