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Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................. 5

ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................................................................................... 7

ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015 .............................................................................................................. 9

INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY ......................................................................................................................... 10

PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................................. 11

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION .......................................................................................................................... 11

MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 12

VISION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 12

GOALS ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

ACCREDITATION ......................................................................................................................................... 14

FACILITIES AND AVAILABILITY ............................................................................................................. 14

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT........................................................................................ 14

CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION POLICY STATEMENT .......................................................................... 15

SAFETY PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................... 16

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ....................................................................................................................... 16

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY .......................................................................................................... 16

PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS POLICY ............................................................................................ 16

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY .............................................................................................................. 16

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES........................................................................................................................ 17

ATTENDANCE POLICY ............................................................................................................................... 17

LIVE-WORK POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 17

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 POLICY STATEMENT ............................................ 17

J.F. INGRAM STATE ..................................................................................................................................... 18

TECHNICAL COLLEGE LOCATIONS ........................................................................................................ 18

GENERAL ADMISSION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 19

ADMISSION BY TYPE OF FORMAL AWARD .......................................................................................... 19

READMISSION OF PRIOR STUDENTS ...................................................................................................... 20

COURSE LOAD .............................................................................................................................................. 20

TUITION AND FEES ..................................................................................................................................... 20

2016-2017 Tuition/Fee Rates ........................................................................................................................... 21

TUITION REFUND POLICY ......................................................................................................................... 23

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING................................................................................................................. 23


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REPETITION OF COURSES ......................................................................................................................... 23

GRADING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 24

GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSFER CREDIT .................................................................................. 25

STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS ................................................................................................ 25

ACADEMIC PROBATION ............................................................................................................................ 27

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF INSTRUCTION .................................................................................... 31

OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS.................................................................................................................... 32

AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR (ABR) ........................................................................................................ 33

BARBERING (BAR) ....................................................................................................................................... 55

CABINETMAKING (CAB) ............................................................................................................................ 63

CARPENTRY (CAR) ...................................................................................................................................... 73

COSMETOLOGY (COS) ................................................................................................................................ 79

DIESEL MECHANICS (DEM) ....................................................................................................................... 87

DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (DDT) .................................................................................... 97

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (ELT) ........................................................................................................ 109

FURNITURE REFINISHING (FUR) ............................................................................................................ 117

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) .......................................................... 127

HORTICULTURE (HOC) ............................................................................................................................. 139

LOGISTICS (LGT) ........................................................................................................................................ 147

MASONRY (MAS) ....................................................................................................................................... 153

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (SET) ........................................................................................................... 163

PLUMBING (PLB) ........................................................................................................................................ 175

UPHOLSTRY (UPH) .................................................................................................................................... 185

WELDING (WDT) ........................................................................................................................................ 195

GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

DEGREE (AAT) PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................... 206

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AAT DEGREE BY AREA ........................................................................... 207

AWARD REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 208

CURRICULUM LISTINGS OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES, COLLEGE ................................. 212

PREPARATORY & DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES ................................................................................. 212

AAT DEGREE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................ 213

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................ 215

COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................... 217


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CURRICULUM LISTINGS OF ADULT LITERACY COURSES .............................................................. 219

ADULT LITERACY (ADL) ......................................................................................................................... 219

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 228

JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE .............................................................................................................. 228

SPECIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 229

2016-2017 Instructional Calendar .................................................................................................................. 230

INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL................................................................................................................ 232


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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Ingram State Technical

College.

ISTC holds a unique place among two-year colleges in the Alabama

Community College System, serving a student population comprised

exclusively of incarcerated individuals. ISTC provides technical

training in 18 career fields, GED preparation and testing, and job

placement assistance to men and women from six correctional facilities.

ISTC has also been the provider of educational services at the Alabama

Therapeutic Education Facility in Columbiana since 2008.

A 2013 study by the RAND Corporation shows that incarcerated individuals who participate in high-quality

correctional education like those provided by Ingram State Technical College are 43 percent less likely to

return to prison within three years. Ingram graduates not only learn technical and soft skills, they experience

– some for the first time – the satisfaction of accomplishing a personal goal while preparing for success in

the workplace.

The vision of ISTC is to lead the nation in providing high quality correctional educational programs,

promoting activities to reduce recidivism, increasing public safety, and sustaining fiscal accountability for

the citizenry of Alabama.

If you would like to learn more about Ingram and how our graduates are making a difference in the

workplace contact us at www.istc.edu/contact-us.

Annette Funderburk

Interim President

http://www.istc.edu/contact-us


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ADMINISTRATION

College Administration

Annette Funderburk Interim President

BA, University of Montevallo

MPA, Troy University

Governmental Accounting Certificate, Auburn University

Graduate of the Intensive Economic Development Training

Course, Auburn University

Bill Griswold Dean of Instruction

BS, University of Montevallo

MSS, Army War College

Rosie Edwards Director Special Education Services/

BS, Alabama State University Interim Dean of Students and Support

MA, Auburn University, Montgomery Services

Brannon W. Lentz Dean of Administration

B.S.Ed., University of North Alabama

M.A.Ed, University of North Alabama

Certification Supplement, Auburn University

Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University

Stanley Carter Operations Director (Main Campus)

BS, Tuskegee University Liaison for Donaldson Instructional

MS, Troy State University Site

Julliana Probst Associate Dean of Instruction

BA, Auburn University, Montgomery Center Director/Draper-Staton Campus

MLA, Auburn University, Montgomery

Ph.D. in Education, LaSalle University

James “Mark” Matthews Coordinator of Facility Projects

and Transportation

Tawanna Thornton Director of Student Services

BS, Faulkner University

MS, Troy University

Kenneth Garner Transition Facility Director

BS, Tennessee State University ATEF

JD, Miles College Law School

Malcolm Montgomery Director of Student Support Services

BS, Auburn University, Montgomery

MS, Troy State University


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Rick Vest Counseling Programs Coordinator

BS, University of Alabama in Birmingham Center Director/Tutwiler Campus

MA, University of Alabama in Birmingham

Erica Portis-Turner Coordinator of Human Resources

BS, University of Alabama in Birmingham

Amelia Fox Business Office Director

AS, Wallace Community College Selma

BA, Troy University

MBA, Troy University

fawn Romine Workforce Development Coordinator

BA, Fort Hays State University

Hubert Griffin IT Manager

BS, Parks College

MS, University of Phoenix

Sharon Walker Adult Basic Education Director

BS, Alabama State University

M.Ed. Alabama State University

Brantley Barrett Accounting Coordinator

BS, Troy University


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ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015

The Honorable Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama

President

Congressional District

District 1

Mr. Al Thompson

Bay Minette, Alabama

District 2

Mr. Ron Fantroy

Evergreen, Alabama

District 3

Ms. Susan Foy

Alexander City, Alabama

District 4

Mr. Frank Caldwell

Jasper, Alabama

District 5

Ms. Crystal Brown

Decatur, Alabama

District 6

Mr. Milton Davis

Birmingham, Alabama

District 7

Mr. Chuck Smith

Demopolis, Alabama

At Large

Mr. Blake McAnally

Decatur, Alabama

Ex Official

Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter

Huntsville, Alabama

Chancellor

The Alabama Community College System

Mark Heinrich


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INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY

J. F. Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) was established by the Alabama legislature in 1965 as J. F.

Ingram State Technical Institute. It was named for John Fred Ingram, a nationally-known pioneer in

vocational education, who had served as Alabama’s director of Vocational Education from 1957 until 1969.

The school was first located on the grounds of Draper Correctional Center in Elmore, Alabama. Maehugh T.

Duncan was appointed as the school’s first director. Mr. Duncan recruited a capable staff, and programs

were established that met the needs of the students, business and industry, as well as internal correctional

department worker needs. New facilities were constructed in 1970 adjacent to the Frank Lee Youth Center

at Deatsville, approximately seven miles from the original site, but still within manageable transportation

range for the available student population. Growth and improvement followed a steady pace during these

years.

When Mr. Duncan retired, Dr. Murry C. Gregg was appointed to succeed him in 1976. Dr. Gregg retired in

1995. Many changes occurred during Dr. Gregg’s tenure. In 1977, the Commission on Occupational

Institutions (COEI) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredited the school for

the first time. In 1983, the Alabama State Board of Education (ASBE) renamed the school ISTC. The chief

administrative officer was called the president, and enrollment increased dramatically along with the

physical facilities and faculty. After a short experimental period as a community college (1992-1996), the

ASBE returned the college to its traditional role as a vocational/technical and basic education institution.

Today, it remains accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the national organization that

evolved from the regional COEI.

ISTC has achieved significant recognition as a correctional education institution. In 1980, a U. S.

Department of Education-funded (USDE) study ranked the school as one of the top ten such programs in the

country. In 1986, another USDE study, “Education in Correctional Settings: A Guide to Developing Quality

Vocational and Adult Basic Education Programs,” named ISTC as a model. In 1985, the college was one of

the charter members of the National Correctional Education Consortium, and J. M. “Milt” Mulder, the

college’s dean of instruction, was elected as its first president.

In 1997, the ASBE appointed J. Douglas Chambers as the third president of ISTC.

Today, the college has three major centers and several programs that operate inside various correctional

facilities. The school has extensive support service projects, student recognition programs, and job

placement assistance programs. There are currently sixteen different technical programs by the school’s

curriculum. In addition, hundreds of students are improving their basic academic skills. ISTC is proud to

provide these services to benefit incarcerated individuals in preparation for a new and better life for

themselves, their families, and their communities.


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PHILOSOPHY

ISTC is guided by the belief that all individuals should have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential

for employment, advancement in the world of work, and fulfillment of productive citizenship. The college

believes that successful achievement in a chosen field of work enables individuals to be contributors to their

community and to the economy. We believe that quality vocational/technical education programs assure

one’s ability to continue to learn, to adapt to changes in the workplace, and that education is vital to both the

state’s and the nation’s well-being. Furthermore, we believe that incarcerated individuals should have the

opportunity to benefit from educational programs so that upon return to their families and communities, they

can assume a role of law-abiding, tax-paying citizens.

Our own experience demonstrates, and other studies verify, that incarcerated students who complete quality

educational programs have significantly lower rates of recidivism than those who do not. Therefore, we are

confident that incarcerated individuals can make constructive changes in their attitudes and abilities through

educational experiences at ISTC. We are dedicated to providing a balanced work-oriented and basic skills

learning environment where those changes can take place. We believe that this college is an invaluable

resource in helping provide skilled workers to meet the needs of businesses and industry in this state.

We believe in the wisdom of experience and diversity of advisement; therefore, we rely upon the oversight

of a broad-based general advisory council and the expertise of vocational/technical craft committees. The

collective effect of such guidance assures that our educational programs will continue to meet the needs of

our students and society.

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION

The mission of the college is accomplished under policy direction from the Alabama State Board of

Education, the chancellor of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), and the president of ISTC.

A statement of the mission of the college was included in Act 110, by the legislature, in 1965. Generally, the

Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 16-60-170—73, prescribed the mission to be the instruction of students to

such competency levels that they are qualified for employment in useful occupations, and to prepare them to

take their places as useful citizens in our society.

ISTC’s current purpose statement was developed by the institutional purpose committee and reviewed by the

general advisory council during the accreditation self-study process in September 1993.

The mission statement was modified in July 1996 to reflect the Alabama State Board of Education action

that returned the school from community college status to a technical college (see history section for

comments). The mission statement was again revised in 1998 in preparation for re-accreditation efforts.


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MISSION STATEMENT

ISTC is a public two-year institution and a member of the Alabama Community College System. The

college is committed to providing quality educational opportunities through a wide variety of career and

technical education programs, including adult education, postsecondary certificate and associate degree

programs to incarcerated adults.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of ISTC is to lead the nation in providing correctional educational programs through professional

services and personnel, promoting activities to reduce recidivism, increasing public safety, and sustaining

fiscal accountability for the citizenry of Alabama.

GOALS

Ongoing goals of the college are as follows:

I. See first to understand, respond second.

II. Are patient with one another.

III. Cooperate and collaborate . . . key to our success.

IV. Are open and receive feedback . . . honestly and respectfully.

V. Give and receive feedback . . . honestly and respectfully.

VI. Communicate professionally . . . verbally and non-verbally.

VII. Strive to be fair and consistent in our expectations and actions.

VIII. Share our time, resources, and service in and outside of the College.

IX. Resolve conflict at the lowest possible level whenever possible . . . look for common ground.

X. Work hard, do the right thing, and treat others decently.


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ACCREDITATION ISTC is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE Suite

640, Atlanta, Georgia, 30346. The college has been accredited since 1977 by either the Commission on Occupational

Education Institutions (COEI) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), a regional agency, or by

the Commission on Occupational Education (COE), the national accrediting agency that evolved from COEI.

FACILITIES AND AVAILABILITY ISTC offers technical programs at three major centers: the main campus in Deatsville, Alabama, the Draper/Staton

center in Elmore, Alabama, and the Tutwiler center in Wetumpka, Alabama. The college operates five days per week

on a year-round basis.

Prospective students residing in the Draper and Staton correctional facilities (male only) have direct access to Draper

center programs and indirect access by way of college-provided transportation (school buses) to main campus

programs. Students residing in the Frank Lee Youth Center facility (male only) have direct access to main campus

programs and indirect access to Draper center programs. Students residing in the Elmore correctional facility (male

only), also in Elmore, Alabama, have indirect access to both main campus programs and Draper center programs.

Students residing in the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women (female only) have direct access to Tutwiler center programs

only.

Currently, the programs offered at the ISTC main campus are automotive mechanics, barbering, cabinetmaking,

furniture refinishing, horticulture, upholstery (automotive and furniture), and welding. The programs at the Draper

center are automotive body repair, barbering, diesel mechanics, drafting and design technology, electrical technology,

masonry, plumbing, and welding. The programs at the Tutwiler center are auto mechanics, cosmetology, office

information systems, logistics, and welding.

General education courses (related studies) required for the occupational certificate award programs are offered at all

three major centers. The associate of applied technology (AAT) degree in HVAC is offered at the main campus, the

associate of applied technology (AAT) degree in Drafting and Design Technology is offered at the Draper center, and

the associate of applied technology (AAT) degree in Office Information Systems is offered at the Tutwiler center.

Adult literacy classes and General Education Development (GED) examination preparation classes are taught inside the

Draper, Staton, and Tutwiler correctional facilities. GED classes are also offered at the various work release centers.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT In accordance with the official policy of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama State

Board of Education (ASBE) as well as all other applicable federal regulations, ISTC is committed to equal opportunity

in employment and education. No person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion,

creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to

discrimination under any program, activity, or employment or any other protected status.

It is the policy of ISTC to comply fully with all applicable provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as

amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,

as amended; the age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and all regulations, guidelines, and standards lawfully

adopted under the statutes. These statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap,

gender, or age.

Any student or employee or specific class of persons who believe themselves to have been subjected to discrimination

prohibited by any of these statutes may, in person or by personal representative, file a written complaint with ISTC’s

institutional compliance officer, Erica Turner, Coordinator of Human Resources, J. F. Ingram State Technical College,

5375 Ingram Road, Post Office Box 220350, Deatsville, Alabama.


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CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION POLICY STATEMENT As stated in the above non-discrimination policy (equal opportunity/equal access), decisions about student participation

in programs or courses at ISTC are made without regard to the applicant’s race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed,

national origin, or age.

However, the school does operate under certain ASBE polices, which affect inmate student participation. Specifically,

ASBE policy 718.01, which is also a state statute (16-3-20 and 16-60-170 Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended),

addresses correctional education and is reprinted in its entirety below. The student or prospective student should read

the reprinted policy both for admissions restrictions, financial aid restrictions, and program transfer limitations.

State Board Policy 718.01-Correctional Education

1.1 Institutions authorized by the State Board of Education to participate in correctional education may waive the

payment of tuition, fees, and special costs for only one program completion per incarcerated student. No state funds

shall be used to underwrite tuition, fees, and special costs for incarcerated students who enroll in a second program of

study, excluding adult literacy and other remedial education courses. Consequently, ISTC charges $137 per semester

hour for students who have completed a program of study while incarcerated.

2.1 Enrollment by incarcerated students in any occupational/technical program at an Alabama Community College

System (ACCS) institution will be based on the “ability to benefit” as determined by the institution. After such

enrollment, only one program-to-program change per incarcerated student is permitted excluding adult literacy and

other remedial education courses.

3.1 All inmates approved for enrollment at an ACCS institution must be provided with an opportunity for

admission to and completion of adult basic education, adult literacy, and general education programs. Prior to the

enrollment of an occupational student in a program of study, the incarcerated student must be able to read.

4.1 University transfer programs or courses for incarcerated students at ACCS institutions are prohibited.

5.1 Inmates serving life sentences, without possibility of parole, may enroll in courses or programs at ACCS

institutions after establishing the ability to benefit. Then, such inmates must either pay all tuition, fees, and special

costs of such course or program, or they must secure funds from other than state sources for said educational offerings.

6.1 The chancellor of the ACCS shall issue guidelines as necessary for the administration and enforcement of

these provisions.

Students who need to discuss their individual situations relative to the above policy should seek assistance from the

student services representatives at their respective center. Some of the issues involved will be discussed again

separately in other sections of this catalog.


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SAFETY PROCEDURES The practice of safety is an integral part of all instruction at ISTC. The school has a comprehensive safety plan and

operations manual, which is evaluated and updated annually. The document is available at all centers in the

administrative and student services offices. Among the topics covered are of the following: each program area has a

first-aid kit for the treatment of minor injuries; major health concerns are the legal responsibility of the Department of

Corrections (DOC); smoking is not permitted except in specifically designated areas; instructors and other employees

are not permitted to provide any medication to a student; and detailed procedures are included to handle both natural

and man-made emergencies.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

During the registration process, students read and attest to their understanding of the student regulations and conduct

code as they appear in the student handbook. Any violation of any part of the student conduct code can result in

dismissal. Inmate students are strongly cautioned that the correctional education environment places responsibilities on

students and staff that cannot be ignored.

Students and prospective students must be aware that each semester a behavioral report on each student is sent directly

to the warden of the student’s respective correctional facility. This report contains an evaluation by the occupational

program instructor of criteria related to security risk and release suitability as reflected in the student’s behavior and

work habits.

A copy of this report form can be obtained from the student services representative at the student’s ISTC center.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

In compliance with the drug-free workplace requirements of Public Law 100-690 for recipients of federal contracts and

grants, and ASBE action Item No. XI-1 of March 30, 1989, ISTC has established a comprehensive controlled substance

policy. This policy (Number H-13) details the responsibilities of all employees and the administrative procedures that

will be followed should the policy be violated.

PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS POLICY In accordance with Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, all students and former

students of ISTC have the right to inspect their official educational records in the registrar’s office. This act limits the

release of information by the college concerning a student without the student’s written permission.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

as amended. Policy H-16 of the J. F. Ingram State Technical College Policies and Procedures Manual addresses this

issue. It is the policy of the college to maintain a working and learning environment that is free of sexual harassment.

Anyone who wishes to obtain a copy of this policy, or believes that he or she has been sexually harassed and wishes to

file a complaint, should contact the college’s designated compliance officer: Personnel Director, J. F. Ingram State

Technical College, 5375 Ingram Road, P. O. Box 220350, Deatsville, Alabama, 36022.


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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES A grievance is an alleged violation, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation of school policy by any member of the

professional staff, nonprofessional staff, or the student body. Students are guaranteed procedural rights and substantial

due process in all cases involving formal discipline charges. This also includes academic dismissal cases. Students

who believe they have a grievance and wish to pursue the resolution of that grievance should first contact the Dean of

Students and Support Services. Someone from that office will be assigned to explain the procedures and implement any

proceedings.

Any employee who believes that he or she has a grievance should first contact the personnel director. The purpose of

any grievance procedure is to settle equitably, at the lowest possible administrative level, differences and issues related

to the school policy. This procedure does not apply to alleged discrimination relating to race, gender, disability, or

other federally legislated civil rights. The proceedings will be kept as informal as possible, while retaining

confidentiality at all levels of the procedure.

Council On Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, Georgia. 30346 (800) 917-

2081/ (770) 396-3898 and Fax (770) 396-3790

ATTENDANCE POLICY The student handbook contains the school policy on class attendance by the students. The policy is that students are

expected to attend class regularly. In the correctional education environment, students do not always have control over

their attendance, and the school’s position is that this ASBE policy applies primarily to unexcused absences. Discretion

will be used by instructors and the Dean of Students and Support Services in this matter. However, students are strongly

advised to attend regularly to avoid problems. Any problems with attendance in class that a student may have should be

communicated to the proper school officials.

LIVE-WORK POLICY It is the philosophy of ISTC, and official ASBE policy, that live work is an essential part of the technical college’s

instructional program. This live work is done by students in the laboratory component of their curriculum. The

instructor will assign live work to students only when they are ready to perform or practice the skill involved at the

proper point in the student’s program of study. All students must have their instructor’s permission before doing any

live work.

All live work is conducted in accordance with ASBE policies. ISTC’s policies and procedures manual, Section F, Item

1-6, covers the specific procedures surrounding the practice of live work at the college. Employees and students should

be familiar with these sections. All instructors have a copy of this manual available for reference.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of ISTC to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to ensure

equal opportunity in education and employment for all qualified persons with disabilities. The college will make every

reasonable attempt to provide accommodations to students and employees with disabilities. It is the responsibility of

the student or employee to notify the college of any special needs. If a disability exists which requires special materials

or services, this must be made known to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) coordinator in the Personnel Office so

that adequate accommodations can be made.


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J.F. INGRAM STATE

TECHNICAL COLLEGE LOCATIONS www.istc.edu

Frank Lee Center (Main Campus)

P.O. Box 220350

5375 Ingram Road

Deatsville, Alabama 36022

Telephone: (334) 285-5177

Draper/Staton Instructional Site

P.O. Box 220350

2800 Alabama Highway 143 North

Elmore, Alabama 36025

Telephone: (334) 514-5059

Tutwiler Instructional Site

P.O. Box 220350

8966 U.S. Highway 231 North

Wetumpka, Alabama 36092

Telephone: (334) 514-4012

Donaldson Center

100 Warrior Lane

Bessemer, Al 35023-7299

Telephone: (205) 436-3681

http://www.istc.edu/


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GENERAL ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Admissions and the Office of Student Services

Admission to ISTC is open to incarcerated individuals who are in its geographical jurisdiction as prescribed by the

ACCS Board of Trustees. The primary objective of student services at ISTC is to assist students in formulating and

achieving their career, educational, and personal goals.

Generally, an applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Although high school graduation or the GED is preferred, non-

graduates may be enrolled in some occupational courses. Policy number 718.01 of the State Board Policy Manual for

the Two-Year Postsecondary System contains specific guidelines for correctional education.

All incarcerated persons meet with a job board at their correctional institutions, and during these meetings, individuals

may request to attend ISTC. The members of the job board include the inmate control officer, the warden or assistant

warden, or next-ranking official. A college representative periodically attends the meetings to explain the course

offerings and to answer any questions that may arise.

Following the job board meeting, the individuals assigned to attend the school are given orientation by a student

services representative at the prospective student’s educational center. These students are also tested with the Tests of

Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine placement. They are then counseled regarding program assignment.

Some programs require higher academic levels than others. A program-by-program listing of minimum reading level

entry scores is available from the registrar or any student services representative.

With the student’s input, a student services representative makes the initial occupational assignment for that student.

From the information obtained during the orientation interview, an educational plan of study is designed for each

student. This plan includes the occupational and the academic courses that the student will be taking.

Prior to the end of the student’s second semester of school, the students’ occupational instructors will evaluate their

plans of study and review their goals and progress. This process involves the key people in the delivery of educational

services in a way that facilitates cooperation and effectiveness.

ADMISSION BY TYPE OF FORMAL AWARD

Associate in Applied Technology Degree Programs

1. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age.

2. Applicants who hold a diploma issued by a regionally and/or state accredited high school are eligible for

admission.

3. Applicants who have successfully completed the GED are eligible for admission.

4. Students will be admitted to degree programs at the beginning of each semester.

5. Ideally, applicants should achieve a raw score of 9.0 or above on the reading skills portion of the TABE

assessment instrument or an equivalent scores on the ACT Compass instrument.

Certificate Programs

Applicants for admission to full certificate programs, specialized training certificate (C-26) programs, or other courses

not creditable toward an associate degree, may be admitted without a high school diploma or the equivalent if they meet

all of the following “Ability to Benefit” criteria:

1. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age.

2. Incarcerated applicants must be recommended by their correctional facility job board.

3. Applicants who do not achieve the required 7.0 TABE scores for admission may be allowed to enroll after

being approved by the dean of students and student support services.


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4. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may appeal through the student support services representative

at their facility. This individual may make recommendations to the administration for a waiver.

READMISSION OF PRIOR STUDENTS

Students who have been out of school for one semester or more must meet the current requirements for entry into the

programs.

COURSE LOAD No student may be enrolled in more than 18 semester hours of credit without the approval of the dean of instruction.

