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84 Doña Ana Community CollegeAUTO 141. Principles of Automotive Fuel Injection2 cr.Theory and operation of the most commonly used fuel injection systems. Proper diagnosticand service procedures. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.AUTO 221. Cooperative Experience I1–6 cr.Supervised cooperative work program. Student is employed in an approved occupationand supervised and rated by the employer and instructor. Student will meet in aweekly class. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.AUTO 255. Special Problems in Automotive Technology1–5 cr.Individual studies in areas directly related to automotive technologies. Prerequisite:consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.AUTO 295. Special Topics1–6 cr.Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.BCIS—Business Computer Information SystemsBCIS 110. Introduction to Computerized Information Systems3 cr.Computerized information systems, their economic, and social implications. Introductionto microcomputer hardware, personal productivity software, and communications.BCT—Building Construction TechnologyBCT 100. Building Trades I8 cr. (2+12P)Equipment and general safety. Human relations, building construction surveying,footings, foundation form work, framing, sheathing, insulation. Basic electrical wiringand plumbing. Classroom instruction, on- the-job training, and problem solving.BCT 101. Introduction to Construction I2 cr. (2+1P)Basic safety, including personal protective equipment, how to perform basic constructiontasks safely, and what to do if an accident occurs. Includes basic constructionmethods.BCT 102. Introduction to Construction II2 cr. (2+1P)Introduction to power and hand tools, blueprints, and basic rigging hardware andtechniques.BCT 103. Introduction to Construction Laboratory3 cr.Provides students the opportunity to practice skills they have acquired in OEBT 101and OEBT 102. It includes task-oriented projects in which students can apply manyof the skills and knowledge that have been presented throughout the National Centerfor Construction and Education Research (NCCER) Carpentry Program. Corequisite:OEBT 101 or OEBT 102.BCT 106. Woodworking Theory and Practice3 cr. (2+2P)History of wood manufacturing, industrial techniques, wood characteristics, stainsand finishes. Design and construction of minor wood projects.BCT 107. Painting I4 cr. (2+4P)Types and applications of paints and clear coatings. Use of fasteners, caulks, andsealants.BCT 108. Painting Level II4 cr. (2+4P)Continuation of OEBT 107: Painting failures and remedies, preparation, drywallpatching and wood finishing. Prerequisite: OEBT 107.BCT 111. Small Equipment Maintenance and Repair4 cr. (2+4P)Covers small engine theory, troubleshooting and repair, auto maintenance, hydraulictheory and repair lubricants, batteries and scheduled tool maintenance.BCT 112. Basic Masonry4 cr. (2+4P)Covers use of brick and concrete blocks; basic techniques for mixing mortar and layingmasonry units; describes the hand and power tools used in masonry, includingsafety; includes mathematics used to perform calculations related to masonry units;explains the types and properties of mortar and the materials used in mixtures.BCT 113. Masonry Level I4 cr. (2+4P)Covers all types of concrete and clay masonry units and their applications; covers tiesand reinforcing materials; includes layout, set-up, spreading mortar, cutting brick andblock, laying to the line, making corners, tooling joints, patches and cleanup.BCT 114. Basic Carpentry3 cr. (1+4P)Covers orientation to the trade; wood building materials, fasteners, and adhesives;detailed description and explanations of hand-operated and power tools, includingsafety; framing basics including laying out and constructing of wood floors, walls andceilings and includes roughing in of door and window openings.BCT 115. Carpentry Level I3 cr. (1+4P)Describes the various kinds of roofs and provides instructions for lay out of the differentroofing systems. Describes the various types of windows, skylights, and exteriordoors and provides instruction for installation.BCT 116. Basic Carpentry Lab2 cr.Provides students the opportunity to practices skills they have acquired in OEBT 114 and115. It includes task-oriented projects in which students can apply many of the skills andknowledge that have been presented throughout the National Center for Constructionand Education