CETT 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC High-Reliability Soldering This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in this course will teach high reliability soldering, desoldering, circuitry repair, plated-thru-hole repairs, conformal coating removal, industry standards, electrostatic discharge (ESD) control, surface mount device (SMD) installation, removal and replacement using hand held systems or reflow workstations. Students will solder highly reliable connections; solder to industry standards; desolder connections; install surface mount devices; remove surface mount devices; remove conformal coatings; repair and/or replace traces, pads, and eyelets. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC DC Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC AC Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Technical Programming This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1414 or the equivalent. Course Description: Introduction to a high level programming language such as BASIC, PASCAL, or "C". Topics include structured programming and problem solving as they apply to technical applications. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1431. The student may register for either CETT 1331 or CETT 1431 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
CETT 1357 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Linear Integrated Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the characteristics, operations, and testing of linear integrated circuits. Applications include instrumentation and active filtering. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
CETT 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Electricity Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of electricity including proper use of test equipment, A/C and D/C circuits, and component theory and operation. Students will identify basic principles of electricity (A/C and D/C), voltage, current, and circuitry; apply Ohm's law to electrical calculations; use test equipment to measure continuity, voltage, and current values; and use electrical safety practices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC DC Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC AC Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1403. Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1305. The student may register for either CETT 1405 or CETT 1305 but may receive credit for only one of the two (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Fundamentals of Electronics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Applies concepts of electricity, electronics, and digital fundamentals; supports programs requiring a general knowledge of electronics. Students will build and test circuits using analog and digital components; visually identify components and component values; build and test series and parallel resistive circuits; check resistors, diodes, and transistors using a multimeter. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Digital Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An entry-level course in digital electronics to include numbering systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and combinational logic This course is cross-listed as CETT 1325. The student may register for either CETT 1425 or CETT 1325 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1429 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Solid State Devices This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1403 and credit or concurrent enrollment in CETT 1405. Course Description: A study of diodes, transistor characteristics and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1329. The student may register for either CETT 1429 or CETT 1329 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab./3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1431 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Programming for Discrete Electronic Devices This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to a high level programming language. Includes structured programming and problem solving applicable to discrete electronic devices. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1331. The student may register for either CETT 1331 or CETT 1431 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Solid State Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: A study of various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurements, and analysis. Topics will include JFETs, MOSFETs, oscillators, thyristors, power supply systems, voltage regulators, multistage amplifiers and power amplifiers. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Microprocessor This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1425. Course Description: An introductory course in microprocessor software and hardware; its architecture, timing sequence, operation, and programming; and discussion of appropriate software diagnostic language and tools. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Digital Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: Digital Systems is a course in electronics covering digital systems. Emphasis on application and troubleshooting digital systems using counters, registers, code converters, multiplexers, analog-to-digital circuits, digital-to-analog circuits, and large-scale integrated circuits. The student will evaluate the operation of digital systems while operating in correct and fault mode using various test instruments; describe the difference between a digital system and an analog system; and draw a simple block diagram of a digital computer system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Linear Integrated Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: In depth coverage of the characteristics, operations, stabilization, testing, and feedback techniques of linear integrated circuits. Application in computation, measurements, instrumentation, and active filtering. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will teach individuals in the renewable energy field how to read, interpret and correlate schematic drawings, in the fields of electronics, construction trades, mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics. These students will be able to read a drawing, go to the physical device and produce the drawing, or begin at the physical device and reduce it to a drawing. The course is also intended to make a person proficient in the physical construction of a drawing. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Microcomputer Control This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1425. Course Description: A study of microprocessors and microcomputers with an emphasis on embedded controllers for industrial and commercial applications. Topics include RAM, ROM and input/output (I/O) interfacing. Introduction to programming. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 2433 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Digital Computer Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: Digital Computer circuits is a study of the three major component systems of a digital computer including arithmetic logic operations, RAM and ROM memory systems, and control systems. The student will explain the operation of the three basic sections of any computer system. The student will construct and troubleshoot computer circuits including arithmetic logic units, memory systems, and control systems; describe the function of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) in a computer system; and how a computer knows what to address when first cold booted. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Advanced Microprocessors This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1445. Course Description: An advanced course utilizing the microprocessor in control systems and interfacing. Emphasis on microprocessor hardware and implementation of peripheral interfacing. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 2449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Research and Project Design This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of electrical/electronic design encompassing schematics wiring diagrams, materials lists, operating characteristics, completion schedules, and cost estimates. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
