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Technical Education Course Descriptions
Explanation of Course
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TEC 101
Technical Math I
4 credits
GE category: AAS degree only
Offered every fall and spring semester
Prerequisite: Placement testing or equivalent
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 and graphing parabolas. 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 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 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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