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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 253 MEA 268 Massage Through the Lifespan 3 Credits Prerequisites: ANP 101 and MEA 160. Teaches the therapist to work with pregnant mothers to help ease the discomforts and stress that accompany pregnancy. Techniques to help with delivery are also addressed. It also addresses massage of infants and children to enhance bonding, relaxation, and comfort of the infant and child. Massage aspects of geriatric and disabled clients are addressed. MEA 269 Sports Massage, Injuries and Hydrotherapies 3 Credits Prerequisites: MEA 160, MEA 161 and ANP 101. Presents a speci c application of massage therapy designed to train the therapist in the treatment of athletes. Includes: pre-event and post-event techniques, general maintenance massage, and therapeutic exercises. First aid for sports injuries and the use of hydrotherapies will be explored. MIT 102 Introduction to Print Reading 3 Credits Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of �gC�h or better in MAT 044. Provides an introduction to reading and interpreting machine shop symbols, welding blueprints and working drawings used in trades and crafts. Focuses on dimension, shape, fabrication and assembly. Applies basic mathematics to the solution of print and performance problems. MIT 103 Motors and Motor Controls 3 Credits Prerequisites: MIT 113. A general understanding of common types of electric motors, extending from the small shaded pole fan motors to the large three-phase motors. The student will receive an education in motor theory, magnetism and how it affects motor rotation. Motor starting components and protective devices for motor circuits will be explained and shown in detail. Heat dissipation from a motor, motor slippage, how they are wired to obtain different speeds, and how capacitors affect a motor circuit will be included. MIT 104 Fluid Power Basics 3 Credits Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of �gC�h or better in MAT 050. Introduces the student to uid power principles and components. Teaches basic circuit design through the use of symbols and schematic diagrams to build a foundation for career work in uid power technology. MIT 106 Introduction to the Workplace and Safety 3 Credits Prerequisites: None. Introduces basic safety instruction including OSHA requirements and other concerns (MSDS, con ned space, lock out/tag out, zero energy state, hazardous materials, storage of ammable materials, storage of fuel gas and high pressure gas cylinders, portable powered tool safety, hand tool safety, record keeping, training, employer enforcement of safety regulations, right to know, etc.). Includes an introduction to measuring instruments, hand tools, portable powered tools, and procedures that are pertinent to the mix of specialties on the campus. Lab projects will be designed to reinforce safety procedures and develop competency levels in using the measuring instruments, hand tools and portable powered tools introduced in the course. MIT 113 Basic Electricity 3 Credits Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of �gC�h or better in MAT 050. The study of electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits is the focus of the course. This includes current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers. Stresses the use of standard electrical tests, electrical equipment, and troubleshooting procedures. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized. MIT 114 Introductory Welding 3 Credits Prerequisites: None. Provides basic skills and fundamental knowledge in oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing, Shield Metal Arc welding, Gas Metal Arc welding and Gas Tungsten Arc welding. This course is designed for beginning welders, auto service and body technicians, and individuals in the HVAC industry. Emphasizes safe practices in oxy-fuel and Arc welding processes. MIT 115 Iron and Steelmaking I 3 Credits Prerequisites: None. Covers the processes of iron making and its conversion to steel and miscellaneous nished products. The course studies the history of steel making from its roots of the steel industry and the emergence of the United Steelworkers of America. The course will examine the integrated steel industry as well as the emergences of mini-mills. It will cover the making of iron from its basic materials, coke production and the use of sinter. The student will understand the conversion of iron to steel from the basic oxygen furnace to the production of caster slabs. Also covered will be the production of steel scrap in a mini-mill process. A visit to a local steel company will be an integral part of the class.

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