Course Number: CNBT 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light commercial construction. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light commercial construction. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Overview of the construction industry. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1201. The student may register for either CNBT 1301 or CNBT 1201 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Introduction to the Construction Industry
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Overview of the construction industry. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1201. The student may register for either CNBT 1301 or CNBT 1201 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: A presentation of the basic mechanical, plumbing, and electrical components in construction and their relationship to residential and light commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems in Construction I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A presentation of the basic mechanical, plumbing, and electrical components in construction and their relationship to residential and light commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1411. The student may register for either CNBT 1311 or CNBT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Methods and Materials I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1411. The student may register for either CNBT 1311 or CNBT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Surveying equipment, sketches, proper field note taking, methods of staking, layout of building site, and horizontal and vertical controls. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Field Engineering I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Surveying equipment, sketches, proper field note taking, methods of staking, layout of building site, and horizontal and vertical controls. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1318 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Comprehensive study of the selection and use of hand tools, portable and stationary power tools and related construction equipment. Emphasis on safety in the use of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Tools and Techniques
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Comprehensive study of the selection and use of hand tools, portable and stationary power tools and related construction equipment. Emphasis on safety in the use of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An examination of the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Building Codes and Inspections
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An examination of the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 1344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Skill development in laboratory testing and field inspection procedures associated with construction materials. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Materials Testing
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Skill development in laboratory testing and field inspection procedures associated with construction materials. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Estimating I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1359 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method; precedence networks; bar charts; monthly reports; and fast track scheduling. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Project Scheduling
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method; precedence networks; bar charts; monthly reports; and fast track scheduling. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1372 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course is a study of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and insulation systems used in residential buildings today. The student will identify and describe the major components of a heating and air conditioning system as well as the methods used in the design, planning, and installation of residential systems. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Residential, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course is a study of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and insulation systems used in residential buildings today. The student will identify and describe the major components of a heating and air conditioning system as well as the methods used in the design, planning, and installation of residential systems. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 1374 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Designed to train the construction worker in the preparation of cost estimates for residential structures. Topics include mathematics, construction techniques, estimating cycle, data sources and use, checklists, and detailed unit quantity estimating methods. Emphasis will be on establishing residential material requirements. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Estimating for Residential Building
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Designed to train the construction worker in the preparation of cost estimates for residential structures. Topics include mathematics, construction techniques, estimating cycle, data sources and use, checklists, and detailed unit quantity estimating methods. Emphasis will be on establishing residential material requirements. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College.
Offered at EFC
Course Description: An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1311. The student may register for either CNBT 1311 or CNBT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College.
Offered at EFC
Course Title: Construction Methods and Materials I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1311. The student may register for either CNBT 1311 or CNBT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2270 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course is specifically geared for the construction technology professional who utilizes the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Pipe Welding for the Construction Professional
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course is specifically geared for the construction technology professional who utilizes the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2281 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Course Number: CNBT 2304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Continuation of the study of the properties of building materials, methods and equipment for their integrated use in completing construction projects. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Methods and Materials II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Continuation of the study of the properties of building materials, methods and equipment for their integrated use in completing construction projects. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Basic process of organizing and operating a building or contracting business. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Building and Contracting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Basic process of organizing and operating a building or contracting business. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 2310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Blueprint reading for commercial/industrial construction. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Blueprint reading for commercial/industrial construction. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CNBT 2315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Overview of the legal aspects of written construction documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Specifications and Contracts
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Overview of the legal aspects of written construction documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Methods and materials used for buildings that conserve energy, water, and human resources. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Green Building
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Methods and materials used for buildings that conserve energy, water, and human resources. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Advanced construction scheduling utilizing computer scheduling software to perform various scheduling procedures. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced construction scheduling utilizing computer scheduling software to perform various scheduling procedures. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, and law and labor. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Management II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, and law and labor. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2375 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course continues the study of field engineering for commercial and industrial building construction. Methods used in estimating materials, development of Quantity logs and pier logs, use of blueprints and field notes, parking lots, retaining systems and basic curves. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Field Engineering II
