Print Degree Map Year 1 - Fall Fall Course Code Course Title Credit Notes MO3 Math Option 3 Based upon placement testing requirements. × Math Option : MO3 Based upon placement testing requirements. OSA 100 OSHA 10 1 Prerequisite(s): None × OSHA 10 : OSA 100 This quality safety training course is intended to inform students about the general hazards of construction work. Completion of the Construction Industry version, which is geared towards new construction projects, major renovation work, and demolition, will prepare students for work that will be completed at the job site. Prerequisite(s): None PLM 105 Introductory Craft Skills 3 Co-requisite(s): PLM 100 OSHA 10 × Introductory Craft Skills : PLM 105 This course covers shop and job site safety, tool safety, personal protective devices, protective railings, proper storage and handling of construction materials and construction drawings. Co-requisite(s): PLM 100 OSHA 10 PLM 110 Introduction to Plumbing Technology 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Introduction to Plumbing Technology : PLM 110 Covers the basic information of residential plumbing which includes safety, tools, plumbing drawing, fixtures, and installation. Prerequisite(s): None PLM 115 Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings 4 Prerequisite(s): None × Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings : PLM 115 This course provides students with an understanding of the current International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the minimum requirements for plumbing materials and design. Students will explore various piping materials and their applications in plumbing systems. Prerequisite(s): None PLM 120 Plumbing Basics 3 Prerequisite(s): PLM 100, PLM 105, PLM 110, PLM 115 all with a grade of "C" or higher. × Plumbing Basics : PLM 120 This course covers the fundamental principles of plumbing systems, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication, employability skills, and materials handling. Prerequisite(s): PLM 100, PLM 105, PLM 110, PLM 115 all with a grade of "C" or higher. PLM 125 Plumbing Blueprint Reading 3 Prerequisite(s): PLM 100, PLM 105, PLM 110, PLM 115 all with a grade of "C" or higher. × Plumbing Blueprint Reading : PLM 125 This course explores how to read and interpret construction drawings, including plan, elevation, and isometric views. Students will learn to develop piping sketches, size drain, waste, and vent piping, and plan plumbing installations. Basic sketching and plumbing design techniques on construction prints will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): PLM 100, PLM 105, PLM 110, PLM 115 all with a grade of "C" or higher. PLM 130 Occupational Work Experience I 2 Prerequisite(s): PLM 100, PLM 105, PLM 110, PLM 115 all with a grade of "C" or higher. × Occupational Work Experience I : PLM 130 Occupational Work Experience is a hands-on, field-based course designed to provide students with real-world experience in the plumbing trade. Students will engage in a variety of tasks related to plumbing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety protocols, and gain exposure to industry-specific tools, equipment, and procedures. This course allows students to develop their professional skills, work ethic, and communication abilities in preparation for a successful career in the plumbing field. Prerequisite(s): PLM 100, PLM 105, PLM 110, PLM 115 all with a grade of "C" or higher. Year 1 - Spring Spring Course Code Course Title Credit Notes ACC 100 Business Accounting 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Business Accounting : ACC 100 Business Accounting includes the theory and practice associated with double-entry accounting. Special emphasis is placed on the preparation of the documents necessary to complete the accounting cycle. Topics include: transactions, journals, financial statements, schedules, adjustments/closing entries, accounting cycle, cash control, bank reconciliation, and payroll. Prerequisite(s): None BUS 125 Business Communication - SWT BUS2040 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Business Communication - SWT BUS2040 : BUS 125 This course covers the role of communication in the business environment and focuses on the most effective methods for creating, sending, and receiving messages. This involves the use of effective oral and written communication skills and writing and evaluating business documents using the principles of correct style, organization, and format. Prerequisite(s): None BUS 126 Introduction to Business - SWT BUS1020 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Introduction to Business - SWT BUS1020 : BUS 126 This course will enable the student to master language principles for the information age. The student will develop language skills while gaining computer experience. The student will gain expertise in basic rules of English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and number style. Prerequisite(s): None EMP 1901 Global Employment Standards 1 Prerequisite(s): None × Global Employment Standards : EMP 1901 This course is a study of professional workplace behavior; development of personal, educational, and professional career goals; and understanding of effective job-seeking skills. Also included is an overview of laws relating to labor relations, contracts, and personnel matters. Students completing a certificate or an AAS degree will complete this course near the end of their program of study. Prerequisite(s): None EO3 English Option 3 Based upon placement testing requirements. × English Option : EO3 Based upon placement testing requirements. Year 2 - Fall Fall Course Code Course Title Credit Notes HVA 1044 HVAC Fundamentals 4 Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite: HVA 103 OSHA 10 × HVAC Fundamentals : HVA 1044 This course in refrigeration is designed to include how mechanical refrigerators operate, heat and flow, temperature measurement, pressure, and states of matter, as well as the laws of refrigeration. Safety procedures will also be taught. Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite: HVA 103 OSHA 10 HVA 1104 Electrical Fundamentals 4 Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 × Electrical Fundamentals : HVA 1104 This course is an introduction to generation of electricity, types of electricity--direct and alternating current circuit fundamentals, magnetism, and electrical components. Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 HVA 120 Domestic Refrigeration 3 Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 & HVA 1044 × Domestic Refrigeration : HVA 120 This course includes terminology associated with domestic refrigeration, identification of types of domestic refrigeration, location of data plates and their purpose. Also covered will be sealed system components, what their function is and how they operate, as well as locating and solving problems in a domestic refrigerating system in a safe manner. Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 & HVA 1044 HVA 135 Occupational Work Experience I 1 Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 × Occupational Work Experience I : HVA 135 This course integrates classroom study with paid and planned work experience in the public and private sectors. Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 HVA 140 Heating System Fundamentals 3 Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 & HVA 1104 × Heating System Fundamentals : HVA 140 This course covers terminology associated with heating and humidification. Heating equipment covered will include gas heating systems, hydronic heating, electric heating, and oil heating. Also covered in this course will be humidification. Prerequisite(s): HVA 103 & HVA 1104 HVA 170 Design and Blueprint Reading 3 Prerequisite(s): HVA 103, HVA 1044, & HVA 140 × Design and Blueprint Reading : HVA 170 This course in design and blueprint reading will enable students to learn to read plans and blueprints for new construction and be able to calculate loads for heating and cooling systems. Safety procedures will also be taught. Prerequisite(s): HVA 103, HVA 1044, & HVA 140 Year 2 - Spring Spring Course Code Course Title Credit Notes GEE3 General Education Elective (2) 3 General education elective. × General Education Elective (2) : GEE3 General education elective. GEE3 General Education Elective (3) 3 General education elective. × General Education Elective (3) : GEE3 General education elective. GEE3 General Education Elective 3 General education elective. × General Education Elective : GEE3 General education elective. English Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes COM 105 English Composition I - SWT ENG 1010 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines. Depending on placement guidelines, a co-requisite of COM 101 (Composition Workshop) might be required along with this course. × English Composition I - SWT ENG 1010 : COM 105 This course provides the students opportunities to practice organizing and writing research-based papers highlighting critical thinking. Library and research skills will be emphasized. COM 106 English Composition II - SWT ENG 1020 3 Prerequisite(s): COM 105 with a grade of "C" or higher. × English Composition II - SWT ENG 1020 : COM 106 This course is an introduction to professional and technical writing used in the workplace. The class offers practice in document design and editing. The types of correspondence include memos, letters, e-mail, reports, and instructional manuals. The course will focus on clarity, conciseness, document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement and accuracy. Collaboration and teamwork is stressed. Presentations will be practiced during class. COM 110 Technical Writing 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines × Technical Writing : COM 110 This course is an introduction to professional and technical writing used in the workplace. The class offers practice in document design and editing. The types of correspondence include memos, letters, e-mail, reports, and instructional manuals. The course will focus on clarity, conciseness, document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement and accuracy. Collaboration and teamwork is stressed. Presentations will be practiced during class. General Education Electives Course Code Course Title Credits Notes BSC 110 Biology - SWT BIO1010 5 Prerequisite(s): None × Biology - SWT BIO1010 : BSC 110 This course will cover the most basic elements of biology, exposing students to a diverse set of issues which will prepare them for future biology coursework. The student will apply the scientific process to problem solving and deductive reasoning to analyze and interpret observations. BSC110A and BSC110B are equivalent to SWT BIO1010 BSC 125 Anatomy & Physiology - SWT BIO2020 5 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 with a "C" or higher or High School Anatomy & Physiology within five years with a "C" or higher or permission of instructor. × Anatomy & Physiology - SWT BIO2020 : BSC 125 This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the principles in structure and function of the human body systems. This course is an intermediate study designed primarily for pre-professional students in health-related fields. The student will participate in