CCT-099               Occupational Work Experience

.5-4 Units:  9-72 hours of work experience, per term, LR, DG, CSU

Prerequisite: Employment in career-related field.

For more information on this course, refer to Cooperative Education. Units are determined by number of hours worked.

This course offers on-the-job learning experiences for employed students, whether paid or volunteer, in cooperation with their employers.  If students’ career goals are directly related to their work experience, they can earn up to four units per term. Students must be enrolled in at least seven units, including their cooperative education units (proportionately fewer in summer session).  May be repeated three times.

CCT-100               Topics in Computer  and Communications Technology

.5-4 Units:  9-72 hours of lecture and/or 27-216 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU

This course covers topics in Computer and Communications Technology. Topics will be chosen to supplement and serve as additions to current offerings in the area, and will be announced each term in the current schedule of classes.  May be repeated three times.

CCT-120               Introduction to Alternate Energy Systems

2 Units:  36 hours of lecture, 18 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG

This course will cover present day energy systems, and then cover an in-depth analysis of the design and installation of alternate energy systems. Alternate energy systems to be covered in detail are solar water heating systems, solar electrical systems, wind electrical systems, wind mechanical systems, small hydro-electrical systems, and unique conservation methods. Also presented are topics on geothermal energy, fuel cells, and biomass systems. Additional topics include applications of alternate energy in transportation, industrial, commercial, and residential systems. May be repeated one time.

CCT-130               Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation

2 Units:  36 hours of lecture, 18 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG

This course will show students how to do solar site evaluations, electrical load calculations, solar system size calculations, and installation techniques. This course will help students design and install their own solar system and obtain skills for employment. May be repeated one time.

CCT-150               Topics in Alternative Energy Technologies

.5-4 Units:  0-18 hours of lecture and/or 0-108 hours of laboratory, per term, P/NP, DG

This is a supplemental course in alternate energy technology that provides a study of current concepts, practices and related subdivisions. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. May be repeated three times.

CCT-170               Basic Electronics

4 Units:  54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR, DG

This course covers calculation and measurements of A.C. and D.C. series, parallel and complex circuits.  Fundamental laws, use of basic test equipment and electrical safety will be discussed and utilized with lab projects and experiments.  Not repeatable. 

CCT-171               Security Systems for Home
                                and Small Business

4 Units:  54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR, DG

This course provides instruction and application of security systems that may be self contained or monitored for small business or home security. Through instruction and practical application, the student will understand the basic elements of installing wired and wireless burglar and intrusion alarm systems, panic buttons, internal and external night/day security cameras, tape and digital recording systems. Included are electronic security control panels, remote control devices, security lighting (including parking lots), battery back-up systems, infrared detection, microwave detection, reed switches, proximity sensors and ultrasonic detection. Not repeatable.

CCT-172               Wireless Networks for Home
                                and Small Business

3 Units:  54 hours of lecture, per term, LR, DG

This course provides instruction in practical application of wireless networks. Included are computer, Internet, security, video, remote, and mobile transmission. Techniques of designing, selection, placement and troubleshooting of wireless networks for home and small business will be discussed. Not repeatable.

CCT-271               Digital Applications and Devices

4 Units:  54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR, DG

This course will study aspects of digital devices and their applications.  Logic gates, counters and registers, as well as digital display devices will be discussed.  The use of tools and selected digital test equipment will be introduced into lab assignments.  Not repeatable. 

CCT-272               Fiber Optic/Copper Network Structure

4 Units:  54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR, DG

This course provides a study in data transmission utilizing various technologies.  Presented from a technician’s point of view, aspects of fiber optic theory and application will be discussed, as well as copper wiring, color codes and terminations.  Not repeatable. 

CCT-273               Computer Repair Technology

4 Units:  54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR, DG

This course provides a study in the construction and design of personal computers.  Included will be diagnosing and methods of troubleshooting all areas of microcomputer hardware. Differentiation between hardware and software failures and compatibility will be discussed.  Not repeatable. 

CCT-274               Network Communication Technology

3 Units:  54 hours of lecture, per term, LR, DG

This course provides a study in practical application of communication techniques for local area networks.  Basic data communications including modems, DSL, cable modems, modulation methods and switching concepts will be discussed.  Token Ring Network, Fast Ethernet technology and Firewall technology will be included, along with repeaters, routers, bridges, gateways, Frame Relay and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).  Not repeatable.

CCT-298               Independent Study

.2-4 Units:   3.6-72 hours of independent study, per term, SC, DG, CSU

Prerequisite: Educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and senior dean of instruction.  Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.

This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in Computer and Communications Technology under the direction of an instructor.  May be repeated three times.