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Introductory course for those pursuing Construction Technology certificates or degrees. Topics include: general building trades safety, portable power tool safety, machinery safety, fire safety, toxic substance safety, emergency first aid care, lumber types and grades, standard bill of material, standards of measurement, trade math, fastening devices, work plans and drawings. Three lecture.
Introductory course in applied safety practices in construction/woodshop. Topics include: hand tool safety/care/use, portable power tool safety/care/use, power machinery safety/care/use, personal protection, and projects. One lecture; two lab.
Presents materials, design, and fabrication of wood and steel frame residential construction. Topics include: building codes, blueprints, leveling instruments, measurement and squaring, site preparation, footings, foundation walls, basic concrete formwork, floor framing, wall framing, basic roof framing. Two lecture; two lab.
Presents application of exterior coverings and trim for walls and roofs. Topics include: non-structural and structural insulating sheathing, plywood and composition sheathing, siding, exterior trim materials, roof sheathing, roofing materials, soffits and cornices, exterior doors, window types and installation of vapor barriers and non-masonry chimneys. Two lecture; two lab.
Examines drywall installation. Topics include: panel types and applications, drywall tools, installation methods, joint treatments, surface treatments, common drywall problems and estimating drywall. Two lecture; one lab.
Examines interior finish carpentry. Topics include: panel types, floor underlaying, floor coverings, wall coverings, ceiling coverings, interior doors, door casements, window trim, molding, cabinet installation, finish preparation and hardware. Prerequisite: BOC 100. Two lecture; one lab.
Overview of masonry skills with the emphasis on laying block and brick. Topics include: masonry safety, tools and equipment, principles of mortar bonding, mixing mortar types, designs of cinder block, reading masonry construction drawings, layout and line techniques, laying block walls, block corners, brick specialty tools, brick bond patterns, types of brick, brick corners and leads, brick walls and openings, brick walls on wood frame, fireplaces and estimating masonry. Two lecture; two lab.
Overview of construction of slabs, sidewalks, driveways and other concrete flatwork and elevated formwork. Topics include: health and safety, excavation, site-work, tools, properties and proportions, placement, finishing, design and construction of concrete forms, footing forms, job-built wall forms, commercial forms, step forms, slab forms on grade, bridge deck forms, concrete testing and curing. Two lecture; two lab.
Presents design and fabrication of wood and composition cabinets. Topics include: shop safety, cabinet style and design by function, materials for cabinets, work plans, bill of materials and cutting lists, identification/use/care of hand tools, portable power tools and woodworking machinery, face frame construction, casework construction, basic cabinet joints, gluing techniques, finish preparation, finishing, installation methods. Two lecture; two lab.
A corequisite course dealing with the fundamentals of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems through on-the-job-training as an intern with a local contractor. Emphasizes safety requirements, techniques, and use of basic tools employed in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Requires a minimum of 10 hours weekly for at least 15 weeks, and is designed to be completed with BOC 126 coursework. Student must arrange for scheduling time on the job with a designated contractor (150 hours).
For those pursuing an Arizona Contractor's License, with topics including: licensing process, business planning, insurance, bonds, mechanic's liens, business management, methods of operation, statutes and rules, recovery fund, government agencies, taxes, money management, contracts, current issues and exam preparation. Three lecture.
The design, fabrication and finishing of basic types of wood furniture. Topics include: shop safety, materials, hand tool/portable power tool/woodworking machinery use and care, project design and planning, furniture components, legs, rails, stiles and stretchers, chair design and construction, table dimensioning by function, bed design, drawer assemblies, basic furniture joinery, cutting and assembly, surface preparation, staining and final finishes. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to the pipe trades. Topics include: the history of the plumbing trade from ancient times to present day, safety, fitting terminology, tools, pipe joining, faucets and fixtures, water distribution, drainage, waste and venting. Two lecture; two lab.
More advanced plumbing course covering intermediate math as related to plumbing calculations, commercial blueprints, installing and testing drainage, waste, and vent piping, types of valves, installing and testing water supply systems, installing fixtures and faucets, water heaters; introduction to fuel gas systems, servicing fixtures. Prerequisite: BOC 136. Two lecture; two lab.
Third course in a four-course series covering more advanced plumbing math as well as special plumbing situations. Prerequisite: BOC 137. Two lecture; two lab.