three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. BSC125A and BSC125B are equivalent to SWT BIO2020. BSC 205 Microbiology - SWT BIO2040 5 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 with a "C" or higher or permission of instructor × Microbiology - SWT BIO2040 : BSC 205 This course will enable the student to identify disease causing microorganisms or agents and their role in the disease process, including principles of microbial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, immunity, and control. The student will also be able to demonstrate proficiency in standard laboratory techniques used in inoculation, isolation, incubation, inspection, and identification of bacteria. These techniques also include the examination of fungi, protists, and parasitic worms. In addition, the course will enable the student to demonstrate mechanisms in the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. Three hours of lecture/discussion and four hours of laboratory per week. CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry - SWT CHM1030 5 Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra with "C" or higher × Introduction to Chemistry - SWT CHM1030 : CHM 105 This course will enable students to understand the scientific method, improve knowledge of basic math skills, work with scientific materials, and apply scientific reasoning to real world problems. Application will be made by relating structure and behavior of matter to its function in health and life. CHM 110 Chemistry I - SWT CHM1010 5 Prerequisite(s): Secondary or Post-secondary General Chemistry or Physical Science and Algebra within 5 years with grades of "C" or higher. × Chemistry I - SWT CHM1010 : CHM 110 This course will enable students to understand the scientific method, improve knowledge of basic math skills, work with scientific materials, and apply scientific reasoning to real world problems. Application will be made by relating structure and behavior of matter to its function in health and life. CHM110A and CHM110B are equivalent to SWT CHM1010 CHM 230 Chemistry II - SWT CHM1020 5 Prerequisite(s): CHM110 Chemistry I with a grade of "C" or higher. × Chemistry II - SWT CHM1020 : CHM 230 This course will enable students to understand the scientific method, improve knowledge of basic math skills, work with scientific materials and apply scientific reasoning to real world problems. Application will be made by relating structure and behavior of matter to its function in health and life. Topics covered will include colligative properties, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear and radiochemistry. CIS 100 Software Applications - SWT CSC 1010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Software Applications - SWT CSC 1010 : CIS 100 This course will enable students to work with application software in a career setting or for personal use. Using a project-based approach, students develop an introductory-level competency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Computer concepts are covered as well. COM 115 Public Speaking - SWT COM 1010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Public Speaking - SWT COM 1010 : COM 115 This course is an elementary course in the study and practice of the basic principles of speech and interpersonal communication with emphasis on critical thinking, the creative and intelligent selection of material, organization and oral presentation. COM 116 Interpersonal Communications - SWT COM 1020 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Interpersonal Communications - SWT COM 1020 : COM 116 Interpersonal Communications is a course that emphasis verbal and non-verbal communication between and among individuals and small groups. Both personal and professional communication will be studied. HIS 105 U.S. History to 1877 - SWT HIS1010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × U.S. History to 1877 - SWT HIS1010 : HIS 105 This course will enable the student to gain knowledge of American History from the pre-Columbian era up to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War. Topics will include social, intellectual, political, and economic issues up to 1877. HIS 106 U.S. History Since 1877 - SWT HIS1020 3 Prerequisite(s): None × U.S. History Since 1877 - SWT HIS1020 : HIS 106 This course will enable the student to gain knowledge of American History from the end of the Reconstruction Period to present day. Topics will include social, political, and economic developments of the Reconstruction era, industrialization, immigration, reform movements, World Wars I and II, foreign policy, and social and cultural trends. MAT 145 Elementary Statistics - SWT MAT1020 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of "C" or higher OR MAT 110 with a grade of "C" or higher. × Elementary Statistics - SWT MAT1020 : MAT 145 Elementary Statistics is an introductory study of the fundamentals of modern statistics and probability. The main topics covered include descriptive methods, inductive statistics, probability, estimation and tests of hypotheses, along with other topics as time allows. MAT 155 Trigonometry - SWT MAT1030 3 Prerequisite(s): MAT 135 College Algebra with a grade of "C" or higher × Trigonometry - SWT MAT1030 : MAT 155 Trigonometry courses prepare students for eventual work in calculus and typically include the following topics: trigonometric and circular functions; their inverses and graphs; relations among the parts of a triangle; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; and complex numbers. NTR 105 Nutrition - SWT HSC1010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Nutrition - SWT HSC1010 : NTR 