Students enrolled in a degree program may not enroll with another institution without prior recommendation of their

degree program instructor and prior approval of their center degree monitor (a student service/administration

representative).

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition at the college is waived for all incarcerated students with the exception of those who have completed a previous

program.

General Policies

1) Students who register during the early registration period must pay tuition and fees by a designated date in

order to retain their registration. Students who register during the regular or late registration period must pay

tuition and fees in full at the time of registration in order to have their names placed on class rolls and to attend

classes. Payment may be in any combination of cash, check, grants, and scholarships.

2) Students who fail to pay tuition and fees by the last day of registration, as published in the college calendar, are

not registered and should not attend class.

3) JF Ingram State Technical College reserves the right to revise fees, price schedules and terms of payment, and

other financial elements listed in this catalog at any time without notice.


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2016-2017 Tuition/Fee Rates

August 18, 2016 – August 7, 2017

Credit

Hours

Tuition Technology

Fee

Facilities

Renewal

Fee

Bond

Reserve

Fee

Course

Supply

Fee

Total

Fees

Total

1 $117 $9 $9 $1 $50 $69 $186

2 $234 $18 $18 $2 $50 $88 $322

3 $351 $27 $27 $3 $50 $107 $458

4 $468 $36 $36 $4 $100 $176 $644

5 $585 $45 $45 $5 $100 $195 $780

6 $702 $54 $54 $6 $100 $214 $916

7 $819 $63 $63 $7 $150 $283 $1,102

8 $936 $72 $72 $8 $150 $302 $1,238

9 $1,053 $81 $81 $9 $150 $321 $1,374

10 $1,170 $90 $90 $10 $150 $340 $1,510

11 $1,287 $99 $99 $11 $150 $359 $1,646

12 $1,404 $108 $108 $12 $150 $378 $1,782

13 $1,521 $117 $117 $13 $200 $447 $1,968

14 $1,638 $126 $126 $14 $200 $466 $2,104

15 $1,755 $135 $135 $15 $200 $485 $2,240

16 $1,872 $144 $144 $16 $200 $504 $2,376

17 $1,989 $153 $153 $17 $200 $523 $2,512

18 $2,106 $162 $162 $18 $200 $542 $2,648

19 $2,223 $171 $171 $19 $200 $561 $2,784

20 $2,340 $180 $180 $20 $200 $580 $2,920

21 $2,457 $189 $189 $21 $200 $599 $3056

Note: Some programs and/or classes may require additional fees.


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Official School Catalog Addendum -J.F. Ingram State Technical College

I certify the current policy is true and correct:

The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition

and fees purposes:

•

• A Veteran using educational assistance under either chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill -Active Duty

Program) or chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill), of title 38, United States Code, who lives in Alabama

while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and

enrolls in the school within three years of discharge or release from a period of active duty service of

90 days or more.

• • Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of the transferor's discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more. •

• Anyone described above while he or she remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly

scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same school. The person so described

must have enrolled in the school prior to the expiration of the three year period following discharge or

release as described above and must be using educational benefits under either chapter 30 or chapter

33, of title 38, United States Code.

• • Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311 (b)(9)) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of

his/her formal State of residence).

•

• Anyone using transferred Post-9/1 1 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Alabama while

attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and the transferor

is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.

• • The policy shall be read to be amended as necessary to be compliant with the requirements of 38

U.S.C. 3679 as amended .

February 2, 2017

Interim President

Title


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TUITION REFUND POLICY It is the policy and the practice that all incarcerated students attend tuition free, that is, on a waiver, within the

parameters of State Board policy number 718.01. In the event that a student did pay tuition, as allowed in Board Policy

718.01, then the refund policy would conform to State Board Policy number 803.02. That would allow for a 100%

refund prior to the first day of class, 75% refund during the first week of class, 50% during the second week, 25%

during the third week, and no refund after the end of the third week.

Refunds

1) Withdrawal from the College

To withdraw from the College, a student should secure a withdrawal form from the Dean of Students office and

complete and return the form. Refund of tuition applies for students who completely withdraw from the College during

the refund period and so notify the Dean of Students office in writing of their withdrawal. The date to establish refund

will be determined by the date withdrawal is initiated and acknowledged (documented) by an appropriate college

official. Any financial obligation to the college is deducted from any refund due.

a) Refunds for fall and spring terms:

Prior to first day of class……………………………………………………100%

First Week (beginning the same day as late registration fee applies………...75%

Second Week………………………………………………………………...50%

Third Week…………………………………………………………………..25%

b) Refund for Summer Term

Specific dates are in the term schedule. Each refund period is approximately three days during summer term.

2) Reduction in Credit Hours

Students who reduce their credit hours during the drop/add period will receive at mid-term a tuition adjustment at the

applicable rate. After the end of the drop/add period, students who reduce their credit hours without withdrawing from

the college will receive no tuition refund.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING Initial orientation is provided to all students upon their enrollment in the college. Counseling by student services

personnel in educational, vocational, and personal matters is available to all students.

REPETITION OF COURSES A student may not repeat for credit any course in which the grade received was A, B, or C, excluding courses which

may be repeated for credit as allowed in the course directory.

When a student repeats a course in which a D or an F was made, the original grade (GPA) and the repeated grade will

be entered on the student’s original transcript. The cumulative grade point average will be determined from all quality

points and attempted hours that have been accrued; however, only the last grade awarded will be included in calculating

the GPA for graduation purposes.

In the case of developmental courses, students who receive either a grade of U or IP for two semesters may not enroll in

that course for a third semester until they receive special academic advising. This advising may include requiring a

study skill course or other actions considered appropriate by the student’s educational planning committee.


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GRADING SYSTEM Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): The grade point average is based on all hours attempted at the institution on a

4 point scale as follows:

A Excellent: (91-100) 4 Quality Points

B Good: (81-90) 3 Quality Points

C Average: (71-80) 2 Quality Points

D Poor: (61-70) 1 Quality Point

F Failure: (60 or less) 0 Quality Point

No Quality Points are awarded for the designations listed below:

I Incomplete: Must be made up no later than the end of the following semester or the

grade of “F” will be assigned. 0-points.

AU Audit: Course taken for no credit. Must be declared prior to the end of the registration

LWW period and may not be changed thereafter. 0-points.

W Withdrawal: Must be prior to mid-term, otherwise WP or WF must be assigned.

Credit hours will not be averaged into the GPA. 0-points.

WP Withdrawal Passing: The student will be assigned a grade of WP if passing at the time

of withdrawal. Credit hours will not be averaged into the GPA. 0-points.

S Satisfactory: For developmental courses. Credit hours will not be averaged into the

GPA.

U Unsatisfactory: For developmental courses, credit hours will not be averaged into the

GPA.

IP In Progress: For developmental courses, credit hours will not be averaged into

the GPA.

Note: Any credit awarded based on a competency exam, or as transfer credit accepted from coursework

accomplished at another institution, will be designated as such by the college. All applicable academic designations

above will appear on the student’s transcript.


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GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSFER CREDIT A course completed at other regionally accredited post-secondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for

transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. For student admitted on academic probation, the only

course in which they have earned a course grade of “C” or better will be accepted for transfer.

Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the

requirements of the degree sought.

Credit may be extended based on the comprehensive evaluation of demonstrated and documented competencies and

previous formal training.

Note: Transfer credits that are five years old or older will not be accepted.

STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS

State Board Policy 714.01 Standard of Academic Progress

These standards of progress shall apply to all students unless otherwise noted.

Exceptions

1.1 Required GPA levels for students according to number of hours attempted at institution.

1.11 Students who have attempted 12-21 semester credit hours at the institution must maintain 1.5 cumulative GPA.

1.12 Students who have attempted 22-32 semester credit hours at the institution must maintain 1.75 cumulative

GPA

1.13 Students who have attempted 33 or more semester credit hours at the institution must maintain a 2.0

cumulative GPA.

2.1 Intervention for student success.

2.11 When a student is placed on academic probation, one term academic suspension, or calendar year academic

suspension, college officials may provide intervention for the student taking steps including, but not limited to,

imposing maximum course loads, requiring a study course, and/or prescribing other specific courses.

3.1 Application of standards of progress.

3.11 When the cumulative GPA is at or above the GPA required for the total number of credit hours attempted at

the institution, the student’s status is clear.

3.12 When students’ cumulative GPA is below that required for the number of credit hours attempted at the

institution, they are placed on academic probation.

When the cumulative GPA of a student who is on academic probation remains below the GPA required for the total

number of credit hours attempted at the institution, but the semester GPA is 2.0 or above, the student remains on

academic probation.


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When the cumulative GPA of a student who is on academic probation remains below the GPA required for the total

number of credit hours attempted at the institution, and the semester GPA is below 2.0, the student is suspended for one

semester. The transcript will read SUSPENDED—ONE SEMESTER.

When the cumulative GPA is at or above the GPA required for the total number of credit hours attempted at the

institution, the student’s status is clear.

3.13 The student who is suspended for one semester may appeal. If after appeal, the student is readmitted without

serving the one semester suspension, the transcript will read SUSPENDED—ONE SEMESTER/READMITTED

UPON APPEAL.

The student who is readmitted upon appeal re-enters the institution on academic probation.

3.14 A student who is on academic probation after being suspended for one semester (whether the student has

served the suspension or has been readmitted upon appeal) without having since achieved clear academic status, and

whose cumulative GPA falls below the level required for the total number of hours attempted at the institution, but

whose semester GPA is 2.0, or above, will remain on academic probation until the student achieves the required GPA

for the total number of hours attempted.

3.15 A student returning from a one-term or one-year suspension, and while on academic probation, fails to obtain

the required GPA for the number of hours attempted, and fails to maintain a term GPA of 2.0, will be placed on a one-

year suspension.

3.16 The student may appeal a one-term or one-year suspension.

3.17 The permanent student record will reflect the student’s status (except when the status is clear). When

appropriate, the record will reflect ACADEMIC PROBATION, ACADEMIC SUSPENSION-ONE TERM,

ACADEMIC PROBATION-ONE YEAR, ONE-TERM SUSPENSION-READMITTED ON APPEAL, OR ONE-

YEAR SUSPENSION-READMITTED ON APPEAL.

4.1 If a student declares no contest of the facts leading to suspension but simply wishes to request consideration

for readmission, the student may submit a request in writing for an appeal for readmission to the admissions committee

within a designated, published number of days of receipt of the notice of suspension. During the meeting of the

admissions committee, which shall not be considered a due process hearing but rather a petition for readmission, the

student shall be given an opportunity to present a rationale and/or statement of mitigating circumstances in support of

immediate readmission. The decision of the admissions committee, together with the materials presented by the

student, shall be placed in the college’s official records. Additionally, a copy of the written decision shall be provided

to the student. Equity, reasonableness, and consistency should be the standards by which such decisions are measured.

5.1 Definition of Terms

Grade Point Average (GPA) – The GPA based on all hours attempted during any one term at the institution based on a

4-point scale.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) – The GPA based on all hours attempted at the institution based on a 4-point

scale.

Clear Academic Status – The status of a student whose cumulative GPA is at, or above, the level required by this policy

for the number of credit hours attempted at the institution.


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ACADEMIC PROBATION (1) The status of a student whose cumulative GPA falls below the level required by this policy for the total

number of credit hours attempted at the institution; or

(2) The status of a student who was on academic probation the previous term and whose cumulative GPA for that

semester remained below the level required by this policy for the total number of credit hours attempted at the

institution, but whose GPA for the term was 2.0 or above.

One Semester Academic Suspension – The status of a student who was on academic probation the previous term, but

who has never been suspended or who, since suspension, had achieved clear academic status and, whose cumulative

GPA that term was below the level required by this policy for the total number of credit hours attempted at the

institution, and whose GPA for that term was below 2.0.

One Year Academic Suspension – The status of a student who was on academic probation the term and who had been

previously suspended, without since having achieved clear academic status whose cumulative GPA that term, remained

below the level required by this policy for the total required credit hours attempted at the institution, and whose

semester GPA for that term was below 2.0.

Appeal of suspension - The process by which an institution shall allow a student suspended for one year (whether a

“native” student or a transfer student) to request readmission without serving the suspension.

CHANGES IN PROGRAMS AND CATALOGS The information contained in this publication conforms to policies and procedures of the ASBE, ASDPE, and

applicable state and federal statutes. Any policies and procedures of ISTC that may be found to be in violation of such

are hereby declared null and void, and of no effect. The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational

purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution.

While provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, ISTC reserves the right to change any provision

listed in this catalog, to include but not limited to, academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to

individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. It is especially important

that students keep themselves apprised of current graduation requirements for their particular degree program. Current

information will be available in the registrar’s office, or by telephone (334) 285-5177.


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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF INSTRUCTION

Bill Griswold

Mr. Bill Griswold serves as the Dean of Instruction for J.F. Ingram State Technical College. In this capacity, he

provides oversight and vision to the Instructional Division and manages the day-to-day operations of the college. ISTC

serves the citizens of Alabama by offering accessible, responsive, and quality postsecondary career and technical

education to incarcerated adults and eligible parolees, helping them to successfully return to their families and

communities. ISTC is the only 100 percent institutionalized educational provider in the state of Alabama.

Born in Fort Hood, Texas, Mr. Griswold is a 1982 graduate of the University of Montevallo and a 2013 graduate of the

Army War College. He was employed by ISTC in March 1984 as an Adult Basic Education instructor, then a

mathematics instructor, and served as a member of the faculty for five years. Mr. Griswold has served in numerous

administrative positions since joining the college’s administrative ranks in January 1989. These positions have

included the College Placement Officer, Director of Placement, Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Assistant to the

Dean of the College, Interim Adult Education Director, and Interim Dean of Instruction. Mr. Griswold has 28+ years of

experience in education and training at the Postsecondary level in the Alabama Community College System.

Mr. Griswold and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters, Whitney and Taylor. He has also served the state and nation as

a member of the Alabama Army National Guard for the past 25+ years, obtaining the rank of Colonel. Mr. Griswold

has served in numerous command and staff assignments from platoon level to Joint Task Force in garrison, state active

duty for DSCA events, and in deployments both stateside and in combat theaters.


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OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS

ABR Automotive Body Repair

ASC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning*

AUM Automotive Technology

BAR Barbering

CAB Cabinet Making

CAR Carpentry

COS Cosmetology

DEM Diesel Mechanics

DDT Drafting and Design Technology*

ELT Electrical Technology

FUR Furniture Refinishing

HOC Horticulture

LGT Logistics

MAS Masonry

PLB Plumbing

SET Office Administration*

UPH Upholstery

WDT Welding

* Denotes Associate in Applied Technology Degree Programs.


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AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR (ABR)

Automotive Body Repair (ABR) is a 60 semester hour, full-time program combining classroom theory with hands-on

practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four related academic subjects,

totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses, for a maximum total of 60 semester hours. Students,

who successfully complete program courses that total 15 semester hours, or more, may receive a certificate of

employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with opportunity to acquire the knowledge,

attitude and skills that will enable them to obtain a certificate of completion, verifying their competency in the

requirements for entry-level employment in automotive body repair.

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Core Courses

ABR 151 Safety and Environmental Practices 3

Electives

ABR 111 Non-Structural Repair 3

ABR 114 Non-Structural Panel Replacement 3

ABR 122 Surface Preparation 3

ABR 123 Paint Application & Equipment 3

ABR 154 Auto Glass and Trim 3

ABR 156 Auto Cutting and Welding 3

ABR 157 Plastic Repairs 3

ABR 181/182/183/282 Special Topics in Auto Body 3

ABR 213 Automotive Structural Analysis 3

ABR 214 Automotive Structural Repair 3

ABR 223 Automotive Mechanical Components 3

ABR 224 Automotive Electrical Components 3

ABR 255 Steering and Suspension 3

ABR 258 Heating and AC in Collision Repair 3

ABR 261 Restraint System 3

ABR 265 Paint Defects and Final Repair 3

ABR 266 Aluminum Welding In Collision Repair 3

ABR 267 Shop Management 3

ABR 269 Estimating and Damage Analysis 3


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Required Academic Courses DPT 100 Introductory Computer Skills I 3

ENG 100 Vocational Technical English I 3

SPC 103 Oral Communications Skill 3

MAH 101 Introductory Mathematics I 3

Electives may be offered at various times to develop a student’s personal educational goals or for other

instructional purposes.


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TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

First Semester



ABR 151 Safety & Environmental Practices 3

ABR 156 Auto Cutting and Welding 3


Second Semester ABR 213 Automotive Structural Analysis 3

ABR 214 Automotive Structural Repair 3




Third Semester

ABR 122 Surface Preparation 3


ABR 261 Restraint Systems 3

ABR 265 Paint Defects & Final Repair 3

SPC 103 Oral Communication Skills 3

Fourth Semester

ABR 154 Automotive Glass & Trim 3



ABR 258 Heating & AC in Collision Repair 3

DPT 100 Introductory Computer Skills I 3

Total Credit Hours in the Certificate of Completion 60

AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR (ABR) -- Certificate of Completion


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NON-STRUCTURAL REPAIR – Short Certificate




ABR 156 Auto Cutting & Welding 3

ABR 151 Safety & Environmental Practices 3

Total Credit Hours in the Short-term Certificate 12

AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR (ABR) – Short Certificate


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STRUCTURAL REPAIR – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ABR 213 Auto Structural Analysis 3

ABR 214 Auto Structural Repair 3






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SURFACE PREPARATION & REFINISHING – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ABR 122 Surface Preparation 3


ABR 265 Paint Defects & Final Repair 3

ABR 261 Restraint Systems 3




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COMPONENTS OF AUTO BODY – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ABR 154 Auto Glass and Trim 3



ABR 258 Heating & AC in Collision Repair 3




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ABR 111 Non-Structural Repair

Prerequisite: Determined by instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Students are introduced to basic principles of nonstructural panel repair. Topics include shop safety, identification and

use of hand/power tools, sheet metal repairs, and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic

sheet metal repairs.

ABR 114 Non-Structural Panel Replacement


Credit Hours: 3

Students are introduced to the principles of non-structural panel replacement. Topics include replacement and alignment

of bolt on panels, full and partial panel replacement procedures, and attachment methods.

ABR 122 Surface Preparation


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to methods of surface preparation for automotive refinishing. Topics include sanding

techniques, metal treatment, selection and use of undercoats, and proper masking procedures.

ABR 123 Paint Applications and Equipment


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to methods of paint application and equipment used for vehicular refinishing. Topics

include spray gun and related equipment use, paint mixing, matching and applying the final topcoat.

ABR 151 Safety & Environmental Practices


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to instruct students in safe work practices. Topics include OSHA requirements, EPA

regulations as well as state and local laws. Upon completion, students should be knowledgeable in shop safety and

environmental regulations. CORE

ABR 154 Automotive Glass And Trim


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of automotive glass and trim. Emphasis is placed on removal and replacement of structural and

nonstructural glass and automotive trim. Upon completion, students should be able to remove and replace automotive

trim and glass. CORE

ABR 156 Automotive Cutting and Welding


Credit Hours: 3

Students are introduced to the various automotive cutting and welding processes. Emphasis is placed on safety, plasma

arc, oxy-acetylene cutting, resistance type spot welding, and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding. Upon completion,

students should be able to safely perform automotive cutting and welding procedures.

AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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ABR 157 Automotive Plastic Repairs


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in automotive plastic repairs. Topics include plastic welding (airless, hot and

chemical), use of flexible repair fillers, identification of types of plastics, and determining the correct repair procedures

for each. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly identify and repair the different types of automotive

plastics.

ABR 213 Automotive Structural Analysis


Credit Hours: 3

Students learn methods of determining structural misalignment. Topics include methods of inspection, types of

measuring equipment, data sheets, and identifying types of structural damage.

ABR 214 Automotive Structural Repair


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in the correction of structural damage. Topics include types and use of alignment

equipment, anchoring and pulling methods, and repair/replacement of structural components.

ABR 223 Automotive Mechanical Components


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in collision related mechanical repairs. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and repairs to

drive train, steering/suspension components and various other mechanical repair.

ABR 224 Automotive Electrical Components


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in collision related electrical repairs and various restraints systems, including seat belts,

seat belt tensioners, and airbag. Topics include basic DC theory, types of diagnostic equipment, circuit protection, wire

repair, use of wiring diagrams, airbag modules, and impact sensors.

ABR 255 Steering and Suspension


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the various types of suspension and steering systems used in the automotive industry.

Emphasis is placed on system component, suspension angles and effect of body/frame alignment on these components

and angles.

ABR 258 Heating and AC in Collision Repair


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of automotive air conditioning, heating, and cooling systems. Topics include automotive air

conditioning, heating and cooling systems theory, component replacement and system service.

ABR 261 Restraint Systems


Credit Hours: 3

Both the function and design of various restraints and passive restraint systems, including seat belts, seat belt

tensioners, and airbags, will be discussed. Topics include airbag modules and impact sensors for both front and side air

bag systems. Students learn about using service manuals, flow charts, and wiring diagrams during the diagnosis and

repair process.


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ABR 265 Paint Defects and Final Repair


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to methods of identifying paint defects, causes, cures, and final detailing. Students

learn to troubleshoot and correct paint imperfections.

ABR266 Aluminum Welding in Collision Repair


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the principles and techniques of aluminum GMA (MIG) welding. Students learn to set up and tune a

welding machine, address safety issues, perform proper welding techniques, prepare metal surfaces, and identify and

correct weld defects.

ABR267 Shop Management

Prerequisite: Determined by instructor

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the basic principles of body shop management. Emphasis is placed on management

structure, customer/insurance company relations, sound business practices, principles of cycle time, and basic

collision/damage estimation. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of operating a

collision repair facility.

ABR269 Estimating and Damage Analysis


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the students to the principles of collision/damage estimation. Topics include cost and time

estimations, determinations of repair or replacement of parts, and whether to use new, used, or aftermarket parts. Upon

completion of this course, students should be able to provide a hand written or computerized damage report/estimate.

ABR 181/182/281/282 Special Topics in Auto Body


Credit Hours: 3

The course are guided independent studies in special projects to give the student additional training in a specific area

selected by the instructor. Emphasis is placed on individual student needs to improve or expand skills. Upon

completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills to meet specific needs.

ABR 285 Advanced Repair Skills Application


Credit Hours: 1

These courses are designed to provide students with a capstone experience incorporating the knowledge and skills

learned in the Auto Body program into one project. Special emphasis is given to student skill attainment.

ABR 291/292/293 Auto Body Repair CO-OP

This course is designed to provide practical shop experience for advanced students through part-time employment in the

collision repair industry. Emphasis is placed on techniques used in collision repair facilities. Upon completion, students

should have gained skills necessary for entry level employment.


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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS (AUM)

Automotive Mechanics (AUM) is a 60 semester hour, full-time program combining classroom theory with

hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four related

academic subjects, totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses, for a maximum total of

60 semester hours. Students, who successfully complete program courses that total 15 semester hours or

more, may receive a certificate of employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals

with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will enable them to obtain a

certificate of completion, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in

automotive mechanics.


Core Courses

AUM 101 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology 3

AUM 112 Electrical Fundamentals 3

AUM 121 Braking Systems 3

AUM 122 Steering and Suspension 3

AUM 124 Automotive Engines 3

AUM 130 Drive Train and Axles 3

AUM 162 Electrical and Electronic Systems 3

AUM 230 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 3

AUM 239 Engine Performance 3

AUM 244 Engine Performance and Diagnostics 3

Electives

AUM 133 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning 3

AUM 181 Special Topics 3

AUM 210 Electrical and Electronic Systems II 3

AUM 211 Advanced Electronic 3

AUM 212 Advanced Electrical and Electronics Systems 3

AUM 220 Advanced Automotive Engines 3

AUM 224 Manual Transmission and Transaxle 3

AUM 246 Automotive Emissions 3


AUM 291 Co-Op 3


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Required Academic Courses DPT 100 Introductory Computers Skills 3







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First Semester

AUM 101 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology 3


AUM 121 Braking Systems 3

MAH 101 Vocational Technical Mathematics I 3

Second Semester


AUM 124 Automotive Engines 3

AUM 162 Electrical and Electronic Systems 3


Third Semester

AUM 130 Drive Train and Axles 3


AUM 212 Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems 3


Fourth Semester


AUM 220 Advanced Automotive Engines 3


DPT 100 Vocational Technical Computers 3

Fifth Semester


AUM 230 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 3

AUM 246 Automotive Emissions 3



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BRAKING SYSTEM – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS AUM 101 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology 3


AUM 121 Braking System 3


AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUM) – Short Certificate


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WHEEL ALIGNMENT – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS AUM 124 Automotive Engines 3


AUM 162 Electrical and Electronic System 3




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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS AUM 130 Drive Train and Axles 3

AUM 212 Advanced Electrical and Electronic System 3





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ENGINE PERFORMANCE – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS AUM 220 Advanced Automotive Engine 3






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TRANSMISSION – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS AUM 246 Automotive Emission 3


AUM 230 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle 3




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AUM 101 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides basic instruction in Fundamentals of Automotive Technology. This is a CORE course and

supports CIP code 15.0803 and 47.604.

