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CCC Academic and Library Resources Hour • October 2004
See it on ACN Channel 80 or on the web at http://www.cccsat.org/

~ NEW for Fall 2004 ~
TWO COMPLETE TELECOURSES!!

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating | College Success Skills

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(Just click on the program you're interested in to register - it will take less than one minute!)

Starting Friday, October 1st

6:00-8:00am

 

References Services: Virtual, Digital and In-Library (no broadcast or cable rights)

Rebroadcast:
Fri., October 8th, 6:00-8:00am

Fri., October 15th, 6:00-8:00am
Fri., October 29th, 6:00-8:00am

 
6:00-6:30pm

College Success Skills
This series is designed to provide an opportunity for each student to learn and adopt ideas, choices, systems and methods that lead to success in college and in life. In addition, this series will include elements designed to promote understanding of diversity and socioeconomic differences. This course will run continuously thru December 2004.

Episode 4: If You Don't Know Where You are Going ...Any Road Will Do
Fri., October 1st, 6:00-6:30pm

Episode 5: There Is No Try...Only Do
Fri., October 1st, 6:30-7:00pm

Episode 6: It's About Time
Fri., October 1st, 7:00-7:30pm

Episode 7: You Can Never Say, I Didn't Have Time For That
Mon., October 4th, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 8: Just Study Smarter
Mon., October 4th, 2:30-3:00pm

Episode 9: The Guaranteed Way To Study For An Exam
Mon., October 4th, 3:00-3:30pm

Episode 10: Concentration: Getting the Most From the Moment
Fri., October 8th, 6:00-6:30pm

Episode 11: Using The Tools In Distance Learning
Fri., October 8th, 6:30-7:00pm

Episode 12: I Think I Read It Somewhere
Fri., October 8th, 7:00-7:30pm

Episode 13: There Is Reading - And Then There Is Reading
Mon., October 11th, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 14: I'll Make A Note Of That
Mon., October 11th, 2:30-3:00pm

Episode 15: Review, Review And Review Again
Mon., October 11th, 3:00-3:30pm

Episode 16: You Must Remember This
Fri., October 15th 6:00-6:30pm

Episode 17: It's Not ATrick...It Really Works
Fri., October 15th 6:30-7:00pm

Episode 18: Why Do We Have To Be Tested
Fri., October 15th 7:00-7:30pm

Episode 19: Is This Going To Be On The Test
Mon., October 18th, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 20: Essay Tests And Educated Guessing
Mon., October 18th, 2:30-3:00pm

Episode 21: Sweating Out Test Anxiety
Mon., October 18th, 3:00-3:30pm

Episode 22: Skills And Distance Learning
Fri., October 22nd, 6:00-6:30pm

Episode 23: Responsibility
Fri., October 22nd, 6:30-7:00pm

Episode 24: I Was Sick
Fri., October 22nd, 7:00-7:30pm

Episode 25: This Whole Thing Stresses Me Out
Mon., October 25th, 2:00-2:30pm

Episode 26: I Just Have To
Mon., October 25th, 2:30-3:00pm

Episode 27: Can Anyone Lend Me A Few Bucks Till Monday
Mon., October 25th, 3:00-3:30pm

Episode 28: I Made A Career Out Of Going To School
Fri., October 29th, 6:00-6:30pm

Episode 29: I Didn't Know They Had That Here
Fri., October 29th, 6:30-7:00pm

Episode 30: A Beginning - Not An Ending
Fri., October 29th, 7:00-7:30pm

 

7:30 - 8:00pm

Investing in America's Classrooms: Ensuring Every Child has a Qualified Teacher
This broadcast answers parents' questions about highly qualified teachers under the No Child Left Behind Act.

 
Starting Monday, October 4th
7:00 - 8:00am

California Country
From the vineyards of Napa to the lettuce fields of Salinas, this program features an in-depth look at the state's food industry. Highlights include: profiles, entertainment and information, plus recipes and gardening advice.

Episodes 2042 & 2043:
Mon., October 4th, 7:00-8:00am

Episodes 2046 & 2047:
Wed., October 20th, 7:00-8:00am
Fri., October 22nd, 7:00-8:00am

 
Starting Tuesday, October 5th

7:00 - 8:00am

 

American History, Humanities and Civics: Shaping America's Future
Presented by the U.S. Department of Education, this program will discuss how history, humanities and civics create better citizens, how important it is for teachers to be experts in history, what a model for high-quality history and civics instruction looks like, and how to make history engaging without watering down the rigor of the content.