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course continues the study of field engineering for commercial and industrial building construction. Methods used in estimating materials, development of Quantity logs and pier logs, use of blueprints and field notes, parking lots, retaining systems and basic curves. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CNBT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course Number: CNBT 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course Number: CNBT 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Advanced estimating concepts using computer software programs for the construction and crafts. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Construction Estimating II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced estimating concepts using computer software programs for the construction and crafts. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CRPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Principles of design and construction of a conventional roof system incorporating gable, hip, valley and intersections. Emphasis given to safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Roof Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Principles of design and construction of a conventional roof system incorporating gable, hip, valley and intersections. Emphasis given to safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CRPT 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Conventional wall systems with emphasis on wood frame construction. Includes identification of components; construction of wall systems; safe work practices; and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Wall Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Conventional wall systems with emphasis on wood frame construction. Includes identification of components; construction of wall systems; safe work practices; and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CRPT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Skill development in the identification and erection of engineered roof systems and components. Topics include trussed, timber-framed and steel-component roof structures with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Engineered Roof Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Skill development in the identification and erection of engineered roof systems and components. Topics include trussed, timber-framed and steel-component roof structures with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CRPT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Construction of basic form and foundation systems including related safety, tools, equipment, and building layout. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Forms and Foundations I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Construction of basic form and foundation systems including related safety, tools, equipment, and building layout. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CRPT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Installation of exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Exterior Finish Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Installation of exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CRPT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Installation of interior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of doors, trim, floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Interior Finish Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Installation of interior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of doors, trim, floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1215 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversions, and applied geometry. (1 Lec, 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Calculations I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversions, and applied geometry. (1 Lec, 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1221 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Fundamentals of Electricity I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1320 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Introduces alternating current (AC). Includes AC voltage, frequency, mechanical and electrical degrees, waveforms, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Fundamentals of Electricity II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduces alternating current (AC). Includes AC voltage, frequency, mechanical and electrical degrees, waveforms, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Safety rules and regulations. Includes the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1221. The student may register for either ELPT 1321 or ELPT 1221 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Safety rules and regulations. Includes the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1221. The student may register for either ELPT 1321 or ELPT 1221 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for general use; and basic calculations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: National Electrical Code I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for general use; and basic calculations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Residential Wiring
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Motor Control
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Commercial Wiring
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Direct current (DC) motors, single-phase and polyphase alternating current (AC) motors, generators, and alternators. Emphasis on construction, characteristics, efficiencies, starting, and speed control. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Electrical Machines
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Direct current (DC) motors, single-phase and polyphase alternating current (AC) motors, generators, and alternators. Emphasis on construction, characteristics, efficiencies, starting, and speed control. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1357 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Wiring methods used for industrial installations. Includes motor circuits, raceway and bus way installations, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Industrial Wiring
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Wiring methods used for industrial installations. Includes motor circuits, raceway and bus way installations, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with as they relate to the electrical construction industry. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Blueprint Reading
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with as they relate to the electrical construction industry. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: ELPT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1311. The student may register for either ELPT 1411 or ELPT 1311 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1311. The student may register for either ELPT 1411 or ELPT 1311 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Motor Control
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 2419 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College.
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls. Students will identify and describe digital logic circuits and explain numbering systems; explain the operation of programmable logic controllers; convert ladder diagrams into programs; incorporate timers and counters utilizing programmable logic controllers; and execute and evaluate programs. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College.
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Programmable Logic Controllers I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls. Students will identify and describe digital logic circuits and explain numbering systems; explain the operation of programmable logic controllers; convert ladder diagrams into programs; incorporate timers and counters utilizing programmable logic controllers; and execute and evaluate programs. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Planning and estimating for residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Includes a variety of electrical techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Planning and Estimating
