CNST 102. Fundamentals of Concrete and Masonry. Combined theory and laboratory designed to familiarize students with the process involved in brick and block laying, design, composition, and placement of concrete. (4)
CNST 108. Framing and Roofing. Lecture and laboratory emphasizing materials and procedures in basic residential framing and covering of walls, sheathing, door and window placement. (4)
CNST 110. Residential Plumbing. Combined laboratory and lecture providing instruction in safety, tool and equipment, codes and regulations, and installation of plumbing systems. (2)
CNST 140. Fundamentals of Residential Electricity.A combined laboratory and lecture course providing instruction in safety, use of tools and equipment, electrical codes and utility regulations, basic electrical principles and measurements, wiring materials and devices, splices and connections, wiring systems and circuits, installation of outlets, switch boxes, non-metallic sheathed cable, over-current devices, low-voltage equipment, branch circuits, and service entrances. (2)
CNST 194. Cooperative Work Experience I. Provides practical skills not available in the classroom by placing the student at work sites outside the campus for a set period of time. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (1-6)
CNST 195. Independent Study I. For students who wish to extend their knowledge and skill through self-paced study. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1-3)
CNST 196. On-the-Job Training I. Provides practical work experience for construction technology students; covers job analysis, applications and interview, employee and employer relations, and general skill development. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (3)
CNST 200. Insulation and Interior Finishes. Combined theory and laboratory involving current energy requirements, type and uses of the various forms of insulation, vapor barriers, computation of r and u values, methods and materials used in interior wall covering and trim. (4)
CNST 210. Residential Cabinetmaking and Power Tools. Combined lecture and laboratory introducing the use of both hand and power tools and techniques used in cabinets and ``built-ins’’. (4)
CNST 262. Construction Supervision. Lecture designed to instruct those building technology students wishing to obtain a ``GB 98’’ General Contractor’s License: emphasizing efficient use of labor, money, and materials and an extension of framing and roofing. Prerequisite: CNST 108. (4)
CNST 294. Cooperative Work Experience II. Extension of Cooperative Work Experience I. Prerequisite: CNST 194. Permission of Instructor. (1-6)
CNST 295. Independent Study.An extension of knowledge and skills through self-paced study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1-3)
ACAD 105. Academic and Life Skills.This course is designed to help the incoming student make a successful transition to college; emphasizes study skills, career development, declaring a major, wellness, values clarification, assertiveness training, stress management, decision-making skills, and knowledge of alcohol/drug usage. The student is given an opportunity to discover his/her own personal values, strengths and aspirations.
DVSW 101. Developmental Writing I.This course covers basic writing concepts for students going on to DVSW 102; emphasizes basic grammar, sentence construction, topic sentences, and the organization of the paragraph. (3)
DVSW 102. Developmental Writing II.This course covers basic writing concepts for students planning to enroll in English 101; emphasizes basic organization, topic sentences, paragraph construction, and the development of a thesis. (3)
DVSR 101. Developmental Reading I.This course is designed to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension and retention through sentence and paragraph analysis in preparation for DVSR 102. (3)
DVSR 102. Developmental Reading II.This course concentrates more intensely on the analysis of essays in order to improve comprehension and critical thinking in preparation for ENGL 101. (3)
DVSM 101. Developmental Math.This course provides a review of mathematical computations and problem solving for the student whose background in basic arithmetic skills needs strengthening. (3)
DVSM 102. Developmental Algebra.This course introduces algebra to the student with little or no algebra background. Prerequisite: DVSM 101 or appropriate placement score. (3)
NOTE: Developmental Studies courses count as institutional credit hours. They do not meet General Education requirements. Students who place into developmental course must complete it with a C or better plus any other developmental course above it before completing general education courses in those areas.