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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
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PFPB 1219 Commercial Plumbing I (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2270 , PFPB 1270. Prerequisite: None. An introductory study of skills, procedures, and techniques used in the installation of drain, waste, and vent (DWV), and water supply systems in commercial buildings. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1225 Mechanics of Plumbing (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 1274 and PFPB 1291. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the principles of physical science and the mechanics used in the plumbing industry that includes basic principles of physics, matter, liquids, and hydraulics. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1247 Backflow Prevention (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2286, PFPB 2273. Prerequisite: None. Principles, practices, and regulations of backflow including backpressure, public health, laws and responsibilities, mechanics and use of backflow devices. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1251 Commercial and Industrial Gas Installation (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2275, PFPB 2272. Prerequisite: None. A study of the principles, code requirements, and practical knowledge needed to design and install commercial and industrial gas supply systems Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1253 Commercial Plumbing II (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2271, PFPB 1271. Prerequisite: None. A study of methods used in the layout and installation of pneumatic controls, water-heating systems, and piping commonly found in commercial buildings. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1255 Industrial Plumbing (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2272, PFPB 2270. Prerequisite: None. A study of the layout and installation of plumbing systems in industrial construction, including water treatment, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1291 Special Topics in Plumber and Pipefitter (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 1274. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1308 Introduction to Pipefitting (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the craft including mathematical operations applicable to pipefitting, hand tools, safety practices, and material communication. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1313 Introduction to the Plumbing Trade (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the plumbing craft including mathematical operations applicable to the plumbing trade, hand tools, safety practices, and material identification. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes I (3) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2274, PFPB 1372. Prerequisite: None. An introductory study of state and local plumbing codes and their application in residential and light commercial settings. Required. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1345 Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2273. Prerequisite: None. An overview of the construction industry including: organizational structures and systems; safety regulations and agencies; construction documents; office and field organizations; and the various construction crafts and trades. Required. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1345 Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in the use of practices and procedures employed by a plumber in the common construction of a commercial building including multilevel drain waste vent systems, water systems, and fixture installation. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1357 Plumbing Codes II (3) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2276, PFPB 2371. Prerequisite: None. An advanced study of state and local plumbing codes and their application in commercial and industrial settings. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1370 Commercial Plumbing I (3) This is a local need course number. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the skills in the procedures and techniques employed in the installation of DWV systems, water supply systems in commercial buildings. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 1371 Commercial Plumbing II (3) This is a local need course number. Prerequisite: None. This course continues the study commercial plumbing started in commercial plumbing I with proper methods used in the layout and installation of gas, Pneumatic, Water Heating Systems and miscellaneous piping commonly found in commercial buildings. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2235 Commercial and Industrial Control Systems (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2289, PFPB 2275. Prerequisite: None. A study of systems design and the equipment used in commercial and industrial control systems, including air handling units, air volume boxes, centrifugal chillers, absorption systems , cooling towers, water treatment, and chilled water systems. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2239 Commercial and Industrial System Start-Up (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PFPB 2276. Prerequisite: None. An overview of alignment, testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial plumbing systems. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2240 Medical Gas (2) New course added July 18, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PFPB 2274. Prerequisite: None. A study of the basic installation and inspection techniques used for medical gas piping. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2301 Pipe Fabrication and Installation I (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in pipe fabrication and pipe supports. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2341 Pipe Fabrication and Installation II (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. In-depth instruction in advanced pipe fabrication procedures including pipe template development. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2343 Pipe Practices (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An advanced course in testing; steam traps; valve maintenance; and the identification, storage, and handling of inline specialties. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2347 Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 1276. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in the safe use of construction equipment used in the process of the plumbing and pipefitting trades. Required (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2347 Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in the safe use of construction equipment used in the process of the plumbing and pipefitting trades. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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PFPB 2370 Industrial Plumbing (3) This is a local need course number. Prerequisite: None. This covers layout and installation of plumbing systems in industrial construction, which includes water treatment, power plants and manufacturing plants. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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