Rebroadcast:
Thu., October 7th, 7:00-8:00am
Tue., October 12th, 7:00-8:00am
Thu., October 14th, 7:00-8:00am
Tue., October 19th, 7:00-8:00am
Thu., October 21st, 7:00-8:00am
Tue., October 26th, 7:00-8:00am
Thu., October 28th, 7:00-8:00am

 
9:00-10:24am

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating - Mechanical
This 32-part telecourse is an introduction to basic mechanical theory of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration. Topics include application of principles and techniques, system components and their interrelated function, safety procedures, tools and equipment. The course will run continuously thru November 2004.

Episode 7: Refrigeration Cycle, Part 1
Tue., October 5th, 9:00-9:40am

Episode 8: Refrigeration Cycle, Part 2
Tue., October 5th, 9:40-10:24am

Episode 9: The Gage & Manifold Set
Thu., October 7th, 9:00-9:43am

Episode 10: Taking Superheat & Subcooling
Thu., October 7th, 9:43-10:24am

Episode 11: Evaporators
Tue., October 12th, 9:00-9:42am

Episode 12: Compressors
Tue., October 12th, 9:42-10:26am

Episode 13: Condensers
Thu., October 14th, 9:00-9:41am

Episode 14: Metering Devices & Expansion Valves
Thu., October 14th, 9:41-10:24am

Episode 15: Refrigeration Recovery, Part 1
Tue., October 19th, 9:00-9:44am

Episode 16: Refrigeration Recovery, Part 2
Tue., October 19th, 9:44-10:28am

Episode 17: System Evacuation
Thu., October 21st, 9:00-9:41am

Episode 18: Cleaning the Refrigerant System
Thu., October 21st, 9:41-10:19am

Episode 19: Dehydrating the Refrigerant System
Tue., October 26th, 9:00-9:42am

Episode 20: Charging Systems
Tue., October 26th, 9:42-10:21am

Episode 21: Heat Pumps, Part 1
Thu., October 28th, 9:00-9:38am

Episode 21: Heat Pumps, Part 2
Thu., October 28th, 9:38-10:22am

 

10:24 - 11:24am

 

Secrets through the Smoke
This program provides the perspective of a former senior ranking tobacco industry "insider", Dr. Jeffrey S. Wigand, whose foresight, personal knowledge, and integrity motivated him to publicly voice his concerns about tobacco and health.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., October 11th, 7:00-8:00am
Tue., October 12th, 10:26-11:26am
Mon., October 18th, 7:00-8:00am
Mon., October 25th, 7:00-8:00am
Wed., October 27th, 7:00-8:00am

 
Starting Wednesday, October 6th

6:30 - 8:00am

 

Television as Social Commentary: A Celebration of 30 Years of the Humanitas Prize Presented
(no broadcast or cable rights)

A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. In the early 1970's, sophisticated comedies like M*A*S*H and All in the Family revolutionized the genre, creating unprecedented opportunities for writers in commenting on the world around them. In the decades since, television's best comedy writers have pushed the boundaries of the genre with programs combining humor, insight and emotion. Special guests include: Matthew Carlson, Marcy Carsey, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Matt Tarses.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., October 8th, 7:30-9:00pm
Wed., October 13th, 6:30-8:00am


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Starting Friday, October 15th

7:30 - 9:00pm

 

Entertaining the World: The Impact of American Culture Overseas (no broadcast or cable rights)
This program from the Museum of Television and Radio explores the issue of cultural diplomacy, particularly the complex ramifications of exporting American pop culture overseas as a means of spreading American values and ideals.

Rebroadcast:
Tue., October 19th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Fri., October 22nd, 7:30-9:00pm
Tue., October 26th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Fri., October 29th, 7:30-9:00pm

For more information on MTR programming, please visit: http://mtr.inet7.com/Registration/ssr/asp/ssr_index.asp

MTR Terms and Conditions

 
Monday, October 18th

3:30 - 4:30pm

Reforming High Schools and Career and Technical Education
This program will feature interviews with department officials and guests on how the landmark No Child Left Behind Act is helping advance the quality of instruction in high schools, improve teacher preparation and prepare students for college and careers.

 

CCC-Academic and Library Services Hour

Monday - Friday
6:00 - 8:00am
Mondays 2:00 - 4:00pm • Tuesdays 9:00am-Noon
Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00am • Fridays 6:00 - 9:00pm


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