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Planning and estimating for residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Includes a variety of electrical techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELPT 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Electrical design of commercial and/or industrial projects including building layout, types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment, and all electrical calculations according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Systems Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Electrical design of commercial and/or industrial projects including building layout, types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment, and all electrical calculations according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of circuits of various residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Troubleshooting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of circuits of various residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Lab required. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Electrician
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Lab required. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course Number: ELTN 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Lab required. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Electrician
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Lab required. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course Number: ELTN 1470 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course sets the basics for the study of electricity as used in the electrical construction industry. The structure of matter, the electron theory, and magnetism lead into the study of the sources and effects of electricity. Electrical Math is the foundation for the calculation and study of the various laws of electrical circuits as these laws are applied to the performance of pressure, flow and resistance in series and parallel circuits used in the electrical construction industry. This course also covers an orientation of apprenticeship in the electrical construction industry, including safety, OSHA regulations and requirements for the electrical construction industry. Basic electrician's tools and electrical materials, wire (including types, sizes, and insulations) and various wiring methods are also covered. An introduction to the NEC as to terminology, definitions, and applications is covered followed by the uses and limitations of the NEC wiring methods. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction I
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course sets the basics for the study of electricity as used in the electrical construction industry. The structure of matter, the electron theory, and magnetism lead into the study of the sources and effects of electricity. Electrical Math is the foundation for the calculation and study of the various laws of electrical circuits as these laws are applied to the performance of pressure, flow and resistance in series and parallel circuits used in the electrical construction industry. This course also covers an orientation of apprenticeship in the electrical construction industry, including safety, OSHA regulations and requirements for the electrical construction industry. Basic electrician's tools and electrical materials, wire (including types, sizes, and insulations) and various wiring methods are also covered. An introduction to the NEC as to terminology, definitions, and applications is covered followed by the uses and limitations of the NEC wiring methods. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Electrical sources, such as batteries and generators are studied in this course. Starting with the principles of generation and progressing through direct current generators, alternating current generators, and into the basics of direct current motors. There is also included a simple introduction to alternating current circuits and systems in the course. This course also covers an orientation as to the Apprenticeship Committee's operations and the sponsoring organizations. On-the-job safety is covered. The basics of blueprints and progressing into residential blueprints and the NEC concerning residential installations are covered. An exposure is given to grounding, fuses, overcurrent protection, and lighting for a deeper study later. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction II
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Electrical sources, such as batteries and generators are studied in this course. Starting with the principles of generation and progressing through direct current generators, alternating current generators, and into the basics of direct current motors. There is also included a simple introduction to alternating current circuits and systems in the course. This course also covers an orientation as to the Apprenticeship Committee's operations and the sponsoring organizations. On-the-job safety is covered. The basics of blueprints and progressing into residential blueprints and the NEC concerning residential installations are covered. An exposure is given to grounding, fuses, overcurrent protection, and lighting for a deeper study later. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1472 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course will cover alternating current circuits, terminology, characteristics and components. AC circuits components will include inductance, inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance, impedance, and power factor. Also including AC circuit calculations. Various types of sketching and drawing are covered in this lesson before going on to the study of small commercial blueprints and installations. Special construction situations are covered in motor drives, rigging, fastening devices, safety, electrical shock, and safety for electrical shock. The electrical testing part of the course will cover rectifiers, DC meters, and AC meters. Information on parliamentary procedures and conducting a meeting are also covered. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction III
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course will cover alternating current circuits, terminology, characteristics and components. AC circuits components will include inductance, inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance, impedance, and power factor. Also including AC circuit calculations. Various types of sketching and drawing are covered in this lesson before going on to the study of small commercial blueprints and installations. Special construction situations are covered in motor drives, rigging, fastening devices, safety, electrical shock, and safety for electrical shock. The electrical testing part of the course will cover rectifiers, DC meters, and AC meters. Information on parliamentary procedures and conducting a meeting are also covered. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1473 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course picks up where course ELPT 1472 ended with power factor and starts on power factor problems and corrections. Series parallel LCR circuit calculations and uses are covered. Also, lighting types, uses, principles of operation, and applications of the NEC to lighting installations is studied. This course also teaches electrical construction precision conduit bending as installed in an electrical installation. An introduction to motor controls, refrigeration, and air conditioning is presented in preparation for future motor controls. The Assembly of the NEC is a study of the way the NEC is put together, how to make NEC interpretations with job situations and applications. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction IV
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course picks up where course ELPT 1472 ended with power factor and starts on power factor problems and corrections. Series parallel LCR circuit calculations and uses are covered. Also, lighting types, uses, principles of operation, and applications of the NEC to lighting installations is studied. This course also teaches electrical construction precision conduit bending as installed in an electrical installation. An introduction to motor controls, refrigeration, and air conditioning is presented in preparation for future motor controls. The Assembly of the NEC is a study of the way the NEC is put together, how to make NEC interpretations with job situations and applications. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1474 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: The apprentice will receive from this course an understanding of the transformers as installed by the construction electricians. The theory of operation, types, polarity, construction, uses, and various transformer connections will be covered. Electrical distribution systems are also covered. This course also consists of the apprentice using a complete set of blueprints of a multi-storied building along with the specifications for the particular installation. Electrical controls, including fire alarms and motor controls will be covered. Motor controls start from the basic equipment and circuits and progress into the more complicated and specialized control circuits. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction V