Last course in a four-course series covering more more commercial, industrial applications and advanced plumbing theory. Also delves into more than just water and waste situations. Swimming pools and hydronic heating also discussed. Prerequisite: BOC 138. Two lecture; two lab.
Fundamentals of reading working drawings for the building trades. Topics include: drawing types, reading elevation drawings, reading floor plans, scaling and dimensioning, extracting structural information, deciphering detail drawings, reading blueprints for trade information and sketching. Three lecture.
Basic course in wiring theory, materials and wiring methods for all electrical wiring classes. Topics include electrical theory, circuit development, electrical tools and safety, basic blueprint reading, introduction to the National Electrical Code. Two lecture, two lab.
Continuing course in wiring theory. Topics include: forces characteristic of alternating current, Ohm's law and its application to AC current, motor theory, grounding, electrical lightning. Prerequisite: BOC 146. Two lecture, two lab.
Third in a four-course series electrical program. Topics include: over-current protection, motor maintenance, controls, hazardous locations. Meets National Center for Construction Education and Research certification standards. Prerequisite: BOC 147. Two lecture, two lab.
Last in a four-course series electrical program. Topics include: Basic electronic theory, load feed calculations, fire alarm systems, high voltage terminations, heat tracing and freeze protection, speciality transformers. Prerequisite: BOC 148. Two lecture, two lab.
Commercial wiring. Topics include: building plans and specifications, electric service design, grounding, branch circuits, wire sizing, conduit fill and sizing, voltage drop, appliance circuits, cooling systems, lighting and panel design. Two lecture; two lab.
Industrial wiring. Topics include: basic electrical data, power factor, three-phase power, transformers, circuit breakers, safety switches, grounding, 277 volt lighting, appliance circuits, motor circuits, motor design and control. Two lecture; two lab.
An introduction to HVAC. The course covers the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as career opportunities in HVAC, training and apprenticeship programs. Two lecture; two lab.
Second in a four-course series. Delves into more detail about the aspects of the HVAC trade. Prerequisite: BOC 156. Two lecture; two lab.
Third in a four-course series. Delves into more detail about the aspects of the HVAC trade. Prerequisite: BOC 157. Two lecture; two lab.
Last in a four-course series. Delves into more detail about the aspects of the HVAC trade. Prerequisite: BOC 158. Two lecture; two lab.
Estimating elements of a job and bidding for residential construction. Topics include: professional estimating, building codes, plans and specifications, materials estimates for job phases, labor estimates, overhead computation, profit percentages and preparing the final bid. Prerequisite: BOC 140 or equivalent experience. Three lecture.
The maintenance, service, and minor repair of homes, commercial, industrial and public buildings. Topics include: window repair, door service, plumbing service, HVAC maintenance, drywall repair, finish wood repair, ceramic tile, painting, minor electrical service and floor care. One lecture; two lab.
An overview of the major building codes adopted and enforced by government entities in the United States. Offers detailed study of a particular code chosen by the student. Topics include: history of code development, mechanics of code adoption and addendums, overview of major codes - coverage, organization and extent of use; UBC, CABO, UPC, UMC, UFC, NEC; identification of AZ codes. Selection of single code for study, origin and authority, applicability, jurisdiction, organization, search techniques and interpretation. Three lecture.
Understanding and utilization of the Uniform Building Code. Topics include: development of the Uniform Building Code, review of designs, classifying buildings by occupancy classification, classifying buildings by type of construction, classifying buildings by location on property, classifying buildings by allowable floor area, classifying buildings by height and number of stories, occupancy requirements, type of construction requirements, exiting requirements, detailed code regulations and engineering regulations and requirements for materials of construction. Three lecture.
Understanding and utilization of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: introduction to the NEC, rough wiring, electric services, switches, panel boards and load center, over current protection, branch circuits and feeders, electrical equipment lighting and electric heat, electric motors and controllers, miscellaneous electrical systems, signaling circuits, transformers and capacitors. Two lecture.
