College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Dental Assisting Course Descriptions
DENA 101 5.00 Cr Hrs
Orientation to Dental Assisting
This course is designed to introduce the student to the skills needed in the dental office. The student will be introduced to common procedures, materials, and equipment used in basic dental procedures. Sterilization, infection control, legalities, and responsibilities of the dental assistant are included in this course.
DENA 102 4.00 Cr Hrs
Dental Assisting General Chairside
The student learns and performs procedures of obtaining x-rays, exposing, and processing radiographs properly and safely. Under clinical supervision, the student performs procedures including chair side assisting and radiological techniques. The course includes supervised theory and lab techniques covering intra and extra oral radiographic production, processing, mounting, and evaluation.
DENA 103 2.00 Cr Hrs
Dental Anatomy & Terminology
This course provides a foundation in the use of correct dental terminology and oral structures. The student gains the basic knowledge required before entering a clinical site. Corequisite: DENA 101.
DENA 104 3.00 Cr Hrs
Dental Radiology
Provides dental assisting students the opportunity to become skilled in dental x-ray procedures with a heavy emphasis on safety.
DENA 151 6.00 Cr Hrs
Dental Theory 2
Advanced theory and clinical practice in the learning laboratory on campus and actual clinical setting. Students assist with restoration of temporary crowns, polishing of amalgam, application of pit and fissure sealants, and assist in the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia.
DENA 185 4.00 Cr Hrs
Clinical Practicum
Clinical practicum for students completing the Technical Certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DENA 199
Dental Assisting Workshop
This course is a workshop which may not transfer to another institution. Workshops and seminars are offered as current topics in Dental Assisting education. This course may be repeated with up to 15 credits accumulated.
DENA S001 0.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
This course introduces the student to chair side assistive procedures required in the dental office. Introduction to terminology, basic dental procedures, legal and ethical instruction, and skills taught in this individualized course. The final exam is given by appointment on campus. Prerequisite: Employment in a dental office.
DENA S004 0.00 Cr Hrs
Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
Topics covered are Alginate Impressions, Polishing of Amalgam Restorations, Temporary Crowns, Pit and Fissure Sealants, Coronal Polishing, and Nitrous Oxide. Prerequisites: DENA 001 and at least 6 months continuous employment in a dental office.
Diesel Technology Course Descriptions
DIET 107 1.00 Cr Hr
Applied Leadership Available: fall, spring
Students will fill out work orders on equipment using proper service manuals and time clock following task list for the diesel program, will be assigned as shop foreman for one week to work with student as a team following safety and CSI school policies as outlined. May be taken twice and the credit hours accumulated.
DIET 131 3.00 Cr Hrs
Analysis of Hydraulics
The students disassemble, rebuild, and adjust hydraulic cylinders, valves, hydraulic clutches, and linkages. Electronic hydraulic control systems and computer control hydraulic systems will also be covered in this class. The students are taught the use of special testing equipment, the use of tools, and safe shop practices.
DIET 132 4.00 Cr Hrs
Principles of Comprsn & Gas Ignit
In this course the students, through disassembly and reassembly, gain knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines. They learn identification of parts, the use of tools, and the importance of shop cleanliness. With the use of precise measuring instruments, they learn how to measure areas of wear pertinent to diesel engines.
DIET 133 1.00 Cr Hr
Analysis of Fuel Injection System
This is a course in theory and service procedures in which the students will test, repair, overhaul, and adjust fuel injectors with application of special equipment and tools mandatory to efficient fuel injection. Electronic control or EFI computer control systems for fuel injection pumps or injectors will also be covered.
DIET 134 4.00 Cr Hrs
Analysis of Power Transmissions
The study and overhaul of power, air, and electronic shift control system transmission includes engine, clutches, range transmissions, main transmissions, torque amplifiers, differentials, brakes, final drives, and power takeoffs.
DIET 135 1.00 Cr Hr
Analysis of Suspension & Control
A short course in theory and laboratory practice in which the student will analyze, repair, and adjust alignment of springs, drive lines, steering, and wheel geometry.
DIET 136 1.00 Cr Hr
Air Conditioning
A short course in theory and laboratory practice in which the students will perform diagnosis, repair, and adjustment of air-conditioning as related to trucks and tractors. Students will learn how to handle R12 and 134 refrigerant systems and will take the ASE certification test on completion of the class.
DIET 137 5.00 Cr Hrs
Basic Applied Electricity
Instruction will cover the diagnosis and repair of ignition, starting, charging, and auxiliary electrical systems for all electronic computer controls for engine, fuel, transmissions systems for diesel and gas vehicles.
DIET 138 3.00 Cr Hrs
Preventive Maintenance
Instructor will cover all PM task on Trucks as outlined in the NATEF task list covering electrical, air and hydraulic brake systems, power steering, suspension and controls, frame and cab, fifth wheel, A/C systems, clutch, and drive transmission. The student will make the repairs and adjustments as outlined in the proper service manual.
DIET 152 3.00 Cr Hrs
Advanced Engine
Students will become proficient in the diagnosis and repair of an engine including tune-up and complete rebuild. This should be completed in flat rate plus 50% or less.
DIET 153 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Fuel Engine
Students will become proficient in the diagnosis and repair of fuel systems including tune-up and repair. This should be completed in flat rate plus 50% or less.
DIET 158 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Occupational Communication
Students will become proficient in keeping time tickets, work orders, and other records. Students will improve their skills in working with others--customers, fellow workers, and employers.
