2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course DescriptionsAmerican English: AdvancedListening and SpeakingESOL 1033 3 CreditsThis course addresses your need to reduceaccent interference, and for effectivecommunication, both speaking and listening, inAmerican English. You will focus on increasingverbal and nonverbal skills, improving listeningcomprehension, and increasing your abilityto participate effectively in small and wholegroup processes. The skills and strategieslearned in this course will serve to help youthroughout your educational and professionalcareers.Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESOL0043 with a grade of “C” or higher, or oralinterview and permission of the instructor.ESOL for CollegeESOL 1035 3 CreditsThis course focuses on college reading,writing, and the use of library resources. Youwill practice the types of writing projects andoral presentations typical of college courses.You will review the grammar of complexsentences and improve your computer skills forresearch and writing.Prerequisite: Appropriate score on thelanguage proficiency test with backgroundinformation, oral interview and writing sample,or grades of “C” or higher in developmentallevels of ESOL.Facility SystemsTechnologyConstruction TechnologyFST 1000 4 CreditsThis course covers building repairs includingsafety and building emergency systems, handand power tools, fasteners, wall patching,wall construction, roof repairs, water damagerepairs, blueprint reading, and concrete repairs.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Facility Workplace SafetyFST 1001 2 CreditsThis course covers safe practices in thefacilities workplace as per OSHA. Topicsinclude Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),labeling, handling, storage, removal, disposal,148 Century College 2010-2011and recycling of hazardous toxic materials.Other topics include safety in the workplace(confined space, falls, hearing, etc.) the MNRight to Know Act; and the National FireProtection Association (NFPA). Students mustbe able to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements.Plumbing BasicsFST 1020 3 CreditsThis course is intended to introduce studentsto the repair, maintenance, and installation ofvarious plumbing fixtures and piping systemsin a facility. Students must be able to performphysical tasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: FST 1000 or concurrentenrollment, or consent of instructor.Basic ElectricityFST 1030 3 CreditsThis is an introductory course in basic electricaltheory and practices. This course coverselectrical safety, electrical terms, Ohms Law,AC/DC circuits, series/parallel circuit layout,electric meter operation, and repairs in boththe HVAC and FST fields. Students must beable to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements.Electric Motors and Electric ControlsFST 1033 3 CreditsThis course deals with electrical fundamentalsincluding types of electric motors, capacitors,AC terminology, transformers, wire sizing,codes and motors. The students will practiceproper use of analog and digital meters andwiring diagrams to diagnose and repair electricmotors and control circuits. Students must beable to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements.Prerequisite: FST 1030 or consent ofinstructor.Locks, Keys, and SecurityFST 1060 2 CreditsThis course covers cutting keys, re-keying,master keying, mounting locks, lubricatinglocks and operating security systems. Studentsmust be able to perform physical tasks tocomplete course requirements.Prerequisite: FST 1000 or concurrentenrollment.Commercial Electric Controls And WiringMethodsFST 2020 3 CreditsThis course introduces the concepts andprinciples of three-phase commercial electriccontrols. Topics include building wiringsystems, basic electrical circuits, servicepanels, switches, and receptacles. Studentsmust be able to perform physical tasks tocomplete course requirements.Prerequisite: FST 1033 with a grade of “C” orhigher or consent of instructor.Computerized Maintenance and EnergyManagement SystemsFST 2050 3 CreditsThis course covers the basics of commercialbuilding operation. Topics covered will includeair handlers, pneumatic control systems, DDC,and analog control systems. Also included willbe instruction on how energy managementcomputers are utilized to monitor and controlHVAC equipment. Instruction will also includethe operation of a computerized energymanagement program. Students must be ableto perform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: HVAC 1042 and CAPL 1000 orconsent of instructor.FrenchBeginning French IFREN 1011 5 CreditsMnTC: Goal 08This course is an introduction to the Frenchlanguage and francophone cultures. It stressesgrammar, correct written and oral self-expression,aural comprehension and reading. A two-hourweekly tape or CD listening and laboratorywork is required. The course introduces anddiscusses French-speaking cultures to providea grounded awareness of the reach and usesof the French language around the world.Restriction: If students have completedthree years of high school French, consent ofinstructor is required. A test will be given todetermine appropriate level for placement.Beginning French IIFREN 1012 5 CreditsMnTC: Goal 08This course is a continuation of FREN 1011. It