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Technical Education Course Descriptions
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TEC 101 
Technical Math I
4 credits
GE category: AAS degree only
Offered every fall and spring semester
Prerequisite: MAT 077 with a grade of "C" or higher, or
placement test score as established by District policy
A continuation of Elementary Algebra via equations and expressions of degree
2, radicals, and rational expressions. Topics covered include factoring, combining
rational expressions, simplifying radicals, system of equations, functions and
graphing parabolas and other quadratics. Identical to MAT 120.
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TEC 102
Technical Math II
4 credits
GE category: AAS degree only
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: TEC 101 with a grade of "C" or higher, or MAT 120 with
a grade of "C" or higher
An introduction to functions including error analysis, analytical and numerical
trigonometry, systems of linear equations, vector algebra, and three dimensional
geometry. Using mathematics and a scientific calculator or computer software
to solve technical problems is emphasized.
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TEC 112 
Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Provides instruction in the principles and applications of fluid power in an
industrial setting. Emphasizes safely installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting
hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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TEC 114
Bicycle Maintenance
1 credit
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: Minimum age 16
The objective of this course is to teach students to repair and maintain
bicycles.
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TEC 115
Water and Wastewater Plant Operation
3 credits
Offered upon request
Designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and techniques required
to pass a State of Arizona Certification Examination for Class I or Class II
Water or Wastewater Plant Operator.
TEC 120
Aviation Ground School I
3 credits
Offered upon request
Comprehensive instruction in theory of flight, navigation, aircraft operation,
and Federal Aviation regulations. Prepares the student for the FAA written test
for the private and commercial pilot applications. It is desirable to take TEC
120 and 121 concurrently. These two courses meet the requirements for taking
the FAA exam.
TEC 121
Aviation Ground School II
3 credits
Offered upon request
Comprehensive instruction in theory of flight, navigation, aircraft operation,
and Federal Aviation regulations. Prepares the student for the FAA written test
for the private and commercial pilot applications. It is desirable to take TEC
120 and 121 concurrently. These two courses meet the requirements for taking
the FAA exam.
TEC 123
Aviation Ground School
6 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: TEC 120 and TEC 121
Designed to assist the student in preparation for the FAA written exam for the
private, commercial and flight instructor license and, if desired, for the instrument
rating.
TEC 150
Heavy Equipment Operation I
6 credits
Offered upon request
Offered in Gila County only
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the class; Present
proof of valid motor vehicle operator's license; Present proof of complete drug
screen indicating negative results for drugs; Must have successfully completed
either OSHA 10 or MSHA Training. Submit documentation of the prerequisites with
the completed Proof of Prerequisites Form to the Records and Registration Office.
This course is an introduction to the use of heavy equipment with emphasis on
safety, preventive maintenance, and grade stake interpretation.
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TEC 191
Industry Internship I
1 to 4 credits
Offered every fall semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Eastern Arizona College offers industry internship courses for students
who have selected a specific career objective in an industrial-technical field.
Designed to give students the opportunity to learn through supervised work experiences,
the courses integrate students' educational activities with on the job learning
opportunities. Meetings with the Coordinator are designed to assist students
in identifying activities (competencies they will complete on the job), learning
job survival and improvement skills, and developing effective human relations
and communications skills.
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TEC 192
Industry Internship II
1 to 4 credits
Offered every spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Eastern Arizona College offers industry internship courses for students
who have selected a specific career objective in an industrial-technical field.
Designed to give students the opportunity to learn through supervised work experiences,
the courses integrate students' educational activities with on the job learning
opportunities. Meetings with the Coordinator are designed to assist students
in identifying activities (competencies they will complete on the job), learning
job survival and improvement skills, and developing effective human relations
and communications skills.
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TEC 260
Technical Report Writing
3 credits
GE category: AAS degree only
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisites: ENG 100 or higher
Drafting and revising memos, letters, resumes, proposals, and interpretive
reports. Identical to ENG 260.
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TEC 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Technical Education.
TEC 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Technical Education.
TEC 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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