105 This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutritional principles that can affect everyday lifestyles. Topics to be covered include: food selection, macronutrients and micronutrients and their function within the body, digestion and absorption of nutrients, energy balance, and water and electrolyte balance. Possible topics to be covered include: use and function of supplements, alcohol metabolism, food safety, sports nutrition, eating disorders, pregnancy and nutritional concerns, and geriatric nutrition. PHY 100 General Physics - SWT PHY1010 3 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra × General Physics - SWT PHY1010 : PHY 100 Physics is the study of translational and rotational motion, force, work, mechanical and thermal energy, linear and angular momentum, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism in industrial applications. POL 105 American Government - SWT POL1020 3 Prerequisite(s): None × American Government - SWT POL1020 : POL 105 This course will enable the student to gain knowledge of American politics through the United States Constitution, civil liberties, political socialization, the media, political parties, the three branches of government, and foreign policy. PSY 100 General Psychology - SWT PSY 1010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × General Psychology - SWT PSY 1010 : PSY 100 This course will serve as an overview of the major fields within psychology with an emphasis on developing an understanding of psychology as the science of human thought and behavior. The learning outcomes and competencies meet or exceed the outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents. PSY 125 Human Growth & Development - SWT PSY2020 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Human Growth & Development - SWT PSY2020 : PSY 125 This course offers information concerning normal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development changes that occur in a person from birth to death. Specific information identifying factors which influence human development and changes in family structure and living during the life cycle are covered. SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology - SWT SOC 1010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Introduction to Sociology - SWT SOC 1010 : SOC 100 This course is an introduction to the study of the structure and function of human groupings, particularly those which occur in contemporary industrialized cultures. The relationships between the individual and their society, culture, social institutions and more are investigated. SOC 150 Social Problems - SWT SOC2010 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Social Problems - SWT SOC2010 : SOC 150 This course is an examination of contemporary social problems through sociological perspectives. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of how major systems of power such as racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, among others, are interrelated, and result in numerous social problems. Throughout the semester, we will explore ways in which these social problems are part of the organization of society, and way we can use our own agency to address them. SOC 200 Marriage and Family - SWT SOC2020 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Marriage and Family - SWT SOC2020 : SOC 200 This course explores broad social issues related to marriage and family in contemporary society. Content includes nature of relationships and intimacy; gender roles, communication, love, dating, marriage and its alternatives, sexuality, and parenting, and crisis faced in intimate relationships such as divorce, poverty, and family violence. Math Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes MAT 109 Technical Mathematics II 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines OR MAT 101 with a grade of C or higher OR MAT 108 with a grade of C or higher × Technical Mathematics II : MAT 109 This is an algebra based mathematics course that focuses on technical applications. Topics include graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, right triangle trigonometry and trigonometry with any angle. This course is designed to provide students with the critical thinking needed for solving complex technical problems. MAT 111 Contemporary Math - SWT MAT1040 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines. × Contemporary Math - SWT MAT1040 : MAT 111 This course offers a survey of various mathematical topics for the non-math/science major. In addition to the study of the mathematical topics, the skills will be studied with an emphasis on real-world application spanning many disciplines to support the concept that math impacts much of our everyday lives. Topics may include algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, the real number system, and logic. MAT 135 College Algebra - SWT MAT1010 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of "C" or higher OR MAT 110 with a grade of "C" or higher. × College Algebra - SWT MAT1010 : MAT 135 College Algebra is a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include analyzing graphs of functions and equations (including symmetry, intercepts, left- and right- hand behavior, asymptotes and transformations); utilizing functional notation; determining the domain and range of a function; writing an equation that describes a function or a circle given its description; using graphs of functions for analysis; performing arithmetic combinations and compositions of functions; finding the inverse of a function; and solving equations, inequalities and systems of equations by various methods (including matrices).