AUM 112 Electrical Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the principles and laws of electricity. Emphasis is placed on wiring diagrams, test equipment,

and identifying series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate, build,

and measure circuits. CORE

AUM 121 Braking Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the practical

application of brakes. ABR 223 Automotive Mechanical Components is a suitable substitute for this course. This is a

CORE course.

AUM 122 Steering, Suspension


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the practical

application of steering and suspension. This is a CORE course.

AUM 124 Automotive Engines


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction on the operation, design, and superficial repair of automotive engines. Emphasis is

placed on understanding the four stroke cycle, intake and exhaust manifolds and related parts, engine mechanical timing

components, engine cooling and lubrication system principles and repairs, and basic fuel and ignition operation. This is

a CORE course and supports CIP code 47.0604 and 15.0803.

AUM 130 Drive Train and Axles


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides basic instruction in automotive drive trains and axles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding

and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation and drivability. ABR 223

Automotive Mechanical Components is a suitable substitute for this course. CORE.

AUM133 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides basic instruction in theory, operation and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning

systems. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and repair of vehicle air conditioning and heating systems, including

but not limited to air management, electrical and vacuum controls, refrigerant recovery, and component replacement.

ABR 258-Heating and AC in Collision Repair is a suitable substitute for this course.

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AUM 162 Electrical and Electronic Systems

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Credit Hours: 3

This is an intermediate course in automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting

and repair of battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems, subsystems, and components. CORE

AUM 181/182/281 Special Topics


Credit Hours: 3

These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in

automotive mechanics applications and with evaluation at the instruction’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on a

topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any area in automotive mechanics. Upon completion,

students should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work

project of their choice.

AUM 210 Electrical and Electronic Systems II

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in advanced automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on

advanced troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, subsystems, and components. CORE

AUM 211 Advanced Electronics


Credit Hours: 3

This course builds on the principles of laws of electricity. Emphasis is placed on series, parallel and series-parallel

circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate, build and measure circuits. CORE.

AUM 212 Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in advanced automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on

troubleshooting and repair of advanced electrical and electrical and electronic systems, subsystems and components.

AUM 220 Advanced Automotive Engines


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides in depth instruction concerning internal engine diagnosis, overhaul and repair, including but not

necessarily limited to the replacement of timing chains, belts, and gears, as well as the replacement or reconditioning of

valve train components as well as replacement of pistons, connecting rods, piston rings, bearings, lubrication system

components, gaskets, and oil seals, .

AUM 224 Man Transmissions and Transaxle


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers basic instruction in manual transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding

and application of basic internal and external operation relating to proper operation and drivability.

AUM 230 Auto Transmissions and Transaxle


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides basic instruction in automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on the

comprehension of principles and power flow of automatic transmissions and repairing or replacing internal and external

components. CORE.


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AUM 239 Engine Performance

Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides basic instruction in engine performance with emphasis on fuel and ignition systems relating to

engine operation. CORE

AUM 244 Engine Performance and Diagnostics


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides advanced instruction in engine performance. Emphasis is placed on engine management and

computer controls of ignition, fuel, and emissions systems relating to engine performance and drive ability. CORE

AUM 246 Automotive Emissions


Credit Hours: 3

This is an introductory course in automotive emission systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and repair of

systems, subsystems, and components

AUM 291 CO-OP


Credit Hours: 3

This course constitutes a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to auto motive

mechanics. In this course, the employer evaluates the student’s productivity and the student submits a descriptive

report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.


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BARBERING (BAR)

Barbering (BAR) is a 48 semester hour, full-time program combining class-room theory with hands-on practice in the

laboratory. This program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge,

attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their competency in the

requirements for entry-level employment in barbering. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four

related academic subjects totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses for the maximum total of 48

semester hours. Students who successfully complete program courses totaling 21 semester hours and no more than 29

semester hours will receive a Specialized Training Certificate (STC). Lauderdale, Madison, Mobile, and Jefferson

counties have independently produced licensing requirements.


Core Courses

BAR 111 Introduction to Barbering lab 3

BAR 112 Science of Barbering 3

BAR 113 Fundamentals of Barbering Applications 3

Electives

BAR 109 Bacteriology and Sanitation 3

BAR 110 Orientation to Barbering 3

BAR 114 Barbering and Styling Lab 3

BAR 115 Cutting and Styling Techniques 3

BAR 120 Properties of Chemistry 3

BAR 121 Chemical Hair Processing 3

BAR 130 Marketing and Business Management 3

BAR 132 Styling and Design 3

BAR 143 State Board Review 3

BAR 181/187 Special Topics in Barbering 3

Required Academic Courses




MAH 101 Introductory Mathematics I ` 3




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First Semester

BAR 109 Bacteriology and Sanitation 3


BAR 111 Introduction to Barbering Lab 3

BAR 115 Cutting and Styling Techniques 3


Second Semester

BAR 112 Science of Barbering 3






Third Semester

BAR 114 Barber-Styling Lab 3






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BARBERING FUNDAMENTALS – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS BAR 109 Bacteriology & Sanitation 3


BAR 111 Introduction to Barbering 3

BAR 115 Cutting & Styling Techniques 3


BARBERING (BAR) – Short Certificate


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CHEMICAL TEXTURE SERVICES – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS BAR 112 Science of Barbering 3







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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS BAR 114 Barber- Styling Lab 3







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BAR 109 Bacteriology and Sanitation

Prerequisite As required by program

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the theory of bacteriology and sanitation. Topics include the types of bacteria and sanitation

procedures, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify types of bacteria and methods

of sanitation.

BAR 110 Orientation to Barbering

Prerequisite As required by program

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an orientation to professional barber styling. Topics include professional image, basic

fundamentals, and the history of barber styling. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the core

concepts of the profession. CORE.

BAR 111 Introduction to Barbering Lab

Prerequisite: As required by program

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the students to the basic science of barber styling. Topics include anatomy/physiology,

disorders and treatments of the skin, scalp, hair, and theory of facial and scalp massage. Upon completion, the student

should be familiar with the anatomical structures, as well as disorders and treatments of the skin, scalp, and hair.

CORE.

BAR 112 Science of Barbering


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the theory of bacteriology and sanitation. Topics include the types of bacteria and sanitation

procedures. Upon completion, the students should be able to identify types of bacteria and methods of sanitation.

CORE.

BAR 113 Fundamental of Barbering Applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of barber-style fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on the care of implements,

shampooing and haircutting. Upon completion, the student should be able to care for his/her implements properly and

demonstrate the basic techniques of shampooing and haircutting with only minimal supervision. CORE.

BAR 114 Barber-Styling Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with practical experience in haircutting and facial massage. Emphasis is placed on

hands-on experience. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate on a model the correct procedures for

a facial massage and basic haircut. CORE.

BAR 115 Cutting and Styling Techniques


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical experience in basic scissor and clipper haircutting. Upon completion, the student will be

able to cut and style client’s hair demonstrating correct scissor and clipper cutting and styling techniques.

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BAR 120 Properties of Chemistry


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of chemicals used in barber styling. Topics include the

changes produced in the hair and skin through exposure to chemicals, electricity, and special light spectrums. Upon

completion, the student should understand the proper use of implements and chemicals to treat hair and skin.

BAR 121 Chemical Hair Processing


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with knowledge and hands-on experience using chemicals to alter the appearance of

hair. Emphasis is placed on the use of chemicals to relax, wave, and soft curl the hair. Upon completion, the student

should be competent in the use of chemicals to produce desired structure changes to the hair.

BAR 130 Marketing and Business Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with marketing and management skills that are essential for successful salon

management. Topics include first aid, job search, bookkeeping, selling techniques, shop floor plans, shop location, and

legal regulations. Upon completion, the student should be aware of marketing and business management requirements

for a successful salon.

BAR 132 Styling and Design


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the art of hair style and design. Topics include the selection of styles to create a

mood or complement facial features as well as hair replacement and hair pieces. Upon completion, the student should

know the principles of style and design.

BAR143 State Board Review


Credit hours: 3

Students are provided a complete review of all written and practical procedures in barbering and state board

requirements. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills necessary to meet the

requirements of state board certification and employment.

BAR 181/187 Special Topics in Barbering


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering industry. Emphasis is placed on

meeting students’ needs.


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CABINETMAKING (CAB)

Cabinetmaking (CAB) is a 60 semester hours, full-time program combining classroom theory with hands-on

practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic

subjects totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of 60

semester hours. Students who successfully complete program courses totaling 15 semester hours or more

may receive a Certificate of Employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with

the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of

Completion, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Cabinetmaking.


Core Courses CAB 101 Introduction to Cabinetmaking 3

CAB 102 Introduction to Lumber and Wood Products 3

CAB 103 Sizes, Dimensions and Joints 3

CAB 110 Equipment Maintenance 3

CAB 140 Wood Finishing Fundamentals 3

Electives

CAB 104 Cabinet Shop Operations 3

CAB 141 Wood Finishing 3

CAB 181 Special Topics 3

CAB 182 Special Topics 3

CAB 204 Cabinetmaking and Millwork 3

CAB 205 Furniture Construction 3

CAB 206 Special Projects in Furniture Construction 3

CAB 211 Cabinet Installation and Trim Work 3

CAB 225 Kitchen and Bath Design 6

CAB 230 Estimating Costs in Cabinetmaking 3

CAB 260 Woodturning I 3

CAB 261 Wood Turning II 3


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First Semester

CAB 101 Introduction to Cabinetmaking 3

CAB 102 Introduction to Lumber and Wood Products 3




Second Semester






Third Semester



CAB 260 Wood Turning I 3



Fourth Semester

CAB 206 Special Projects in Furniture Construction 3


CAB 230 Estimating Costs in Cabinetmaking 3



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INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CABINETMAKING – Short Certificate


CAB 101 Introductory to Cabinetmaking 3

CAB 102 Introductory to Lumber and Wood Products 3




CABINETMAKING (CAB) – Short Certificate


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MILLWORK AND FINISHING – Short Certificate









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WOOD TURNING – Short Certificate




CAB 260 Wood Turning I 3





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SHOP MANAGEMENT – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS CAB 206 Special Project in Furniture Construction 3


CAB 230 Estimating Cost in Cabinetmaking 3




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CAB 101 Introductions to Cabinetmaking

Prerequisite: Determined by Instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This is a beginning woodworking course which deals with basic materials and processes. Topics include introduction

to tools, equipment and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform techniques for building small

projects and techniques of gluing, clamping, nailing, and screwing. CORE

CAB 102 Introduction to Lumber and Wood Products


Credit Hours: 3

This is an introductory course to lumber, grades, sizes, characteristics and uses. Also, included, in the course are the

operations, care and sharpening of woodworking equipment. Upon course completion, students should be able to

construct and finish a furniture project and demonstrate the characteristics and methods of sawing lumber. CORE

CAB 103 Size, Dimensions and Joints


Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the study of cutting lumber to dimensions and materials to size with power tools. Emphasis is on

job planning and the construction of all types of joints made with hand and power tools. Upon course completion,

students should be able to plan jobs, make shop drawings, job layouts and patterns. CORE

CAB 104 Cabinet Shop Operations


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers establishing and maintaining a custom cabinet shop. Topics include financing, equipment

acquisition, maintenance, inventory techniques, OSHA requirements, shop organization, safety and delivery systems.

Upon completion, students should be able to organize and maintain a custom cabinet business. CORE

CAB110: Equipment Maintenance


Credit Hours: 3

This is an introductory course to maintaining woodworking tools and equipment. Emphasis is on equipment inspection,

cleaning and lubrication, as well as removing and replacing saw blades, jointer, shaper, and planer knives. Upon course

completion, students should be proficient in maintaining basic.

CAB 140 Wood Finishing Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 2

This is an introductory wood finishing course. Topics include sanding, filling, staining, brushing and spraying. Upon

course completion, students should be able to perform basic wood finishing procedures. CORE

CAB 141 Wood Finishing

Prerequisite: CAB 140

Credit Hours: 2

This course is a continuation of CAB 140. Emphasis is on filling, rubbing, spraying, and building up finishes. Upon

course completion, students should be able to perform wood finishing procedures.

CABINETMAKING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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CAB 145 Refinishing Furniture and Antiques


Credit Hours: 2

This course offers instruction in refinishing furniture and restoring antiques. Emphasis is on the removal of old finish

by stripping, washing, and sanding furniture, repair of broken pieces, and the use of veneers in patching. Upon course

completion, students should be able to refinish furniture and antiques.

CAB 181/182 Special Topics

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in

cabinetmaking application and with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that

the student is interested in and may include any area in cabinetmaking. Upon completion, students should be able to

work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of their choice.

CAB 204 Cabinetmaking and Millwork

Prerequisite: CAB 102 or instructor approval.

Credit Hours: 5

This course focuses on design and construction of casework. Topics include study of designs, construction and

installation of kitchen cabinets, vanities, shelves, and other casework and the use and installation of cabinet hardware.

Upon course completion, students should be able to design, construct and install basic interior casework. CORE

CAB 205 Furniture Construction


Credit Hours: 5

This course covers design and construction of fine furniture. Emphasis is on the development of highly advanced

woodworking skills, such as turning duplicate parts, joinery, building jigs and fixtures. Upon course completion,

students should be able to perform basic skills necessary to construct fine furniture.

CAB 206 Special Projects in Furniture Construction


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a continuation of the study and performance of advanced furniture projects that began in CAB 205.

Emphasis is on shaping, routing and carving. Upon course completion, students should be able to perform advanced

skills necessary to construct fine furniture. NDC.

CAB 210 Equipment Maintenance

Prerequisite: CAB 110 or Instructor Approval.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is a continuation of CAB 110. Emphasis is on removing, sharpening, and replacing jointer and planer

knives. Upon course completion, students should be proficient in maintaining basic woodworking equipment. .

CAB 211 Cabinet Installation and Trim Work


Credit Hours: 2

This course introduces students to cabinet installation theories and stair construction theories. Upon completion of the

course, students should be able to explain proper sequence and methods of installing kitchen and bathroom cabinets as

well as figuring and designing interior stairs.

CAB 225 Kitchen and Bath Design

Prerequisite: CAB 101.

Credit Hours: 6

This course offers instruction in utilizing CAD for kitchen and bath design. Emphasis is placed on computer use and

design requirements for kitchens and baths. Upon course completion, students should be familiar with kitchen and bath

design by utilizing CAD software for this purpose.


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CAB 230 Estimating Costs in Cabinetmaking

Prerequisite: CAB 110.

Credit Hours: 2

This course focuses on estimating costs necessary to complete cabinetmaking projects. Emphasis is on figuring costs of

materials and labor and on the use of pertinent formulas. Upon course completion, students should be able to estimate

costs of complete cabinetmaking projects.

CAB 242 Special Finishes


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a continuation of CAB 141. Emphasis is on spraying and hand rubbing with lubricants. Upon course

completion, students should be able to apply special finishes to wooden surfaces

CAB 260 Woodturning

Prerequisite: CAB 205 or Instructor Approval.

Credit Hours: 5

This course focuses on turning components for fine furniture projects. Emphasis is on operation and maintenance of

wood lathes and tools. Upon course completion, students should be able to turn duplicate posts and table legs.


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CARPENTRY (CAR)

Carpentry (CAR) is a Specialized Training Certificate program 27 semester hours combining classroom

theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals

with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Short

Certificate, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in carpentry.


Core Courses

CAR 111 Construction Basics 3

CAR 112 Floors, Walls, and Site Preparation 3

CAR 113 Floors, Walls and Site Preparation Lab 3

CAR 114 Construction Basics Lab 3

CAR 121 Introduction to Blueprint Reading 3

CAR 132 Interior and Exterior Finish 3

Electives

CAR 122 Concrete and Forming 3

CAR 123 Concrete and Forming Lab 3

CAR 203 Special Projects in Carpentry (Lab) 3

CAR 206 Special Projects in Carpentry (Theory) 3

CAR 214 Introduction to Cabinetry 3

CAR 224 Floor, Wall and Ceiling Specialties 3

Electives may be offered at various times to develop a student’s personal educational goals and for other



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First Semester

CAR 111 Construction Basics 3

CAR 112 Floors, Walls and Site Preparation 3



Second Semester



CAR 123 Concrete and Forming Lab 3

CAR 132 Interior and Exterior Finish 3

CAR 203 Special Projects in CAR 3


CARPENTRY (CAR) – Short Certificate


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FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPENTRY – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS CAR 111 Construction Basic 3

CAR 112 Floors, Walls and Site Preparation 3






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CARPENTRY FRAMING AND FINISHING – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS CAR 123 Concrete and Forming Lab 3



CAR 132 Interior and Exterior 3

CAR 203 Special Project in CAR 3




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CAR 111 Construction Basics


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the opportunities and requirements of the construction industry. Topics include

economic outlook for construction, employment outlook, job opportunities, training, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship,

construction tools, materials equipment, and job safety. Upon course completion, students should be able to identify the

job market, types of training, knowledge of apprenticeship, opportunities, construction tools, materials, equipment, and

safety procedures. CORE.

CAR 112 Floors, Walls and Site Prep

Prerequisite: CAR 111

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to floor and wall layout, and construction. Topics include methods of house framing,

components of floor framing, layouts, sub-flooring, connectors, fasteners, and site preparation. Upon course

completion, students will be able to identify various types of floor framing systems, select the sizes of floor joists,

identify types of house framing, list types of fasteners, identify property lines, setbacks, and demonstrate a working

knowledge of terrain and batter boards. CORE.

CAR 113 Floors, Walls and Site Prep Lab

Prerequisite: CAR 111 (COREREQUISITE: CAR 112.)

Credit Hours: 3

The student will engage in applications of floor and wall construction, application of required tools, use of the builder

transit, level rod, tape measurement and grade stakes. Emphasis is placed on cutting sill plates, floor joists, girders,

headers bridging, sub-flooring, stud wall partitions, door and window headers, wall bracing, leveling instruments, and

batter boards. Upon course completion, students should be able to lay out and construct a floor including the sill, joist

bridging and openings, install sub-flooring, construct interior and exterior walls, and lay out property stakes of site

plans. CORE.

CAR 114 Construction Basics Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical and safe application of hand, portable power, stationary and pneumatic tools, use of

building materials, fasteners, adhesives, and job site safety. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of hand, power, and

pneumatic tools, proper selection of lumber, plywood, byproducts, nails, bolts, screws, adhesives, fasteners, and other

construction materials, and job safety. Upon course completion, the student should be able to identify hand, power,

stationary and pneumatic tools and demonstrate their safe use, identify and properly select wood and non-wood building

products, and properly use nails, fasteners and adhesives. CORE.

CAR 121 Introduction to Blueprint Reading


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of blueprint reading. Topics include scales, symbols, site plans,

and notations. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify drawings, scale various drawings, identify

different types of lines, symbols, and notations. CORE.

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CAR 122 Concrete and Forming

Prerequisite: CAR 111.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the properties and uses of concrete and to the procedures for designing concrete

forms. Topics include making and pouring concrete, constructing concrete forms, reinforcement methods, finishing

concrete, and job safety. Upon course completion, students are expected to be able to list rules for the job site, identify

components of concrete, describe how concrete forms are built, how concrete is poured, reinforced, and finished.

CORE.

CAR 123 Concrete and Forming Lab

Prerequisite: CAR 111. (COREREQUISITE: CAR 122.)

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with practical experience in concrete applications. Emphasis is placed on job site safety,

concrete forming, mixing pouring, finishing, and reinforcing. Upon completion, students should be able to safely, set

forms, reinforce, mix, pour, and finish concrete. CORE.

CAR 132 Interior and Exterior Finishing

Prerequisite: none

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to interior and exterior finishing materials and techniques. Topics include trim of

windows and doors, ceilings and wall molding, exterior siding, trim work, painting, and masonry finishes. Upon

completion, the student should be able to identify different types of doors, windows and moldings and describe the uses

of each, identify types of exterior sidings and trim, and describe the different types of paint and their proper

Application. NDC CORE

CAR 203 Special Projects in Carpentry (Lab)

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credit Hours: 3

This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in carpentry. Emphasis is

placed on enhancing skill attainment in the carpentry field. This culminating course allows students to independently

apply skills attained in previous courses.

CAR 206 Special Projects in Carpentry (Theory)


Credit Hours: 3

This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in carpentry. Emphasis is

placed on enhancing skill attainment in the carpentry field. This culminating course allows students to independently

apply skills attained in previous courses.

CAR 214 Introduction to Cabinetry


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introductory cabinetry course. Emphasis is placed on design and construction of cabinetry. Upon

completion, the student should be able to design and build cabinets according to specification.

CAR 224 Floor, Wall and Ceiling Specialties


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on advanced interior applications for floors, walls, and ceilings. Topics may include paneling, hard

wood floors, drop ceilings, acoustical ceilings, tray ceilings, and box ceilings. Upon completion the students should

have a working knowledge of the specialties covered.


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COSMETOLOGY (COS)

Cosmetology (COS) is a Specialized Training Certificate program 24 semester hours combining classroom



Certificate, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in cosmetology. Course Number Title Credit Hours

Core Courses

COS 111 Introduction to Cosmetology 3

COS 112 Introduction to Cosmetology Lab 3

COS 113 Theory of Chemical Services 3

COS 114 Chemical Services Lab 3

COS 115 Hair Coloring Theory 3

COS 116 Hair Coloring Lab 3

COS 117 Basic Spa Techniques 3

COS 118 Basic Spa Techniques Lab 3

Electives

COS 123 Cosmetology Salon Practices 3

COS 133 Salon Management Technology 3

COS 141 Applied Chemistry for Cosmetology 3

COS 142 Applied Chemistry Lab 3

COS 151 Nail Care 3

COS 152 Nail Care Applications 3

COS 158 Employability Skills 3

COS 167 State Board Review 3

COS 182 Special Topics 3

Electives may be offered at various times to develop a student’s personal educational goals and for other instructional

purposes.


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TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS First Semester COS 111 Cosmetology Science and Art 3

COS 112 Cosmetology Science and Art Lab 3

COS 113 Chemical Methodology 3

COS 114 Chemical Services Lab 3

Second Semester

COS 115 Hair Coloring Theory 3





COSMETOLOGY (COS) — Short Certificate


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FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS COS 111 Introduction to Cosmetology 3

COS 112 Introduction to Cosmetology Lab 3

COS 113 Theory of Chemical Services 3

COS 114 Theory of Chemical Services Lab 3


COSMETOLOGY (COS) —Short Certificate


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FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMICAL SERVICES – Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS COS 115 Hair Coloring Theory 3





COSMETOLOGY—Short Certificate


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COS 111 Introduction to Cosmetology


(COREQUISITE: COS 112 or permission of instructor.)

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the history and development of cosmetology and standards

of professional behavior. Students receive basic information regarding principles and practices of infection control,

diseases, and disorders. Additionally students receive introductory information regarding hair design. The information

presented in this course is enhanced by hands-on application performed in a controlled lab environment. Upon

completion, students should be able to apply safety rules and regulations and write procedures for skills identified in this

course. This is a CORE course

COS 112 Introduction to Cosmetology Lab



Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students are provided the practical experience for sanitation, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling.

Emphasis is placed on disinfection, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling for various types of hair for men and

women. This course offers opportunities for students to put into practice concepts learned in the theory component from

COS 113 Theory of Chemical Services


(COREQUISITE: COS 114 or COS 115 or permission of instructor.)

Credit Hours: 3

During this course students learn the concepts on the theory of chemical services related to chemical hair texturing.

Specific topics include basics of chemistry and electricity, properties of the hair and scalp, and chemical texture services.

Safety considerations are emphasized throughout this course. This course is foundational for other courses providing

more detailed instruction on these topics. This is a CORE course.

COS 114 Chemical Services Lab



Credit Hours: 3

During this course, students perform various chemical texturing activities. Emphasis is placed on cosmetologist and

client safety, chemical use and handling, hair and scalp analysis, and client consulting. This is a CORE course

COS 115 Hair Coloring Theory



Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students learn the techniques of hair coloring and hair lightening. Emphasis is placed on color application,

laws, levels and classifications of color and problem solving. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify all

phases of hair coloring and the effects on the hair. CORE.

COS 116 Hair Coloring Lab

Prerequisite: COS 115

Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students apply hair coloring and hair lightening techniques. Topics include consultation, hair analysis,

skin test and procedures and applications of all classifications of hair coloring and lightening. Upon completion, the

student should be able to perform procedures for hair coloring and hair lightening. CORE

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COS 117 Basic Spa Techniques

Prerequisite: COS118.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure

and function of various systems of the body. Topics include massage, skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder,

light therapy facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, and nail care. Upon completion, the student will be able to state

procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions, disorders of the skin

and nail care. This is a CORE course.

COS 118 Basic Spa Techniques Lab

Prerequisites: COS 117

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical applications related to the care of the skin and related structure. Emphasis is placed on

facial treatments, product application, skin analysis, massage techniques, facial make-up, hair removal, and nail care.

Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare clients, assemble sanitized materials, follow procedures for

product application, recognize skin disorders, demonstrate facial massage movement, cosmetic application, and hair

removal using safety and sanitary precautions, and nail care. This is a CORE course.

COS123-Cosmetology Salon Practices

Prerequisites: None

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to allow students to practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon setting. Emphasis is placed on

professionalism, receptionist duties, hair styling, hair shaping, chemical services, and nail and skin services for clients.

Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professionalism and the procedures of cosmetology in a salon

setting.

COS 133 Salon Management Technology

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: As required by college

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job-seeking,

leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues

in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the

technology that is available for use in the salon.

COS 141 Applied Chemistry for Cosmetology

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: As required by college

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on chemistry relevant to professional hair and skin care products, hair and its related structures,

permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and hair coloring. Topics include knowledge of basic chemistry, pl scale

measurements, water, shampooing and cosmetic chemistry, physical chemical changes in hair structure. Upon

completion, the student should be able to define chemistry, types of matter, and describe chemical and cosmetic reactions

as related to the hair and skin structure. CORE

COS142 Applied Chemistry for Cosmetology Lab

Prerequisites: None

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical applications of the knowledge and skin learned in reference to chemical reactions, as well

as the chemical application to the hair and skin. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of basic chemistry, ph scale, cosmetic

chemistry, and physical and chemical changes in the hair and skin structure. Upon completion, the student should be able

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COS144 Hair Shaping and Design

Prerequisites: None

Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students learn the art and techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair

shaping implements, and elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to

demonstrate the techniques and procedures for creating hair design.

COS 145 Hair Shaping Lab

Prerequisites: None

Credit Hours: 3

This covers the study of the art and techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair shaping

implements, and elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the students should be able to demonstrate the

techniques and procedures for creating hair designs using safety and sanitary precautions.

COS151 Nail Care

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites:

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, sanitation, nail structure,

manicuring, pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and physiology of the arm and hand. Upon completion, the student

should be able to demonstrate professional conduct, recognize nail disorders and diseases, and identify the procedures for

sanitation and nail care services

COS152 Nail Care Application

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites:

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practice in all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, bacteriology,

sanitation and safety, manicuring and pedicuring. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform nail care

procedures.

COS158 Employability Skills

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites:

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the study of marketable skills to prepare the student to enter the world of work. Emphasis is placed

on resumes, interviews, client and business relations, personality, computer literacy and attitude. Upon completion, the

student should be prepared to obtain employment in the field for which they have been trained

COS167 State Board Reviews

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites:

Credit Hours: 3

Students are provided a complete review of all procedures and practical skills pertaining to their training in the program.

Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the practical skills necessary.

COS182Special Topics

Prerequisities: None

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmeology. Upon completion,

students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession.


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DIESEL MECHANICS (DEM)

Diesel Mechanics (DEM) is a 60 semester hour, full-time program combining classroom theory and hands-

on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic

subjects totaling 12 semester hours and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of 60 semester

hours. Students who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of

Employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the

knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their

competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Diesel Mechanics.


Electives

DEM 104 Basic Engines 3

DEM 105 Preventive Maintenance 3

DEM 106 Heavy Equipment Operations 3

DEM 111 Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals 3

DEM 122 Heavy Vehicle Brakes 3

DEM 123 Pneumatics and Hydraulics 3

DEM 124 Electronic Engine Systems 3

DEM 125 Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains 3

DEM 126 Advanced Engines 3

DEM 127 Fuel Systems 3

DEM 128 Heavy Vehicle Drive Train Lab 3

DEM 129 Diesel Engine Lab 3

DEM 130 Electrical/Electronic Fundamentals 3

DEM 135 Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems 3

DEM 137 Heating, Air conditioning and Refrigeration Systems 3

DEM 160 Advanced Engine Analysis II 3

DEM 170 Heavy Vehicle Air Brakes 3

DEM 181 Special Topics Diesel (Lab) 3

DEM 182 Special Topics Diesel (Lab) 3

DEM 183 Special Topics in Power Train 3

DEM 184 Special Topics in Heavy Duty Brakes, Steering, And Suspension 3

DEM 186 Special Projects in Commercial Vehicles 3

DEM 191 Special project in Diesel Mech. 3

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First Semester

DEM 104 Basic Engines 3

DEM 111 Equipment Safety-Mechanical Fundamentals 3




Second Semester

DEM 122 Heavy Vehicle Brakes 3

DEM 123 Pneumatics and Hydraulics Systems 3

DEM 135 H.V. Steering and Suspension 3



Third Semester

DEM 125 Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains 3

DEM 128 Heavy Vehicle Drive Train Lab 3

DEM 183 Special Projects in Power Train 3



Fourth Semester

DEM 124 Electronic Engine Systems 3



DEM 137 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Systems 3



DIESEL MECHANICS (DEM) -- Certificate of Completion


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ENGINE REPAIR -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DEM 104 Basic Engines 3

DEM 111 Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals 3




DIESEL MECHANICS (DEM) – Specialized Training Certificate


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HEAVY DUTY BRAKE REPAIR -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DEM 122 Heavy Vehicle Brakes 3

DEM 123 Pneumatics and Hydraulics 3

DEM 135 Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems 3



DIESEL MECHANICS (DEM) -- Specialized Training Certificate


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TRAIN SERVICE -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DEM 125 Heavy Vehicle Drive Train 3

DEM 128 Heavy Vehicle Drive Lab 3

DEM 183 Special Projects in Power Train 3





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ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DEM 124 Electronic Engine Systems 3



DEM 137 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems 3




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DEM 104

DEM 111 Equipment Safety/Mechanical Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in shop and vehicle safety. Topics include the safe use and handling of hand and

power tools, preventive maintenance, and safety inspection procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to

demonstrate knowledge of preventive maintenance and applicable general safety in vehicle repair.

DEM 122 Heavy Vehicle Brakes


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Topics include

air, hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust,

and repair braking systems on medium and heavy-duty vehicles. CORE.

DEM 123 Pneumatics and Hydraulics


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in the identification and repair of components found in hydraulic systems. Topics

include schematics, circuits, and symbols used in fluid power transmission and the troubleshooting of components in

these systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, adjust, and repair hydraulic system components.

DEM 124 Electronic Engine Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the principles of electronically controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and

adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to

diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines

DEM 125 Heavy Vehicle Drive Trains


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces operational principles of mechanical medium and heavy duty vehicle transmissions. Topics

include multiple counter shafts power takeoffs, slider idler clutches, friction clutches, mechanical transmission power

components and hydraulics. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, inspect and repair mechanical

transmission.

DEM 126 Advanced Engines

Prerequisite: None

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in the disassembly, inspection, and rebuilding of diesel and heavy-duty gas engines.

Emphasis is placed on the manufacturer’s standards and factory recommended service tools and equipment. Upon

completion, students should be able to disassemble, inspect, and rebuild engines according to the manufacturer’s

specifications. CORE.

DEM 127 Fuel Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide practice in troubleshooting, fault code diagnosis, information retrieval, calibration,

repair and replacement of fuel injectors, nozzles, and pumps. Emphasis is placed on test equipment, component

functions, and theory. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair fuel systems and

governors.

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DEM 128 Heavy Vehicle Drive Train Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This lab provides reinforcement of material covered in DEM 116 or DEM 125. The students will apply the knowledge

they learned on driveshaft, power take-offs, standard transmissions, fluid drives, torque converters, clutch assemblies,

drive axles, and special drives through experiential learning techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to

diagnose, inspect, remove, repair or replace, and install heavy vehicle drive train components.

DEM 129 Diesel Engine Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This lab allows the student to refine the skills required to repair diesel engines.

DEM130 Electrical/Electronic Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to basic Electrical/Electronic concepts and fundamentals. It provides the principles

of electricity, magnetism, and OHM’s Law. Emphasis is placed on batteries, starting, charging, and lighting circuits,

which include series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Troubleshooting and repair of wiring harnesses, Starting

motors, charging systems, and accessories are accessories are included along with the computerized monitoring of

vehicle systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify components, test systems, and repair minor

electrical problems according to manufacturer’s literature.

DEM 131 Computer Applications for Diesel Mechanics


Credit Hours: 2

This course introduces the student to the use of microcomputers. It includes keyboarding exercises, disk operating

systems, formatting, and diagnostic applications for internal combustion engines. Upon completion, students should be

able to perform simple operations on the microcomputer, such as use of DOS, Windows 95, and word processing

operations, and use the microcomputer with diesel engine diagnostic software to identify and correct engine

malfunctions.

DEM 135 Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy-duty steering and suspension systems. Topics

include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion,

students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on medium and heavy-

duty vehicles. CORE.

DEM 137 Heating and A/C Systems

Prerequisite: Electrical Systems

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in fundamentals, diagnosis, and repair of cab and cargo heating and refrigeration

systems. Topics include operation theory, safety, maintenance, recycling and recovery procedures, recharging

procedures, troubleshooting procedures, refrigerant leaks, and system repairs.

DEM 147 Fuel and Ignition Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the operating principles and concepts related to fuel and ignition systems.


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DEM 152 Distributor Pump Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the operations of distributor fuel injector pumps.

DEM 153 Inline Pump Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the in-line fuel injector pump.

DEM 160 Advanced Engine Analysis II


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in the disassembly, inspection, and rebuilding of diesel and heavy-duty gas engines.

Emphasis is placed on the manufacturer’s standards and factory recommended service tools and equipment. Upon

completion, students should be able to disassemble, inspect, and rebuild engines according to the manufacturer’s

specifications.

DEM170 Heavy Vehicle Air Brakes

Prerequisite: Determined by Instructor

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the theory and repair of air braking systems used in medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics

include air, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and

repair air braking systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles.

DEM 181/182 Special Topics in Diesel Mechanics (LAB)


Credit Hours: 2

These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the diesel mechanics industry. Emphasis is

placed on meeting student’s needs.

DEM183 Special Topics in Power Train


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the power train in the diesel mechanics industry.

Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s needs.

DEM 184 Special Topics in Heavy Duty Brakes, Steering, And Suspension


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to heavy duty brakes, steering, and suspension

systems in the diesel mechanics industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting student's needs.

DEM 186 Special Projects in Commercial Vehicles


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the diesel mechanics industry. Emphasis is

placed on meeting student's needs.


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DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (DDT)

Drafting and Design Technology (DDT) is a full-time program combining classroom theory with hands-on

practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Associate of Applied Technology include 21 related studies

hours and 49 occupational hours. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related

academic subjects totaling 12 semester hours and 40 occupational hours for a maximum totaling 52 semester

hours. Students who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of

Employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the

knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their

competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Drafting and Design Technology.


Electives

DDT 104 Basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3

DDT 111 Fundamentals of Drafting and Design Technology 3

DDT 113 Blueprint Reading 3

DDT 124 Basic Technical Drawing 3

DDT 125 Surface Development 3

DDT 127 Intermediate CAD 3

DDT 128 Intermediate Technical Drawing 3

DDT 132 Architectural Drafting 3

DDT 134 Descriptive Geometry 3

DDT 150 Theory of Residential Drawing 3

DDT 155 Drawing for Residential Construction 4

DDT 181 Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology 3



DDT 212 Intermediate Architectural Drafting 3

DDT 222 Advanced Architectural Drafting 3

DDT 226 Technical Illustration 3

DDT 231 Advanced CAD 3

DDT 232 CAD Customization 3

DDT 233 Solids Modeling 3

DDT 234 3 D Graphics and Animation 3

DDT 235 Specialized CAD 3


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DDT 236 Design Project 3

DDT 237 Current Topics in CAD 3

DDT 238 Special Topics in CAD 3

DDT 239 Independent Studies 3

DDT 250 Theory of Commercial Drawing 3

DDT 255 Drawing for Commercial Construction 4

DDT 260 Portfolio 3

Required Academic Courses for the Associate of Applied Technology (AAT)

ENG 131 Applied Writing I 3

COM 103 Introductory Technical English II 3

MTH 116 Mathematics Applications 3

MTH 246 Mathematics of Finance 3

PSY 270 Business and Industrial Psychology 3

SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communications 3

DPT 103 Introductory Computer Skills II 3

Required Academic Courses for Certificate of Completion (COC)








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First Semester

DDT 104 Basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3



MTH 116 Mathematical Applications 3


WKO 110 NCCER CORE 3

Second Semester

DDT 125 Surface Development 3






Third Semester

DDT 132 Basic Architectural Drafting 3

DDT 150 Theory of Residential Drawing and Design 3


PSY 270 Applied Psychology 3

Fourth Semester




DDT 260 Portfolio 3



Total Credit Hours in the AAT 67

DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (DDT) – Associate of

Applied Technology (AAT)


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First Semester

DDT 104 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3





Second Semester





Third Semester

DDT 132 Basic Architectural Drafting 3




Fourth Semester






DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (DDT) -- Certificate of

Completion


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BASIC CORE DRAFTING SKILLS -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DDT 104 Basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3





DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (DDT) -- Specialized

Training Certificate


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INTERMEDIATE CORE DRAFTING SKILLS -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DDT 134 Descriptive Geometry 3

DDT 127 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3






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BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SKILLS -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DDT 132 Architectural Drafting 3







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ADVANCED CAD SKILLS -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS DDT 231 Advance CAD 3







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DDT 104 Basic Aided Drafting and Design


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to basic Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CAD) functions and techniques,

using “hands-on” applications. Topics include terminology, hardware, basic DOS and Windows functions, file

manipulation, and basic CAD software applications in producing softcopy and hardcopy. Upon completion, students

should be able to identify and select CAD hardware, employ basic DOS and Windows functions, handle basic text and

drawing files, and produce acceptable hardcopy on a CAD system. CORE.

DDT 111 Fundamentals of Drafting and Design Technology


Credit Hours: 3

This course serves as an introduction to the field of drafting and design and provides a foundation for the entire

curriculum. Topics include safety, lettering, tools, equipment, geometric constructions, and orthographic sketching.

Upon completion, students should develop and use safe work habits, identify and properly use common drafting tools,

equipment, construct geometric figures, and sketch basic orthographic views of objects. CORE.

DDT 124 Intro to Technical Drawing


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers sections, auxiliary views, and basic space geometry. Emphasis will be placed on the theory as well

as the mechanics of applying sections, basic dimensioning, auxiliary views, and basic space geometry. This is a CORE

course.

DDT 125 Surface Development


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers surface intersections and developments. Emphasis is placed on the basic types of intersections using

simple geometric forms. Upon completion, students should be able to draw common types of surface intersection and

handle them simply as application of the concepts learned in this class.

DDT 127 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting and Design


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers intermediate-level concepts and applications of CADD. Emphasis will be placed on intermediate-

level features, commands, and applications, of CADD software. This is a CORE course.

DDT 128 Intermediate Technical Drawing


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in common drafting and design practices and procedures.

Topics include auxiliary views, basic space geometry, pictorial drawings, and basic charts and graphs. Upon

completion, students should be able to project and develop auxiliary views, locate and specify points, lines, and planes

in space, develop axonometric, oblique, and perspective drawings and draw basic charts and graphs. CORE.

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DDT 132 Architectural Drafting


Credit Hours: 3

This course in architectural design and drafting introduces basic terminology, concepts and principles of architectural

design and drawing. Topics include design considerations, lettering, terminology; site plans, and construction

drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to draw dimension, and specify basic residential architectural

construction drawings.

DDT134 Descriptive Geometry

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of descriptive geometry through an emphasis on logical

reasoning, visualization, and practical applications. Topics include orthographic projection, points and lines in space,

auxiliary views, plane representation, intersecting and non-intersecting lines, piercing and intersecting planes, plane

development, and calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to project and intersect points, lines and

planes with their relationships in space, as well as develop surfaces of an object for fabrication purposes.

DDT 150 Theory of Residential Drawing


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the theory of residential drawing and design. Topics include architectural styles, house design,

site and space planning, climate, drawing requirements, construction materials and process, terminology, and specific

types of drawings required to complete a full set of construction documents. Introductory, intermediate and advanced

topics are covered. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the various issues.

DDT155 Drawing for Residential Construction


Credit Hours: 4

This course is a direct applications lab to the topics covered within DDT 150. Emphasis is placed upon the production

of quality construction documents.

DDT 181/182/183 Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology


Credit Hours: 3

These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the drafting industry. Emphasis is placed on


DDT 212 Intermediate Architectural Drafting


Credit Hours: 3

This second course in architectural design and drafting continues with more advanced and detailed architectural pans.

Topics include floor construction and detailing, foundation, wall, roof construction and detailing, use of standards

manuals, perspective drawings, electrical plans, plumbing plans, and building materials, with emphasis on residential

and some light commercial applications. Upon completion, students should be able to draw and specify advanced-level

plans including various architectural details.

DDT 222 Advanced Architectural Drafting


Credit Hours: 3

This third course in architectural design and drafting continues with advanced architectural plans, including a slant

toward light commercial construction. Topics include climate control plans, application of building codes, building

materials and finish specifications, cost estimating, and bid specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to

apply current techniques in producing advanced-level architectural plans, including residential and light commercial

applications.


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DDT 226 Technical Illustration


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with various methods of illustrating structures and machine parts. Topics include

axonometric drawings, exploded assembly drawings, one point, two point, and three point perspectives, surface

textures, and renderings. Upon completion, students should be able to produce drawings and illustrations using

previously described methods.

DDT 231 Advanced CAD


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the advanced applications of CAD software to engineering projects in various applications,

including architectural, civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering, with consideration for advanced physical and

psychological principles of CAD. These principles will be applied toward CAD customization and programming

principles, for the expressed purpose of increasing productivity and improving the performance of the CAD operator,

thereby, making CAD much more productive in an engineering environment. Emphasis will be placed on using

intelligent CAD techniques to increase the quality of output, and 3D modeling and rendering will be introduced. Upon

completion, student should be able to apply advanced CAD techniques in solving complex problems related to all

engineering applications.

DDT232 CAD Customization


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the various methods of customizing, programming, custom command macros, script files, slides,

and slide libraries. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and write menus, write programming

routines, and write script files for the purpose of increasing the efficiency of the CAD operator.

DDT 233 Solids Modeling


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in 3D Design Modeling utilizing the 3D capabilities of CAD software. Emphasis is

placed on 3D wireframe, surface and solids modeling along with the development of 2D detail drawing from 3D

models. Upon completion, students should be able to generate 3D surface and solid models and 2D orthographic

production drawing from created solid models.

DDT 234 3D Graphics and Animation


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to challenge the imagination of the student in a 3-dimensional problem solving environment.

The student will be given a basic introduction to the concepts of 3D design and animations then apply those concepts to

a design project. Upon completion, students should be able to create and animate objects in a 3-dimensional

environment.

DDT 235 Specialized CAD


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces alternative CAD application software and alternative platforms, and can serve as a means of

introducing third party programs that work in conjunction with a specific CAD application. Topics include various

Graphic User Interfaces (GUI’s) and how to navigate them as well as how to use a third party application to make

working in a specific CAD package easier and more productive. Upon completion, student should be able to use more

than one CAD software package to produce hardcopy and use third party software to make certain tasks easier with

specific CAD program.


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DDT 236 Design Project


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for advanced students who aspire to more advanced and specialized skills in one certain

drafting area. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to apply the principles learned in previous drafting

classes in one special area, as approved by the instructor. The required project must be agreed upon by the instructor

and the student, as well as how the work is to be accomplished. Upon completion, students will further reinforce

previously learned concepts by applying engineering principles and controls to a personal design project.

DDT 239 Independent Studies


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of prior attained skills and experiences as selected by the instructor for the

individual student. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge from prior courses toward the solution of individual

drafting and design problems. With completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the application of

previously attained kills and knowledge in the solution of typical drafting applications and problems.

DDT 240 Independent Studies


Credit Hours: 2

This course provides practical application of prior attained skills and experiences as selected by the instructor for the

individual student. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge from prior courses toward the solution of individual

drafting and design problems. With completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the application of

previously attained skills and knowledge in the solution of typical drafting application and problems.

DDT 250 Theory of Commercial Drawing and Design


Credit Hours: 3 This course provides the theory of commercial drawing and design. Topics include legal issues, job expectations, the

architect and the architectural office, the contractor and the office of the contractor, building officials, construction

materials and process, fire resistance design, C.S.I format, and contract documents. Emphasis is placed upon a

thorough understanding of these topics.

DDT 255 Drawing for Commercial Construction


Credit Hours: 4

This course is a direct applications lab to the topics covered within DDT 250. Emphasis is placed upon the production

of quality construction documents.

DDT 260 Portfolio

Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the preparation of technical and or architectural drawings for a portfolio presentation and a resume

for portfolio presentation. Hard copy drawings as well as electronic will be discussed, finalized and developed for

presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and produce a portfolio for presentation. This

course includes the preparation of artwork and a resume for portfolio presentation. Topics include production of a

resume and portfolio for presentation during the last semester of course work. Upon completion, student should be able

to prepare and produce a resume and portfolio for presentation in both hard copy as well as electronic copy.


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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (ELT)

Electrical Technology (ELT) is a 42 semester hour, full time program combining classroom theory with

hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related

academic subjects totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of

42 semester hours. Students who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate

of Employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire

the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their

competency in the requirements of entry-level employment in Electrical Technology.


Core Courses

ELT 109 AC Fundamentals 3

ELT 110 Wiring Methods 3

ELT 117 AC/DC Machines 3

ELT 118 Commercial/Industrial Wiring 3

ELT 209 Motor Controls I 3 Electives ELT 108 DC Fundamentals 3

ELT 116 Residential Wiring 6

ELT 122 Advanced AC/DC Machines 3

ELT 212 Motor Controls II 3

ELT 230 Programmable Controls 6

ELT 241 National Electric Code 3

ELT 242 Journeyman Master Prep Exam 3

ELT 244 Conduit Bending and Installation 3

ELT 245 Electrical Grounding Systems 3









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First Semester

ELT 108 DC Fundamentals 3




Second Semester


ELT 118 Commercial/Industrial Wiring 3




Third Semester

ELT 209 Motor Controls I 3




ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (ELT) -- Certificate of Completion


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RESIDENTIAL WIRING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ELT 108 DC Fundamentals 3




ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (ELT) -- Short Certificate


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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WIRING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ELT 118 Commercial/Industrial Wiring 3






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INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS --Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ELT 209 Motors Control I 3





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ELT 108 DC Fundamentals

Prerequisite: As required by program.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic direct current (DC) electrical principles.

Topics include safety, basic atomic structure and theory, magnetism, conductors, insulators, use of Ohm’s law to solve

for voltage, current, and resistance, electrical sources, power, inductors, and capacitors. Students will perform

lockout/tagzout procedures, troubleshoot circuits and analyze series, parallel, and combination DC circuits using the

electrical laws and basic testing of equipment to determine unknown electrical quantities. CORE

ELT 109 AC Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic alternating current (AC) electrical

principles. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, electrical components, basic circuits, measurement instruments,

the laws of alternating current, and electrical safety with lockout procedures. Hands on laboratory exercises are

provided to analyze various series, parallel, and combination alternating current circuit configurations containing

resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Upon course completion, students will be able to describe and explain alternating

current circuit fundamentals such as RLC circuits, impedance, phase relationships, and power factors. They should also

be able to perform fundamental tasks associated with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial AC

systems. This is CORE course.

ELT 110 Wiring Methods


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of various tasks, wiring methods, materials, and associated NEC requirements that students will

be required to work with in residential and commercial wiring course. This is a CORE course.

ELT 116 Residential Wiring


Credit Hours: 6

This course is a study of residential wiring practices and methods, the NEC requirements and residential blueprint

interpretations. This is a CORE course. This course supports CIP code 46.0302.

ELT 117 AC/DC Machines


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the theory and operation of DC motors single and three phase AC motors and the labs will reinforce

this knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the various types of single and three phase motors, wiring diagrams, starting

devices, and practical application in the lab. This is a CORE course.

ELT 118 Commercial/Industrial Wiring I


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on principles and applications of commercial and industrial wiring. Topics include electrical safety

practices, and on overview of National Electric Code requirements as applied to commercial and industrial wiring,

conduit bending, circuit design, pulling cables, transformers, switch gear, and generation principles. This is a CORE

course. This course supports CIP code 46.302.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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ELT 122 Advanced AC/DC Machines


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on single and three-phase motors and introduces students to DC motors. Emphasis is placed on

field wiring, various types of AC and DC motors, troubleshooting procedures, and utilization of test equipment. Upon

completion, students should be able to explain, wire troubleshoot and test all types of AC and DC electric motors. This

course supports CIP code 46.0302. REQUIRED

ELT 209 Motor Controls I


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, push-button

stations, sizing of magnetic motor starters and overload protection, and complex ladder diagrams of motor control

circuits. Topics include sizing magnetic starters and control of electric motors, wye-delta starting, part start winding,

and resistor starting and electric devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of

motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using push-button stations, and understand complex motor

control diagrams. This is a CORE course for ELT. This course supports CIP code 46.0302 and 47.0105. CORE

ELT 212 Motor Control II

Prerequisite: As required by college.