Advanced wood and steel framing techniques covering materials, design and fabrication. Topics include: engineered framing systems and designed materials, fast framing and production framing techniques, methods to minimize floor and beam bounce, prefabricated panel wall and roof framing systems, bay window framing and cantilever systems, custom and advanced stair design and construction, roof stacking and fast roof production techniques, basics of pole framing systems, basics of timber framing systems, troubleshooting structural problems, structural remodeling, sill repair and house jacking methods and safe demolition methods. Prerequisite: BOC 105. Two lecture; two lab.
Advanced standard techniques of cabinetmaking. Topics include: shop safety for special setups, standard and customized cabinet dimensioning, detailed working drawings, specialized cabinet joinery, molding and trim applications, bending and laminating veneers and plastic laminates, design and fabrication of multi-component cabinet systems. Prerequisite: BOC 120. Two lecture; two lab.
Specialized techniques in cabinet production. Topics include: identification/use/care of specialized hand tools/portable power tools/machinery for mass production of cabinets, jigs and fixtures, designing and estimating materials for production cabinetry, production projects. Pre-requisite: BOC 220. Two lecture; two lab.
Supervision skills needed by foremen, superintendents and other supervisors in the building trades. Topics include: health and safety regulations, legal responsibilities, communications, human behavior, leadership, fundamentals of supervision, personnel motivation, self-evaluation, and personal skills improvement. Three lecture.
The design, fabrication/production, preparation and finishing of custom wood furniture. Topics include: shop safety and special applications, material identification/grading/ selection, custom fastener and hardware systems, production planning, precision repetition techniques, jigs and fixtures, cutting and fitting, surface preparation, stain/finish matching and control. Prerequisite: BOC 135. Two lecture; two lab.
Interpreting working drawings for specific trade information. Student may select area of specialization: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, wiring or read for all trades on advanced levels. Topics include: developing a plan of study, elements of trade defined, trade specifications, trade vocabulary, applicable building codes, drawing conventions and symbols, floor plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings. Prerequisite: BOC 140. Three lecture.
Estimating materials, labor and other costs for bids. Student may select area of specification: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, wiring or estimates for all trades on advanced levels. Topics include: estimating resource books, take-offs, material costs, direct labor costs, labor burden, equipment rate costs, other direct costs, direct overhead, indirect overhead, contingency, escalation, profit, bid formats, bid procedures, job costing. Pre-requisite: BOC 160. Three lecture.
Use of a basic computer estimating system and the exploration of more complex construction estimating and management systems. Topics include: basics of computer operating systems-DOS/Windows, introduction to ESTIMATE WRITER, cost book window/keyword search/screen splitting, copying descriptions and costs to an estimate, changes in estimated costs and texts, adding and deleting description and cost lines, adding overhead and profit, printing, saving and transferring estimates, transferring to word processors and spreadsheets, preliminary estimating project, customizing ESTIMATE WRITER, other commercial estimating software, combined estimating and job costing software, estimating/job costing/accounting software, whole management contractor software, and whole house estimating project. Three lecture.
The skills of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and stabilization of victims with airway obstruction. One lecture.
Overview of prisoners procedural due process and substantive constitutional rights. One lecture.
Philosophy and history of correctional services and a survey of the correctional sub-systems of institutions, by type and function, probation concepts, and parole operations. Correctional employee responsibilities as applied to offender; behavior modification via supervisory control techniques and rehabilitation goals as they affect individual and inmate cultural groups in both confined and field settings. Three lecture.
Use of conflict resolution techniques by police and correctional officers, including use of assertive communication, force, safety procedures and referrals. One lecture.
Barriers to effective communication in the field of criminal justice. Development of effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication as well as communication with the community and within the courtroom. One lecture.
Certification of Arizona Department of Corrections Subject Matter Experts (SME) to teach academy and in-service staff training courses. Prepares SME's to use approved curriculum materials and effective teaching techniques. Prerequisite: ADOC employee. Two lecture.
Characteristics of the adult learner, learning theories, development of a comfortable learning environment and role and liabilities of criminal justice trainers. Application of basic concepts. Prerequisite: ADOC employee. One lecture.
Establishing criminal justice training needs. Writing course objectives. Developing lesson plans. Evaluation in the context of teaching criminal justice instructors. Prerequisites: ADOC employee, COR 141. One lecture.
Characteristics of effective instruction. Comparison of various instructional methods and testing/evaluation techniques. Use of instructional media. Evaluation of criminal justice training programs. Prerequisites: ADOC employee, COR 142. One lecture.
