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186 MASS COMMUNICATIONS
111
PRINCIPLES OF NUMERICAL
CONTROL
3.0 Units
MACH 111 presents principles of numerical
control, preparation of machining programs
and development of control tapes. It is
designed for the advanced machine technol-
ogy student who wishes to explore the field
of numerically controlled machining. Note:
This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed MACH 110.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MACH 101 or
equivalent (MACH 101 may be taken concur-
rently.) Course Typically Offered: Winter.
112
MACHINE PRACTICE III
1.0 Unit
MACH 112 is designed to allow students or
industrial workers to improve and update
their machining skills. Techniques practiced
are uses of lathe, mill, drill, grinder. Inspec- Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
tion strategies for the purpose of job advance-
ment are presented. Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: MACH 107 or equivalent.
113
INTERMEDIATE ENGINE LATHE
PROCESS
2.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
MACH 113 is a course that provides special-
ized training on the engine lathe processes.
Building on the basic processes, this class
will develop skills working on tapering,
threading, grooving, contouring both inside
and out. The use of the 3 and 4 jaw chucks,
faceplate, rubber chuck and collets is studied.
Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Prereq-
uisite: None. Course Typically Offered:
Spring.
114
INTERMEDIATE VERTICAL MILL
PROCESSES
2.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
MACH 114 is a course that provides special-
ized training on the vertical mill. Building on
the basic processes, this class develops skills
working on vises, fixturing, angular milling,
end mills, shell mills, fly cutting, radius
cutting, and undercutting. Lecture 1 hour/
Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
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MASS COMMUNICATIONS
101
INTRODUCTION TO MASS
COMMUNICATIONS
3.0 Units
MCOMM 101 is a survey course that exam-
ines mass communication and its inter-
relationships with society in the digital
age. This introductory course explores the
history, institutions, and social impact of
mass communication media, including the
Internet and social media, print, photogra-
phy, recordings, film, television, comput-
ers, and the role of advertising and public
relations. The course includes discussion of
theories and effects, economics, technology,
law and ethics, global media, media literacy,
and social issues, including gender and
cultural diversity. Special attention is given courseat GlendaleCollegearerequiredtocomplete
to the impact of mass media on how we live
and believe as individuals and as a society.
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/
Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
JOUR 100)
120
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC
RELATIONS
3.0 Units
MCOMM 120 is an introductory course
designed to familiarize students to the theory is designed to develop skills in computation
and practice of public relations. Through
hands-on exercises and projects, students
learn about the nature and history of public
relations, the tools of public relations, the
ethical and legal responsibilities of a public manipulations, exponents, polynomials,
relations practitioner, and the fundamental
elements of a public relations campaign. The
course is designed for students who wish to
make public relations a career, untrained
individuals who are currently (or plan to
be) involved in publicity activities, and
for all students who wish to enhance their
knowledge and skills in the field of public
relations. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 100, ENGL 120 or ESL
151 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
MATERIALS & PROCESSES
146
MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
3.0 Units
MAT P 146 is a study of the manufacture and
properties of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys,
ceramic products, wood, cements, plastics,
fuels, glass, concrete, rubber, etc. Their uses,
adaptability, and limitations in industry are
studied. Current methods of manufacture
and technique are covered. The course covers
testing of materials by the destructive and
nondestructive methods and the physical
properties of materials. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU
MATHEMATICS
All students who have not taken a Mathematics
the mathematics placement process before enrolling
in any mathematics course except MATH 190.
Contact your counselor for additional information.
15
FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA
4.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
MATH 15 is a one-semester course lead-
ing to Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM
(MATH 90) or Intermediate Algebra and
Pre-Statistics (MATH 30). MATH 15 includes
the fundamental processes of arithmetic, pre-
algebra, and selected topics from algebra. It
using signed numbers, fractions, decimals,
and percents. Rules of exponents, first-degree
equations, fundamental facts about geom-
etry, solutions to linear equations, algebraic
graphing linear equations, solving linear
systems, and factoring are also included.
Note: This course may not be taken for credit
by students who have completed MATH 144,
145, 245A or 245B. A maximum of 7 units
will be granted for MATH 15 and any of the
following courses: MATH 155, 255A, 255B,
255C, or 255D. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3
hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer.