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Over the undertow of three years, students receive a wholesale education that includes study of trade and technical theory in the classroom and realistic work projects. Students moreover receive wonk instruction that is designed to contribute to their career success. This well-rounded training is intended to provide graduates with the skills necessary for success in a wide variety of career options, from positions in the trade and technical fields to employment as small merchantry owners. Core Courses Blueprint Reading BLPR 111 Mechanical Blueprint Reading (.5 credit) Teaches Machine Shop students to read and understand various styles of mechanical drawings and blueprints and to interpret drawings in relation to vital information provided so that possible errors or omissions can be corrected surpassing proceeding on work assignments. Develops worthiness to recognize standard graphic symbols dealing with machine threads, tolerance allowances, and the various styles of dimensioning used in the industry. BLPR 112 Power Plant Blueprint Reading I (.5 credit) Using the drawings of equipment and spritz diagrams in the Williamson power plant, instructs power plant technology students in reading and understanding the variegated styles of drafting used in piping or electrical drawings and the symbols used to represent various fittings, valves, and pipe sizes. BLPR 113 Architectural Blueprint Reading (.5 credit) Acquaints towers trade students with the variegated styles of residential and commercial construc- tion and the symbols used to represent various construction materials.Moreoveroffers spare practice in reading specifications and making forfeit estimates from blueprints. BLPR 114 Structural Blueprint Reading (.5 credit) Paint Shop students learn to read floor plans and elevation drawings of residential homes to summate zone to be painted or wallpapered.Moreoverprovides training in reading specifications to properly well-constructed individual assignments. BLPR 123 Power Plant Blueprint Reading II (.5 credit) Using drawings from very power plants and refineries, instructs power plant technology students in reading and understanding the variegated styles of drafting. Continues to provide familiarization and practice in reading specifications, interpreting bills of materials, and estimating financing from blueprints. BLPR 241WideMechanical Blueprint Reading (.5 credit)Remoterdevelops worthiness to recognize standard graphic symbols dealing with machine threads, tolerance allowances, and the various styles of dimensioning used in the industry withal with reading finishes and material requirements.MerchantryBUSN 102 Introduction toMerchantry(3 credits)  Introduces students to the merchantry world, emphasizing the terminology used in business. Explores the events and economic conditions that stupefy business. Discusses merchantry in a global environment, the various forms of business, the social responsibility of business, and the functions of accounting, marketing, management, and human resource management.Moreoverexplores the role of technology in business. BUSN 241 Foremanship and Supervision (3 credits)  Prepares students to wilt supervisors in a merchantry setting. Includes an overview of the role of supervisors and a detailed squint at each of the many jobs they perform. BUSN 251 Personal Finance (3 credits)  Acquaints the student with a model for personal financial planning as a method for managing his financial resources and improving his life-style by establishing and achieving financial goals. Topics include the American financial system, budgeting, recordkeeping, insurance, nuts of investing, and retirement and manor planning. BUSN 253 AppliedWritten(3 credits)  Provides a detailed exploration of the written trundling for service and merchandising firms.Moreoveroffers instruction in reconciling wall finance and maintaining a transmission payroll system. Communications COMM 110ConstructiveSpeaking (2 credits) Teaches students the principles of yacky speaking through familiarization with concepts and mechanics of spoken liaison and through practical usage. Develops understanding of speech processing, speech-building (including research), speech delivery, non-verbal communication, self and peer-evaluation, problem solving, and terminology associated with the physical act of speaking. Provides instruction in the successful performance of six types of speeches (memorized passage, impromptu, extemporaneous, demonstrative, persuasive, and informative). Includes study of the founder’s history. COMM 120VitalWriting (3 credits)  Provides instruction in the fundamentals of English composition, including writing summaries, narratives, instructional analysis, descriptive prose, extended definitions, and a research paper reflecting a single point of view on a controversial topic. COMM 230 Writing forMerchantryand Industry (3 credits)  Focuses on the special needs for written liaison skills in the merchantry world. Familiarizes students with various forms of technical writing and allows students practice in a wide variety of formats they may encounter in a merchantry or technical setting. COMM 240 Speech Communications (2 credits)  Offers wide study of liaison based on intrapersonal and interpersonal skills needed in the workplace.Accentis placed on listening, mismatch management, consumer relations, group dynamics, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. COMM 250 Resume Writing and Interviewing (1 credit)  Prepares third-year students to self-mastery constructive job searches and to maximize opportunities for obtaining the weightier possible employment upon graduation. Includes preparation of imbricate letters, resumes, and applications, as well as proper self-mastery in an employment interview. At the end of the course, each student is expected to have a well-constructed dossier and be thoroughly prepared to find a full-time job in his chosen field. Computer Technology CPTR 110 Computer Applications (1.5 credits) Introduces the use and operation of microcomputers for home, educational, business, and industrial applications. Emphasizes developing skills with the Windows versions of Microsoft Office and other Windows programs. Students will learn word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications that operate within the Windows environment. Students will progress from the fundamental components of a computer system to maintenance and care of Windows based computers. CPTR 130 Introduction to Computer-AidedDiamond(1.5 credits) Familiarizes students with computer-aided diamond (CAD) software and assists in developing the skills and knowledge required to operate a CAD system. Requires completion of a series of drafting assignments. CPTR 241WideCAD in Machine Tool Technology I (1.5 credits) Provides spare training and practice in the use of CAD, requiring progressively increasingly ramified drawing assignments. Covers inward pertinent data for drawings, using relative and wool coordinates, employing keyboard digitizing or pointing devices, sending drawing commands to a plotter, and producing a nonflexible copy. CPTR 250 Computer-AidedDiamondApplications (1.5 credits) Provides spare training and practice in the use of CAD, using progressively increasingly ramified drawing assignments in drafting assignments. Covers inward pertinent data for drawings, using relative and wool coordinates, employing keyboard digitizing or pointing devices, sending drawing commands to a plotter, and producing a nonflexible copy. CPTR 251WideCAD in Machine Tool Technology II (1.5 credits) Provides an overview of parametric solid modeling software for mechanical applications using SolidWorks. Students learn to use sketch planes to create 3-D solid models, add features, and build complexity into their models. CPTR 261WideCAD in Machine Tool Technology III (1.5 credits) Provides an overview of how to create detailed drawings of parametric solid models based on current ASME Y14.5 standards. Students will build assembles from multiple part files and create detailed drawings from the assemblies. Drafting DRFT 110UnstipulatedDrafting (1.5 credits) Introduces vital concepts and drawing skills used in all trades, including sketching freehand and with tools, transmission drafting, orthographics, isometric and oblique drawings, using a scale, drawing to various scales, and solving geometric problems in drafting. Includes definition of the respective roles of engineers, designers, and draftsmen. DRFT 221 Mechanical Drafting and Sketching (1.5 credits) Continues drafting instruction provided in DRFT 110. Develops the ability, much needed by the real-world machinist, to take verbal instruction and develop an well-judged sketch.Moreoverdevelops the worthiness to take an very part and develop a sketch for use in real-world machining situations. DRFT 223 Architectural Drafting and Sketching (1.5 credits) Masonry and carpentry students develop the worthiness to illustrate with drawings, using the towardly scale and details necessary for towers residential homes, including foundations, footings, framing, roof sections, stairs, windows, and door details. DRFT 224 Power Plant Drafting and Sketching (1.5 credits) Using knowledge from BLPR 112, instructs power plant student in the drawing of sectional views, single-line and isometric piping diagrams, elevations, and spool drawings. DRFT 231 Mechanical Drafting I (1.5 credits) Machine shop students learn to yank sectional views, primary and secondary auxiliary views, and welding symbols. Students moreover wilt familiar with isometrics and other pictorial drawings. DRFT 234 Structural Drafting and Sketching (1.5 credits) Provides training in drawing elevations of a residential home.Moreoveroffers instruction in drawing welding and structural steel symbols using various professional templates. DRFT 235 Horticultural Drafting (1.5 credits) Provides training in drawing plot plans to a scale and gingerly acreage. Covers drawing buildings, driveways, garages, and sidewalks to scale. Uses such drawings as tracing templates to develop wiring maps from site plans. DRFT 241 Mechanical Drafting II (1.5 credits) Instructs Machine Shop students in the use of reference materials for completing sets of working drawings, threads, fastening devices, precision dimensioning, gears, cams, and other related shop projects. Develops the knowledge necessary for specifying types of materials, finishes, and tolerances.Moreoveroffers an introduction to metric dimensioning. Humanities HMAN 100 Fundamental Program Skills (.5 credit) Provides instruction in practical study skills, including the SQ4R study method, note-taking, time management, problem solving, test taking, wordlist use, research techniques, vocabulary, and reading for comprehension. HMAN 120 Personal andMerchantryEthics (3 credits) Offers a philosophical study of moral