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3.00 Credits
Students will study the Minnesota Plumbing Code which covers the laws, rules and regulations of plumbing installed in Minnesota including plumbing principles, materials, traps and fixtures, water supply and drainage, waste and vent systems used in construction, repair and remodeling of buildings. Prerequisite(s): PLBG1510 (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
The student will learn to read building plans and pipe diagrams, interpret floor plans, elevation views, draw isometrics and sketch detailed work drawings. Student will develop skills in estimating plumbing cost for new installations and remodels and prepare projects using industry developed estimating procedures. Estimates include material, fixtures and labor costs with profit and overhead calculations. (4 C: 1 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
The student will learn to read building plans and pipe diagrams. Interpret floor plans, elevation views, draw isometrics and sketch detailed work drawings. Student will develop skills in estimating plumbing cost for basic residential installations and remodels. Building on these skills, the student will gain knowledge of complex residential and commercial blueprint reading, pipe diagrams, isometric drawing and job cost estimating. Student will learn to interpret commercial building roof drain systems including how to size, draw and estimate the cost of a storm water disposal system. Prerequisite(s): PLBG1518 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
The application of mathematics to plumbing calculations in developed lengths of pipe, fitting allowances, offsets, areas, volumes, diameters, weights and pressures. Students will also use formulas common to the industry. Emphasis will be put on estimating plumbing jobs. Calculation of profit margin percentages as it relates to the plumbing industry. Prerequisite(s): PLBG1508 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
Students will study the assembly of Cast Iron hub and no-hub soil and waste pipe and fittings. Students will join Cast Iron hub type neoprene and fabricate projects in no hub pipe. Special waste piping including enfield, enfusion, glass, bituminized fiber and welded pipe will be discussed. Students will fabricate steel piping projects using the fundamentals of cutting, threading, grooving of piping, identify fittings and apply sealants to piping. Prerequisite(s): PLBG1504 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
Students will work in a sponsoring plumbing-related business applying knowledge, concepts and skills learned in the classroom. (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 2 other)
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3.00 Credits
The student will write a telephone script, fill out a job application, complete an employer ready cover letter and resume. Students will write short, intermediate and long term personal and professional goals. Students will study the fundamentals of good customer relations and apply them in their daily working lives. Student will participate in discussions with guest prospective employers. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers fundamental principles of the engineering design and development process. Topics include planning and developing, recording, modeling, product analysis and marketing. The student will learn procedures in these areas, developing their own ideas in a lab environment, and presenting their ideas. Specific emphasis is given in drawing and developing through the use of pencil sketching and computer software. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers fundamental principles and processes of engineering. Topics include definition and types of engineering, the design process, engineering systems, engineering for reliability, and the documentation process used in engineering fields. The student will learn procedures in these areas, developing their own ideas in a lab environment, and presenting their ideas. Specific labs in material testing, statics, and statistics will be utilized. The student will acquire a fundamental approach in the design, development and engineering process. Individuals will apply these skills through problem solving and laboratory experiments. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers fundamental principles of digital electronics, number systems and Boolean Algebra. Topics include number conversion, logic simplification, logic gates and their applications, sequential logic, logic families, microprocessors and interfacing. A background in basic electronics is given to aid in the understanding of some of the material presented in this course. The student will learn how to connect logic gates to form functional devices using simulation and breadboards with integrated circuits. Finally, a capstone project of their own design will be simulated, built on a breadboard and presented. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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