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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores race and ethnic relations in a global context while covering groups and issues in the United States. The course analyzes the dispositions, traditions, and bodies of knowledge associated with past and contemporary expressions of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. It emphasizes the interdependence of human societies by identifying the conditions, beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a variety of cultures. The importance and relevance of the growing ethnic diversity in a variety of societies are examined while ethnic conflicts throughout the world are compared. (updated Oct 2010) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines the impact of the social construction of gender in societies worldwide. The course covers numerous topics from various feminist perspectives, including concepts of privilege and inequality, how gender is learned, women?s sexuality, work, religion, health, family, violence against women, and activist movements. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course allows students to learn about a humanities-related topic.? Course content will vary according to the specific subject. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 6.00 Credits

    This course is the first in a series of four classes required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with Level I basic understanding of heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and basic construction practices and safety. These principles are the foundation of all National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) courses. Basic Construction Skill topics include safety, math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, rigging, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling. Level I HVAC curriculum includes the following topics: introductions to HVAC, heating, cooling, and air distribution systems; basics of copper, plastic, and carbon steel piping practices; and soldering and brazing techniques. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students with a foundation for more technical areas of study. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 6.00 Credits

    This course is the second in a series of four classes required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of basic Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These principles are the foundation of all higher-level HVAC courses. Topics include the following: commercial airside systems; introduction to hydronic systems; air quality equipment; refrigerants and oils and their handling; alternating current; compressors, heat pumps, and metering devices; system maintenance; vents, flues, and chimneys; and duct systems. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students with a foundation for more technical areas of study. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 6.00 Credits

    This course is the third in a series of four classes, required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These principles are the foundation for all higher-level HVAC courses. Topics include the following: fasteners, hardware, and wiring terminations; control circuit and motor troubleshooting; troubleshooting cooling, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, and HVAC accessory equipment; troubleshooting and repairing zoned, ductless, and variable refrigerant flow systems; basic operations of commercial hydronic systems; basic operations, components and design of steam systems; applications and troubleshooting for retail refrigeration systems; and customer relations. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and provides students with a foundation for more technical areas of study. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 6.00 Credits

    This course is the fourth in a series of four classes, required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These principles are the foundation for all higher-level HVAC courses. Topics include the following: water treatment methods and equipment; heating and cooling system design; construction drawings; air balancing; building management systems; indoor air quality; energy conservation; start up and shut down of various HVAC systems; alternative heating and cooling systems; and leadership and supervisory skills. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and provides students with a foundation for more technical areas of study. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces business students to the fundamentals of managing information systems and covers the role of information systems in managing organizations to make them more competitive and efficient. Specifically the course looks at the organizational and technical foundations of information systems and building and managing systems. This course is a sophomore level class intended for all business and computer students and helps the student understand the effective and competitive use of information technology Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course empowers students to learn advanced Microsoft Excel functionality and apply those skills to real-world business applications. Starting with a review of basic Excel techniques, students will progress to advanced topics including financial modeling, performance reporting, and task automation. Key areas of focus are graphs and charts, advanced financial functions, analytical tools, reporting templates, linking worksheets and workbooks, data manipulation, and macros tools. The course emphasizes hands-on learning to enhance managerial decision-making and business analysis capabilities. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    The topics covered in this course are basic theories of hydraulics, hydraulic components, how they work, graphic symbols, hydraulic oils and their filtration, and the basic physics principals of force, flow, inertia, torque and work. Hydraulic systems troubleshooting is also covered. (5 lect/lab hrs/cred hr) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available