Research Carpentry Program. Pre/Corequisite: OEBT 114 or 115.BCT 121. Construction Law3 cr.Using the New Mexico Contractors Reference manual, this course covers licensingrequirements and regulations, business, law and other important aspects of owningand running a construction business.BCT 206. Advanced Cabinetmaking3 cr. (1+3P)Advanced cabinetmaking skills, to include expert use of hand and power tools, professionalconstruction and finishing techniques. Prerequisites: OEBT 105, OEBT 106,or consent of instructor.BCT 211. Small Equipment Maintenance & Repair II4 cr. (2+4P)Advanced, hands on work experience. Students will work on small engines, explorethe various aspects of advanced 4 stroke engine and 2 stroke engine techniques andapply skills and theory taught in the classroom and shop. Along with tours and variousshop technicians. Prerequisite: OEBT 111.BCT 214. Intermediate Carpentry I3 cr.Describes the properties, characteristics, procedures and uses of cement, aggregates,and other materials that, when mixed together, form different types of concrete. Coversprocedures for estimating concrete volume and testing freshly mixed concrete,different types of reinforcing materials. Prepares students for working in and aroundexcavations, preparing building foundations, capacities of soils; procedures used inshoring, sloping, and shielding trenches and excavations; trenching safety requirements,recognition of unsafe conditions; and mitigation of groundwater and rockwhen excavating foundations. Prerequisites: OEBT 101, 102, 103, 114, 115 and 116.Corequisite: OEBT 216.BCT 215. Intermediate Carpentry II3 cr.Covers site layout tools and methods. Layout and construction of deep and shallowfoundations, forming of slabs-on-grade, curbing and paving. The module alsoprovides an overview of the assembly, erection, and stripping of gang forms. Thismodule covers the types of elevated decks and the formwork systems and methodsused in their construction. Advanced systems: flat slab systems, flying forms, shoringand re-shoring systems, how tilt-up concrete construction is used, how tilt-up panelsare formed, erected, and braced, installation of rebar and the types of embedmentsused to lift and brace the panels. Prerequisite: OEBT 214. Corequisite: OEBT 216.BCT 216. Intermediate Carpentry Laboratory2 cr.Provides students the opportunity to practice skills they have acquired in OEBT 214and OEBT 215. It includes task-oriented projects in which students can apply many ofthe skills and knowledge that have been presented throughout the National Center forConstruction and Education Research (NCCER) Carpentry Program. Pre/Corequisite:OEBT 214 or OEBT 215.BCT 217. Building and the Environment3 cr.Introduction to LEED’s, and Green Building Fundamentals, sustainability, sustainabledesign and green building evaluating cost implication of green building. Describessite development; managing site water runoff, improving a project’s water use efficiency.Discusses renewable energy sources, and introduces student to generatingpower on-site using renewable energy sources, improving a building’s indoor environmentquality, improving the building industries’ environmental performance andenvironmental aspects of building maintenance, re-use and conservation.BCT 224. Advanced Carpentry I3 cr.Covers the equipment, principles, and methods used to perform distance measurementand leveling. In addition to layout for surveyors, field engineers, and carpenters;interpretation and use of site/plot plan drawings; and methods used for on-site communication.Covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform site layout.Covers commercial Construction: roofing materials and structures and describesthe procedures for installing commercial. Covers installation of a variety of finishingmaterials, including paneling, and wainscoting. Also covers installation of curtainwalls and fire-rated commercial construction. Also covers a variety of stair systemsused in commercial construction.BCT 226. Advanced Carpentry Laboratory2 cr.Provides practical task-oriented hands-on experience in which the student appliesthe skills and knowledge presented in the OEBT 225 and OEBT 226. Completionof OEBT 225/226/227 will lead towards Certification under the National Center forConstruction Education and Research (NCCER) Carpentry Program. Pre/Corequisite:OEBT 224 or OEBT 225.BCT 255. Special Topics1–6 cr.Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.