Establishing training needs. Writing course objectives. Developing a lesson plan. Prerequisite: ADOC employee. One lecture.
Characteristics of effective instruction. Comparison of various instructional methods and testing/evaluation programs. Prerequisite: ADOC employee. One lecture.
History, philosophy, and identification of prison organized gangs and revolutionary groups in the United States. One lecture.
Basic supervision of correctional employees. Personnel practices, employee discipline and motivation, trust/team building and One Minute Manager principles are discussed. Prerequisite: ADOC employee. Three lecture.
Introduction to leadership, writing/preparation of reports, legal issues, budgetary management, personnel issues and problem solving techniques for correctional supervisors and managers. Prerequisite: COR 228. Three lecture.
History of punishment and evolution of correctional facilities. Military, format-participative, and leadership models of management, as well as management by objectives. Modern management techniques, middle and line management in institutions, probation and parole. Three lecture.
Examination of punishment from primitive times to the modern correctional era. Tracing the influences of historical events to the philosophy of punishment and methods of prison discipline. Three lecture.
First of two courses for students seeking a manicuring license. Includes care and beautification of the hands, nails and arms. Emphasis is on theory, proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, common nail conditions and diseases and State Board rules and regulations affecting manicurists. One lecture; nine lab.
A continuation of Manicuring I. Emphasis is upon additional skill building in areas covered in Manicuring I and manicuring involving nail repair, silk wraps, artificial nails, sculptured nails, electrical manicures, hand/arm massage techniques and special problems. Prerequisite: COS 101. One lecture; nine lab.
Third of four courses designed for students seeking a nail technician license. Includes care and beautification of hands, nails and arms. Emphasis is on theory, proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, common nail conditions and diseases and State Board rules and regulations affecting nail technicians. Prerequisite: COS 102. One lecture; nine lab.
Continuation of Manicuring III. Emphasis on additional skill building in areas covered in Manicuring III and manicuring involving nail repair, silk wraps, artificial nails, sculptured nails, electrical manicures, hand/arm massage techniques and special problems. Prerequisite: COS 103. One lecture; nine lab.
Introduction to the basic manipulative skills in manicuring, shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction. The course includes basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitization, and physiology pertaining to the head, face, hands and arms. Theory and use of electricity and light as applied to cosmetology. The course also includes Arizona laws and rules governing cosmetology. Three lecture.
Continuation of COS 105. Basic manipulative skills in manicuring, shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction. The course includes basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitization, and physiology pertaining to the head, face, hands and arms. The course also includes ethics and shop management. Prerequisite: COS 105. Three lecture.
Basic instructions in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in basic manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving a chemical wave or chemical relaxer. One lecture; 12 lab.
Advanced instruction in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in advanced manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving a chemical wave or chemical relaxer. Prerequisite: COS 110. One lecture; nine lab.
Advanced instruction in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in advanced manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving a chemical wave or chemical relaxer. Prerequisite: COS 111. One lecture; nine lab.
Care and beautification of the hands, arms and nails; practice in giving plain/oil manicures and hand/arm massages is included. Emphasis is on proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, sanitation, recognition of common nail conditions and diseases, and State Board rules and regulations affecting the cosmetologist performing manicuring/hand and arm massages. One-half lecture; one and one-half lab.
Student performs all basic haircutting techniques. Studies introductory corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Basic procedures for facials, electrical and manipulative, makeup, hair removal, and lash and brow tinting. One lecture; twelve lab.
Student performs advanced haircutting techniques. Studies professional corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials, electrical and manipulative, makeup, hair removal, lash and brow tinting. Prerequisite: COS 120. One lecture; twelve lab.
Student performs advanced haircutting techniques. Studies professional corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials, electrical and manipulative, makeup, hair removal, lash and brow tinting. Prerequisite: COS 121. One lecture; twelve lab.
A review of essential techniques coupled with current advances and/or new techniques for the provision of state-of-the-art patron services. Orientation to and use of new products and/or equipment will be covered as possible. Prerequisite: Cosmetology license. One-half lecture; one and one-half lab.
Instructional techniques for teaching/demonstrations of the safe use of chemicals, safety precautions in use of electricity and electrical equipment, cosmetic chemistry. Theory and practical procedures are explained and demonstrated for each topic. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license and instructor permission. One lecture.