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits and the uses of different motor starting

techniques. Topics include wye-delta starting, part start winding, resistor starting and electronic starting devices. Upon

completion, the students should be able to understand and interpret the more complex motor control diagrams and

understand the different starting techniques of electrical motors. CORE.

ELT 230 Programmable Controls


Credit Hours: 6

This state –of-the –art course includes the fundamental principles of programmable logic controls (PLC’s) including

hardware, programming and program design. Emphasis is placed on hardwiring associated with PLC, different options

available with most PLC’s basic ladder logic programming, developing working programs, timers, counters different

special functions, and designing programs from existing hardwired systems. Upon completion, students should be able

to develop programs, load programs into PLC’s and troubleshoot the system.

ELT 242 Journeyman-Master Prep Exam


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to help prepare a student to take either the Journeyman or Master Certification Exam.

Emphasis is placed on review of electrical concepts and/or principals, practice tests, and test taking procedures. Upon

completion, students should be able to pass the Journeyman/Masters Certifying Exam.

ELT 245 Electrical Grounding Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the knowledge to understand how to properly ground an electrical system. Emphasis is placed on,

but is not limited to: residential installations, commercial installations, and the function of commercial installations, and

the function of independent grounding elements. Upon completion, the students should be able to explain and design a

simple grounding system.


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FURNITURE REFINISHING (FUR)

Furniture Refinishing (FUR) is a 54 semester hour, full time program combining classroom theory with hands on

practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic subjects

totaling 12 semester hours and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of 54 semester hours. Students

who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of Employability. The program is

designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will

enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level

employment in Furniture Refinishing.


Core Courses

FUR 111 Introduction to Painting and Refinishing 3

FUR 112 Tools and Machinery in Painting and Refinishing 3

FUR 114 Lacquer Finishes Fundamentals 3

Electives

FUR 113 Surface Preparation 3

FUR 121 Lacquer Finishes 3

FUR 122 Lacquer Finishes Lab 3

FUR 123 Furniture Refinishing and Painting 3

FUR 124 Furniture Refinishing and Painting Lab 3

FUR 131 Varnishes, Paints and Urethane 3

FUR 140 Special Finishes and Paints 3

FUR 142 Staining Theory 3

FUR 160 Industrial Painting I 3

FUR 161 Industrial Painting II 3

FUR 162 Industrial Painting III 3

FUR 163 Industrial Painting Lab 3

FUR 181 Special Topics 3









Electives may be offered at various times to develop a student’s personal educational goals or for other instructional

purposes.


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Credit Hours

First Semester

FUR 111 Introduction to Painting and Refinishing 3

FUR 112 Tools and Machinery in Painting and Refinishing 3



Second Semester

FUR 114 Lacquer Finishes Fundamentals 3




Third Semester

FUR 123 Furniture Refinishing and Painting 3

FUR 124 Furniture Refinishing and Painting Lab 3



DPT 100 Vocational Technical Computer 3

Fourth Semester

FUR 160 Industrial Painting I 3






PAINTING AND REFINISHING (FUR) -- Certificate of Completion


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INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND REFINISHING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS FUR 111 Introduction to Painting and Refinishing 3

FUR 112 Tools and machinery in Painting and Refinishing 3



PAINTING AND REFINISHING (FUR) -- Short Certificate


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WORKING WITH LACQUER -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS FUR 114 Lacquer Finishes Fundamentals 3






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FURNITURE RESTORATION -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS FUR 123 Furniture Refinishing & Restoration 3

FUR 124 Furniture Refinishing & Restoration Lab 3






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INDUSTRIAL PAINTING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS FUR 160 Industrial Painting I 3







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FUR 111 Introduction to Painting and Refinishing


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the basics of painting and refinishing. Topics include identifying and using surface abrasives, stains,

paints, and basics of shop operation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and apply the principles of

basic painting and refinishing. NDC

FUR 112 Tools and Machinery in Painting and Refinishing


Credit Hours: 3

This is an introductory course into the use and maintenance of tools and spraying equipment. Topics include preventive

maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of tools and machines. Upon course completion, students should be able to

repair, service, and maintain tools and machines.

FUR 113 Surface Preparation


Credit Hours: 3

This course includes techniques and practices in using surface abrasives, water, chemicals, stains, and fillers. Correct

stripping methods and compliance with government requirements are included. Upon completion of this course the

student should know the proper methods of preparing surfaces and how to comply with federal and state regulations. .

FUR 114 Lacquer Finishes Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces lacquer finishes. Topics include repairing scratches, removing water marks, using solvents,

applying sealers and finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to make repairs to furniture and use solvents,

sealants and finishes. NDC

FUR 121 Lacquer Finishes


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the use of lacquer finishes in industrial applications. Topics include traditional and updated

spraying technology and techniques; Emphasis is placed on the maintenance and safe use of equipment. NDC

FUR 122 Lacquer Finishes Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the practical application of lacquer finishes including the proper mixing of solvents. Projects can

include residential and industrial applications. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of personal safety equipment.

FUR 123 Furniture Refinishing and Painting


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces to the various techniques and methods used in painting and refinishing furniture, Topics include

different methods used in furniture repair, making replacement parts, painting/staining and reassembly. Upon

completion of this course, the student should know the various methods to repair and refinish most furniture problems.

PAINTING AND REFINISHING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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FUR 124 Furniture Refinishing and Painting Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course allows the student to apply the techniques in a laboratory setting. Upon completing this course the student

should be able to apply the various techniques used in furniture refinishing, painting, repair or construction

FUR131 Varnishes, Paints and Urethane


Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes varnish, paint and urethane finishes used in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.

Emphasis is on safety, application techniques, and proper equipment use.

FUR140 Special Finishes and Paints


Credit Hours: 3

This course teaches advanced principles of specialized finishes and paints. Emphasis is on the use of specialized

equipment, techniques and materials. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to apply special

finishes and paints to various projects.

FUR142 Staining Theory


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to various methods of staining wooden furniture. Topics include color, sheen, texture,

absorbency, application, and toxicity. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly match stain media with

common furniture materials. NDC CORE

FUR160 Industrial Painting I


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces preparation and painting of various surfaces in an industrial setting. Topics will include safety,

careers in painting, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and fall protection, identifying surface and subtract materials and

conditions, protecting adjacent surfaces, surface preparation, sealants and repair/fillers, paints and coatings, and

brushing and rolling. NDC

FUR161 Industrial Painting II


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a up to Industrial Painting I. Topics include painting failures and remedies, job planning and completion,

chemical cleaning and stripping, low-pressure water cleaning, abrasive blasting, drywall finishing and patching, stains,

clear finishes, wood finishing, coatings, and spray painting. NDC

FUR 162 Industrial Painting III


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a follow up to industrial Painting II. Topics include advanced painting failures and remedies, job

supervision planning and control, advanced coatings, color and tinting, decorative (faux) finishes, wall covering,

graphics, texturing, and spraying with special devices. NDC

FUR163 Industrial Painting Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is the practical application of the industrial painting courses. Emphasis will be placed on Safety, Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE), proper surface preparation, equipment, maintenance and use, painting techniques and

procedures. NDC


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FUR 181 Special Topics


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction and

with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on advanced topics that may include any project

related to Furniture Refinishing. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and

execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project. NDC



Credit Hours: 3


with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on advanced topics that may include any project

related to Furniture Refinishing. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and




Credit Hours: 3


with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on an advanced topic that may include any project

related to furniture Refinishing. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and




Credit Hours: 3


with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on an advanced topic that may include any project

related to furniture Refinishing. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and



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HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is a full-time program combining classroom theory with

hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Associate of Applied Technology include 21

related studies hours and 48 occupational hours. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include

four related academic subjects totaling 12 semester hours and 48 occupational hours for a maximum totaling

60 semester hours. Students who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate

of Employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire

the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their

competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.


Core Courses ASC 111 Principles of Refrigeration 3

ASC 113 Refrigeration Piping Practices 3

ASC 121 Principles of Electricity for HVACR 3

ASC 122 HVACR Electric Circuits 3

ASC 123 HVAC/R Electrical Components 3

Electives

ASC 112 HVACR Service Procedures 3

ASC 119 Fundamentals of Electric Heating Systems 3

ASC 120 Fundamentals of Electric Heating Systems 3

ASC 125 Fundamentals of Gas and Electrical Heating Systems 6

ASC 126 Commercial Heating Systems 3

ASC 127 HVACR Electric Motors 3

ASC 128 Heat Load Calculations 3

ASC 132 Residential Air Conditioning 3

ASC 138 Customer Relations in HVAC 3

ASC 135 Mechanical/Gas/Safety Codes 3

ASC 147 Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Theory 3

ASC 152 Heat Pump Systems 6

ASC 181 Special Topics in HVAC 3




ASC 209 Commercial Air Conditioning Systems 3

ASC 210 Troubleshooting HVACR Systems 3


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Required Academic Courses for Certificate of Completion (COC) DPT 100 Introductory Computer Skills I 3







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First Semester

ASC 111 Principles of Refrigeration 3






Second Semester



ASC 127 HVAC/R Electric Motors 3



Third Semester

ASC 112 HVAC/R Service Procedures 3



ASC 182 Special Topics in AC/R II 3


Fourth Semester

ASC 138 Customer Relations 3




SPH 106 Oral Communication Skills 3


HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) –

Associate of Applied Technology (AAT)


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First Semester

ASC 111 Principles of Refrigeration 3





Second Semester



ASC 127 HVAC/R Electrical Motors 3


Third Semester

ASC 112 HVAC/R Service Procedures 3



ASC 182 Special Topics in HVAC/R 3


Fourth Semester

ASC 138 Customer Relations 3





HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) --

Certificate of Completion


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BASIC REPAIR SERVICE -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ASC 111 Principles of Refrigeration 3






Short Certificate


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BASIC CIRCUIT BOARDS -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ASC 123 HVAC/R Electrical Components 3

ASC 125 Fundamentals of Gas and Electrical Heating System 6

ASC 127 HVAC/R Electrical Motors 3



Short Certificate


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BASIC HVAC -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ASC 112 HVAC/R Service Procedures 3



ASC 182 Special Topics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I 3



Short Certificate


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REPAIR SERVICE -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS ASC 138 Customer Relations 3

ASC 152 Heat Pump System 6

ASC 210 Troubleshooting HVAR 3



Short Certificate


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ASC 111 Principles of Refrigeration


Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes the fundamental principles for air conditioning and refrigeration. Instruction is provided in the

theory and principles of refrigeration and heat transfer, HVAC/R system components, common and specialty tools for

HVAC/R, and application of the concepts of basic compression refrigeration. Upon completion, students should be

able to identify system components and understand their functions, identify and use common and specialty HVAC/R

tools, and maintain components of a basic compression refrigeration system. This is a CORE course.

ASC 112 HVACR Service Procedures


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers system performance checks and refrigerant cycle diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the use of

refrigerant recovery/recycle units, industry codes, refrigerant coils and correct methods of charging and recovering

refrigerants. Upon completion, students should be able to properly recover/recycle refrigerants and demonstrate safe,

correct service procedures which comply with the no-venting laws.

ASC 113 Refrigeration Piping Practices


Credit Hours: 3

The course introduces students to the proper installation procedures of refrigerant piping and tubing for the heating,

ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. This course includes various methods of working with and

joining tubing. Upon completion, students should comprehend related terminology, and be able to fabricate pipe,

tubing and pipe fittings. This is a CORE course.

ASC 121 Principles of Electricity for HVACR


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the students with the basic knowledge of electrical theory and circuitry as it pertains

to air conditioning and refrigeration. This course emphasizes safety, definitions, symbols, laws, circuits, and electrical

test instruments. Upon completion students should understand and be able to apply the basic principles of HVACR

circuits and circuit components. This is CORE course.

ASC 122 HVACR Electric Circuits


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to electrical circuits and diagrams. Electrical symbols and basic wiring diagrams are

constructed in this course. Upon completion, students should understand standard wiring diagrams and symbols and be

able to construct various types of electrical circuits. This is a CORE course.

ASC 123 HVAC/R Electrical Components


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to electrical components and controls. Emphasis is placed on the operations of motors,

relays, contactors, starters, and other HVAC electrical components. Upon completion, students should be able to install

electrical components and determine their proper operation. This is a CORE course.

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING COURSE

DESCRIPTIONS


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ASC 125 Fundamentals of Gas and Electrical Heating Systems


Credit Hours: 6

This course provides instruction on general service and installation for common gas and electrical heating systems.

Emphasis is placed on components, general service procedures, and basic installation. Upon Completion, students will

be able to install and service gas and electrical heating systems in a wide range of applications. Note: This course is a

suitable substitution for ASC 119 and 120 if both of those courses are taken.

ASC 127 HVACR Electric Motor


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the basic maintenance of electric motors used in HVAC/R systems. Topics include types of motors,

motor operations, motor installation, and troubleshooting motors. Upon completion student should be able to install

and service HVAC/R electric motors.

ASC132 Residential Air Conditioning


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to residential air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the operation, service

and repair of residential air conditioning systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair

residential air conditioning systems.

ASC 135 Mechanical/Gas/Safety Codes


Credit: 3

This course is to enhance the student’s knowledge of the International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical

Code as well as fire and job safety requirements. Emphasis is placed on code book content and compliance with

installation requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply code requirements to all work.

ASC 138 Customer Relation


Credit: 3

This course covers the basic aspects of customer relations needed be the HVAC technician. Topics include

employability skills associated with job performance, record keeping, service invoices, certification requirement, local

ordinances, and business ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to get a job and keep it.

ASC 147 Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Theory


Credit: 3

This course is EPA-approved and covers material relating to the requirements necessary for type I, II, and III universal

certification. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take the EPA 608 certification examination.

ASC 152 Heat Pump Systems


Credit: 6

This course provides instruction on the operation and servicing of heat pump systems. Emphasis is placed on theory

and application of refrigerants for heat pump systems and on basic service of components. Students should possess a

strong foundation of electrical principles and theory. Upon completion students will be able to install and service heat

pumps. NOTE: Information in this course is identical to ASC 148 and 149 and may be used as an alternative to those

courses.


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ASC 181 Special Topics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I


Credit: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

ASC 182 Special Topics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration


Credit: 1

This course provides students with opportunities to experience hands-on application of specialized instruction in

various areas related to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

ASC 185 Special Topics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration


Credit: 2

This course provides students with opportunities to experience hands-on application of specialized instruction in

various areas related to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

ASC209 Commercial Refrigeration


Credit: 3

This course focuses on servicing g and maintaining commercial and residential HVAC/R systems. Topics include

system component installation and removal and service techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to

troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on commercial and residential HVAC/R systems.

ASC 210 Troubleshooting HVACR systems


Credit: 3

This course provides instruction in the use of various meters and gauges used in the HVACR industry. Emphasis is

placed on general service procedures, system diagnosis, and corrective measure, methods of leak detection, and system

evacuation, charging and performance checks. Upon completion student should be able to perform basic

troubleshooting of HVAC/R.


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HORTICULTURE (HOC)

Horticulture (HOC) is a Specialized Training Certificate program 27 semester hours combining classroom



Certificate, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Horticulture.


Core Courses

HOC 110 Introduction to Horticulture 3

HOC 115 Soils & Fertilizers 3

HOC 130 Nursery Production 3

HOC 140 Pest Management 3

Electives

HOC 111 Horticultural Business Management 3

HOC 120 Plant Propagation 3

HOC 125 Turf Management 3

HOC 135 Ornamental Plant Identification and Culture 3

HOC 136 Residential Landscape Design 4

HOC 140 Ornamental Plant Pest Management 3

HOC 151 Irrigation Systems 2

HOC 176 Advanced Studies in Horticulture 2

HOC 181-182 Special Topics in Horticulture 3

HOC 210 Greenhouse Management 3

HOC 211 Greenhouse Crop Production 3

HOC 212 Landscape Maintenance 3

HOC 218 Landscape Construction 3

HOC 230 Vegetable and Orchard Crops 3




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First Semester

HOC 110 Introduction to Horticulture 3



HOC 135 Ornamental Plant Identification & Culture 3

Second Semester



HOC 140 Pest Management 3


HOC 211 Greenhouse Crop production 3


HORTICULTURE (HOC) -- Short Certificate


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BASIC HORTICULTURE -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS HOC 110 Introduction to Horticultural Science 3



HOC 135 Ornamental Plant Identification & Culture 3




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NURSERY PRODUCTION GROWER -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS HOC 140 Pest Management 3


HOC 211 Greenhouse Crop production 3






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HOC 110 Introduction to Horticultural Science


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to botany, genetics, and plant nomenclature. Topics include an overview of the

horticultural industry and career opportunities. Upon course completion, students will be able to perform basic tasks

associated with employment in the horticultural industry. CORE.

HOC 111 Horticultural Business Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the essential information needed to establish and maintain a horticulture-related business. Topics

include the basic principles of business and personnel management, custom services, insurance, and record keeping.

The student will develop an understanding of the requirements placed on the manager of a small business to comply

with mandated state and federal regulations and meet consumer demands.

HOC 115 Soils & Fertilizers


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of soil properties and the management practices related to the use of fertilizers. Topics include

soil classification, mapping, and fertilizer needs based on current and intended use. Upon course completion, students

will be able to develop soil fertility management programs. CORE.

HOC 120 Plant Propagation


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of seed production, root formation, wound healing, and other practical phases of plant

reproduction. Methods commonly used to reproduce plants by sexual and asexual means are emphasized. Upon course

completion, students will be able to identify and demonstrate appropriate methods of reproducing plants from seeds,

cuttings, and layering.

HOC 125 Turf Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course is the study of all major southern lawn and sport grasses, their establishment and maintenance. Topics

include turf equipment, fertilizers, insect and disease problems, and mowing techniques. Upon course completion,

students will be able to evaluate the quality of an existing turf area and prescribe a maintenance program for turf used

for lawns, playing fields and parks.

HOC 130 Nursery Production


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on all aspects of producing plants in a nursery. Topics include soil and other media for plant

growth, container selection, plant propagation, watering and fertilization, pest control, and production practices

commonly used by commercial growers. Upon course completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in

all phases of nursery plant productions. CORE.

HORTICULTURE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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HOC 135 Ornamental Plant Identification and Culture


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the identification and growth requirements of ornamental plants. Topics include identification,

habits of growth, cultural requirements, and landscape use of ornamental plants of the southeastern United States.

Upon course completion, students will know common and botanical names of landscape plants and will know the

appropriate use of each plant.

HOC 136 Residential Landscape Design


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of residential site design. Topics include site measuring and base

map preparation, functional diagrams, landscape design principles, drafting and drawing procedures, design principles,

appropriate use of plant materials, planting, site preparation, and spatial composition. Upon course completion,

students will be able to develop a master plan for a residential property.

HOC 140 Pest Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of plant pests affecting the production and maintenance of ornamental plants. Emphasis is on

anthropoids, weeds, cultural control, chemical control, and disease-causing agents including environmental factors.

Upon course completion, students will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of invading pests and the

characteristics associated with the onset of diseases in turf grass and ornamental plants and will be able to develop

appropriate pest control plans.

HOC 151 Irrigation Systems


Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide students with the information needed to design, layout, and install an irrigation

system on residential and commercial properties. Topics of discussion will include system design, cost estimating,

installation techniques, and electronic control devices. Upon course completion, students will be able to design and

install residential and commercial irrigation systems. .

HOC 176 Advanced Studies in Horticulture


Credit Hours: 2

This course allows students to do practical research and develop a project of special interest under the guidance and

supervision of a faculty member. Students and faculty confer in the selection of a project and in identification of

objectives.

HOC 181/182 Special Topics in Horticultural


Credit Hours: 3

These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the horticulture industry. Emphasis is placed

on meeting students’ needs.

HOC 210 Greenhouse Management


Credit Hours: 3

This is an introductory course in greenhouse plant production. Topics include types of structures, construction

techniques, covering materials, and temperature control. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply basic

greenhouse production procedures.


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HOC 211 Greenhouse Crop Production


Credit Hours: 3

This is an introductory course to the use of greenhouse facilities for the production of foliage and flowering plant crops.

Topics include propagation, scheduling, soils and media, crop selection, pest management, and methods of production.

Upon course completion, students will be able to produce a wide range of commercial greenhouse crops. NDC.

HOC 212 Landscape Maintenance


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on maintaining plant materials and turf in an existing landscape. Topics include pruning, mowing

techniques, pest management and selection of maintenance equipment. Upon completion, students will be able to

demonstrate landscape maintenance techniques and will be able to prepare labor-time estimates and cost analysis for

maintaining landscapes. NDC.

HOC 218 Landscape Construction


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to landscape construction. Emphasis is placed on grading and drainage, site

development, irrigation systems, lighting, and other landscape construction. Upon course completion, students will be

able to evaluate a blueprint and reconcile it to the job site.

HOC 230 Vegetable Orchard Crops

Prerequisite: HOC 115

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on vegetable and fruit crops. Topics include cultural requirements, production procedures, and

marketing. Upon course completion, students should be able to grow vegetables and establish orchard layouts. NDC.


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LOGISTICS (LGT)

Logistics (LGT) is a Specialized Training Certificate program 24 semester hours combining classroom

theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. This program provides a practical approach to the following

areas: transportation, distribution, materials handling and basic supply chain fundamentals. The program is

designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills

that will enable them to obtain a Short Certificate, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-

level employment in Logistics.


Courses

LGT 101 Transportation & Distribution Logistics 3

LGT 106 Workplace Essentials 3

LGT 108 Introduction to Logistics 3

LGT 110 Warehouse Operations I 3

LGT 111 Warehouse Operations II 3

LGT 114 Supply Chain Fundamentals 3

LGT 115 Purchasing in Logistics 3

LGT 117 Survey of Automated Logistics Systems 3

LGT 120 Materials Management 3

LGT 127 Logistics and Regulatory Compliance 3

LGT 132 Physical Distribution Systems 3

LGT 137 Warehouse and Inventory Management 3

LGT 210 Quality Improvement in Supply Chain Management 3

LGT 215 Logistics Tracking Systems 2

LGT 220 Logistics Operations Application 3

LGT 225 Warehouse Logistics Application 3

LGT 271 Supply Chain Analytics 3

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First Semester LGT 106 Workplace Essentials 3




Second Semester LGT 111 Warehouse Operations II 3


LGT 137 Warehouse and Inventory Management 3 LGT 210 Quality Improvement in Supply Chain Management 3


LOGISTICS (LGT) -- Short Certificate


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TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS LGT 106 Workplace Essentials 3



LGT 111 Warehouse Operations II 3



LGT 137 Warehouse and Inventory Management 3

LGT 210 Quality Improvement in Supply Chain Management 3


LOGISTICS (LGT) -- Short Certificate


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LGT101 Transportation & Distribution Logistics


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of the United States transportation system with a specific emphasis on freight transportation

modes common to distribution logistics. Topics include common modes of freight transportation, transportation mode

characteristics, cost operational factors, transportation regulation, and planning.

LGT106 Workplace Essentials


Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes the foundational information to develop knowledge and skills to prepare individuals for

employment following completion of technical and academic programs. At the Conclusion of this course, students will

have knowledge and skills relevant to work ethic, communication, resume writing, job interviewing, dress and

appearance, behavior, problem solving, decision making, and project management.

LGT108 Introduction to Logistics


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of logistics for variety of applications. Students gain insights into

how logistics play a vital role in all aspects of business and industry. Specific topics include basic concepts of logistics

and health and safety concerns in warehouse and transportation environments.

LGT110 Warehouse Operations I


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with introductory information relative to safety and common logistics operational

concepts such as warehouse management system: principles of warehousing to include warehouse design: shipping,

receiving and distribution of goods: inventory tracking; storage; handling; material handling equipment. Student will

observe warehouse operations in logistics environment.

LGT111 Warehouse Operations II


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a continuation of information and skills gained in Warehouse Operations I. Students gain additional

information on topics such as: in-house transportation, local application forklift operations, consolidation and packing.

LGT114 Supply Chain Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with additional information on logistics concepts. Topics include: transport planning,

loading and shipping, supply chain management, just in time/sequence processes, training, continuous improvement,

and development of skills.

LGT115 Purchasing in Logistics


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with an introduction to purchasing processes to include the impact of purchasing,

compliance issues, and incoterms. Emphasis is placed on the purchase of efficient and effective purchasing practice to

ensure the best uses of resources.

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LGT117 Survey of Automated Logistics Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a survey of automated system used in many logistics and supply chain management applications,

Instruction will focus on similarities and differences of automated systems conventions. Upon successful completion of

this course students will be familiar with how automated systems support logistics management applications.

LGT120 Materials Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to materials management by learning planning production processes, master

scheduling, material requirements, and forecasting material demands and inventory levels. This course is designed to

build on the students’ knowledge of supply chains and how effective material management improves supply chain

performance.

LGT127Logistics and Regulatory Compliance


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with knowledge of international, national, state and local regulations impacting on

various aspects of managing logistics and supply chains. Topics include trade compliance, standard shipping

documents, harmonized commodity description and coding system, and the role of participating government agencies.

