2025-2027-Student-Catalog-and-Handbook

PLB 113 PIPES AND FITTINGS Prerequisite: As required by the college .

to provide the student with not only a basic knowledge of electricity and magnetism but also an understanding of real-world applications. To prepare the student to understand electricity and magnetism, additional topics includes forces, work, energy, power, sound, and the atomic nature of matter. Topics in electricity and magnetism include electrical forces and fields, currents, electrical circuits, magnetic forces and fields, capacitance, electromagnetic induction and transformers. 2 Credit Hours PHY 201 GENERALPHYSICS I — TRIG BASED Prerequisite(s):MTH 113 or equivalent and/or as required by the program This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assures previous exposure to college algebra, basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. A laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours PHY 202 GENERAL PHYSICS II — TRIG BASED Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and/or as required by the program This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound, light optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. Laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours PHY 213 GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CAL I Prerequisite(s):MTH 125 and/or as required by the program This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics and energy, including thermodynamics. Laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours PHY 214 GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS II Prerequisite(s): PHY 213 and/or as required by the program. This course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are: simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours

This course includes the theory of joining pipe and fittings. Topics include methods of joining pipe and fittings, selecting and using power tools, and methods of securing piping. Upon completion students will be able to identify pipe and fittings, identify tools, properly care for tools and identify various types of pipe securing devices. 3 Credit Hours PLB 115 PRESSURE AND NON-PRESSURE SYSTEMS Prerequisite: As required by the college . This course covers pressure and non-pressure systems including piping for potable water, drainage, waste, vent, gas, air, and water. Topics include types of plumbing systems, and system design and size. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to rough- in basic plumbing systems for pressure and non-pressure pipe systems. 3 Credit Hours PLB 116 PRESSURE AND NON-PRESSURE SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS Prerequisite: As required by the college . Corequisite: PLB 115. Students perform various basic pressure and non-pressure pipe systems tasks. Safety and regulatory compliance is emphasized throughout this course. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to rough- in basic plumbing systems for pressure and non-pressure pipe systems. 3 Credit Hours PLB 117 PLUMBING CODES Prerequisite: As required by the college . This course includes reading and interpreting international codes, local codes, and general regulations. Emphasis is on basic principles, definitions, materials, facility requirements, and technical review. Upon completion, students will be able to read and interpret applicable codes. 3 Credit Hours PLB 118 CODE APPLICATION Prerequisite: As required by the college . COREQUISITE: PLB 117. This course is an application of PLB 117. Emphasis is on fixture unit value, sizing systems, minimum plumbing requirements and construction of pressure and non-pressure systems according to code. Upon completion students will be able to calculate and construct pressure and non-pressure systems. 3 Credit Hours

PHY 299 DIRECTED STUDIES IN PHYSICS 1-2 Prerequisite: As required by the college.

This course is designed for independent study in specific areas of physics chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty member and carried out under faculty supervision. 1-2 Credit Hours

PLB 211 PLUMBING REPAIR & INSTALLATION Prerequisite: As required by the college . This course enables students to read and follow

PLUMBING (PLB)

PLB 111 INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING Prerequisite: As required by the college .

schematics/diagrams/rough-in sheets to install or repair plumbing fixtures, to troubleshoot and make repairs. Topics include removing, replacing and repairing plumbing fixtures, new installations and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students will be able to make plumbing repairs and install plumbing fixtures. 3 Credit Hours PLB 224 PLUMBING CO-OP Prerequisite: As required by the college . Co-requisite: PLB 211. This course enables students to read and follow schematics/diagrams/rough- in sheets to install or repair plumbing fixtures, to troubleshoot and make repairs. Topics include removing, replacing and repairing plumbing fixtures, new installations and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students will be able to make plumbing repairs and install plumbing fixtures. 3 Credit Hours

This course covers fundamental plumbing principles, practices, and history. Topics include basic plumbing principles, safety, job seeking skills, blueprint reading, plumber’s math, shop orientation, and school policy. Upon completion, students will be able to seek employment, understand basic plumbing principles, read and interpret blueprints, work safely, and use formulas to solve plumbing problems involving measurement and layouts. 3 Credit Hours PLB 112 PLUMBING APPLICATIONS Prerequisite: As required by the college . Corequisite: PLB 111. This course covers fundamental plumbing principles, practices, and history. Topics include basic plumbing principles, safety, job seeking skills, blueprint reading, plumber’s math, shop orientation, and school policy. Upon completion, students will be able to seek employment, understand basic plumbing principles, read and interpret blueprints, work safely, and use formulas to solve plumbing problems involving measurement and layouts. 3 Credit Hours

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