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  • 4.00 Credits

    This is a course designed for science majors who are not in the calculus sequence. The course content consists of Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Prerequisite:    MAT 151 and MAT 152* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of College Physics I and is designed for Science majors who are not in the University Physics sequence. The course deals primarily with Electricity and Magnetism, Waves and Optics, and Modern Physics topics. Prerequisite:    MAT 152 and PHY 110
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed for Natural Science and Engineering majors who are required to take a calculus-based physics course. Dealing primarily with mechanics, the course covers the linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics of and the principles, laws and concepts pertaining to, the motion of solids, along with specific applications relating to liquids and gases. Prerequisite:    MAT 160
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of University Physics I and is designed for Natural Science and Engineering majors who are required to take a calculus-based physics course sequence. Dealing primarily with electricity and magnetism, the course covers the principles, laws and concepts of electrostatics and electrodynamics, including electromagnetic waves and physical and geometrical optics. Prerequisite:    MAT 161* and PHY 131 (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to topics in Modern Physics. Students will be introduced to Special Relativity, Wave-Particle Duality, Quantum Mechanics, Atomic physics, Nuclear physics, Particle Physics and Cosmology. This course is intended for students intending to major in physics and for students who need an extra course in Modern Physics. Prerequisite:    PHY 132 and MAT 161
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with instruction in plumbing practices applicable to all areas of plumbing. Emphasis will be placed on presenting the history of plumbing, materials, tools and ideas in the plumbing industry. Traditional approaches are covered to ensure that the student receives a broad exposure to all materials and practices potentially encountered in the workplace. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must take College Placement Exam and must be employed by a Master Plumber. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
  • 5.00 Credits

    This continuation course is designed to stress good solid plumbing practices applicable to all areas of plumbing. Emphasis will be placed on presenting advanced concepts and materials in the plumbing industry. Traditional approaches are covered to ensure that the student receives a broad exposure to all materials and practices that may be encountered in the work place. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must be employed by a Master Plumber. Prerequisite:    PLB 100
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with relevant theory and skills in solving practical, industrially based, trade-related mathematical problems. Topics of instruction will include, but will not be limited to, calculating arithmetic expressions involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion, and percentages. The appropriate use of English/metric conversions, exponents, square roots, basic graph interpretation, and basic algebraic expression (formulas) manipulation will be presented. Emphasis is placed on providing the student with a problem-solving methodology applicable to new and future mathematical concepts. An introduction to the use of trigonometry for the solution of right and oblique triangles will also be included. Prerequisite:    PLB 101
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is designed to stress good solid plumbing practices applicable to all areas of plumbing materials, installations, and repair. Emphasis will be placed on advanced concepts and material selections in the plumbing industry. Traditional approaches are covered to ensure that the student receives a broad exposure to all materials and practices that may be encountered in the work place. Proper selection, installation of materials, application, and use of tools according to plumbing codes will be covered. In addition, practical application in the lab of the theoretical material covered in class will be stressed throughout the course. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must have completed one year apprenticeship and must be employed by a Master Plumber. Prerequisite:    PLB 100 and PLB 101
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course explains the manifold rules and regulations regarding shop safety. It demonstrates the right ways to lay out a job by the department of Labor and Industry, as well as, discuss job site hazards. In addition, it places emphasis on the power threader, soldering, brazing and safety. Students are taught how to create a detailed tool and material list as well as how to complete the manifold drawing to scale. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must have completed two years apprenticeship and must be employed by a Master Plumber. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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