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AGME 1209 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Introduction to the skills required for maintenance, repair, and renovation of equipment. (Formerly MAT 1222 Equipment Repair)
AGME 1207 AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT SKILLS AND TOOLS
Introduction to hand tool and shop equipment skills and safety. (Formerly MAT 1201 Equipment Mechanic Skills)
AGME 1353 HARVESTING EQUIPMENT
Theory of operation and servicing of and adjustment techniques for harvesting equipment. (Formerly MAT 2302 Agriculture Equipment I)
COSC 1401 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Introduction to the uses of computers as a data processing and problem-solving tool for business. Fundamental concepts, technology, and theory; opportunity to use existing word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation packages including integration with the Internet, to solve various business oriented problems.
DEMR 1166 PRACTICUM - DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC AND REPAIR
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experience may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (Formerly MAT 1131 and 2131 Cooperative Education)
DEMR 1225 SMALL AIR-COOLED ENGINES
Fundamentals of air-cooled engines including repair and testing. This course includes the theory of operation, diagnosis and repair, pre-delivery procedures including assembly and adjustment of attachments, and add-on accessories of small power equipment utilized in lawn, turf, garden and the rental equipment industry. This course includes the study of both the 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines. (Formerly MAT 1221 Small Power Equipment)
DEMR 1323 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TROUBLESHOOTING
Introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning theory, testing and repair. Emphasis on refrigerant reclamation, safety procedures, specialized tools and repairs. Refrigerant recovery/recycling and ozone layer protection procedures are emphasized. Students, upon passing the air conditioning certification test will be granted air conditioning certification. (Formerly MAT Power Equipment Air Conditioning)
DEMR 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC AND REPAIRER (Ag Management Solutions)
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. (Formerly MAT 2322 Agriculture Equipment II)
DEMR 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC AND REPAIRER (JD Information Systems)
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.
DEMR 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC AND REPAIRER (Harvesting Equipment II)
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. (Formerly MAT 2322 Agriculture Equipment II)
DEMR 1405 BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
An introduction to the basic principles of electrical systems of diesel and gas equipment with emphasis on starters, alternators, batteries, and regulators. (Formerly MAT 2321 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems)
DEMR 1406 DIESEL ENGINES I
An introduction tot he basic principles of diesel engines and systems. (Formerly MAT 1401 Diesel Engines I)
DEMR 1416 BASIC HYDRAULICS
An introduction to the fundamentals of hydraulics including components and related systems of tractors and farm equipment. The operation, testing, repair, and adjustment of the hydraulic components is emphasized. The use of technical language, and JIC symbols is also stressed. Safe operation with high pressure oil is also covered. (Formerly MAT 2310 Hydraulics)
DEMR 1421 POWER TRAIN I
Introduction to fundamentals, repair, and theory of power trains including clutches, transmissions, drive shafts, and differentials of tractors and farm equipment. Emphasis on troubleshooting and repair. (Formerly MAT 2401 Power Trains)
DEMR 1449 DIESEL ENGINE II
An in-depth coverage of disassembly, repair, identification, evaluation, and reassembly of diesel engines. This course includes the principles of design and construction of heavy duty engines used throughout the power equipment and agriculture industries. Emphasis is placed on engine chamber design and injection systems. Principles and theories are studied by running, testing, diagnosing, disassembling, and reassembling components, systems, and engines. Safety is emphasized throughout the course. (Formerly MAT 1421 Diesel Engines II)
DEMR 1466 PRACTICUM - DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC AND REPAIRER
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experience may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (Formerly MAT 1531 Cooperative Education)
DEMR 2335 ADVANCED HYDRAULICS
Advanced study of hydraulic systems and components including diagnostics and testing of hydraulic systems, which will involve electronics, electro-hydraulic and computer controlled systems as well. (Formerly MAT 2323 Applied Electrical & Hydraulics)
ENGL 1301 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC I
Includes study of grammatical and rhetorical principles as applied in written composition; study of nature and function of language; and study of rhetorical modes as description, narration, process, comparison, contract, definition, classification, persuasion, and critical review.
MATH 1332 COLLEGE MATH I
This course is designed primarily for elementary education and liberal arts majors. It is a survey of topics in mathematics, which include problem solving, sets, logic, numeration, and mathematical systems, number theory and the real numbers.
ORIN 1100 EDUCATION & CAREER PANNING
Required of all full-time college students entering as freshmen. Designed to prepare student for success in college. Topics include improving study skills, budgeting time, educational and personal choices. Opportunities to appraise abilities, interests, personality traits and develop plan for career development. This course does not meet the redemption requirements for THEA or ASSET. This course is requires for graduation from Navarro College.
SOCI 1301 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Introductory study of factors and principles influencing social life of man. Includes social organization culture, socialization, group life, social institutions, population, human ecology, and social changes.
SPCH 1315 PUBLIC SPEAKING
An introductory course in research composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of information and persuasive speeches for various purposes and occasions. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's abilities in presentation of ideas.
SPCH 1321 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
Theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Emphasis is on interpersonal principles, leadership, strategies, and other communication skills necessary for such types of communications as interviewing, team building, and speech presentation.