At the conclusion of this course students will comprehend key elements of logistics regulatory compliance.

LGT132 Physical Distribution Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course is provides students with a n overview of distribution systems common to logistics operations. Specific

topics include just in time systems, warehousing, cross docking and major methods of transportations. Upon completion

of this course students will comprehend how various distribution systems impact logistics. Operations.

LGT137 Warehouse and Inventory Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with information on the efficient and effective operation of warehouse operations.

Emphasis is placed on the management of warehouse operation and its relationship with supply chain management.

LGT210 quality Improvement in Supply Chain Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides basic knowledge and skills with quality improvement processes. Emphasis is placed on analysis of

processes to locate potential or actual problems associated with supply chain management.

LGT215 Logistics Tracking Systems


Credit Hours: 2

This course provides students with a survey of systems used to track logistical activities and hands-on practice with

specified logistics tracking systems.

LGT220 Logistics Operations Application


Credit Hours: 3

This course serves as a capstone activity to provide students with practical application of knowledge and skills

associated with logistics operations.


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LGT225 Warehouse Logistics applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course serves as a capstone activity to provide students with practical application of knowledge and skills

associated with warehouse operations. Students must have a forklift operator’s certificate before enrolling in this

course. Specific topics include orientation to the work site, workplace safety, and orientation to localized equipment

and procedures.

LGT271 Supply Chain Analytics


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to data analysis tools and techniques used by Logistics/Supply Chain Management

personnel to effectively analyze large volumes of data. Topics include collection, classification, sortation and

presentation of multiple levels/types of product data.


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MASONRY (MAS)

Masonry (MAS) is 60 semester hour, full time program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice

in the laboratory. Requirements of the Certificate of Completion include four related academic subjects

totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of 60 semester hours.

Students who successfully complete program courses totaling 15 semester hours or more may receive a

Certificate of Employability. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity

to acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion,

verifying their competency requirements for entry-level employment in Masonry.


Core Courses

MAS 111 Masonry Fundamentals 3

MAS 121 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals 3

MAS 131 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals II 3

MAS 151 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals III 3

MAS 161 Block Masonry Lab 3

MAS 162 Brick Masonry Lab 3

MAS 171 Residential/Commercial 3

Electives

MAS 181 Special Topics in Masonry 3

MAS 211 Stone Masonry 3

MAS 221 Specialized Masonry 3

MAS 231 Basic Cement Masonry 3

MAS 251 Stone Masonry Lab 3

MAS 252 Fireplace Construction 3

MAS 253 Brick Arches Lab 3


MAS 271 Basic Cement Masonry Lab 3

MAS 272 Advanced Cement Masonry 3



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First Semester

MAS 111 Masonry Fundamentals 3

MAS 121 Brick/ Block Masonry Fundamentals 3

MAS 131 Brick/ Block Masonry Fundamentals II 3



Second Semester

MAS 161 Block Masonry Lab 3





Third Semester

MAS 171 Residential/Commercial Masonry 3





Fourth Semester







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BRICK/BLOCK MASONRY -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS MAS 111 Masonry Fundamentals 3

MAS 121 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals 3

MAS 131 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals II 3



MASONRY (MAS) -- Specialized Training Certificate


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CEMENT MASONRY -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS MAS 161 Block Masonry Lab 3







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STONE MASONRY -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS MAS 171 Residential/Commercial Masonry 3







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SPECIALIZED MASONRY -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS MAS 181 Special Topics in Masonry 3







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MAS 111 Masonry Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed as an introduction and orientation to masonry construction, specifically to brick and block

construction. Topics include the identification and safe use of tools, equipment, and masonry materials. Upon

completion, students should be able to properly apply masonry techniques. CORE.

MAS 121 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with basic fundamental skills for working with brick and block.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of proper work site set up, dry bonding, head and bed joints, leveling, plumbing,

and straight edging. Upon completion, students should have requisite skills meeting entry level standards. CORE.

MAS 131 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals II


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of laying bricks and blocks. Emphasis is

placed on set up, layout, building corners, and laying to the line. Upon completion, students should have entry level

skills in brick and block masonry. CORE

MAS 151 Brick/Block Masonry Fundamentals III


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a practical application of introductory brick and block construction. Emphasis is placed on mixing

mortar, using masonry equipment and tools, job preparation, spreading and furrowing mortar, and dry bonding. Upon

completion, the student should be able to demonstrate appropriate practices, including safety in brick and block

construction to entry-level standards. CORE.

MAS 161 Block Masonry Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of concrete block advanced laying techniques. Emphasis is placed on

developing skill in laying concrete block, constructing and reinforcing walls, joints, and sample panels and prisms.

Upon completion, the student should be able to construct concrete block walls to entry-level standards. CORE.

MAS 162 Brick Masonry Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of advanced brick laying techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skill

in laying brick, constructing and reinforcing walls, joints, and sample panels and prisms. Upon completion, the student

should be able to construct brick walls to entry-level standards. CORE.

MASONRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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MAS 171 Residential/ Commercial Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides application of residential and commercial techniques for plans and layouts, as well as brick

veneer, composite walls, expansion joints, and moisture control. Emphasis is placed on developing skill in reading

residential and commercial drawings and applying specifications to acceptable code standards, job costing, job

preparation, and brick and block moisture control. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate use of

scaling rule for a set of plans, identify and sketch standard symbols for walls, openings, floors, and materials, estimate

job costs according to plan, utilize appropriate methods to ensure moisture control, lay brick and block to the line, and

build brick and block foundations to entry level standards. CORE.

MAS 181/281 Special Topics in Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting

students’ needs.

MAS 211 Stone Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to stone and decorative masonry techniques, fireplace construction, and repair and

restoration of brick structures. Topics include brick arches, fireplace construction, stone materials, laying techniques,

moisture control, wall supports, joints, coping sample panels, and cultured stone. Upon completion, the student should

be able to identify appropriate materials and techniques for the stated topics.

MAS 221 Specialized Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to geographically specific masonry techniques. Topics include panel construction,

acid brick, refractories, structural glazed tile, glass block, passive solar design, barrier walls and hollow metal frames.

Upon completion, students should be able to define and recognize types and applications of specialized techniques and

materials as well as identify proper installation and laying techniques. .

MAS 231 Basic Cement Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to introduce the various types of cement masonry, concrete requirements, flat work, estimating,

and finishing methods. Emphasis is placed on estimating concrete for small to medium size projects, flat work, form

work, footings, and the correct tools and methods of finishing and placing.

MAS 251 Stone Masonry Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of stone and decorative masonry techniques, repair and restoration of brick

structures, and brick arches. Emphasis is placed on developing skill in performing these techniques. Upon completion,

the student should be able to lay stone, repair and restore brick structures, and build brick arches to entry-level

standards.

MAS 252 Fireplace Construction


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of techniques for constructing fireplaces and other decorative work.

Emphasis is placed on developing skill in constructing decorative masonry techniques. Upon completion, the student

should be able to construct a variety of fireplaces to entry-level standards.


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MAS 253 Brick Arches Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of techniques of constructing brick arches and other decorative work.

Emphasis is placed on developing skill in constructing decorative masonry techniques. Upon completion, the student

should be able to construct brick arches and other decorative masonry techniques to entry-level standards.

MAS 261 Specialized Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical application of geographically specific masonry techniques. Emphasis is placed on

developing skill in laying and installing panel construction, acid brick, refractories, structural glazed tile, glass block,

passive solar design, barrier walls, and hollow metal frames. Upon completion, students should be able to perform, to

entry-level standards, appropriate techniques for selection, laying, and installation of geographically specific masonry

applications.

MAS 271 Basic Cement Masonry Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces basic concrete masonry, including the use of various tools, estimating, and placing concrete.

Emphasis is placed on correct methods used in placing concrete, finishing concrete, placing forms, and proper care of

concrete tools. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate entry-level skills for placing, finishing,

estimating, and curing concrete.

MAS 272 Advanced Cement Masonry Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course continues skill building in concrete masonry. Emphasis is placed on correct methods used in placing

concrete, finishing concrete, placing forms, and maintenance of concrete tools. Upon completion of this course, the

student should be able to demonstrate increased speed and accuracy in building structures covered in this course. NDC

MAS 281 Special Topics in Masonry


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting

students’ needs.


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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (SET)

Office Administration (SET) is a full-time program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in

the laboratory. Requirements for the Associate of Applied Technology include 21 related studies hours and

48 occupational hours. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic

subjects totaling 12 semester hours and 48 occupational hours for a maximum totaling 60 semester hours.

Students who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of Employability.

The program is designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge,

attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their competency in

the requirements for entry-level employment in Office Administration


Core Courses

SET 101 Beginning Keyboarding 3

SET 125 Basic Word Processing 3

Electives

SET 104 Advanced Keyboarding 3

SET 126 Advanced Word Processing 3

SET 133 Business Communications 3

SET 134 Career and Professional Development 3

SET 135 Financial Record Keeping 3

SET 138 Records and Information Management 3

SET 218 Office Procedures 3

SET 230 Computerized Desktop Publishing 3

SET 231 Office Applications 3

SET 232 The Computerized Office 3

SET 243 Spreadsheet Applications 3

SET 244 Database Concepts 3

SET 245 Data Entry 3

SET 246 Office Graphics and Presentations 3


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Required Academic Courses for the Certificate of Completion (COC)


SPC 103 Oral Communications Skills 3




purposes.


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First Semester






Second Semester


SET 135 Financial Recordkeeping 3

SET 230 Computerized Desktop 3




Third Semester




SET 232 The Computerized Office 3



Fourth Semester






SPH 106 Oral Communication Skills 3


OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (SET) – Associate of Applied Technology

(AAT)


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TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS First Semester




ENG 100 Vocational Technical English 3

Second Semester


SET 135 Financial Recordkeeping 3



Third Semester






Fourth Semester







OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (SET) -- Certificate of Completion


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CLERK TYPIST -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS SET 101 Beginning Keyboarding 3



DPT 146 Microcomputer Applications 3


OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (SET) -- Specialized Training Certificate


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GENERAL CLERK -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS SET 126 Advanced Word Processing 3






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BOOKKEEPING CLERK -- Specialized Training Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS SET 104 Advanced Keyboarding 3

SET 135 Financial Record Keeping 3





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SET 101 Beginning Keyboarding

Prerequisite: Determined

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to enable the student to use the touch method of keyboarding. Emphasis is on speed and

accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbols, and numeric information using the typewriter or microcomputer keyboard.

Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proper techniques and acceptable rate of speed and

accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic business documents such as memos, letter,

reports, and tables. CORE.

SET 103 Intermediate Keyboarding

Prerequisite:

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to assist the student in increasing speed and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding

through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the production of business documents such as

memoranda, letters, reports, tables and outlines from unarranged rough draft to acceptable format. Upon completion,

the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the

course syllabus, in the production of business documents.

SET 104 Advanced Keyboarding

Prerequisite:

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to assist the student in continuing to develop speed and accuracy using the touch method of

keyboarding. Emphasis is on the production of business documents using decision-making skills. Upon completion,

the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy in the production of

business documents.

SET 125 Basic Word Processing


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing skills. Emphasis is on the utilization of

software features to create, edit and print common office documents. Upon completion, the student should be able to

demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive

business documents such as memoranda

, letters and reports. CORE

SET 126 Advanced Word Processing


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to increase student proficiency in using advanced word processing functions. Emphasis is on

the use of industry-standard software to maximize productivity. Upon completion, the student should be able to

demonstrate the ability to generate complex documents such as forms, newsletters, and multi-page documents.

SET 130 Electronic Calculation


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to give students a job-level competency in using the ten-key touch method and will develop the

student’s ability to solve common business problems with an electronic display-printing calculator. Emphasis is placed

on basic mathematical functions in a business context. Upon completion, the student will be able to perform basic

electronic calculating at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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SET 133 Business Communications


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to communicate effectively. Emphasis is on the

application of communication principles to produce clear, correct, logically-organized business communications. Upon

completion, the student should be able to demonstrate effective communication techniques in written, oral and

nonverbal communications.

SET 134 Career and Professional Development


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to assist the student in preparing for employment. Emphasis is on developing resumes,

improving interview techniques, participating in mock interviews, setting goals, conducting job searches and improving

personal and professional image. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate confidence in seeking

employment.

SET 135 Financial Record Keeping


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the accounting concepts, principles, and

terminology. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle and equation as they relate to different types of business ownership.

Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate accounting procedures used in a proprietorship,

partnership, and corporation.

SET 136 Advanced Financial Recordkeeping


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on in-depth principles and practices of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is on the preparation of

financial records such as payroll records, vouchers, accruals and deferrals, and related documents. Upon completion,

the student should be able to prepare and manage financial records and information.

SET 137 Computerized Financial Recordkeeping


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with skill in using the microcomputer to enter financial data. Emphasis is

on the use of appropriate software in the preparation of journals, financial statements, and selected payroll records.

Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a microcomputer system to record financial

data.

SET 138 Records and Information Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to give the student knowledge about managing office records and information. Emphasis is on

basic filing procedures, methods, systems, supplies, equipment, and modern technology used in the creation, protection,

and disposition of records stored in a variety of forms. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic

filing procedures.

SET 139 Office Practicum


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skill in a simulated office environment.

Emphasis is on the integration of classroom learning with practical experiences that relate meaningfully to office

careers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in

the classroom to the office environment.


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SET 200 Machine Transcription

Prerequisite: SET 101.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to develop student’s skills in transcribing various forms of dictated material. Emphasis is on

the use of microcomputers and a commercial word processing package. Upon completion, the student should be able to

accurately transcribe documents from dictated recordings.

SET 218 Office Procedures

Prerequisite: SET 101.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to develop an awareness of the responsibilities and opportunities of the office professional.

Emphasis is on current operating functions, practices and procedures, work habits, attitudes, oral and written

communications, and professionalism. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to

effectively function in an office support role.

SET 227 Information Processing Concepts


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the basic concepts and applications of office information systems. Emphasis is on the

components and capabilities of systems used to produce, communicate and manage information. Upon completion, the

student should be able to use office information systems.

SET 230 Computerized Desktop


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to introduce the students to the elements and techniques of page design, layout and typography.

Emphasis is on the use of current commercial desktop publishing software, graphic tools, and electronic input/output

devices to design and print high-quality publications such as newsletters, brochures, catalogs, forms, and flyers. Upon

completion, the student should be able to utilize proper layout and design concepts, in the production of attractive

desktop published documents.

SET 231 Office Applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the use of computerized equipment and application

software as tools in the performance of a variety of office tasks. Emphasis is on the role of the office professional in the

selection and application of appropriate technology to the specific task or combination of tasks. Upon completion, the

student should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the election of appropriate computerized tools to complete

designated tasks.

SET 232 The Computerized Office


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to enable the student to develop skill in the use of integrated software through classroom

instruction and outside lab exercises. Emphasis is on the use of computerized equipment, software, and

communications technology. Upon completion, the student should be able to satisfactorily perform a variety of office

tasks using current technology.

SET 233 Trends in Office Technology


Credit Hours: 3

This course addresses current trends in office technology. Emphasis is on technology relevant to the office

environment such as electronic mail, multimedia interaction, presentation hardware and software, and Internet use.

Upon completion, the student should be aware of current technological applications for the modern office.


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SET 240 CPS/CAP Review


Credit Hours: 3

This course, is designed to provide skills and knowledge in office administration, office systems and technology, and

management. Emphasis is on the knowledge and skills required of those who qualify as professional administrative

support. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and successful performance of skills

in a variety of business-related subjects.

SET 243 Spreadsheet Applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with skills needed in performing spreadsheet tasks. Emphasis is on spreadsheet

terminology and design, common formulas, proper file and disk management procedures. Upon completion, the student

should be able to design, format, and graph effective spreadsheets.

SET 244 Database Concepts


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concepts of database management.

Emphasis is on the use of database software for business applications. Upon completion, the student should be able to

create and manipulate data files and format output as documents and reports.

SET 245 Data Entry

Prerequisite: SET 101

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the use of computerized equipment and software in performing date entry tasks. Emphasis is on

the basic features of data entry software, terminology, and proper file and disk management procedures. Upon

completion, the student should be able to perform data entry applications.

SET 246 Office Graphics and Presentations


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on producing business slides and presentations. Emphasis is on software tools, presentation

options, design and presentation considerations. Upon completion, the student should be able to design and produce a

business presentation.

SET 247 Special Projects


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an in-depth study of topics of special interest under the direct supervision of an instructor. Emphasis is

on the use of modern technology to study, research and improve skills in a specialized office support area. Upon

completion, the student should be able to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and/or skills gained through an

individualized project.

SET 282 Special Topics in Office Administration


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to office administration. Emphasis is placed on



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PLUMBING (PLB)

Plumbing (PLB) is a 60 semester hour, full time program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the

laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic subjects totaling 12 semester

hours, and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of 60 semester hours. Students who successfully

complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of Employability. The program is designed to provide

qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a

Certificate of Completion, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Plumbing.


Core Courses PLB 111 Introduction to Plumbing 3

PLB 113 Pipe & Fittings 3

PLB 115 Pressure & Non-Pressure Systems 3

PLB 117 Plumbing Codes 3

Electives

PLB 112 Plumbing Applications 3

PLB 114 Joining Pipes & Fittings 3

PLB 116 Pressure & Non-Pressure Systems Applications 3

PLB 118 Code Applications 3

PLB 119 Fundamentals of Gas Piping Systems for Heating 3

PLB 120 Special Project: Plumbing Code I 1

PLB 121 Special Projects: Plumbing Code II 1

PLB 122 Special Projects: Gas Fitting Code 3

PLB 125 Special Topics 2

PLB 185 Plumbing CO-OP 1



PLB 211 Plumbing Repair and Installation 3

PLB 212 Plumbing Repair and Installation Lab 3

PLB 213 Process Piping 3

PLB 214 Process Piping Applications 3

PLB 217 Pumps and Compressors 3

PLB 218 Pumps and Compressors Applications 3



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purposes.


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First Semester

PLB 111 Introduction to Plumbing 3


PLB 113 Pipes & Fittings 3

PLB 114 Joining Pipes & Fittings 3


Second Semester

PLB 115 Pressure & Non Pressure Systems 3

PLB 116 Pressure & Non Pressure System Applications 3

PLB 117 Plumbing Codes 3



Third Semester

PLB 211 Plumbing Repair and Installation 3


PLB 217 Pumps & Compressors 3

PLB 218 Pumps & Compressors Applications 3


Fourth Semester

PLB 119 Fundamentals of Gas Piping Systems for Heating 3

PLB 122 Special Project: Gas Code 3

PLB 213 Process Piping 3

PLB 214 Process Piping Applications 3



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BASIC PIPE JOINING TECHNIQUE -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PLB 111 Introduction to Plumbing 3


PLB 113 Pipes and Fittings 3

PLB 114 Joining Pipes and Fittings 3


PLUMBING (PLB) – Short Certificate


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RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL-WATER, DRAIN WASTE & VENT SYSTEM -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PLB 115 Pressure and Non-Pressure Systems 3

PLB 116 Pressure and Non-Pressure Systems Applications 3

PLB 117 Plumbing Code 3





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PLUMBING REPAIR SYSTEM -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS PLB 211 Plumbing Repair and Installation 3


PLB 217 Pumps and Compressors 3

PLB 218 Pumps and Compressors Applications 3




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PLB 111 Introduction to Plumbing


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers fundamental plumbing principles, practices, and history. Topics include basic plumbing principles,

safety, job seeking skills, blueprint reading, plumbers’ 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 layouts. CORE NDC.

PLB 112 Plumbing Applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an application of PLB 111. Topics include orientation, basic plumbing principles, safety, history,

plumber’s math, job seeking skills, interpreting drawings, making drawings using rough-in sheets, and measurements.

Upon completion, students will be able to apply basic plumbing principles. CORE NDC.

PLB 113 Pipes & Fittings


Credit Hours: 3

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

pipefitting, identify tools, properly care for tools and identify various types of pipe securing devices. CORE NDC.

PLB 114 Joining Pipes & Fittings

Prerequisite: Determined by Instructor. (COREQUISITE: PLB 113.)

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers identifying pipe and fittings, proper methods for joining all types of pipe and fittings, hanging and

securing pipe and using materials and tools. Emphasis is on all plumbing materials, tools, suppliers, equipment and

methods. Upon completion, students will be able to join various pipe and fittings. CORE NDC.

PLB 115 Pressure & Non-Pressure Systems


Credit Hours: 3

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. Upon completion, students will be

knowledgeable of system functions. CORE NDC.

PLB 116 Pressure & Non-Pressure Systems Applications

Prerequisite: Determined by Instructor. (COREUISITE: PLB 115.)

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an application of PLB 115. Emphasis is on the different kinds of plumbing systems, their design,

installation and function. Upon completion, students will be able to rough-in plumbing systems. CORE NDC.

PLB 117 Plumbing Codes


Credit Hours: 3

This course includes reading and interpreting the International Plumbing Code, (ICC), 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 state and local codes. CORE NDC.

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PLB 118 Code Application


Credit Hours: 3

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. NDC.

PLB 119 Fundamentals of Gas Piping Systems for Heating


Credit Hours: 3

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.

PLB 120 Special Projects: Plumbing Code I


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an application and interpretation of the International Plumbing Code (ICC), local codes and general

regulations of plumbing. Emphasis will be given to application of basic principles, definitions, materials, facility

requirements, and technical review. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate the ability to correctly apply state

and local plumbing codes.

PLB 121 Special Projects Plumbing Code II


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a continuation of PLB 120. Emphasis will be given to application of fixture unit values, sizing systems

and minimum plumbing requirements. Upon completion, the student will be able to calculate and construct pressure

and non-pressure systems in accordance with state and local plumbing codes.

PLB 122 Special Projects: Gas Fitting


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the local and state codes governing the design and installation of natural gas piping and appliances

that use natural gas. Emphasis will be placed on residential and commercial gas piping installation, appliance

installation, and venting. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate his/her ability to

interpret and apply the various codes governing the design and installation of gas piping and appliances.

PLB 125 Plumbing Special Topics


Credit Hours: 2

The purpose of this course is to allow students to develop skills gained through classroom and laboratory activities.

Instructors work with individual students to develop content as required meeting the intent of this course.

PLB 185, 187 and 189 Plumbing CO-OP


Credit Hours: 1, 2, 3


Instructors coordinate with local business and industry representatives to determine student learning outcomes.

PLB 211 Plumbing Repair & Installation


Credit Hours: 3

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. NDC.


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PLB 212 Plumbing Repair & Installation Laboratory

Prerequisite: Determined by Instructor. (OCREQUISITE: PLB 211.)

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an application of PLB 211. Topics include repairing and installing plumbing fixtures, and choosing

appropriate fixtures for the job. Upon completion, students will be able to install new fixtures and remove, repair, and

replace existing plumbing fixtures. NDC.

PLB 213 Process Piping

Prerequisite: Determined by Instructor (advanced standing recommended).

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on various piping procedures and material used to transport materials in industrial processes.

Topics include modern materials and installation techniques. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and

will understand the techniques of process piping installation, layouts and design. NDC.

PLB 214 Process Piping Applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an application of PLB 213. Topics include installing process piping. Upon completion, students will be

able to install process piping. NDC.

PLB 217 Pumps & Compressors


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to pump and compressor equipment used in plumbing systems. Topics include using

mechanical means to move fluid through piping systems. Upon completion, students will have skills in selecting and

installing pumps and compressors. NDC.

PLB 218 Pump & Compressor Applications


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers pumps and compressors in plumbing applications. Topics include selection, installation,

maintenance and repair of pumps and compressors. Upon completion, students will be able to troubleshoot, remove,

repair, maintain, and install pumps and compressors. NDC.

PLB224 Plumbing CO-OP


Credit Hours: 3


Instructors coordinate with local business and industry representatives to determine student learning outcomes.


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UPHOLSTRY (UPH)

Upholstery Furniture (UPH) is a 60 semester hour, full-time program combining classroom theory with hands on

practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic subjects

totaling 12 semester hours, and all occupational program courses for the maximum total of 60 semester hours. Students

who successfully complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of Employability. The program is

designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will

enable them to obtain a Certificate of Completion, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level

employment in Upholstery.


Core Courses UPH 111 Upholstery Fundamentals & Design 3

UPH 112 Upholstery Design Furniture Lab 3

UPH 113 Upholstery Design Auto Lab 3

UPH 121 Correlating Decorative Elements 3

UPH 122 Decorative Elements Furniture Lab 3

UPH 123 Decorative Elements Auto Lab 3

UPH 211 Design Interiors Furniture and Auto 3

UPH 215 Shop Management & Layout 3

Electives

UPH 114 Upholstery Design Experimental Lab 3

UPH 124 Decorative Elements of Experimental Lab 3

UPH 212 Design Interiors Furniture Lab 3

UPH 213 Design Interior Auto Lab 3

UPH 214 Design Interiors Experimental Lab 3

UPH 216 Draperies, Cornices, Bedding 3

UPH 217 Upholstery Crafts & Accessories 3

UPH 222 Interior Materials Furniture 3

UPH 225 Advanced Furniture Techniques 3

UPH 183/281 Special Topics 3







purposes.