Instructional techniques for teaching and mastering an introduction to personal improvement, Arizona laws and rules governing cosmetology business ethics, telephone techniques, receptionist techniques, and shop management. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license and instructor permission. Three lecture.
Student instructor will learn correct instructional procedures pertaining to manicuring, shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction, enabling them to stress all safety precautions, and demonstrate their manipulative skills to students clearly and confidently. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license and instructor permission. Three lecture.
Basic instructional methods and techniques for the effective observation and assistance to experienced instructors, in the performance of their duties, to perform skill demonstrations in chemical applications. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license, COS 211 and instructor permission. Three lecture.
Basic instructional methods and techniques for the effective instructing of students in the skills of haircutting with razor and scissors, observing and performing guidelines, roller placement, and the clear and enthusiastic demonstration of all skills needed. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license, COS 212 and instructor permission. Three lecture.
Designing lesson plans, demonstration schedules, theory schedules, quizzes and examinations and observing and absorbing human relations in dealing with students and patrons. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license, COS 213 and instructor permission. Three lecture.
Basic skills for technical drafting. Topics include: language of industry, drafting skills, drafting office practices, theory of shape description, applied geometry, basic dimensioning, working drawings, sections and conventions and printmaking machines. Two lecture; two lab.
Architectural drafting. Topics include: drafting tools, drafting mediums, lines and lettering, blueprint production, building codes, site/plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and framing plans. Two lecture; two lab.
The design of local government drafting needs. Topics include: drafting equipment/lettering, municipal and rural maps, drainage, plan views, roadway plan and profile sheets, super-elevation, earthwork, drainage structures, right-of-way, mathematical procedures, land development, surveying principles. Prerequisite: DRF 120. Two lecture; two lab.
An introductory course in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design using AutoSketch. Recommended for those students who want to pursue study of AutoCad but have no computer or drafting experience. Two lecture; two lab.
Specializing in two dimensional (2D) drawings and the application of Computer Aided Drafting Design (CAD). Topics include: system startup, setting up drawings, drawing fundamentals, getting around with display controls, graphic entities, introduction to editing, grouping entities into blocks, drawing enhancements, dimensioning, plotting drawings. Two lecture; two lab.
The application of advanced drafting and design skills in a challenging format. Topics include: defining areas of interest, advanced sketching skills, advanced manual drafting skills, advanced AutoCAD skills, project work plans, activities and evaluation. Repeatable with different student/instructor/division director created specific learning object. Prerequisite: 15 credit hours of drafting core courses. Four lab.
An advanced course in technical drafting. Topics include: drawing threaded fasteners, drawing miscellaneous types of fasteners, forming processes, welding drawings, manufacturing materials, auxiliary views, pictorial drawings, functional drafting, drawing for numerical control. Prerequisite: DRF 120. Two lecture; two lab.
An advanced course in architectural drafting. Topics include: site/plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, framing plans, internal elevations, electrical plans, plumbing plans, sketching, perspective drawing, shading and coloring, building codes. Prerequisite: DRF 130. Two lecture; two lab.
Covering 2-D specialized techniques and continued development of AutoCAD skills. Emphasis is on advanced student project(s). Topics include: advanced editing, attributes and data extraction, customizing macros and menus, tailoring menu systems, using AutoLISP for drawing automation, grouping entities into blocks, drawing enhancements, dimensioning, plotting drawings. Prerequisite: DRF 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
The theory and application of three dimensional (3-D) capabilities of AutoCAD and the rendering ability of AutoShade. Topics include: conversion of 2-D to 3-D, user coordinate system, multiple viewpoints and 3-D spatial navigation, 3-D drawing editor commands, 3-D color management, 3-D blocks, 3-D drawing rotation, AutoShade rendering, 3-D conversion to 2-D for plotting. Prerequisite: DRF 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
The use of the AutoCAD program to create personalized applications of AutoCAD customized menus and templates. Topics include: making a first menu, fine-tuning a system, DOS - a closer look, creating and editing macros, improving screen menus, designing and creating tablet menus, AutoCAD's advanced user interface, automating drawings, productivity tips and tricks, AutoCAD productivity library. Prerequisite: DRF 250 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
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