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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 179
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
49
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
1.0 TO 3.0 Units
GCC may make available in the curriculum
of each division, lower division units of
study, known as Independent Study. The
purpose of the Independent Study course
is to provide gifted students with an oppor-
tunity to explore a subject in greater depth
than usual, to familiarize students with
some basic research techniques, to interest
students in possible career areas, and to
take advantage of special academic interests.
Emphasis shall be on individual research
projects, library research and preparation
of research papers. There is no prescribed
course outline. Students develop a research
project, have it approved by the sponsoring
instructor and appropriate division chair-
person, then submit the finished project,
which may be library research, or perhaps a
supervised experimental program related to
a specific course of instruction. This course
may be offered in all disciplines. Registra-
tion is open to any student at GCC who is
currently registered for 6 or more units and
who is admitted to Independent Study by
the instructor. A student is limited to one
Independent Study per semester and no
more than 12 units credit toward the AA
Degree or Certificate, and no more than 6
units per division. The units received may
be acceptable for college transfer subject
to the approval of the individual college.
The instructor shall make arrangements for
students’ Independent Study registration
with the Curriculum Management Office.
Attendance accounting procedures shall be
cleared with the Admissions and Records
Office by the instructor. This course is offered
in the following disciplines: ACCT, ANTHR,
ART, ASL, ASTRO, AT, BIOL, CABOT,
CHEM, CHLDV, CS/IS, CULIN, DANCE,
ECON, ECT, ENGL, ENGR, ETH S, FIRE,
GEOG, GEOL, HIST, ITAL, JOURN KOREA,
MATH, MEDIA, MUSIC, NS, OCEAN, PE,
PHILO, PHOTO; PHY, POL S, PSYCH, RE,
SOC, SPAN, SPCH, ST DV, T ART, WELD.
Laboratory 3-9 hours. Prerequisite: Concur-
rent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer
Credit: CSU
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
155
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY
17.5 Units
The Verdugo Power Academy produces
candidates for an Electrical Line Mechanic
(ELM) training program. Development of
basic skills needed to be successful trainees
will be emphasized. These skills include:
overall safety considerations, power pole
climbing skills, knowledge of the basic tools
and materials involved with the electrical
theory that is specific to this trade. A 175 hour power pole-climbing certificate of comple-
power pole-climbing certificate of comple-
tion is granted to students who successfully
complete this course. Note: Students during
the course of instruction will be required to
lift up to 60 lbs with repetition and will be
required to climb and perform installation
and maintenance operations at the top of 30
foot power poles. Physical or psychological
limitations should be taken into account
when enrolling in the class. Lecture 8.0
hours/Laboratory 9.5 hours. Prerequisite:
None.
156
ADVANCED METERING
TECHNOLOGY
4.0 Units
ITECH 156 is an introduction to Automated
Meter Infrastructure (AMI)/Smart Grid
technology. This includes increased use
of information controls, optimization of
grid operations and resources, and use of
distributed resources and renewable energy.
Additionally included is the development
and integration of demand response, energy
efficient resources, smart metering, transfer
of information to consumers and standards
for the communication and interoperability
of appliances and equipment connected to
the electric grid. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory
3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
157
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY I
7.5 Units
The Verdugo Power Academy I is the
first course in a two course sequence that
prepares candidates for an Electrical Line
Mechanic (ELM) position. Development of
basic skills needed to be successful candi-
dates is emphasized. These skills include:
overall safety considerations and knowledge
of the basic tools and materials involved with
the electrical theory that is specific to this
trade. Note: A maximum of 17.5 units will be
granted for any combination of ITECH 155,
ITECH 157 and ITECH 158. Lecture 4 Hours
/Laboratory 10.5 Hours. Prerequisite: None.
158
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY II
10.0 Units
The Verdugo Power Academy II is the second
course in a two course series that prepares
candidates for an Electrical Line Mechanic
(ELM) position. Development of basic skills
needed to be successful candidates will be
emphasized. These skills include: overall
safety considerations, power pole climb-
ing skills, knowledge of the basic tools and
materials involved with the electrical theory
that is specific to this trade. A 175 hour
tion is granted to students who successfully
complete this course. Lecture 4 hours/Labo-
ratory 18 hours. Prerequisite: ITECH 157
160
WIND TURBINE FUNDAMENTALS
3.0 Units
ITECH 160 introduces the industrial tech-
nology student to wind turbine mechanical
related systems and their foundation; PLC
(Programmable Logic Controllers) and
control algorithms; turbine maintenance
procedures; rotor construction, installa-
tion and airfoils; and SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1 hour. Prereq-
uisite: None.
200
NATE CERTIFICATION CORE
TRAINING
2.0 Units
ITECH 200 examines the core technical
knowledge required to become a North
American Technician Excellence (NATE)
certified technician. The course empha-
sizes the basic physics and electrical theory
required to be a qualified technician. The
course covers heating, ventilation, air condi-
tioning and refrigeration specific knowledge
in the areas of safety, tools, heat transfer/
comfort and electrical systems. Lecture 2
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
201
CAQI/QM/QS ELECTRICAL MODULE
1.0 Unit
ITECH 201 examines electrical theory, sche-
matic diagrams, and electrical components
common to air conditioning and heating
systems. The knowledge gained will be used
to effectively understand and troubleshoot
systems and components. Lecture 1 hour.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151.