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: The apprentice will receive from this course an understanding of the transformers as installed by the construction electricians. The theory of operation, types, polarity, construction, uses, and various transformer connections will be covered. Electrical distribution systems are also covered. This course also consists of the apprentice using a complete set of blueprints of a multi-storied building along with the specifications for the particular installation. Electrical controls, including fire alarms and motor controls will be covered. Motor controls start from the basic equipment and circuits and progress into the more complicated and specialized control circuits. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1475 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course covers the motors an electrical construction electrician will install. Some of the topics are: principles of operation, various types of single and three phase motors, along with the NEC for motors. An informational lesson of construction economics is included. The NEC hazardous locations are a part of this course. This course follows up course ELPT 1474 as it covers motor control wiring, diagrams, schematic diagram reading, control circuit development, analysis, and trouble shooting, with specialized applications of control circuits. Also wiring and piping layouts for control circuits are covered. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction VI
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course covers the motors an electrical construction electrician will install. Some of the topics are: principles of operation, various types of single and three phase motors, along with the NEC for motors. An informational lesson of construction economics is included. The NEC hazardous locations are a part of this course. This course follows up course ELPT 1474 as it covers motor control wiring, diagrams, schematic diagram reading, control circuit development, analysis, and trouble shooting, with specialized applications of control circuits. Also wiring and piping layouts for control circuits are covered. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1476 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course begins the study of electronics including the electron theory of vacuum tubes, rectifiers, power supplies, and amplifiers. Semiconductors, transistors, and transistor circuits are also covered. This course is a continuing study of the blueprints and specifications started in course ELPT 1474 with special consideration given to the study of the electrical installation. The metric system is covered. Electrical constructions installations of instrumentation equipment is covered. Instrumentation covers the recognition, applications, and characteristics of temperature, pressure, and flow controls and equipment. On-the-job relationships and leadership are presented along with OSHA safety in preparation for the apprentice to take over as a journeyman. Nuclear energy and nuclear energy safety are studied also. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction VII
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course begins the study of electronics including the electron theory of vacuum tubes, rectifiers, power supplies, and amplifiers. Semiconductors, transistors, and transistor circuits are also covered. This course is a continuing study of the blueprints and specifications started in course ELPT 1474 with special consideration given to the study of the electrical installation. The metric system is covered. Electrical constructions installations of instrumentation equipment is covered. Instrumentation covers the recognition, applications, and characteristics of temperature, pressure, and flow controls and equipment. On-the-job relationships and leadership are presented along with OSHA safety in preparation for the apprentice to take over as a journeyman. Nuclear energy and nuclear energy safety are studied also. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1477 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course takes up where course ELPT 1476 ended. Static control elements, logic circuits and their application in the electrical construction industry are studied. NEC calculations involving raceway fills, box sizes with various conductors, code tables, and transformer loads are part of the course. This course consists of an in-depth study of the NEC. It will include recent changes in the NEC, electrical material limitations, electrical installation support requirements, exceptions to the Code, and special applications and situations. This course prepares the student for the journeyman examination as required by most cities. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction VIII
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course takes up where course ELPT 1476 ended. Static control elements, logic circuits and their application in the electrical construction industry are studied. NEC calculations involving raceway fills, box sizes with various conductors, code tables, and transformer loads are part of the course. This course consists of an in-depth study of the NEC. It will include recent changes in the NEC, electrical material limitations, electrical installation support requirements, exceptions to the Code, and special applications and situations. This course prepares the student for the journeyman examination as required by most cities. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1478 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course will stress high voltage cables including testing, safety, insulation and fault location. Also included will be the study of basic air conditioning systems operation, wiring, and trouble shooting. In addition, the National Electrical Code will be studied including calculations for electrical branch circuits, and motors. It will also include the study of transformers relative to their operation, diagrams, calculations, and connections. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction IX
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course will stress high voltage cables including testing, safety, insulation and fault location. Also included will be the study of basic air conditioning systems operation, wiring, and trouble shooting. In addition, the National Electrical Code will be studied including calculations for electrical branch circuits, and motors. It will also include the study of transformers relative to their operation, diagrams, calculations, and connections. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: ELTN 1479 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course is devoted to programmable controllers. Topics include the basic hardware, processors, numbering systems, ladder diagrams, relays, timers, programming, and troubleshooting. The course will also cover fire alarm systems. Diagrams, wiring connections, operation, and troubleshooting of each type of system will be included. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Electrical Construction X
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course is devoted to programmable controllers. Topics include the basic hardware, processors, numbering systems, ladder diagrams, relays, timers, programming, and troubleshooting. The course will also cover fire alarm systems. Diagrams, wiring connections, operation, and troubleshooting of each type of system will be included. (3 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Course Number: IEIR 1312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Fundamentals of distribution systems including single phase and three phase systems, grounding, ground fault protection, and the National Electrical Safety Code. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Distribution Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Fundamentals of distribution systems including single phase and three phase systems, grounding, ground fault protection, and the National Electrical Safety Code. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: OSHT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Introduction to safety requirements for construction sites including occupational health and environmental controls. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Construction Site Safety and Health
