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BLDT 110-Fundamentals of HVACR (4)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL
70 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
(formerly BLD 109)
Covers fundamentals of heating, cooling, ventilation,
humidity control, and basic refrigeration. Students
will receive hands-on experience in a lab setting.
BLDT 111-Controls for HVACR (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 110 or BLD 109
(formerly BLD 110)
Covers the topics of controls in HVACR with respect
to thermostats; pressure, safety and temperature
devices; and valves. In a lab environment students
will be able to identify and apply usage of these
components.
BLDT 113-Fossil Fuels & Hydronic Heating (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 111 or BLD 110
(formerly BLD 114)
Covers the topics of fossil fuel heating devices,
hydronic and forced air equipment. Students will
apply troubleshooting, installation, service, and
preventative maintenance techniques on these
systems in a lab setting.
BLDT 120-Introduction to Welding (4)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL
70 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
(formerly BLD 121)
Introduces the basic processes in the welding field.
Emphasizes welding safety. Introduces the various
types of welding equipment, identification and
selection of filler material, types of welds, and the
different welding positions.
BLDT 121-Welding Symbols & Blueprint
Reading (2)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL
70 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
(formerly BLD 120)
Introduces various types of prints used in the
welding industry. Topics include print reading,
measurements, metallurgy, types of welds and joints,
and welding symbols.
BLDT 140-Fundamentals of Structural Wiring (4)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL
70 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
(formerly BLD 141)
Covers basic principles and fundamentals of
electricity and electrical work. Course will include
components of schematics and blueprints,
importance and role of the National Electrical
Code, and safety. Students will receive hands-on
experience with tools of the trade, wiring, and
installing components of accessory terminations.
BLDT 143-Specialized Systems (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 140 or BLD 141
(formerly BLD 146)
Covers topics in the electrical field such as CAT5,
CAT6, CATV, fiber optics, fire alarms, photovoltaic,
and electric controls. Students will receive hands-on
experience working with materials and components
in a lab setting. Students will also be introduced to
the National Electrical Code (NEC) codes governing
these various sub-fields to the electrical industry.
BLDT 212-HVAC Installation &
Troubleshooting (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 111 or BLD 110
(formerly BLD 113)
Teaches basics of troubleshooting, installation,
service and preventative maintenance techniques
of HVAC equipment. Course includes EPA CFC
certification. Hands-on experience will be conducted
in a lab setting where students will demonstrate and
apply these techniques.
BLDT 222-AdvancedWelding: SMAW (4)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BLDT 121 or BLD 120
(formerly BLD 122)
Focuses on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
Students will perform a SMAW welding performance
qualification test on limited thickness test plates
in the 2G and 3G positions on carbon steel in
accordance with American Welding Society D1.1
Structural Welding Code; this leads to an in-house
certification.
BLDT 223-AdvancedWelding: SMAW 4G (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 222 or BLD 122
(formerly BLD 128)
Focuses on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
and oxyfuel and plasma cutting on carbon steel.
Students will perform SMAW welder performance
qualification tests on limited thickness test plates in
the 4G position on carbon steel in accordance with
American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Welding
Code; this leads to an in-house certification.
BLDT 224-AdvancedWelding: GTAW (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 120 or BLD 121; Prerequisite or Co-
requisite: BLDT 121 or BLD 120
(formerly BLD 125)
Introduces Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on
carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Topics
include welding safety, basic machine maintenance,
and welding techniques.
BLDT 225-AdvancedWelding: GMAW (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 120 or BLD 121; Prerequisite or Co-
requisite: BLDT 121 or BLD 120
(formerly BLD 127)
Focuses on Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux
Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and oxyfuel cutting on
carbon steel. Students will develop skills to weld
groove welds in multiple positions. Students will
perform GMAW and FCAW welder performance
qualification testes on limited thickness test plates on
carbon steel in accordance with American Welding
Society D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
BLDT 241-Residential Electric (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 140 or BLD 141
(formerly BLD 142)
Advances student knowledge in the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and its application. Topics
covered will include NEC calculations, as well as print
reading, circuitry, schematics, materials, and circuit
testing. Hands-on applications will be conducted in
a lab setting.
BLDT 242-Commercial Electric (3)
Prerequisite: BLDT 241 or BLD 142
(formerly BLD 145)
Continues the concepts and skills covered in the first
two courses of the electrical building trades program.
This course covers wiring methods mainly used in
commercial construction. Topics covered to include:
conduit (bending, installation), commercial lighting
(fluorescent, HID), and transformers. Students will
also have an overview of the applicable sections of
the National Electrical Code (NEC), including box/
conduit fill, and load calculations.
BMGT: Business Studies
BMGT 100-Spreadsheet Applications (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly CIS 111E & CMIS 111E)
Covers the basic and intermediate features of a
commercial spreadsheet software package. Students
design a variety of worksheets and charts; create
formulas and functions, work with a spreadsheet's
database features; apply 'what if' techniques; and
interchange data with other applications.
BMGT 103-Introduction to Business (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100 OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly BU 103)
Introduces the factors and forces that shape the
dynamic world of business. Examines how leadership,
communication, and teamwork are utilized by the
best businesses to reach high levels of performance.
Explores the functional areas of business (planning,
management, finance, human resources, marketing)
and how they interact to produce goods and services
that satisfy customers.
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