power tools and construction materials. Upon completion, students should be able to work safely within the industry and operate various hand tools and power equipment. 3 Credit Hours BUC 112 CONSTRUCTION MEASUREMENTS & CALCULATIONS Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program This course focuses on the mathematics and calculations used in building construction. Topics include direct and computed measurements and practical applications of mathematical formulas. Upon completion, students should be able to apply measurement and mathematical formulas used in building construction. 3 Credit Hours BUC 113 BASIC CONSTRUCTION PRINT READING Prerequisite: As required by the college. This course introduces students to construction print reading. Topics include symbols and abbreviations, basic plans, elevations, sections and details. Upon completion, students should be able to read basic construction plans and trade information for major crafts employed at a construction site. 3 Credit Hours
BIO 201 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I Prerequisite: BIO103 This course covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body; a study of cells and tissues, joints, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; and the senses. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A 120-minute laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours BIO 202 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Prerequisite: BIO201 This course covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is the study of basic nutrition and metabolism; basic principles of fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance; and the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A 120-minute laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours
BIO 220 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY Prerequisite: BIO103
BUC 115 ROOF AND CEILING FRAMING Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program
This course covers the fundamental principles of microbiology, which includes the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses; cell functions; chemical and physical control methods of microbial growth; and interactions between microbes and humans in relation to pathology, immunology, and the role of normal biota. The laboratory experience focuses on microbiological techniques including culturing, microscopy, staining, identification, and control of microorganisms. Two 120-minute laboratories are required. 4 Credit Hours
This course focuses on construction framing above the wall-plate line. Topics include ceiling framing roof framing, trusses and heavy timber construction. Upon completion, students should be able to frame residential ceilings and roofs, design and build trusses and apply heavy timber construction principles. 3 Credit Hours
BUC 121 FLOORS AND WALLS FRAMING Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program
This course focuses on floor and wall layout. Topics include leveling tools, framing, layouts, and components of wall and floor framing to include beams, girders, floor joists, sub-flooring, partitions, bracing, headers, sills, doors, and corners. Upon completion, students should be able to properly perform basic construction framing procedures for floor and walls. 3 Credit Hours BUC 131 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program This course is designed to provide students an in-depth understanding of interior and exterior finishes. Topics include exterior wall coverings, flooring, and interior finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to install and apply interior and exterior finishes to walls and overhangs, and install floors. 3 Credit Hours BUC 133 BUILDING CODES Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program This course focuses on building codes, real estate, and project scheduling. Topics include real estate, project planning, specifications, company structure and organization, building codes and related legal aspects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the components of the construction process, locate information in building code books, plan construction projects and understand the implications of various real estate issues. 3 Credit Hours BUC 141 ON-GRADE CONCRETE APPLICATIONS Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program This course emphasizes techniques and principles required to design on-grade concrete forms. Topics include concrete curbs, edge forms, footing forms, concrete wall forms, concrete piers and columns, and templates with anchor bolts and dowels. Upon completion, students should be able to perform on-grade concrete slab forming, wall forming, curb forming, and set templates with anchor bolts. 3 Credit Hours
BIO 120 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course is a survey of words, terms, and descriptions commonly used in medical arts. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. No laboratory is required. 3 Credit Hours
BIO 230 HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, AND BIO 220.
Human Pathophysiology covers the nature, etiology, prognosis, prevention, and therapeutics of human disease. A 120 minute laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours
BIO 250 DIRECTED STUDIES IN BIOLOGY I Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. Topics to be included in the course material will be approved by the instructor prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics as specified by the instructor. 1-4 Credit Hours
BIO 251 DIRECTED STUDIES IN BIOLOGY II Prerequisite: BIO250, Directed Studies I
This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. Topics to be included in the course material will be approved by the instructor prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics as specified by the instructor. 1-4 Credit Hours
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (BUC)
BUC 110 BASIC CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND MATERIALS Prerequisite: As required by the college This course emphasizes the tools and materials used in the construction industry. Topics include safety, hand tools, hand held
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