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduction to safety requirements for construction sites including occupational health and environmental controls. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: OSHT 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Provides a basis for understanding the nature of occupational hazard recognition, accident prevention, loss reduction, inspection techniques, and accident investigation analysis. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Provides a basis for understanding the nature of occupational hazard recognition, accident prevention, loss reduction, inspection techniques, and accident investigation analysis. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: PFPB 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Mathematical operations necessary to calculate laying lengths of pipe fittings for fabrication. Identification and use of hand tools and power tools. Identification of pipe, pipe fittings, flanges, and fasteners used in the trade. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Basic Pipefitting Skills
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Mathematical operations necessary to calculate laying lengths of pipe fittings for fabrication. Identification and use of hand tools and power tools. Identification of pipe, pipe fittings, flanges, and fasteners used in the trade. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 1350 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Safe use of hand tools, power tools, rigging, and power equipment used in the plumbing trade for installation of different plumbing systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Safe use of hand tools, power tools, rigging, and power equipment used in the plumbing trade for installation of different plumbing systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: PFPB 1373.
Course Description: This course teaches the skills, procedures, and techniques used in the installation of hot and cold potable water supply systems and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems in commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Commercial Plumbing I
This is a Local Need Course.Prerequisite Recommended: PFPB 1373.
Course Description: This course teaches the skills, procedures, and techniques used in the installation of hot and cold potable water supply systems and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems in commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 1371 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: PFPB 1370.
Course Description: This course teaches methods used in the installation of controls, water heating systems, circulating water systems, and other piping systems commonly found in commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Commercial Plumbing II
This is a Local Need Course.Prerequisite Recommended: PFPB 1370.
Course Description: This course teaches methods used in the installation of controls, water heating systems, circulating water systems, and other piping systems commonly found in commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 1373 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: This course teaches plumbing trade material selection, mathematical calculations applicable to the plumbing trade, hand and power tools, and safety practices. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Introduction to the Plumbing Trade
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course teaches plumbing trade material selection, mathematical calculations applicable to the plumbing trade, hand and power tools, and safety practices. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 2307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Pipe fabrication of various materials and installation of pipe supports. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Pipe Fabrication and Installation I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Pipe fabrication of various materials and installation of pipe supports. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 2309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Skill development in the procedures and techniques employed by a plumber in the rough-in and top-out stages of a new home or the remodeling of an older home. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Residential Construction Plumbing I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Skill development in the procedures and techniques employed by a plumber in the rough-in and top-out stages of a new home or the remodeling of an older home. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 2336 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Practices and procedures employed by a plumber in the common construction of a commercial building including drain, waste, and vent systems, water systems, and fixture installations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Practices and procedures employed by a plumber in the common construction of a commercial building including drain, waste, and vent systems, water systems, and fixture installations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Advanced pipe fabrication of various materials with emphasis on vertical, horizontal, and rolling off-sets using 45-degree fittings and odd-angle fittings. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Pipe Fabrication and Installation II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced pipe fabrication of various materials with emphasis on vertical, horizontal, and rolling off-sets using 45-degree fittings and odd-angle fittings. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: PFPB 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: Identification, installation, and testing of steam traps and steam trap station components; valve identification, application, and maintenance; identification, storage, and handling of in-line specialties; hydrostatic testing of process piping. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Advanced Pipe Practices
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Identification, installation, and testing of steam traps and steam trap station components; valve identification, application, and maintenance; identification, storage, and handling of in-line specialties; hydrostatic testing of process piping. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Introduction To Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An introductory course covering the equipment and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical distances, in accordance with prevailing and applicable professional standards, e.g. standards of the National Geodetic Survey, state and local statues and regulations, professional standards, such as the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Surveying Measurement
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introductory course covering the equipment and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical distances, in accordance with prevailing and applicable professional standards, e.g. standards of the National Geodetic Survey, state and local statues and regulations, professional standards, such as the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An introductory overview of surveying equipment and measurement techniques with emphasis on leveling and traversing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Plane Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introductory overview of surveying equipment and measurement techniques with emphasis on leveling and traversing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An introduction to the mathematics used in surveying and mapping, including algebra, plane trigonometry, and plane, solid, and analytical geometry. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Surveying Calculations
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to the mathematics used in surveying and mapping, including algebra, plane trigonometry, and plane, solid, and analytical geometry. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: SRVY 1335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: A lab course covering the equipment, techniques and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances used in traversing, according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Land Surveying Applications
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A lab course covering the equipment, techniques and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances used in traversing, according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: A study of the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. Instruction in a variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed hand-held calculators and computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Land Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. Instruction in a variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed hand-held calculators and computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: SRVY 1419.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3, Lab.)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.
