Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To enable the students to demonstrate competency as a technician in the Building Management industry

• The student will demonstrate competency in building management fields such as wiring and plumbing.
• The student will identify the proper codes/standards used in the building management industry such as mechanical and electrical systems.

To prepare graduates to find employment in the Building Management field and/or transfer to institutions for higher degrees

• The student will be able to identify the career opportunities associated with the Building Management Industry.
• The graduate will be able to secure employment in the Building Management Industry within 5 years.
• The students will be able to identify the transfer opportunities of various institutions in order to pursue a higher degree in Building Management.
• Graduates may transfer to four-year programs.

To enable students to identify, formulate, and execute solutions to multi-disciplinary problems encountered in the building management field using modern tools and insight gained from related fields such as science.

• The student will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and solve building management problems.
• The students will demonstrate an understanding in the design and analysis of mechanical and electrical layouts.
• The students will be able to solve various statics problems involving force systems utilizing concepts of physics.

To prepare the student to effectively communicate during their education.

• Students will complete multiple written laboratory reports for support of their efforts.
• Students will complete multiple oral presentations of related building management topics.
• Students will use modern technologies (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc) in these oral and written communications.

To enable students to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding in finding feasible solutions to open-ended problems.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems in both the individual and team environment.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to combine technical and non-technical (economics, social, ethical, scheduling) constraints in selecting from feasible solutions.

To prepare the student to function in a professional manner in the building management field.

• The student will work in various groups of diverse individuals in order to accomplish lab assignments and written assignments.
• The student will pursue continuous improvement, follow ethical behavior, and identify social and environmental responsibilities.
• The students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability for independent study needed to engage in life-long learning. The students will read technical literature related to their primary discipline. The students will demonstrate an understanding of the process of professional licensure and the importance of this license. The student will demonstrate the understanding of the role of the PE in minimizing the damage to public health, safety and welfare. The students will demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the student’s first fifteen hours of study.

This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.

This course includes fundamental drafting techniques such as orthographic projection, dimensioning, multi-view, plan, profile, and cross-sections. Basic sketching is presented. Emphasis is on transportation engineering and surveying drawing using industry standard software (Computer Aided Drafting).

This is the first of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Algebraic manipulations, graphing skills and problem solving are emphasized. Topics include systems of linear equations including Cramer's Rule, quadratic equations, variation, factoring and fractions, vectors and oblique triangles, and an introduction to trigonometry and applications. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.

This course introduces surveying, and includes the topics in the care and use of surveying instruments, field note procedures, land surveying, topographic surveying, construction surveying, and mapping from field notes. Fieldwork includes the use of measurement equipment, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Corequisite:MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

This hands-on course introduces computer systems, including Computer-Aided Design,word processing, spreadsheets, and related software systems. These systems are used in other Department courses.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.

This is the second of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Topics include complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, limits, derivatives and integrals of polynomial functions, applications of the derivative, and area under a curve. Prerequisite: MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course is a continuation of PH151 General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course studies the legal issues, building codes, specifications, techniques of estimating costs, cash flow, and efficient construction methods relating to construction projects.Management topics include Deming’s fourteen points, Just-In-Time (JIT), quality control, and ISO-9000. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. (Spring semester)

This course is an introduction to public speaking. It emphasizes the fundamentals of preparing, organizing, supporting, and delivering the speech based on factual material. It includes topic selection, audience analysis, fact vs. opinion, outlining, supporting material, and visual support. Informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches are presented. Elements of interpersonal communication, logic, and persuasion are discussed. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition.

This course explores the features of mechanical and electrical systems typically included as part of the utility of service grouping in modern buildings, including design principles, materials and equipment, installation, operation, and maintenance.All mechanical aspects of supporting a building are covered, including air handling, HVAC, heat loads & losses, electricity, plumbing, and water delivery. Prerequisites: CT121 Statics and PH151 General Physics 1.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.