Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 20 career programs.

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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Technical Programs - Certificates

Airframe Technician/7202                    (46 credits)

    AVM    101    Materials and Processes            (3)
    AVM    102    Basic Electricity                (3)
    AVM    103    Aviation Mathematics and Physics        (2)
    AVM    104    Records and Publications            (3)
    AVM    105    Aircraft Drawing-Weight and Balance    (3)
    AVM    106    Cleaning and Corrosion Control        (3)
    AVM    241    Aircraft Finishing and Covering        (3)
    AVM    242    Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems        (2)
    AVM    243    Aircraft Welding                (1)
    AVM    244    Aircraft Systems Auxiliary            (1)
    AVM    245    Aircraft Electrical Systems        (3)
    AVM    246    Aircraft Instruments and Communication Systems                    (2)
    AVM    247    Aircraft Metal Structures            (6)
    AVM    248    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems    (3)
    AVM    249    Aircraft Fuel Systems            (1)
    AVM    250    Assembly and Rigging            (3)
    AVM    251    Landing Gears Systems            (2)
    AVM    252    Airframe Inspection                (2)

Automotive Electrical/7113                    (11 credits)

    ATM    106    Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains            (3)
    ATM    107    Automotive Electronic Fundamentals    (4)
    ATM    223    Automotive Electrical Circuits        (4)

Automotive Engine/7111                    (9 credits)

    ATM    105    Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
    ATM    140    Engine Diagnosis and Repair        (6)

Automotive Engine Performance/7114            (19 credits)

    ATM    106    Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains            (3)
    ATM    140    Engine Diagnosis and Repair        (6)
    ATM    228    Engine Performance I            (5)
    ATM    229    Engine Performance II            (5)

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning/7117        (15 credits)

    ATM    106    Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains            (3)
    ATM    107    Automotive Electronic Fundamentals    (4)
    ATM    203    Heating and Air-conditioning Systems    (4)
    ATM    223    Automotive Electrical Circuits        (4)

Automotive Technician/7101                (51 credits)

    ATM    105    Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
    ATM    106    Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains            (3)
    ATM    107    Automotive Electronic Fundamentals    (4)
    ATM    114    Brakes    (4)
    ATM    140    Engine Diagnosis and Repair        (6)
    ATM    203    Heating and Air-conditioning Systems    (4)
    ATM    221    Steering and Suspension            (4)
    ATM    222    Manual Transmission/Transaxles        (4)
    ATM    223    Automotive Electrical Circuits        (4)
    ATM    242    Automatic Transmission/Transaxles        (5)
    ATM    228    Engine Performance I            (5)
    ATM    229    Engine Performance II            (5)

Automotive Transmission/7116                (15 credits)

    ATM    105    Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
    ATM    106    Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains            (3)
    ATM    222    Manual Transmission/Transaxles        (4)
    ATM    242    Automatic Transmission/Transaxles        (5)

Automotive Suspension and Brakes/7112            (11 credits)

    ATM    105    Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
    ATM    114    Brakes                        (4)
    ATM    221    Steering and Suspension            (4)

Aviation Maintenance/7201                    (75 credits)

    AVM    101    Materials and Processes            (3)
    AVM    102    Basic Electricity                (3)
    AVM    103    Aviation Mathematics and Physics        (2)
    AVM    104    Records and Publications            (3)
    AVM    105    Aircraft Drawing-Weight and Balance    (3)
    AVM    106    Cleaning and Corrosion Control        (3)
    AVM    160    Fuel and Lubrication System        (6)
    AVM    161    Engine Support System            (3)
    AVM    162    Basic Powerplants                (6)
    AVM    163    Ignition Systems                (3)
    AVM    164    Advanced Powerplants            (6)
    AVM    165    Engine Electrical Systems            (2)
    AVM    166    Propeller Systems                (3)
    AVM    241    Aircraft Finishing and Covering        (3)
    AVM    242    Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems        (2)
    AVM    243    Aircraft Welding                (1)
    AVM    244    Aircraft Auxiliary Systems            (1)
    AVM    245    Aircraft Electrical Systems        (3)
    AVM    246    Aircraft Instruments and Communication Systems                    (2)
    AVM    247    Aircraft Metal Structures            (6)
    AVM    248    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems (3)
    AVM    249    Aircraft Fuel Systems            (1)
    AVM    250    Assembly and Rigging            (3)
    AVM    251    Landing Gear Systems            (2)
    AVM    252    Airframe Inspection                (2)

Electrician Apprenticeship/9913

Core Requirements:                        (42 credits)
      ELC    120    Introduction to Apprenticeship        (4)
*    ELC    121    Electrical Theory and Code            (4)
*    ELC    122    Lighting and Transformers            (4)
*    ELC    123    Motors and Wiring Systems            (4)
*    ELC    243    Alternating Current                (4)
*    ELC    244    Electronics Circuitry            (4)
*    ELC    245    Motor Control                    (4)
*    ELC    246    Power Controls                (4)
*    ELC    247    Advanced Studies I                (4)
*    ELC    248    Advanced Studies II                (4)
    WLD    180    Independent Study in Welding        (2)

*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course descriptions.

Fluid Power/7611                         (12 credits)

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Powerplant Technician/7203                (46 credits)

    AVM    101    Materials and Processes            (3)
    AVM    102    Basic Electricity                (3)
    AVM    103    Aviation Mathematics and Physics        (2)
    AVM    104    Records and Publications            (3)
    AVM    105    Aircraft Drawing-Weight and Balance    (3)
    AVM    106    Cleaning and Corrosion Control        (3)
    AVM    160    Fuel and Lubrication System        (6)
    AVM    161    Engine Support System            (3)
    AVM    162    Basic Powerplants                (6)
    AVM    163    Ignition Systems                (3)
    AVM    164    Advanced Powerplants            (6)
    AVM    165    Engine Electrical Systems            (2)
    AVM    166    Propeller Systems                (3)

Welding/8218                         (24 credits)

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