values, including rational approaches to life and how to treat others. Seeks to sieve and critically assess moral ideas with the goal of refining and enriching moral wits and judgment.Moreoverexplores how concepts of human good relate to merchantry activities, and evaluates trendy merchantry practices. HMAN 150 Spanish for the Trades (1.5 credits) Introduces students to vital Spanish usage and vocabulary relevant to their trade.Undertowemphasizes practical and interactive liaison skills. HMAN 160WideSpanish for the Trades (1.5 credits) Continues instruction in vital Spanish usage and vocabulary relevant to the student’s trade. Continues accent on practical and interactive liaison skills. Mathematics MATH 080UnromanticMathematics I (2 credits) Provides instruction in calculator operation; scientific notation; rounding numbers; fractions, decimals, and percents; problem-solving techniques; estimating answers; measuring in English and metric units; practical problems with time and rate; signed numbers; and simple trigonometric equations. MATH 090UnromanticMathematics II (2 credits) Provides a comprehensive study of angles and wile measure; plane and solid geometry; trigonometric equations using the distributive property; and unperformed and decimal equations. MATH 110 Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics (2 credits) Reviews scientific notation, rounding numbers, fractions, and operations with polynomials and powers. Covers the metric system; equations (including the use of the distributive property and fractional); ratios and proportions; formula evaluation and arrangement; vital right triangle trigonometry; and solution of oblique triangles. MATH 120VitalAlgebra and Geometry (2 credits) Offers a study of angles and wile measure; triangles; polygons and their areas and perimeters; circles; geometric solids; powers and roots; and products and factoring. MATH 130UnromanticMathematics III (2 credits) Covers solving problems using ratios and proportions; rearranging and using simple formulas; right triangle trigonometry applications; and oblique triangle applications. MATH 140WideAlgebra I (2 credits) Reviews equations and covers solving and graphing linear and simultaneous equations; remoter develops ratios, proportions, and formulas, including variation; expands on exponents, negative and zero. MATH 150WideAlgebra II (2 credits) Examines unperformed exponents; imaginary and ramified numbers; solving irrational equations; checking for irrelevant roots; solving and graphing quadratic equations. Reviews ramified trigonometric problems as they wield to practical situations in the trades. MATH 160WideTechnical Mathematics (2 credits) Exposes students to approaches on wide functions, limits, derivatives, anti-derivatives, and integration. Covers applications with trigonometric implants, geometric applications, graphical solutions, and areas/volumes under curves. Physical Science PSCI 110 Physical Science I—Chemistry (3 credits) Examines measurement using the English and metric systems, with special sustentation to verism and precision and the principles of measuring physical quantities.Moreoverincludes matter and energy concepts, simple density and ostracism problems, chemical structure, equations and neutralization reactions, solutions, stoichiometry, acids, bases, and salts, using ion theory. PSCI 120 Physical Science II—Physics (3 credits) Offers an introduction to the study of vector and static equilibrium forces and sonnet and resolution of parallel forces. Explains and demonstrates applications of friction and part-way of gravity, mechanics of motion, Newton’s laws, impulse, momentum, gravitation, work power, kinetic and potential energy, and principles of simple machines. Technical Courses – Construction Technology CTEC 111 Principles of Construction (1.5 credits) Provides an overview of the towers wordage process. Introduces governmental constraints on construction and the concepts of towers loads and load resistance.Moreoverintroduces thermal properties of materials, air leakage, and water vapor control.Moreovercovers fire-related properties, acoustical properties of materials, and principles of sustainable construction. CTEC 121 Materials and Systems of Construction I (1.5 credits) Explains soils and foundation systems. Introduces materials for wood construction, including wood light frame construction and structural insulated panels. Gives an overview of structural steel construction and light gauge steel construction. Explains the uses of lime, Portland cement, and touchable in the towers process, and provides an overview of brick masonry and the various types of mortars and yoke patterns. CTEC 131 Materials and Systems of Construction II (1.5 credits) Introduces touchable masonry units and stone and glass masonry units. Provides students with an understanding of the towers envelope including various exterior wall claddings, glass and glazing systems, roofing, and windows and doors.Moreoverdiscusses various finishes for floors and ceilings. CTEC 133 Strength of Materials (2.5 credits) Relates and applies mathematics to the field of machine and/or structural design. Emphasizes the use of formulas rather than their derivation; studies the diamond of welds, riveted joints, and material sizes; shows how to determine the strength of beams, shafts, columns, and pinch members. CTEC 141 Construction Documents (1.5 credits) Examines worldwide construction documents used by owners/customers