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Construction Management
CNST 1413 - Introduction to Building
Construction 3/0 (3)
Students will be introduced to the principles and practices of
residential and light commercial building operations. Lectures
will cover history, innovative practices and materials, current
developments, and typical employment opportunities.
CNST 1423 - Construction Materials & Methods 2/2 (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with typical
materials and methods used in residential and light commercial
construction. Topics will include the affect of regulation and
material selection on building costs, as well as factors affecting
material strength and resilience.
CNST 1444 - Surveying with Civil Applications
(formerly Survey/Layout & Measurement) 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1113 or appropriate assessment score. This
course will familiarize the student with job sites. Surveying
techniques and site layout will be discussed, as well as ground
elevations and control points, and contour lines. Students will
learn about topographic plans, plats of survey, and general site
plans. A general overview of village zoning and county planning
will be introduced.
CNST 2413 - Mechanical Systems for Buildings 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: CNST 1413. This course introduces students to
the design and operation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
systems. Topics will include requirements during construction,
scheduling, installation procedures, and energy consumption.
CNST 2423 - Masonry Skills 3/0 (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with formwork
analysis and design. Students will be introduced to form setting,
placing, finishing and curing procedures, the effect of soil
characteristics, and design codes.
CNST 2433 - Estimating & Bidding 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: DRFT 1154. This course is an introduction to
material costs, take-offs, productivity, manual and computer cost
estimation, and project bidding. Students will use blueprints and
project specifications to submit bids for a particular project.
CNST 2443 - Building Codes & Inspection 3/0 (3)
This course is an orientation to the various international building
codes in effect from the International Code Council, and the
codes written by and specifically for the state of Illinois. Students
will review various codes and their applications and will become
familiar with the various jurisdictions for code enforcement and
their operations both locally and statewide. Students will conduct
various local code enforcement administrative and field activities,
and will be oriented on the ICC Certification System for both
Code Administrators and Code Officials.
CNST 2453 - Professional Practice
(Based on demand) 0/15 (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of second semester CNST courses
and consent of instructor. Students will apply their construction
knowledge in a cooperating business under the supervision
of a training sponsor and the program coordinator. A work log
will be maintained, and a summary paper will be required upon
completion of the experience.
Cosmetology
COSM 1018 - Cosmetology – Basic I 8/4 (8)
The student will identify safety and decontamination procedures
required for safe and sanitary customer services in the cosmetology
industry. The student will learn to shampoo and condition
the hair and scalp, use a blow dryer and curling iron to style the
hair, and also will learn to sculpt and mold hair, create pin curls,
and use roller sets and perform comb-outs. (Pending approval.)
COSM 1028 - Cosmetology – Basic II 8/4 (8)
Prerequisite: COSM 1018. In this course, the student will learn
the theory of and will demonstrate skills in the following: application
of temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent hair color;
decolorization of hair; chemical texturizing hair with permanent
waving; use of relaxers; and curl reformation with soft curl perm
techniques. The student also will learn techniques for shaping
hair with shears or a razor. (Pending approval.)
COSM 1118 - Cosmetology – Intermediate I 8/4 (8)
Prerequisite: COSM 1028. In this course, the student will learn
the theory of color and, upon completion, will be able to formulate
color application based on a person’s original hair color.
Various techniques used for hair color services in the salon will
be discussed. The theory and practice of chemical texturizing
will be explored, including the latest techniques involved in perm
waving, relaxing and curl reformation. (Pending approval.)
COSM 1128 - Cosmetology – Intermediate II 8/4 (8)
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 1118. In this
course, the student will have the understanding of what it takes
to open and operate a salon, the basic understanding of chemistry
as it relates to cosmetology, and the components and benefits
of electricity. The student will also learn about anatomy and
physiology and how it relates to the services that are performed
in the salon. (Pending approval.)
COSM 1218 - Cosmetology – Advanced I 8/4 (8)
Prerequisite: COSM 1128. The student will learn to effectively
communicate with the client to determine the proper solution
to achieve the client’s desired results for customizing a service.
The student also will continue to perform previously mastered
techniques, to perfect the skills needed for a successful career in
cosmetology. (Pending approval.)
COSM 1229 - Cosmetology – Advanced II 0/18 (9)
Prerequisite: COSM 1218. The student will finish all required
theory work, practical assignments, and final written and practical
testing. (Pending approval.)
Criminal Justice/
Law Enforcement
LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3/0 (3)
A survey and analysis of the criminal justice system, including
a historical and philosophical overview of its development, with
special emphasis on the system’s primary components and its
relationship among these components in the administration of
criminal justice in America. IAI: CRJ 901 Criminal Justice.
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