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GLZG 1370   Glazing I (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
A comprehensive overview of math and safety related to glazing, the proper use of glazing tools and equipment, types of glass used in modern buildings, and related materials used in glazing. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

GLZG 1371   Glazing II (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers basic calculating, layout, and cutting of glass, the fabrication of mirrors and glass products, types of plastics and panels, basic introduction to Aluminum fabrication and Store Front installation. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

GLZG 1372   Glazing III (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
This course studies the use of the Safety Glazing Code, contract documents, basic types and methods of installing sealant used in glazing, introduction to types and uses of insulating glass, installation of custom mirrors and methods used in re-glazing. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

GLZG 2370   Glazing IV (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers types and components of windows, advanced glass fabrication methods and installation, aluminum fabrication of entrances, and related types of entrance frames and hardware used types and installation of tubes and shower enclosures. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

GLZG 2371   Glazing V (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
The course covers use of blueprints and shop drawings used in glazing, methods of sketching, taking measurements, and basic takeoffs process, types and uses mechanical fasteners, and basic rigging and hoisting of glazing materials and construction of work platforms on the job. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

GLZG 2372   Glazing VI (3)
This is a WECM Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers types and methods of installing skylights, sloped glazing, metal curtain walls, types and uses of finishes and coatings for aluminum and glass and trouble shooting entrances and hardware. 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.

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