in calling for bids, awarding contracts, and sooner monitoring progress of ongoing construction projects, including instructions to bidders, bid forms, unstipulated and supplementary conditions, and technical specifications. Assists students in learning to use project manuals supplied by architects, governmental agencies, and professional organizations tent such areas as bidding, contract execution, selection of materials, work of equipment, and installation instructions, as well as in gaining familiarity with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) standard forms and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) alphabetize system. CTEC 151 StructuralDiamondI (1.5 credits) Offers instruction in the vital principles of forces in equilibrium, including forces and stresses, moments and reactions, bending, and shear and limp moments, plus properties of sections. Emphasizes using mathematical formulas to find simple solutions to everyday structural problems. CTEC 152 Contracts and Construction Management (2.5 credits) Presents a study of the various types of construction contracts; interpretation of contract language; effects of federal, state, and local regulation; preparation of construction schedules; progress monitoring; applications for payment; transpiration orders; record keeping and documentation; and requirements for efficient project operation, management, and successful completion. CTEC 241 Construction Estimating I (2.5 credits) Develops fundamental construction estimating skills from take-off to bid as unromantic to residential construction. Includes unstipulated conditions, material quantities, concrete, rough carpentry, electrical work, masonry (brick and block), steel, mechanical work, finish applications, and labor. Involves familiarization with formal bids, insurance, and bonds. Students will be expected to identify and use towardly math formulas, interpret construction plans and specifications, and compile essential data to develop an very estimate, including summaries and financing by category. CTEC 242 Construction Safety (2 credits) Covers OSHA liability, unstipulated safety, hazard communication, fire, material handling, tools, welding, electricity, scaffolding, fall protection, cranes, heavy equipment, excavation, concrete, ladders and stairways, serving space entry, personal protective equipment, and health hazards. Qualified students will receive the OSHA 30 vellum at the completion of the course. CTEC 251 Construction Estimating II (2.5 credits) Develops fundamental construction estimating skills from take-off to bid as unromantic to commercial construction. Covers the same applications as CTEC 241, and moreover includes finish carpentry, transubstantiation work, and excavation. Introduces computer estimating software packages as they relate to quantity take-off, pricing out, project scheduling, project budgeting/cost control, progress reporting, and continuous forfeit accounting. Students will be expected to interpret construction plans and specifications and to compile essential data to develop an very estimate. CTEC 261 StructuralDiamondII (1.5 credits)Remoterdevelops the study of structural mechanics presented in CTEC 351 as unromantic to the diamond and selection of structural components in residential and commercial buildings and provides instruction in the use of tables to size and select structural members based on loads and stresses present. Develops understanding of the flexural diamond process as related to the diamond of wood and steel beams and columns, floor and roof systems, touchable footings, and properties of various sections. Technical Courses –UnstipulatedHZMA 100 Hazardous Materials (.5 credit) Examines the concepts of hazardous materials, including (as relevant to the student’s particular undertow of study); OSHA and EPA regulations; MSDS sheets; VOCS; surface preparation methods; proper disposal of waste materials; and self-protection and environmental protection; handling of solvents, wearing oils, fertilizers and pesticides and their carriers, construction sealants and adhesives, upper performance compliant coatings, and/or power plant chemicals; the chemistry of paint; regulations on lead and other hazardous materials; spill response procedures; hazardous pipe coverings; the hazards associated with machining variegated materials; normal cleaning materials and using techniques; and/or the problems of pebbles from various materials. METL 150 Metals Survey (.5 credit) Presents vital metal and metallurgical information to seniors in Power Plant and Paint and Coatings Technology. Topics include mechanical and physical properties of metal; production, classification, and recommended uses of steel, tint iron, alloys, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals; heat treatment; and basic, welding, and powder metallurgy. Includes a foundry and forging seminar. WELD 131 Introduction to Welding (.5 credit) Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to safely set up and operate oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment. WELD 132 Welding Fundamentals I (1.5 credits) Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to safely set up and operate oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment. Provides sit-in in oxyacetylene wearing and heating techniques and electric arc welding of various joint configurations to industry standards. 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