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BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
BCT 265 Sustainability for Building Trades
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Fundamentals of sustainable design. Includes green building practices and implementation. Also includes green building
concepts, site and building planning and development, materials, strategies, cost benefit analysis, and practical
applications in the current construction business environment.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
BCT 271 Electrical IV
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of BCT 174. Includes distribution equipment, distribution system transformers, electricity in HVAC systems,
over current protection, conductor selection and calculations, raceway, box and fitting, and fill requirements.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 174.
Offered: Fall.
BCT 272 Electrical V
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of BCT 272. Includes high voltage/terminations/splices, load calculations, electronic theory, specialty lighting,
and advanced motor maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 271.
Offered: Spring.
BCT 273 Electrical VI
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of BCT 272. Includes high voltage terminations/splices, load calculations, electric theory, specialty lighting,
and advanced motor maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 272.
Offered: Fall.
BCT 274 Electrical VII
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of BCT 273. Includes advanced controls, signaling systems, specialty transformers, standby and emergency
systems, welding machines, HVAC controls, and heat tracing and freeze protection.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 273.
Offered: Spring.
BCT 284 National Electrical Code II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of BCT 184. Includes introduction to the National Electrical Code, special occupancies, special equipment,
special conditions, and communication systems.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 184.
Information: BCT 184 and BCT 284 together is preparation for taking the National Electrical Code certification exam.
Recommendation: None
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BCT 286 International Residential Code (IRC) I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Requirements of the major systems of residential building construction (other than commercial). Includes administration,
definitions, building planning, foundations, floors, wall construction, wall covering, roof-ceiling construction, roof
assemblies, chimneys and fireplaces.
Recommendation: Completion of general construction field experience before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
BCT 287 International Residential Code (IRC) II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of BCT 286. Includes energy efficiency, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, and
referenced standards.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 286.
Offered: Spring.
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