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PLB 100
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION AND THE PIPE TRADES (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
This course provides an introduction to the construction trades,
the skills required to succeed in construction, tools, and job site
safety. This course also provides certification in CPR and First
Aid. Topics include: introduction to the construction trades; ethics,
communication, and attitudes; use and care of hand and power tools;
job site safety; and CPR and first aid.
PLB 107 PHYSICAL
SCIENCE AND MECHANICS FOR THE PIPE TRADES (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Explores the science of materials and the mechanics related to the
pipe trades. Topics include: properties and characteristics of water;
hydraulics and pneumatics; mechanics; metals, alloys, and synthetics;
corrosion; and basic electrical theory.
PLB 116 CONSTRUCTION
DRAWINGS I (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Introduces the reading and interpretation of residential plumbing
prints and architectural drawings. Topics include: types of plans,
scales, specifications, convention, and schedules.
PLB 117 CONSTRUCTION
DRAWINGS II (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: PLB 116
Introduces the reading and interpretation of commercial prints and
architectural drawings. Topics include: types of plans, scales,
specifications, conventions, and schedules.
PLB 120
PIPES, FITTINGS, AND VALVES I (1-2-2)
Prerequisite: Program Admission
Students are introduced to the pipes, fittings, valves, hangers
and joining methods as used in the pipe trades. Topics include:
pipes, fittings, valves, hangers, and joining techniques.
PLB 122
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS I (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: CAR 105 or PLB 116
Provides an introduction to the treatment, design and materials
used in residential drainage systems. Applicable plumbing codes
are also discussed. Topics include: public and private sewage systems
and treatment; materials, fittings, and valves; traps, venting,
and grade; ejector and sump pumps; design, sizing, and installation
of drainage systems.
PLB 124 WATER
SUPPLY SYSTEMS I (1-5-2)
Prerequisite:CAR 105 or PLB
116
Provides an introduction to the sources, treatment, design, and
materials used in residential cold and hot water distribution systems.
Applicable plumbing codes are also discussed. Topics include: public
and private water systems; materials and fittings; valves; water
treatment; water mains and services; hot water supply; design and
installation of water supply systems.
PLB 126 PLUMBING
FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES I (1-5-2)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Introduces the identification, theory, application and installation
of residential plumbing fixtures, trim and appliances. Topics include:
types of fixtures and appliances, fixture controls, and installation
procedures.
PLB 128 GAS
PIPING, VENTING, AND APPLIANCES I (2-5-3)
Prerequisite:CAR 105 or PLB
116
Provides instruction in the materials and design of residential
gas supply systems and the installation of residential gas appliances.
Emphasis is placed in conformance with applicable gas codes. Topics
include: types of gas, safety, materials and fittings, valves, design
and size gas systems, gas appliances and controls, and gas venting.
PLB 130 PIPES,
FITTINGS, AND VALVES II (1-5-2)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
The student is introduced to the pipes, fittings, valves, hangers
and joining methods used in commercial plumbing and pipe fitting.
Topics include: pipes, fittings, and valves; hangers and supports;
and joining techniques.
PLB 132 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS II (2-5-3)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides instruction in the treatment, design and materials used
in commercial drainage systems. Applicable plumbing codes are also
discussed. Topics include: public and private sewage systems and
treatment; materials, fittings, and valves; traps, venting, and
grade; ejector and sump pumps; and design and sizing drainage systems.
PLB 134
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS II (2-5-3)
Prerequisite: PLB 124
Provides an introduction to the sources, treatment, design, and
materials used in commercial cold and hot water distribution systems.
Applicable plumbing codes are also discussed. Topics include: public
and private water systems; materials, fittings, valves and meters;
water treatment; hot water supply; pumps; design and sizing water
supply systems.
PLB 136
PLUMBING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES II (2-5-3)
Prerequisite: PLB 126
Provides instruction in the identification, theory, application
and installation of commercial plumbing fixtures, trim and appliances.
Topics include: types of fixtures and appliances, fixture controls,
installation procedures, and the American Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliance.
PLB 138
GAS PIPING, VENTING, AND APPLIANCES II (1-5-2)
Prerequisite: PLB 128
Provides instruction in the materials and design of commercial gas
supply systems and the installation of commercial gas appliances.
Emphasis is placed on conformance with applicable gas codes. Topics
include: types of gas, safety, materials and fittings, valves, design
and size gas systems, gas appliances and controls, and gas venting.
PLB 140 PIPE
OFFSETS AND MEASUREMENT (1-0-1)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides a trade related course in problem solving using formulas
and tables to calculate pipe measurements. Topics include: review
of basic math skills, problem solving skills, pipe measurement and
fitting take-off, piping offsets, and piping formulas.
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