Course Title: Special Topics in Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite: SRVY 1419.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3, Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, NLC
Course Description: A hands-on course with computer applications providing additional conceptual understanding of geographic information systems and practical applications using a variety of Geographic Information System software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at EFC, NLC
Course Title: Geographic Information Systems Applications
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A hands-on course with computer applications providing additional conceptual understanding of geographic information systems and practical applications using a variety of Geographic Information System software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: A study of field astronomy, Polaris and solar observations, State Plane Coordinate Systems, and Global Positioning System. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Geodetic Surveying and Mapping
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of field astronomy, Polaris and solar observations, State Plane Coordinate Systems, and Global Positioning System. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Emphasis on the field techniques of making astronomic observations, recovering control monuments, setting control monuments, and the planning and use of Global Positioning System receivers in data collection. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Geodetic Surveying and Mapping Application
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Emphasis on the field techniques of making astronomic observations, recovering control monuments, setting control monuments, and the planning and use of Global Positioning System receivers in data collection. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: The companion lab for Engineering Design Surveying. Emphasis on field methods of surveying alignments. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Engineering Design Surveying Lab
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: The companion lab for Engineering Design Surveying. Emphasis on field methods of surveying alignments. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: The study of location, conveyance, ownership and transfer of real property under the laws of the State of Texas. Emphasis on the history of disposition of public land, interpreting written descriptions, dignity of calls and evidence, record search of public and private land records and preparation of a deed record sketch. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Surveying - Legal Principles I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: The study of location, conveyance, ownership and transfer of real property under the laws of the State of Texas. Emphasis on the history of disposition of public land, interpreting written descriptions, dignity of calls and evidence, record search of public and private land records and preparation of a deed record sketch. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: SRVY 2344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: An advanced course in legal principles, retracement and boundary location with application of legal principles and Rules of Construction; writing survey reports and property descriptions; and a review of boundary law cases. (3 Lec.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Surveying - Legal Principles II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An advanced course in legal principles, retracement and boundary location with application of legal principles and Rules of Construction; writing survey reports and property descriptions; and a review of boundary law cases. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: WDWK 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Design and construction of base cabinets and wall cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. Emphasis on the safe use of portable and stationary power tools. Finishing techniques include proper sanding, sealing, and staining. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cabinet Making I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Design and construction of base cabinets and wall cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. Emphasis on the safe use of portable and stationary power tools. Finishing techniques include proper sanding, sealing, and staining. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: WDWK 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Techniques of furniture making. Identify the different types of furniture construction; construct doors and drawers; apply joints and construction techniques; identify different materials used for furniture construction; demonstrate safe use of portable and stationary power tools; develop a furniture design; and lay out, cut, and assemble components. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cabinet Making III
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Techniques of furniture making. Identify the different types of furniture construction; construct doors and drawers; apply joints and construction techniques; identify different materials used for furniture construction; demonstrate safe use of portable and stationary power tools; develop a furniture design; and lay out, cut, and assemble components. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: WDWK 2351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC
Course Description: Advanced skills in machine woodworking and hand craftsmanship. Emphasizes advanced design and door and drawer construction, laminate laying, and customer and co-workers relations. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at NLC
Course Title: Cabinet Making II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced skills in machine woodworking and hand craftsmanship. Emphasizes advanced design and door and drawer construction, laminate laying, and customer and co-workers relations. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.