DIET 200 1-3 Cr Hrs
Diesel Independent Study Available: fall, spring, summer
This is a term-long activity by contract. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on an agreed learning project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest. A request for this project must be approved by the instructor, department chairman, and appropriate Instructional Dean. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DIET 265 1-8 Cr Hrs
Advanced Diesel Lab Projects Available: fall, spring, summer
Students will become proficient in the diagnosis and repair of advanced lab projects including testing, repairing, and/or replacing of components. This should be completed in flat rate plus 50% or less following the advanced diesel task list and objectives. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite: "C" or better required in all basic diesel courses.
DIET 285 1-8 Cr Hrs
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real-life career possibilities. Students will be matched to job sites based on career interests and skill levels and the environment of the site for learning. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department, and the employer will be the bases for evaluating, grading, and granting of credit hours. Prerequisite: "C" or better required in the Diesel courses.
Drafting Technology Course Descriptions
DRAT 101 1.00 Cr Hr
Elements of Drafting Technology 1
This course provides first year drafting students a sense of belonging in the major through interaction with the instructor, second-year students and industry representative. Various exercises will be implemented including team-building, critical thinking, problem solving and small-group dynamics from the standpoint of the drafting technician.
DRAT 102 1.00 Cr Hr
Elements of Drafting Technology 2
A continuation of DRAT 101.
DRAT 105 1.00 Cr Hr
Trigonometry for the Trades
Practical application of trigonometric principles as they apply to trade and industry. Prerequisite: MATH 010, MATH 123, or appropriate score on the CSI Placement exam score.
DRAT 131 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Board Drafting
A study of the graphic language as it pertains to traditional manual drafting techniques and tools. This course provides introduction to freehand lettering, sketching, geometric construction, and basic drawing development, production, and control.
DRAT 132 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intro to Computer Aided Drafting
A study of the application of traditional drafting methods to the microcomputer using basic CAD (Computer-aided Drafting) concepts, entity creation, editing, and drawing management. This course also includes an overview of microcomputer hardware and software. Prerequisite: DRAT 131.
DRAT 133 4.00 Cr Hrs
Orthographic Projection
A study of basic drafting theory in orthographic projection and view development, sectional views, and dimensioning as applied through traditional and CAD techniques. Prerequisite: DRAT 132.
DRAT 134 3.00 Cr Hrs
Dimensioning Standards
A study in the theory and application of CSI and ANSI standards used to describe the size of an object portrayed in a completed view(s). Traditional drafting techniques are used to apply the lessons. Prerequisite: DRAT 133.
DRAT 135 2.00 Cr Hrs
Dimensioning in AutoCAD
A study in the application of CSI and ANSI standards learned in DRAT 134 using the design package AutoCAD. Focuses on learning the program variables that allows the user to correctly apply the software¦s internal dimensioning package. Prerequisite: DRAT 134.
DRAT 136I 1-8 Cr Hrs
Drafting Independent Study
This course is designed for special projects or productions. It will be a term long activity primarily for advanced students. Each credit hour is equivalent to 3 hrs. per week of activity. Students should make special arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest.
DRAT 148 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Drafting
A continuation of DRAT 133 studying further applications and concepts for traditional and CAD including descriptive geometry, auxiliary views, pictorial projections, and 3D CAD approaching drafting as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: DRAT 133.
DRAT 149 2.00 Cr Hrs
Solid Modeling
Introduction to three-dimensional modeling in AutoCAD. Emphasis on using basic 3-D geometric shapes with Boolean Operators to produce multiview drawing to CSI and ANSII standards.
DRAT 150 4.00 Cr Hrs
Machine Drafting
A study and application to project drafting of the Machinery's Handbook, manufacturing processes, tolerances and fits, gears, threads, and fasteners. The student will address handling revisions, design process, documentation, and detail/assembly drawings in the industrial mechanical drafting lab.
DRAT 152 6.00 Cr Hrs
Civil Drafting
This course includes related instruction and the application to civil project drafting of surveying, mapping, profiling and cross sectioning, traverse computation, grades, and field note preparation.
DRAT 153 2.00 Cr Hrs
Customizing AutoCAD
Students will customize and automate the AutoCAD operating environment and interface including custom menus, macro commands, advanced prototype drawings and Auto LISP programming. Emphasis on block definition with attributes and extraction of attributes for analysis.
DRAT 154 2.00 Cr Hrs
Electrical Drafting
This course includes electrical theory from the standpoint of the drafting technician. Investigation of different electrical drawing types: block diagrams, ladder (logic) diagrams, single-line diagrams with emphasis on schematics. Focus is industrial motor control circuits.
DRAT 156 6.00 Cr Hrs
Architectural Drafting
A study of architectural techniques and methods with emphasis on layout, arrangement, symbols, and construction methods of residential and light commercial buildings. Students will produce a working set of residential drawings.
DRAT 158 2.00 Cr Hrs
Structural Drafting
A study of structural drafting procedures. Course activities will focus on the use of elemental building materials (concrete, steel, and wood) and how they are used in engineering principles in fabricating structures. The different uses of each of these materials will also be discussed.
DRAT 200 1-3 Cr Hrs
Drafting Independent Study
This is a term-long activity by contract. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on an agreed learning project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest. A request for this project must be approved by the instructor, department chairman, and appropriate Instructional Dean. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAT 285 2-12 Cr Hrs
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real-life career possibilities. Students will be matched to job sites based on career interests and skill levels and the environment of the site for learning. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department, and the employer will be the bases for evaluating, grading, and granting of credit hours. Prerequisite: "C" or better required in the Drafting courses.
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