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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

BCN 1230	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Materials and Methods
A study of materials and methods used in commercial or private dwelling construction. Includes the use of wood, steel, and concrete in all phases of construction and a study of the fabrication of component units and their assembly at the construction site.

#BCN 2742	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Contractor's License Preparation
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A study designed to prepare students for the Building Contractors' Examination, state and federal laws, safety codes, building codes, construction methods and technology, and practical field knowledge leading to A, B, and C licenses. Course can be used for general knowledge of construction field.

#BCT 1040	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Blueprint Reading for Building Trades
Fundamentals of blueprint reading in light construction for use by the building trades. Includes current standards, design characteristics, structural relationships, and the use of building materials.

#BCT 2610	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Codes for Electrical Exam
A course covering the latest revisions of the national code and local codes intended to aid the experienced worker in preparing for journeyman and master examination.

#BCT 2715	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Construction Management
A survey of the problems encountered in building construction involving personnel; contracts; federal, state, and local laws involving taxes, unemployment compensation, safety, liens, property deeds, easements, and licensing.

BCT 2770	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Construction Estimating
The basic principles and current practices employed in estimating building costs. The student learns to prepare material lists and to take off quantities of materials and labor hours from working drawings and specifications. Project cost estimates are prepared.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS

=BCA 0340	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 9
Prerequisite: BCA 0357. This is the 1st course, in the 5th year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 8 course.

=BCA 0341	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 10
Prerequisite: BCA 0340. This is the 2nd course, in the 5th year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 9 course.

=BCA 0345	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 9
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 5, semester 1, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0346	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 10
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 5, semester 2, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0347	540 contact hrs., 18 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship Summer 5
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 5, summer, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0350	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 1
This is the 1st course, in the 1st year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 1 course.

=BCA 0351	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 2
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the 2nd course, in the 1st year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 1 course.

=BCA 0352	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 3
This is the 1st course, in the 2nd year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians.

=BCA 0353	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 4
Prerequisite: BCA 0352. This is the 2nd course, in the 2nd year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 3 course.

=BCA 0354	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 5
Prerequisite: BCA 0353. This is the 1st course, in the 3rd year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 4 course.

=BCA 0355	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 6
Prerequisite: BCA 0354. This is the 2nd course, in the 3rd year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 5 course.

=BCA 0356	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship 7
Prerequisite: BCA 0355. This is the 1st course, in the 4th year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 6 course.

=BCA 0357	90 contact hrs., 3 vocational crs.
Electrical Apprenticeship
Prerequisite: BCA 0356. This is the 2nd course, in the 4th year, of the 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program that is designed to prepare individuals to become Journeymen Electricians. This course is a continuation of the Electrical Apprenticeship 7 course.

=BCA 0358	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 1
Prerequisite: BCA 0350 This is the year 1, semester 1, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0359	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 2
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 1, semester 2, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0360	540 contact hrs., 18 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship Summer 1
Prerequisite: BCA 0351. This is the year 1, summer, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0361	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 3
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 1, semester 1, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0362	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 4
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 2, semester 2, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0363	540 contact hrs., 18 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship Summer 2
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 2, summer, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0364	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 5
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 3, semester 1, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0365	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 6
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 3, semester 2, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0366	540 contact hrs., 18 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship Summer 3
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 3, summer, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0367	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 7
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 4, semester 1, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0368	640 contact hrs., 21 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship 8
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 4, semester 2, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

=BCA 0369	540 contact hrs., 18 vocational crs.
Electrical Internship Summer 4
Prerequisite: BCA 0350. This is the year 4, summer, coordinated work experience program that reinforces the educational and professional growth of students through parallel involvement in classroom instruction and field experience for the Electrical Apprenticeship program. Field activities are coordinated with classroom activities to provide student the opportunity to apply their knowledge and gain hands-on skills.

# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.
+ Minimum grade of "C" required.
= PSAV course.

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