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UPH 111 Upholstery Fundamentals & Design 3




MAH 101 Introductory Math I 3

Second Semester

UPH 121 Correlating Decorative Elements 3



UPH 124 Decorative Elements Experimental Lab 3


Third Semester

UPH 211 Design Interior Furniture & Auto 3


UPH 213 Design Interiors Auto Lab 3

UPH 214 Design Interior Experimental Lab 3


Fourth Semester

UPH 183 Special Topics 3

UPH 215 Shop Management and Layout 3

UPH 217 Upholstery Craft and Accessories 3

UPH 222 Interior Materials-Furniture 3



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UPHOLSTERY (UPH) -- Certificate of Completion


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Upholstery Fundamentals and Design -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS UPH 111 Upholstery Fundamentals & Design 3





UPHOLSTERY (UPH) – Short Certificate


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DECORATIVE UPHOLSTERY TRIMMER -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS UPH 121 Correlating Decorative Elements 3



UPH 124 Decorative Elements Experimental Lab 3




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UPHOLSTERY DESIGNER -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS UPH 211 Design Interiors Furniture 3


UPH 213 Design Interiors Auto Lab 3

UPH 214 Designs Interior Experimental Lab 3




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SHOP MANAGEMENT -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS UPH 183 Special Topics 3

UPH 215 Shop Management Layout 3

UPH 217 Upholstery Craft and Accessories 3

UPH 222 Interior Materials-Furniture 3




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UPH 111 Upholstery Fundamentals & Design


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to a working knowledge of upholstery techniques and hands-on

experience using the fundamentals of Upholstery Design. Emphasis is placed on safety, upholstery terminology,

housekeeping, tools, equipment, minor sewing machine repair, a brief history of furniture styles, color, fabrics, woods,

and an introduction of principles and elements of furniture/automotive design. Upon completion the student should be

able to cite the principles and elements of design and apply upholstery techniques in all areas specified to complete

requirements of this course. CORE.

UPH 112 Upholstery Design Furniture Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the student specific techniques and applications in furniture design foundations.

Emphasis is placed on proper use, care, storage, maintenance of tools, equipment and proper application of design

techniques working with the function, beauty and individuality of a good design plan or foundation. Upon completion,

students should be able to identify tools and equipment and apply foundations techniques including tying springs,

applying stuffing and padding, and using a variety of materials to achieve a good design plan. CORE.

UPH113 Upholstery Design Auto Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to automotive techniques and design with application or live work projects.

Emphasis is placed on the application of design techniques including working with springs, door panels, headliners,

auto seating, rear shelves, carpet, wind lace, arm rests, and dashboards. Upon completion, students should be able to

perform hands-on upholstery techniques including design to automotive upholstery. CORE

UPH114 Upholstery Design Experimental Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an experimental lab in Upholstery Design. It consists of demonstrations by the instructor and

experimentation by students. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate, with appropriate safety

precautions, the basic principles of Upholstery Design. NDC

UPH 121 Correlating Decorative Elements


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to effectively bring together the elements and principles of design while allowing the students

to specialize in automotive, furniture or both areas including job planning and decorative techniques. This course

covers job planning, layouts, correlation of decorative elements including simple floor plans, color, draperies, wall

coverings with special emphasis on diamonds, channeling, and decorative trims. Upon completion, students should be

able to plan layouts, identify and apply the principles and elements of design, and select decorative trims that blend with

the décor. CORE

UPH 122 Decorative Elements Furniture Lab

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the student to use a layout in computing yardage and to plan decorative techniques to

be used with furniture projects. Topics include layouts, planning, redesigning, use of decorative trims, yardage charts

and accessories necessary to achieve a harmonious design. Upon completion, students should be able to execute plans,

compute yardage, redesign furniture, and select decorative techniques and accessories to complete a design. CORE.

UPHOLSTERY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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UPH 123 Decorative Elements Auto Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for instruction in using a layout to compute yardage and in planning decorative techniques

which include windlace, hidem welt, various trims and finishing techniques. Upon completion, the student should be

able to compute yardage from a well-planned layout and apply decorative techniques to the finished automotive

upholstery project.

CORE

UPH124 Decorative Elements Experimental Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an experimental lab in decorative elements. It consists of demonstrations by the instructor and

experimentation by students. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the basic principles of planning,

measurement, and the use of appropriate decorative techniques. NDC

UPH 211 Design Interiors Furniture and Auto


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for instruction in planning interiors that satisfy individual needs in furniture or automobiles

using the elements and principles of design. Emphasis is placed on blending styles, specifying interior materials,

correlating a color scheme, placing furniture in a room, placing seats in a car or resort vehicle as well as vans and boats.

Upon completion, the student will be able to work with a customer on appropriate color schemes, materials, and designs

which are appropriate for the lifestyles or needs of the family. CORE

UPH 212 Design Interiors Furniture Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for instruction in applying the principles and elements of design when upholstering furniture

and to create a unified design. Emphasis is placed on the use of appropriate fabrics, colors, textures, types of furniture,

needs of customers, lifestyles, occupation, commercial or residential setting. Upon completion, a student should be able

to identify elements of design and apply them to the principles of design in order to achieve a unified design which best

suits the décor.

UPH213 Design interiors Auto Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to instruct the student to apply the principles and elements of design when upholstering

automobiles and to create a unified design. Emphasis is placed on the use of appropriate fabrics, colors, textures, types

of automobiles, needs of customers, and purpose for which the vehicle is being upholstered. Upon completion, a

student should be able to identify elements of design and apply them to the principles of design in order to achieve a

unified design, which best suits the automobile décor. NDC

UPH214 Design Interiors Experimental Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course is an experimental lab in Design Interiors. It consists of demonstrations by the instructor and

experimentation by students. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge of materials

and over elements of design. NDC


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UPH 215 Shop Management & Layout


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with necessary information to operate and manage an upholstery

business. Emphasis is placed on shop layouts, necessary equipment, supplies, tax information, setting up an accounting

system, and managing workloads and inventory control in a simulated working atmosphere. Upon completion, a

student should be able to layout, perform stock set-up, and manage an upholstery business. CORE.

UPH 216 Draperies, Cornices, Bedding


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides he student with basic techniques in designing draperies, cornices, and bedding. Emphasis is

placed on designing headboards, comforters, pillow shams, dust ruffles, cornices, pinch pleats, rod pockets, drapery and

various shades. Upon completion, the students should be able to design functional draperies, cornices, and bedding

accessories to contribute an aesthetic quality to the décor.

UPH 217 Upholstery Crafts & Accessories


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the student to construct the most up-to-date crafts/accessories in upholstery. Emphasis

is placed on creating patterns, designing crafts, using various fabrics, and identifying a list of new crafts using

upholstery materials. Upon completion, students should be able to design upholstery crafts/accessories, create patterns,

and use various fabrics. .

UPH 222 Interior Materials-Furniture


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the student to choose the most appropriate interior materials to be used on and with

furniture. Emphasis is placed on wallpaper, paint upholstery fabrics, drapery fabrics, carpet, paneling, floor coverings,

and window treatments. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize interior materials and to advise customers

in planning décor.

UPH 225 Advanced Furniture Techniques


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for instruction in advanced techniques of furniture coverings and designs. Emphasis is placed

on advanced cushion making, diamond tufting, redesigning furniture frames, redesigning coverings, advanced skirts,

headboards, and other specific projects. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced skills necessary

to complete furniture redesigns and coverings.

UPH 183/281 Special Topics


Credit Hours: 3

These courses are designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum supervision in

Upholstery Design application and with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project

that the student is interested in and may include any automotive, furniture, or related area in Upholstery Design. Upon

completion, the student should be able to work with minimum supervision and execute the necessary techniques to

finish a live work project of their choice.


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WELDING (WDT)

Welding (WDT) is a 60 semester hour, full time program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the

laboratory. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion include four related academic subjects totaling 12 semester

hours, and all occupational program courses for a maximum total of 60 semester hours. Students who successfully

complete 15 semester hours or more may receive a Certificate of Employability. The program is designed to provide

qualified individuals with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to obtain a

Certificate of Completion, verifying their competency in the requirements for entry-level employment in Welding.


Electives

WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC 3

WDT 109 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC/ 3

WDT 110 Industrial Blueprint Reading 3

WDT 119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding 3

WDT 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove 3

WDT 122 SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab 3

WDT 123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab 3

WDT 124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab 3

WDT 125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab 3

WDT 157 Consumable Welding Processes 3

WDT 158 Consumable Welding Processes Lab 3

WDT 180 Special Topics 3


WDT 218 Certification 3

WDT 219 Welding Inspection and Testing 3

WDT 223 Blueprint Reading for Fabrication 3

WDT 228 GTAW 3

WDT 257 SMAW Carbon Pipe Lab 3

WDT 258 Certification Lab 3

WDT 268 GTAW Lab 3





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MAH 101 Introductory Mathematics Skills I 3


purposes.


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WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC 3

WDT 109 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC 3




Second Semester

WDT 119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding 3

WDT 124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab 3




Third Semester

WDT 110 Industrial Blueprint Reading 3

WDT 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Grooves 3

WDT 125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Grooves Lab 3



Fourth Semester

WDT 218 Certification 3

WDT 228 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3


WDT 268 Gas Tungsten Arc Lab 3



WELDING (WDT) -- Certificate of Completion


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CONSTRUCTION WELDING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC 3

WDT 109 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC 3




WELDING (WDT) – Short Certificate


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CONSUMABLE WELDING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS WDT 119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding 3 WDT 124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab 3






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INDUSTRIAL WELDING -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS WDT 110 Industrial Print Reading 3

WDT 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Grooves 3

WDT 125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Grooves Lab 3





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WELDING CERTIFICATION W/ PIP CERTIFICATION -- Short Certificate

TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS WDT 218 Certification 3

WDT 228 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3


WDT 268 Gas Tungsten Arc Lab 3




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WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction on safety practices and terminology in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

process. This course also covers the basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the

skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting. CORE.

WDT 109 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction on safety practices and terminology in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

process. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation, and related

information in the SMAW process. This course also covers the basic safety and identification of shop equipment and

provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of carbon arc cutting and plasma arc

cutting. CORE.

WDT 110 Industrial Blueprint Reading


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with the understanding and fundamentals of industrial blueprint reading. CORE.

WDT 119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the gas metal arc and flux core arc welding process. CORE.

WDT 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with instruction on joint design, joint preparation, and fit-up of groove welds in

accordance with applicable codes.

WDT 122 SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the proper set-up and operation of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

equipment. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting.

WDT 123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab

Prerequisite: WDT 122 or Permission of Instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the student to the proper set-up and operation of the shield metal arc welding (SMAW)

equipment. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe operation of plasma arc and carbon arc cutting.

WDT 124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction and demonstration using the various transfer methods and techniques to gas metal arc

and flux cored arc welds.

WELDING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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WDT 125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Grooves Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction and demonstrations in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process on carbon steel

plate with various size F3 and F4 group electrodes in all positions.

WDT 157 Consumable Welding Process


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction and demonstration with the consumable welding processes to produce groove welds in

all positions, according to applicable welding codes.

WDT 158 Consumable Welding Processes Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction and demonstration with the consumable welding processes to produce groove welds in

all positions, according to applicable welding codes.

WDT 180 Special Topics


Credit Hours: 3

This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding. Emphasis is placed

on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies

identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor.

WDT 180 Special Topics Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on


WDT 218 Certification


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge needed to perform welds using the prescribed

welding process. Emphasis is placed on the welding test joints in accordance with the prescribed welding code.

WDT 223 Blueprint Reading For Fabrication


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a student with advanced skills in identifying and interpreting lines, views, dimensions, notes,

billing of materials, the use of tools of the trade.

WDT 228 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with knowledge needed to perform gas tungsten arc welds using ferrous and/or

nonferrous metals, according to applicable codes.

WDT 258 Certification Lab

Prerequisite Determined by instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with the skills needed to perform welds using the prescribed welding

process. Emphasis is placed on the welding test joints in accordance with the prescribed welding code.


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WDT 268 Gas Tungsten Arc Lab


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the student with skills needed to perform gas tungsten arc welds using ferrous and/or nonferrous

metals, according to applicable code.


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GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE (AAT) PROGRAMS

There are currently three occupational programs offered by J. F. Ingram State Technical College that have

been approved to award the Associate in Applied Technology degree (AAT): Office Information Systems is

available at Tutwiler center; Drafting and Design Technology is available at the Draper/Staton center; and

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the Frank Lee center.

Alabama State Board of Education Policy Number 715.01

Graduation Requirements: Degree

1.1 A student shall be awarded the Associate in Applied Technology degree upon satisfactory completion of

requirements of a specific program as specified by the college granting the degree and the State Board of Education.

2.1. A student must:

2.11 Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit in an approved program of study,

including prescribed general education courses.

2.12 Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses attempted at the college. The calculation of the grade

point average for graduation shall not include grades earned in institutional credit courses. A course may be counted

only once for purposes of meeting graduation requirements.

2.13 Complete at least 25 percent of semester credit hours at the college granting the degree.

2.14 Meet all requirements for graduation within a calendar year from the last semester/term of attendance.

2.15 Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate degree must represent collegiate

coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least

equivalent to those of students enrolled in the institution’s own undergraduate degree programs. In assessing and

documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, an institution may use recognized guides which aid in the

evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, The American

Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs.

2.16 Comply with formal procedures for graduation in accordance with institutional policy at the receiving

institution.

2.17 Fulfill all financial obligations to the college.

3.1 The chief academic officer shall approve the formal award when the student meets all requirements for

graduation satisfactorily.

Students needing further information should contact the student services representative at their respective center.


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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AAT DEGREE BY AREA

Students enrolled in the AAT degree programs are required to complete general education courses as indicated below.

Specific courses will be recommended during academic advising, based on the degree program under consideration.

The requirements by category are as follows:

Credit Hours

Area I Oral and Written Communication 3-6

Area II Humanities and Fine Arts 3-6

Area III Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science 9

a. Mathematics

b. Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Computer Sciences

Area IV History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 3

Minimum General Education Requirements 18-24

Area V Maximum General Education Core, Technical Concentration,

and Electives 52-58

General Studies Curricula 76

Maximum Program Semester Credit Hours 76

Semester Credit Hour Range by Award 60-76

Note: No remedial or developmental course may be accepted as meeting these requirements.


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AWARD REQUIREMENTS

The General Education Core for the Certificate:

Area I: Written Composition I and II 2-6 Credit Hours

ENG100 and ENG 103 may be substituted only in non-degree eligible programs.

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 2-6 Credit Hours

Speech is required in certificate programs unless provisions for addressing Oral Communication Competencies

represent an integral module in a required discipline-specific course.

SPC 100 and SPC 103 may be substituted only in non-degree eligible programs.

Area III : Natural Science and Mathematics 6 Credit Hours

Requirements distributed in mathematics or science or computer science (data processing). One computer science (data

processing) course (2 are preferred) or demonstrated computer literacy skills, or the integration of computer

proficiencies within a required discipline specific course(s).

MAH 100, MAH 103, and MAH 105 may be substituted only in non-degree eligible programs.

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hours

Minimum General Education Requirements 10-18 Credit Hours

General Studies Curricula 60 Credit Hours

Area V: Maximum General Education Core, Technical

Concentration, and Electives 42 Credit Hours

Courses appropriate to the degree requirements, occupational or technical specialty requirements, core courses, and

electives

Maximum Program Semester Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours

Semester Credit Hour Range by Award 30-60 Credit Hours

The General Education Core for the Certificate < = 26 Semester Hours:

Area I: Written Communication I and II 0-3 Credit Hours

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 0 Credit Hours

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics 0-3 Credit Hours

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences 0 Credit Hours

Minimum General Education Requirements 0-6 Credit Hours

General Studies Curricula 26 Credit Hours

Area V: Maximum General Education Core, Technical

Concentration, and Electives 26-20 Credit Hours


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Courses appropriate to the degree requirements, occupational or technical specialty requirements, core courses and

electives.

Maximum Program Semester Credit Hours 26 Credit Hours

Semester Credit Hours Range by Award 9-26 Credit Hours


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CURRICULUM LISTINGS OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES,

COLLEGE

PREPARATORY & DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES


Areas I-II: Oral and Written Communication/Humanities and Fine Arts


ENG 101 English Composition I 3

ENG 102 English Composition II 3

SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3


Area III: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Computer Science

MTH 103 Introduction to Technical Mathematics 3

MTH 104 Plane Trigonometry 3



DPT 119 Introduction to Computers 3

DPT 120 Introduction to Windows 3

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences


College Preparatory & Developmental Studies

COM 080 English Laboratory 1

COM 092 Basic English I 3

COM 093 Basic English II 3

RDG 080 Reading Laboratory 3

RDG 083 Developmental Reading I 3

RDG 084 Developmental Reading II 3

RDG 085 Developmental Reading III 3

MAH 080 Mathematics Laboratory 1

MAH 090 Basic Mathematics 3

MAH 091 Developmental Algebra I 3

MAH 098 Elementary Algebra 3

ORT 100 Orientation for Career Students 3


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RELATED STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The ISTC Related Studies Division provides general education courses in support of four areas: Associate of

Applied Technology (AAT) degree programs, occupational certificate programs, developmental and

remedial studies, and college preparatory new student orientation. All courses offered are selected from the

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education’s Common Course Directory.

AAT DEGREE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The following courses support the general education requirements of the AAT degree programs. Although

essentially identical in content to courses taught at Alabama’s community colleges, these courses may not be

transferred for university level credit.

ENG 101 English Composition I

Prerequisite: Successful completion of COM 093; or appropriate placement score on the TABE

entrance examination.

Credit Hours: 3

English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least (6) extended compositions

and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in

the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage.

ENG 102 English Composition II

Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENG 101 or appropriate placement score on the TABE

entrance examination.

Credit Hours: 3

English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the writing of (6) formal, analytical essays, at

least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally.

Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical

reading skills in the composition process. English Composition II may include instruction and practice in

library usage.

ENG 130 Technical Report Writing

Prerequisite: ENG101 or the equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides instruction in the production of technical and/or scientific reports. Emphasis is placed

on research, objectivity, organization, composition, documentation, and presentation of the report. Students

will demonstrate the ability to produce a written technical or scientific repost by following the prescribed

process and format.

ENG131 Applied Writing I

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of various types of written documents required in scientific, technical and other

specialized fields. Emphasis is placed on the production of such documents, including research,

documentation, graphical displays, the abstract, appropriate diction, grammar, punctuation, and audience.

Students will demonstrate the ability to produce effective reports, letter, memoranda, and similar documents.


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DPT 119 Introduction to Computers

Prerequisite: None

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to computers and their impact on society. The course covers the development

of computers, their impact on society, as well as future implications of development of computer and related

communication technologies and also introduces programming and computer operating systems. Student

completing this course should have basic knowledge of computer technology

DPT 120 Introduction to Windows

Prerequisite: None

Credit Hours: 3

This is an introduction to the basics of Microsoft Windows and graphical environments. Normal business

uses of a microcomputer and Windows are covered in this course. This course requires that students

demonstrate mastery of Windows and graphical environment at the required level.

CORE

MTH 103 Introduction to Technical Mathematics

Prerequisite: MTH092 or MTH 098

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for the student in technology needing simple arithmetic, algebraic, and right triangle

trigonometric skills.

MTH 104 Plane Trigonometry

Prerequisite: MTH 100

Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes such topics as the solution of triangles, vectors, geometric concepts and complex

numbers.

MTH 116 Mathematical Applications

Prerequisite: MTH090

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides practical applications of mathematics and includes selected topics from consumer math

and algebra. Some topics included are integers, percent, interest, ratio and proportion, metric system,

probability, linear equations, and problem solving.

MTH117 College Mathematics with Applications

Prerequisite: MTH092 or MTH098

Credit Hours: 3

This is an applied course designed to meet mathematics requirements for some students in certificate and

two-year terminal programs. Emphasis is placed on percent, interest, proportions, functions, graphing,

systems of equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, quadratics, and linear programming as used to

solve problems in selected programs of study. This course does not meet the general core requirement for

mathematics.

MTH246

SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication


Credit Hours: 3


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Fundamentals of Oral Communication is a performance course that includes the principles of human

communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. It surveys current communication theory and

provides practical application.

MAH 100 Intermediate College Algebra

Prerequisite: MAH 092 or MAH 098 or appropriate placement score.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a study of algebraic techniques such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic

equations, systems of equations, and operations with exponents and radicals. Functions and relations are

introduced and graphed with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. This course does not apply

toward the general core requirement for mathematics.

PSH 270 Business and Industrial Psychology

Prerequisite: None.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of interpersonal relations in the working environment, interpersonal communications,

and techniques for selection and supervision of personnel.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The following courses support the general education requirements of the certificate programs.

ENG100 Introductory Technical English I

Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement score on the TABE.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to enhance reading and writing skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on

technical reading, job-related vocabulary, sentence writing, punctuation, and spelling with substantial focus

on occupational performance requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to identify main

ideas with supporting details and produce mechanically correct short writings appropriate to the workplace.

NCA

DPT 100 Introductory Computer Skills I


Credit Hours: 3

This course places emphasis on the usage of personal computers and software applications for personal and

workplace use. Topics include impact of computers in business and industry, word processing, spreadsheets,

ethical issues, database, related concepts. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate

computer skills as applied to occupational-related fields.

MAH 101 Vocational Technical Mathematics I

Prerequisite: None

Credit: 3

This course is a comprehensive review of arithmetic with basic algebra designed to meet the needs of

certificate and diploma programs. Topics include business and industry related arithmetic and geometric

skills used in measurement, ratio and proportion, exponents and roots, applications of percent, linear

equations, formulas, and statistics. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems in

their specific occupational areas of study. NCA


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SPC 103 Oral Communication Skills


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the basic concepts of interpersonal communication and the oral communication skills

necessary to interact with co-workers and customers, and to work effectively in teams. Topics include

overcoming barriers to effective communication, effective listening, applying the principles of persuasion,

utilizing basic dynamics of group discussion, conflict resolution, and positive communication patterns in the

business setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication

skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, develop a business like personality, and effectively present

themselves before co-workers and the public.


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COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The following courses augment the academic offerings of developmental studies to provide (1) an orientation

to the college and to occupational education in general and (2) an overview of the basic study skills and life

skills necessary for success in postsecondary education.

ORT 100 Orientation for Career Students


Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to college. College policies and regulations are

covered as well as stress management, resume preparation, job application procedures, and employment

interviewing techniques.

BSS 100 Career Planning and Personal Development

Prerequisite: None

Credit Hours: 1

This course is designed to provide an awareness of and preparation for the world of work. It provides

direction in career planning by evaluating individual interest, values, skills, and personality needs to set

career goals and establish strategies to achieve those goals.

BSS 115 Success and Study Skills

Prerequisite: None

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic skills necessary to achieve

educational objectives. Emphasis is placed on an exploration of facilities and services, study skills, library

skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting, and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be

able to apply appropriate study strategies and techniques to the development of an effective study plan.

BSS 118 College Study Skills


Credit Hours: 1

This course covers skills and strategies designed to improve study behaviors. Topics includes time

management, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, active reading strategies, critical thinking,

communication skills, learning styles, and other strategies for effective learning. Upon completion, students

should be able to apply appropriate study strategies and techniques to the

development of an effective study plan.

BSS 120 Career Assessment


Credit Hours: 1

This course provides the information and strategies necessary to develop clear personal, academic, and

professional goals. Topics include personality styles, goal setting, various college curricula, career choices,

and campus leadership development. Upon completion, student should be able to clearly state their personal,

academic, and professional goals and have a feasible plan of action to achieve those goals.


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BSS121 Managing A Team


Credit Hours: 1

This course focuses on the process of the individual with an awareness of the reality in a the collective

teamwork approach for the workplace emphasizing process-orientation. Topics include how teams work,

team effectiveness, team-building techniques, positive thinking, and leadership principles. Upon completion,

students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how teamwork strengthens ownership,

involvement, and responsibility in the workplace.