CETT 2480 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 26 Ext.) |
CETT 2481 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 26 Ext.) |
ENTC 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Special Topics in Engineering Technology/Technician, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
ENTC 1280 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
ENTC 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Special Topics in Engineering Technology/Technician, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.) |
ENTC 1323 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Strength of Materials This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduces the relationship between externally applied forces and internally induced stresses and the resulting deformations in structural members. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ENTC 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Statics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Explanation of forces acting on structures to create equilibrium. Includes the concepts of friction, moments, couples, centroids, and moment of inertia. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ENTC 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ENTC 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ENTC 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Special Topics In Engineering Technology, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ENTC 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Special Topics In Engineering Technology General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ENTC 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
ENTC 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
HYDR 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Hydraulics and Pneumatics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Discussion of the fundamentals of hydraulics and pneumatics, components of each system, and the operations, maintenance, and analysis of each system. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
HYDR 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Hydraulics and Pneumatics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of hydraulics and types of hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, and related systems including operations, maintenance, and system analysis. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
INMT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Computer Integrated Manufacturing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the principles and application of computer integrated manufacturing including integration of material handling, manufacturing, and computer hardware and programming. (3 Lec.) |
INMT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Manufacturing Processes This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Exploration of a variety of methods used in manufacturing. Theory and application of processes including but not limited to metal forming, welding, machining, heat treating, plating, assembly procedures, and process control considerations, casting and injection molding. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
INMT 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Computer-assisted applications in integrating engineering graphics and manufacturing. Emphasis on the conversion of a working drawing using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and related input and output devices to translate into machine code. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
INMT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Single-Course Delivery for EFC Computer Numberical Controls This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of numerical controlled machine operations in a CAM/CIM environment. Emphasis on standard and computer numerical controlled (CNC) procedures for planning, preparing and operating a computer-assisted machine. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
INMT 1417 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Industrial Automation This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1405. Course Description: A study of the applications of industrial automation systems including identification of system requirements, equipment integration, motors, controllers, and sensors. Coverage of set-up, maintenance, and testing of the automated system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
INMT 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Industrial Troubleshooting This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An advanced study of the techniques used in troubleshooting various types of industrial equipment to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
INMT 2381 (3 Credit Hours) New course added May 5, 2017
Offered at RLC Cooperative Education-Manufacturing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
INTC 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Instrumentation Test Equipment This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CETT 1405. Course Description: Theory and application of instrumentation test equipment. Emphasizes accuracy, limitations of instruments, and calibration techniques. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
INTC 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Application of Industrial Automatic Controls This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Automatic process control including measuring devices, analog and digital instrumentation, signal transmitters, recorders, alarms, controllers, control valves, and process and instrument diagrams. Includes connection and troubleshooting of loops. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
INTC 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC AC/DC Motor Control This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment. A presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
QCTC 1243 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Quality Assurance This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1414 or the equivalent. Course Description: Principles and applications designed to introduce quality assurance. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
QCTC 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Total Quality Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: The study of integrating work processes using team participation through employee empowerment and teamwork emphasizing the philosophy of customer service and satisfaction. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
QCTC 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Quality Assurance This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1414 or the equivalent. Course Description: Principles and applications designed to introduce quality assurance. (3 Lec.) |
SMFT 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the processes, materials, and equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, including an overview of the semiconductor industry, related terminology, and standard safety practice. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.