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Washtenaw Community College - Programs and Services 239 www.wccnet.edu ECO (Economics) ELE (Electricity/Electronics) ECO 280 International Economics credits Level I Prerequisites: ECO 211 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This is a course in international trade and finance covering topics such as tariffs and quotas, trade agreements, exchange rates, and international finance institutions such as the IMF and World Bank. It is designed primarily for transfer students and those interested in pursuing international business. Education EDU EDU 100 Paraprofessional Roles and Responsibilities credits Level I Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68 and COMPASS Writing 81 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course is the first of three courses in which school paraprofessionals prepare their portfolios for review by school district evaluators. Students will use the seven required portfolio elements to design the contents of their own portfolios, using Michigan Department of Education (MDE) mandated documentation procedures. Class activities will emphasize the connection between paraprofessional duties, and the creation of a portfolio that reflects these duties. Students will also learn to demonstrate their ability to assist in instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Demonstrations of these abilities will be through the MDE approved methods classroom observation and dialog with a qualified colleague. EDU 101 Assisting in Reading and Writing Instruction credits Level I Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68, COMPASS Writing 81, and EDu 100 may enroll concurrently 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course prepares students to complete the reading and writing instruction sections of the Paraprofessional Portfolio. Students will read and summarize selected professional literature about reading and writing instruction. They will then prepare for classroom observation and dialog with a colleague assessments concerning the content of the selected articles, and their application to the classroom. EDU 102 Assisting in Mathematics Instruction credits Level I Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68, COMPASS Writing 81, and EDu 100 may enroll concurrently 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course prepares students to complete the mathematics knowledge section of the paraprofessional portfolio. Students will prepare demonstrations of their skills in the nine mathematical concepts identified by the Michigan Department of Education, which will be evaluated by a classroom observation or a discussion with a qualified colleague. EDU 10 Special Issues in Paraprofessional Practice credits Level I Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68, COMPASS Writing 81, EDu 100, EDu 101, and EDu 102 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This is the final course for the Paraprofessional Portfolio Preparation Certificate. Topics essential to the responsibilities of the paraprofessional are addressed, such as: behavior management: assistive technology; instructional support strategies; and communication skills. Electricity/Electronics ELE ELE 040 Residential Wiring 2 credits 0 lecture, 45 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course is a practical hands-on course that has been designed to help students better understand wiring techniques and safety considerations for dealing with a residential wiring system. A great deal of "hands on" time is offered and is devoted to working with the wiring materials and constructing circuits of the type found in the home. Typical of the kinds of circuits that are discussed and wired by the student are: duplex outlet circuits, dimmer circuits, three and four-way switch circuits, CGI circuits, lawn and garden lighting circuits, electrical dryer and electric stove circuits. Grading is by the satisfactory/unsatisfactory system. ELE 095 Electrical Blueprint Reading 2 credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This is an introductory level course in reading basic electronic/electrical manufacturing drawings to determine if the hardware complies with the engineering design requirements. Students learn to identify the basic graphical symbols used in electrical/electronic manufacturing drawings. The basic types of technical information contained in each category of manufacturing drawing is studied. ELE 111 Electrical Fundamentals 4 credits Level I Prerequisites: COMPASS Algebra 46, MTH 097, or MTH 151 minimum grade "C" 60 lecture, 30 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 90 total contact hours This is an introductory course in AC and DC concepts and circuits. The course is designed to foster an intuitive understanding of electrical concepts appropriate for occupations involved with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical circuits and devices. Lab exercises deal with the use of test equipment for the purpose of verifying circuit operation and troubleshooting circuit faults. Students must have good numerical and algebraic skills to be successful in this course. ELE 14 Motors and Controls 4 credits Level II Prerequisites: ELE 111 minimum grade "C-" or equivalent 60 lecture, 30 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 90 total contact hours This course introduces students to the theory and application of AC and DC electrical machines and their controls. Topics include DC generators, DC motors and controls, 3 phase power, 3 phase transformers, alternators, 3 phase and single phase AC motors and controls, electronic motor drives, synchronous motors, servo motors and stepper motors. In weekly lab assignments, students will read and interpret schematic diagrams, connect motors and controls, test and troubleshoot motors and controls. ELE 174 ELE Co-op Education I 1- credits Level I Prerequisites: (ELE 111 and ELE 137) or CST 150; consent required 0 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 120 other, 120 total contact hours In this course the student gains skills from a new experience in an approved, compensated, electronics related position. Together with the instructor and employer, the student sets up work assignments and learning objectives to connect classroom learning with career-related work experience. This is the first of two possible co-op experiences.

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