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CURRICULUM LISTINGS OF ADULT LITERACY COURSES

ADULT LITERACY (ADL)


Mathematics

ADL 020 Math I 3

ADL 021 Math II 3

ADL 022 Math III 3

ADL 023 Math IV 3

ADL 024 Math V 3

ADL 025 Math VI 3

ADL 026 Math VII 3

ADL 027 Math VIII 3

ADL 058 Basic Mathematics 3

ADL 059 Developmental Algebra 3

ADL 060 Basic Geometry 3

Reading

ADL 030 Reading I 3

ADL 031 Reading II 3

ADL 032 Reading III 3

ADL 033 Reading IV 3

ADL 034 Reading V 3

ADL 035 Reading VI 3

ADL 036 Reading VII 3

ADL 037 Reading VIII 3

ADL 061 Developmental Reading I 3

ADL 062 Developmental Reading II 3

ADL 063 Developmental Reading III 3

Language and Writing

ADL 080 Language Usage I 3

ADL 081 Language Usage II 3

ADL 082 Language Usage III 3

ADL 083 Language Usage IV 3

ADL 084 Language Usage V 3

ADL 085 Language Usage VI 3

ADL 056 Basic Writing 3

ADL 057 Intermediate Writing 3

Study Skills, Orientation to College and Career Success

ADL 040 Learning About Careers 3

ADL 041 Pre-Employment Testing 3

ADL 042 Job Search 3

ADL 044 Employer/Employee Expectation 3

ADL 045 Safety on the Job 3

ADL 046 Money Management 3

ADL 047 Job-Related Vocabulary 3


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ADL 048 Speaking and Listening Skills 3

ADL 049 Introduction to Reference Resources 3

ADL 050 News Media in Everyday Life 3

ADL 051 An Overview of Geography 3

ADL 052 Understanding Signs and Directions 3

ADL 053 Understanding Condensed Data 3

ADL 054 Essentials of the Good Customer 3

ADL 055 Essentials of the Good Citizen 3

ADL 064 Career Exploration 3

ADL 065 Orientation to College 3

ADL 086 Test Taking Skills I 3

ADL 087 Test Taking Skills II 3

ADULT LITERACY (ADL) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The adult literacy program at J. F. Ingram State Technical College is designed to meet a variety of needs.

The program is in compliance with the Adult Education Family Literacy Act of 1998. Courses may be taken

as a full-time program of four courses per semester or taken in conjunction with certain occupational

programs, one or two courses per semester. Programs are designed for students who have serious

educational deficiencies, as well as those who need high school review in order to get their GED. To

facilitate enrollment, transfers, and progress, ADL courses are non-sequential, and instruction is as

individualized as much as possible.

ADL 020 Math I


Credit Hours: 3

Beginning Math teaches whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. All instructions

and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 021 Math II


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is decimals with continuing attention to whole number problems. All instructions and

materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 022 Math III


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on computation of fractions. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels.

Materials are geared toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 023 Math IV


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on understanding work problems, with continuing review of previous math criteria. All

instructions and materials at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-pacing with tutorial

assistance.


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ADL 024 Math V


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on percent problems. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are

geared toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 025 Math VI


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on ratio, proportion and measurement. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels.

Materials are geared toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 026 Math VII


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on algebra with continuing attention to appropriate word problems. All instructions and


ADL 027 Math VIII


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on geometry at the Pre-GED level with post-testing on all previous math disciplines. All

instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-pacing with tutorial

assistance.

ADL 030 Reading I


Credit Hours: 3

This basic reading course is designed to help introduce comprehension and understanding of basic words,

their meanings and spellings. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are structured

toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance. Within each semester, the student is frequently assessed to

determine progress.

ADL 031 Reading II


Credit Hours: 3

This basic reading course is designed to help readers improve their comprehension of basic words, their

meanings and spellings. All instructions and materials are at Pre-

GED levels. Materials are structured toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance. Within each semester, the

student is frequently assessed to determine progress.

ADL 032 Reading III


Credit Hours: 3

This basic reading course is designed to help readers improve their comprehension of words, vocabulary,

study skills and reading rate. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are structured


determine progress.


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ADL 033 Reading IV


Credit Hours: 3

This comprehensive reading course is designed to help readers improve basic comprehension, basic

vocabulary, study skills and reading rate. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are

structured toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance. Within each semester, the student is frequently

assessed to determine progress.

ADL 034 Reading V


Credit Hours: 3

This continuing comprehensive reading course is designed to help readers improve basic comprehension,

basic vocabulary, study skills, and reading rate. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels.

Materials are structured toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance. Within each semester, the student is

frequently assessed to determine progress.

ADL 035 Reading VI


Credit Hours: 3

This elevated comprehensive reading course is designed to help readers improve comprehension, vocabulary,

and reading rate. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are structured toward self-

pacing with tutorial assistance. Within each semester, the student is frequently assessed to determine

progress. Post-testing is a qualifier at this level.

ADL 036 Reading VII


Credit Hours: 3

This elevated comprehensive reading course is designed to help readers improve comprehension, vocabulary,

and reading rate. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are structured toward self-

pacing with tutorial assistance. Within each semester, the student is frequently assessed to determine

progress. Post-testing is a continuing qualifier at this level.

ADL 037 Reading VIII


Credit Hours: 3

This final elevated comprehensive reading course is designed to help readers improve comprehension,

vocabulary, and reading rate. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are structured


determine progress. At this level post-testing is a final qualifier for the State GED exam.

ADL 040 Learning about Careers


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the many career opportunities that exist in the world of work. Topics

include the nature of work, specific job requirements and the impact of interest and aptitude on successful

employment. Upon completion, students will be able to summarize aspects of working including job

requirements specific to various fields and the impact of one’s aptitude and interest.


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ADL 041 Pre-Employment Testing


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the various types of pre-employment tests that job seekers may encounter. Topics will

include employment aptitude test, vocational interest inventories, and manual dexterity tests. Upon

completion, students should be able to differentiate between aptitude tests, interest inventories, and tests of

manual dexterity, and be able to explain the reasons for using each type of test.

ADL 042 Job Search


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the various obstacles that students will encounter during the job-hunting phase. Topics

that will be included are how to obtain an application and how to present oneself to the future employer.

Upon completion, students should know how to find a job and how to search the present day market.

ADL 044 Employer/Employee Expectation


Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the expectations of the employer and the employee. Topics to be discussed include a rate

of pay, days off, insurance, vacation, job performance, missed days off work, and reliability. Upon

completion, students should know what to expect from his/her employer and what they can expect from the

job.

ADL 045 Safety on the Job


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces safety rules of various occupations. Topics include OSHA standards, reasons for job

safety programs, and ways of protecting the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to

defend the assertions that OSHA standards, job safety programs, and protecting the environment are

important factors in every job.

ADL 046 Money Management


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to explore personal income budgeting. Topics include writing checks, cash versus

credit buying, taxes, insurance, and saving. Upon completion, students should be able to describe pertinent

features of money management.

ADL 047 Job-Related Vocabulary


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces vocabulary specific to various careers. Topics include mechanical, electrical,

automotive, structural, pavements, and other career fields’ vocabularies. Upon completion, students should

demonstrate a familiarity with career peculiar vocabulary terms.


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ADL 048 Speaking and Listening Skills


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a basic introduction to speaking and listening as tools of various occupations. Topics

include attending, active listening, barriers to listening, receiver, message, sender, and feedback. Upon

completion, students should comprehend that effective speaking and listening enhance job performance.

ADL 049 Introduction to Reference Resource


Credit Hours: 3

This course expands skills needed to use dictionaries, catalogs, directories, and indexes. Topics include

using dictionaries, catalogs, directories, and indexes as tools for gathering information related to career

requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to select reference resources most appropriate to

search requirements.

ADL 050 News Media in Everyday Life


Credit Hours: 3

This course explores various sources of news for use in occupational planning. Topics include printed,

broadcast, and internet resources for news. Upon completion, students should be able to describe typical

sources of news and the types of information available in each.

ADL 051 An Overview of Geography


Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the vocabulary and skills needed to relate to one’s surroundings, near and far. Topics

include geographical terms used on maps and atlases, demographic concepts, and regional production

characteristics. Students completing this course should be able to relate regional characteristics around the

globe with products from such regions.

ADL 052 Understanding Signs and Directions

Prerequisite: Determine by instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers signage used in technical environments. Topics include directional, safety, lock-out-tag-

out signs and their meanings. Upon completion, students should be able to take appropriate action as

dictated by signage.

ADL 053 Understanding Condensed Data


Credit Hours: 3

This course presents a variety of charts, graphs, and tables for interpretation. Topics include work and

transportation schedules, line and bar graphs, pie charts, and table of contents. Upon completion, students

should be able to use condensed data enhance vocational skills.

ADL 054 Essentials of the Good Customer


Credit Hours: 3

This course explores customer supplier relations. Topics include the relationship of customers requirements

to qualify products. Upon completion, students should be able to explain how meeting customer

requirements enhance business profits.


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ADL 055 Essentials of the

Good Citizen

Prerequisite: Determined by the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course presents concepts from history, law, and government. Topics include citizens’ responsibilities

and privileges in a market driven society. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the

opportunities and constraints facing citizens in a democracy.

ADL 056 Basic Writing


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to meet the needs of students with writing deficiencies. Topics include instruction in

grammar, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and paragraph development. Upon completion, using rules

of grammar, students should be able to write paragraphs that start with a topic sentence and develop with

three or four complete sentence.

ADL 057 Intermediate Writing


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to meet the needs of students with moderate writing deficiencies. Topics include

grammar, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and transitional tools and paragraph development. Upon

completion, students should be able to write a composition of three or more paragraphs developing a topic

related to a technical occupation.

ADL 058 Basic Mathematics


Credit Hours: 3

This developmental course constitutes a review of arithmetical principles and computations designed to help

the student develop the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance.

ADL 059 Developmental Algebra

Prerequisite: Satisfactory math placement score.

Credit Hours: 3

This developmental course is a review of algebra designed to help the student develop the mathematical

proficiency for selected curriculum entrance.

ADL 060 Basic Geometry

Prerequisite: ADL 059 and or as required by instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to help students who have no previous course in geometry or who need preparatory

work in this area. Topics include fundamental concepts of geometry such as: points, lines, planes, angles,

circles, polygons, axioms, theorems, ratio, proportion, and measurement of lengths and areas.

ADL 061 Developmental Reading I


Credit Hours: 3

This developmental course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious

difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.


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ADL 062 Developmental Reading II


Credit Hours: 3

This developmental course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate difficulty with

decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.

ADL 063 Developmental Reading III


Credit Hours: 3

This developmental course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious

difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.

ADL 064 Career Exploration


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed as an investigation of jobs or careers that students will be qualified for based on

individual interests and abilities. Discussions and activities cover topics listed in the Guide for occupational

Exploration, the Dictionary of occupational Titles, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

ADL 065 Orientation to College


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an orientation to college for non-high school graduate enrollees. It includes an

introduction to locating and using a wide variety of useful information about colleges in the Alabama Two-

Year College System.

ADL 080 Language Usage I


Credit Hours: 3

Beginning Language: teaches phonics level language-the alphabet, phonetic sounds, basic word construction

and pronunciations. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-

pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 081 Language Usage II


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is continuation and completion of phonics level work and beginning work on basic level

language usage. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-


ADL 082 Language Usage III


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is continuation and completion of basic level language usage, with concentration on sentence

structure and usage. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward self-



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ADL 083 Language Usage IV


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on intermediate level language usage. With concentration on punctuation and correct use of

punctuation in sentences. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared toward

self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 084 Language Usage V


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on continuation and completion of intermediate level language usage and beginning study

of advanced level language usage, with concentration on paragraph structure and usage. All instructions and


ADL 085 Language Usage VI


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on continuation and completion of advanced level language usage, with concentrated study

on essay structure and usage. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared

toward self-pacing with tutorial assistance.

ADL 086 Test-Taking Skills


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on continuation and completion of essay construction and beginning study skills useful to

test taking. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials are geared for self-pacing with

tutorial assistance.

ADL 087 Test-Taking Skills II


Credit Hours: 3

Primary focus is on continuation and completion of skills useful to test-taking and final review and post-

testing of all previous language disciplines. All instructions and materials are at Pre-GED levels. Materials

are geared for self-pacing with tutorial assistance.


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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The purpose of Student Support Services is to identify qualified low-income, first generation college

students or physically handicapped students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment by institutions that

are recipients of federal grants and to provide support services for such students who are pursuing

postsecondary education.

Funds from these grants are used to provide services such as instruction, basic life skills, personal and

academic counseling, career guidance, and tutoring necessary for success beyond high school. The goal of

this program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of these students.

Additional services such as college career counseling and workshops/seminars with representatives of four-

year institutions are designed to assist currently enrolled students to become qualified for, to secure

admission to, and receive financial aid for, successful achievement in four year institutions of higher

education.

Student Support Services at J. F. Ingram State Technical College is a federally-funded program. Any student

or prospective student who is interested in these services may contact an Ingram State Student Support

Services representative or ask any member of J. F. Ingram State Technical College faculty for more

information.

JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

J. F. Ingram State Technical College provides comprehensive placement assistance to all students. The

primary goal of placement assistance is to assist the student in moving from the technical college level to

his/her nest objective, whether educational or vocational. Career planning is a developmental process,

subsequently leading to a successful job search and placement.

Students are provided the opportunity to evaluate or reevaluate their career/college choices through the

placement services provided at J. F. Ingram State Technical College. The registrar’s office endeavors to

monitor each student’s retention, completion, and placement success.

The instructors and student services coordinators play an integral part in assisting the registrar with these

tasks. Optimal placement of the student in employment, further professional preparation, or transfer to

another institution’s programs is a prime objective.

Students interested in placement services should contact their advisor or a student services representative at

any J. F. Ingram State Technical College location, or they may write to the Registrar at the following

address:

Registrar

J. F. Ingram State Technical College

Post Office Box 220350

Deatsville, Alabama 36022


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SPECIAL SERVICES PROGRAM

J. F. Ingram State Technical College Special Services program provides special education service to eligible

students at six designated sites in central Alabama. The designated sites include: Childersburg Work

Release, Donaldson Correctional Facility, Draper Correctional Facility, Staton Correctional Facility, Frank

Lee Work Release Center, and Tutwiler Women’s Prison.

The programs offered to Special Education students through Special Services are based on a K-12

curriculum and are contracted through the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education in order to meet

the needs of incarcerated students and to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA, Public Law 101-476). The programs offered are an Alabama High School Diploma

including the Alabama Online High School Diploma and the Alabama Occupational Diploma, GED

preparation classes, Vocational Programs at the high school level and at the post-secondary level, Transition

Services for students 90 days prior to release and Vocational Rehabilitation referrals.

The course offering continues to be the same educational programs as implemented by the Alabama State

Department of Education Course of Study and consistent with the student’s Individualized Educational

Program.


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2016-2017 Instructional Calendar

Fall Semester 2016

Aug. 15, 2016 Staff Duty Day (Faculty Off)

Aug. 16, 2016 Faculty/Staff Day

Aug. 17, 2016 Registration

Aug. 18, 2016 Classes Begin

Aug. 25, 2016 Last Day Drop/Add

Oct. 13-14, 2016 Mid-Term Exams

Oct. 19, 2016 Mid-Term Grades Due

Nov. 21-23, 2016 State Professional Days-no classes

Dec. 7, 2016 Graduates Grades in by 12 noon

Dec. 8-13, 2016 Exams

Dec. 14, 2016 Students Last Day (Grades in 12:00 noon) Term Ends

Dec. 15-17, 2016 Faculty/Staff Duty Days Only

Dec. 19-22, 2016 Staff Duty Day (Faculty Off)

Faculty Duty Days: 85 Instructional: 78

Spring Semester 2017

Jan. 3, 2017 Faculty/Staff Duty Day

Jan. 4, 2017 Registration

Jan. 5, 2017 Classes Begin

Jan. 13, 2017 Last Drop/Add Ends

March 1-2, 2017 Mid-Term Exams

Mar. 8, 2017 Mid-Term Grades Due

Mar. 20-24, 2016 Staff Duty Days (Faculty Off)

April 26- May 1, 2017 Exams

May 2, 2017 Student Last Day (Grades in 12:00 noon) Term Ends



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Summer Semester 2017

May 3, 2017 Registration

May 4, 2017 Classes Begin

May 8, 2017 Drop/Add Ends

June 12-16, 2017 Staff Duty Day (Faculty Off)

June 22-23, 2017 Mid Term Exams

June 28, 2017 Mid-Term Grades Due

July 3, 2017 Faculty/Staff off (Local Holiday)

July 28, 2017 Graduates Grades in by 12 noon

Aug. 2-4, 2017 Exams

Aug. 7, 2017 Term Ends Students Last Day (Grades in by 12)

Aug.8-10, 2017 Staff Duty Day Only

Aug. 11-14, 2017 Staff Duty Day (Faculty Off)


Total Faculty Duty Days: 229 Total Instructions Days: 216

State Holidays-10 September 5, 2016 Labor Day

November 11, 2016 Veterans’ Day

November 24, 2016 Thanksgiving

November 25, 2016 Thanksgiving Day

December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve

December 25, 2016 Christmas

January 2, 2017 New Years

January 16, 2017 King/Lee B’Day

May 29, 2017 Memorial Day

July 4, 2017 July 4th


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INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL

Clayton Albright Instructor Cabinetmaking

GED

Connie Barnett Instructor Barbering

BS, Troy State University, Montgomery

MS, Troy State University, Montgomery

F. Rodney Benton Instructor Automotive Mechanics

BS, Auburn University

Sandra L. Caylor Instructor Upholstery

Upholstery Diploma

Opelika State Technical

College

G. “Woody” Chisum Instructor Automotive Body Repair

AS, Central Alabama

Community College

BS, Athens State College

Edna “Anne” Gantt Instructor Cosmetology

Cosmetology License, Armstrong

Beauty School

Candace Gibbons Instructor Related Studies

BS, Troy State University Mathematics

MA, Troy State University

Willie Goldsmith Instructor Carpentry

Associate Degree Equivalent

Trenholm State Technical College

George A. Harris Instructor Drafting and Design

Bachelor of Architecture,

Auburn University

MS, Troy University

Barbara T. Hendrix Instructor Horticulture


MS, Alabama State University

Thomas Holcomb Instructor Welding

AS, Northwest Shoals Community College

J. R. Hull Instructor Diesel Mechanics

Diploma, Autaugaville H.S.


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Stan Humphries Instructor HVAC

Diploma, John Patterson State

Technical College

Donald Huskey Instructor Electrical

AAS, Bainbridge College

Chris Ingram Instructor Welding

Certificate, Southern Union State Community

College

Terry D. Keahey Instructor Painting and Refinishing


Keith G. LaFrance Instructor Related Studies

B.S, Xavier University of Louisiana (Data Processing Technologies)

Candace Medlock Instructor Related Studies

(Speech)

David H. Milledge Instructor Masonry


M.Ed. Alabama State University

Shawn Moore Instructor Automotive Mechanics

John M. Patterson


Charles Owenby Instructor Plumbing

BS, Troy State University


Alexis Owens Instructor Related Studies

BA, University of Alabama, Huntsville (English)

MLA, Auburn University, Montgomery

Valerie Pittman Instructor Office Information Systems

BA, Tuskegee University

MBA, Bellevue University

Latonya Q. Porterfield Instructor Barbering

Diploma, Trenholm State Community College

(formerly known as John Patterson State

Technical College)

Michelle Randall Instructor Logistics

BS, Western Michigan University

MS, Troy University


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Mary Rootes Librarian All

BA, Philosophy, Georgia State University

MA, Philosophy, Georgia State University

MLIS, Library and Information Studies,

University of Alabama

EdS., Library Information Studies,

Florida State University

Chris Wells Instructor Welding

Certificate, Shelton State Community College

Billy Wesson Instructor Welding

Diploma, Notasulga High School


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ATEF

Julian Allen Vocational Core Training Assistant

BA, Faulkner University

Dan Childress Instructor Welding


MFA, University of Arizona

Dianne Hinds Transition Assistant ABE

AAS, Borough of Manhattan Community

College, New York

BS, Florida Atlantic University,

Boca Raton, FL

M.ED, American Intercostal University

Jason Jones Instructor HVAC

Air Conditioning Certificate,

Wallace Community College

Joyce Lewis Transition Assistant ABE


M.BA, American Intercoastal University

M.ED, American Intercoastal University

Crystel Nabors Transition Assistant ABE


Carl Roan Instructor/Carpentry Carpentry

Diploma, Shades Valley HS

Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship, Birmingham Carpenters & Millwrights Apprentice Training

Program Trust

Robert Withers Vocational Core Training Assistant (Part-time)

William Lee III Instructor Plumbing

Diploma, Ensley H.S.


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DONALDSON

Inez Boswell

BS, University of Alabama Instructor ABE

MA, University of Alabama

EdS, University of Alabama/Birmingham

Lewis Gant Instructor Electrical

Electrical Contractor License-Gant Electric Co.

Contractor License- State of Alabama Jefferson

County

Master Electrician License- City of Birmingham

Alabama

BS, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Wayne Williams Instructor Carpentry

BS, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical

University

MS, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Haywood Duncan Instructor Barbering

Barbering Instructor License- Barber Commission

of Jefferson County, Alabama

Barbering License- Barber Commission

of Jefferson County, Alabama

Rueben Nelson Instructor Brick Masonry

Brick Masonry Certificate

AAS, Lawson State Community College

BS, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical

University

MS, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical

University


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FULL-TIME STUDENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Jerome Batie Instructional Paraprofessional Draper/Staton


Michael Farris Career Lab Assistant Draper/Staton

BS, University of North Alabama


William Hodge Tutorial Coordinator Main and

BA, Albany State College Draper/Staton


MS, Troy State University at Montgomery

JD, Miles College Law School

Ellajean Jones Draper/Staton

AS, Community College of the Air Force

Gustedus Lucian Ward Student Advisor Draper/Staton


Master of Divinity-International

Theological Clergy

STUDENT SERVICES

Malinda Baynard Clerk Draper/Staton

Renee Foshee Clerk Draper/Staton

LaKerri Gill Clerk Draper/Staton

Amanda Wilson Financial Aid Director Draper/Staton

BA, Business Administration, Talladega

College

MA, Education, Argosy University

Jason Wright GED Testing Specialist Draper/Staton


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SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Joshua B. Bridgman Clerk Draper/Staton

AS, Central Alabama Community

College

AS, Southern Union Community

College

Terry Carlisle Maintenance Technician (part-time) All

BA, Florida Technological

University

Shannon Cherry Clerk Main

AA, America Intercontinental

University

Kerri Conger Clerk Main

BA, Randolph-Macon Women’s

College

Linda Cunningham Payroll Specialist Main

BS, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Jeanna J. Givens Business Office Main

AA, Troy State University Assistant

Gloria Knox Secretary Draper/Staton

Jacqueline McDuffie Administrative Assistant to the Tutwiler

Center Director

Coleman McKeithen Custodian Main

Diploma, JF Ingram State

Technical College

Beth White Clerk/Receptionist Main

Julie Varner Administrative Assistant Main

AS, Troy University to the President

AS, Wallace Community College Selma

Tiffany McCain Career Coach Tutwiler

BS, Alabama State University (Part-time)


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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Tonya Allen Special Education Services Assistant/Counselor


MEd, Alabama State University

Denise Bradley Special Education Services Assistant

BA, University of West Florida

Velvet Faison Special Education Services Assistant


MEd, Auburn University, Montgomery

Ukesha M. Farrior Special Education Services

BS, Auburn University at Assistant/Psychometrics

Montgomery

MEd. Alabama State University

Julie B. Brundage Special Education Services Assistant

BS, Troy State University


Susan D. Greenman Special Education Services Assistant


MEd. Alabama State University

Jacqueline Hall Special Education Services Assistant



PhD, Nova Southeastern University

Laurie H. Hutchinson Special Education Services Assistant



LeShauna Burton Special Education Services Coordinator



Kelvin C. Jones Special Education Services Assistant

AA, St. Petersburg Community College

BS, Eckard College

MS, Auburn University, Montgomery

Med, Auburn University, Montgomery

Jasetta B. Manning-Jones Special Education Services Assistant


M.S., Auburn University, Montgomery


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Michael Mims Special Education Services Assistant


Steve Mitchell Special Education Services Assistant


MS, Auburn University, Montgomery

Jerome Morgan Special Education Services Assistant

BS, Regents College

MS, Alabama A&M University

Danny Owes Special Education Services Assistant



Ed.S., Auburn University, Montgomery

Ender S. Porter Special Education Services Assistant



Bryan Riggins Special Education Services Assistant


MS, University of Phoenix

Antoinette Robinson Special Education Services Assistant




Derek L. Staley Special Education Services Assistant

BS, Miles College


Phaidra Thompson Special Education Services Assistant

BS, University of South Alabama

MA, University of Southern Mississippi

Kim Tuck Special Education Services Assistant


Tony Turner Special Education Services Assistant

BA, Central State University



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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Ashley Bankston Administrative Assistant Draper

BS, Auburn University at Montgomery

Sheree Mathews Data Technician Draper

James J. Wood Office Technician Draper


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ADULT EDUCATION

Frank Clem Instructor Staton

AS, Alexander City State

Junior College


MS, Troy State University, Montgomery

Jim Foshee Instructor Draper

BA, Auburn University, Montgomery

Melissa P. Hutton Literacy Assistant Tutwiler

BA, University of North

Alabama

MA, University of North

Alabama

Ivette Harris Literacy Assistant Tutwiler

BS, Troy State University/Montgomery

MS, Southern Christian University

Sandra Marshall Instructor Elmore

BS, HPER, University of South Alabama

Tonya Willoughby Data Technician Draper

BBA, Faulkner University

MBA, Jones International University

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