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171 Course Descriptions 2005-2006 GateWay Community College Catalog ENH254 Literature and Film 3 Credits 3 Periods Presents works of literature and their film versions and analyzes distinguishing techniques of each medium. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. ENH255 Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film 3 Credits 3 Periods Strengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic, gender, class and religious differences between cultures and mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: ENG101. ENH260 Literature of the Southwest 3 Credits 3 Periods Investigates major themes in Southwestern American literature including the Western myth, minority roles in the regions literature, control of nature versus primacy of nature, and growth. Both prose and poetry are examined with an emphasis on contemporary Southwestern writing. Prerequisites: None. ENH275 Modern Fiction 3 Credits 3 Periods Includes novels and short stories of modern writers which reflect significant themes of our time. Prerequisites: None. ENH285 Contemporary Women Writers 3 Credits 3 Periods Explores twentieth century literature (short stories, essays, plays, and poetry) written by women and about women. Focus on themes relevant to womens lives regardless of age, creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None. ENH291 Childrens Literature 3 Credits 3 Periods Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children Prerequisites: None. ENH298AC Special Projects 3 Credits 3 Periods Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professionaltype facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: None. ENTREPRENEURIALSTUDIES(EPS) EPS102 Rich Dads CASHFLOW 2 Credits 2 Periods Principles, processes, and tools that represent a new paradigm for financial literacy. Concepts and principles based upon Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, and the Cashflow 101 game.(Copyright). Prerequisites: None. FACILITIESSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY(FAC) FAC101 Refrigeration Applications and Components I 2 Credits 2 Periods Major components of refrigeration systems. Properties of refrigerants and piping practices. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: HVA101LL or permission of instructor. FAC101LL Refrigeration Applications and Components I Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Servicing refrigeration units. Includes soldering tubing, installing/removing manifold gauge set, evacuating and charging the system. Emphasis on safety. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: HVA101 or permission of department. FAC104 Introduction to Facilities Management 3 Credits 3 Periods Survey of the total responsibilities of the facilities organization in manufacturing, business, and government. Includes methods for coordinating the physical workplace with the people and work of the organization. Prerequisites: None. FAC105 Electricity for Industry 3 Credits 3 Periods Electricity related to industrial applications. Operation of and safety protocols for the use of electrical meters. Electrical loads calculations and evaluation of air conditioning power sources. Single-phase motors, motor resistance and motor terminals. Function of electro-magnetic solenoids and transformers. National Electric Code. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA105LL or permission of instructor. FAC105LL Electricity for Industry Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Diagramming and assembling series circuits, parallel circuits and wiring relays, thermostats, switches and lights. Electrical readings on compressors. Emphasis on safety. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA105 or permission of instructor. FAC106 Industrial Safety 2 Credits 2 Periods Safety, health management and accident prevention in industrial work environment. Role of OSHA act, materials handling, electrical safety, machine safety, first response to fire and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazards, accident prevention, and managements responsibilities. Prerequisites: None. FAC115 Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams 3 Credits 3 Periods Principles of three-phase motors. Wye and Delta wiring. Calculation of motor current draw. Sequence of operation, wiring diagram and electrical components associated with industrial equipment. Procedures for evaluating electrical problems. Safety stressed. Prerequisites: ELC/FAC/ HVA105 or permission of department or ELC/FAC/HVA105LL or permission of department. Corequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA115LL or permission of department. FAC115LL Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Drawing wiring diagrams, wiring systems and checking electrical circuits. Troubleshooting electrical problems of three-phase motors and controls. Safety stressed. Prerequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA105 or permission of department or ELC/FAC/HVA105LL or permission of department. Corequisites: ELC/FAC/HVA115 or permission of department.

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