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  • 3.00 Credits

    Basic concepts of the construction industry. Overview of careers in construction, planning and layout, foundations and concrete, and light frame construction. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. Field trips required. Offered: F, S. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Techniques in estimating and scheduling for the building industry. Plan reading and the extraction of the information necessary to calculate quantities and costs are covered. The preparation of a cost breakdown for the use of a financial institution and a production schedule for the projects is completed in the class. The use of computer programs to calculate the cost and keep track of the scheduling is explored and practiced. Practice and theory are pursued. Recommended: CNST B1 or one year work experience in the construction related industry. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: S. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
  • 1.50 - 3.00 Credits

    The study and discussion of local building codes, along with developing the basic skills of beginning students in the knowledge of plumbing materials, tools and equipment together with the basic technical knowledge required to enter the plumbing industry. Emphasis is on how to make all the common joints, and install the systems common to the plumbing trade as well as how to install finished fixtures and appliances. Prerequisites: CNST B1, CNST B2. Hours: 27 lect. Field trips required. Offered: S. CCS: Occupational Education. Not Transferable: Associate Degree only.
  • 1.50 - 3.00 Credits

    The study and discussion of local building codes as related to residential electrical wiring, along with developing the basic skills of beginning students in the knowledge of electrical wiring materials, tools, and equipment together with the basic technical knowledge required to enter the electrical wiring industry. The student will learn the basic theory of electricity, and how to install the system most commonly used in the residential electrical trade and how to install finish electrical fixtures and appliances. Prerequisites: CNST B1, CNST B2. Hours: 27 lect. Field trips required. Offered: S. CCS: Occupational Education. Not Transferable: Associate Degree only.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Course is intended to provide students with the practical experience and technical skills necessary to complete the actual construction of a single family residence from the site preparation and foundation through final completion. Various aspects of residential construction will be studied, discussed, performed or coordinated with the different trade subcontractors and instructor. The amount of time allotted for construction of this residence will not exceed one school year (2 semesters). Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect, 216 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Not Transferable: Associate Degree only.
  • 3.00 - 4.00 Credits

    A highly structured, intermediate course in cabinetmaking and millwork designed to prepare students for employment in the cabinet/construction industry. Special attention to state-ofthe- art techniques. Prerequisites: WOOD B2 or equivalent or evaluation by instructor of student's cabinetmaking skills. Hours: 54 lect, 90 lab. Field trips required. Offered: S. CCS: Occupational Education. Not Transferable: Associate Degree only.
  • 3.00 - 4.00 Credits

    An advanced course in cabinetmaking, utilizing machine and hand techniques necessary for top- end construction. Residential and nonresidential type cabinets and the economical use of solid lumber; architectural millwork such as frame and panel wainscot, built-in furniture, desks, bars, doors, and windows; commercial applications such as store fixtures, counters, and reception desks; computer-aided cabinet design. Prerequisites: CNST B54a or evaluation by instructor of student's cabinetmaking skills.. Hours: 54 lect, 90 lab. Field trips required. Repeat: 1. CCS: Occupational Education. Not Transferable: Associate Degree only.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Instruction in the composition, presentation and evaluation of original speeches and critical assessment of other communication events. Emphasizes topic selection, research, organization, development, delivery, audience analysis and critical analysis of persuasive communication. Recommended: English Level 6, Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. CAN SPCH 4; BC GE A.1; CSU GE A.1; IGETC 1.C.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to all aspects of the communication process including intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication, as well as speaking in public. Emphasizes an understanding of communication in everyday life in conjunction with a knowledge of how to present ideas, thoughts and feelings. Introduction to various theories of interpersonal communication; participation in experiences designed to enhance competence and develop skills in interpersonal relationships. Recommended: English Level 6, Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. CAN SPCH 8; BC GE A.1; CSU GE A.1; IGETC 1.C.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    See WEXP B249 description.
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