Page 221 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

220 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online GTC 022 WATER AND WASTE WATER PLANT OPERATION (3) Prerequisite(s): Admissibility to Cochise College. A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and techniques required to pass a State of Arizona Certification Examination or Class I or Class II or Waste Water Plant Operator. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. GTC 025 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (3) Prerequisite(s): MAT 122 and knowledge of basic hand tools. Design, installation and operation of residential solar energy systems. Basic solar heating and cooling theory and laboratory experience to develop student understanding of solar energy systems. Emphasis on selection of components and operation of the system. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. GTC 092 ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONS (1) Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ENG 012, ENG 013, or ENG 014 or permission of instructor. Intensive practice with English vocabulary and specialized terminology useful in the workplace. hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. GTC 100 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I (3) Prerequisite(s): None. A review of arithmetic and the study of fundamentals of algebra and geometry applied to practical problems of the drafting room, machine shop, and engineering. 3 hours lecture. GTC 101 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II (3) Prerequisite(s): GTC 100 or permission of instructor. A comprehensive study of trigonometry as applied to electronics and drafting industrial situations with an introduction to calculus. 3 hours lecture. GTC 103 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES (3) Prerequisite(s): None. This course is an introduction to the current international residential building code for one and two family dwellings. The codes relationship to local code enforcement and blueprint reading will be covered. Inspectors, contractors, designers, draftsmen, and anyone associated with the building industry will benefit from this course. 3 hours lecture. GTC 104 TECHNOLOGY CAREER SAMPLER (2) Prerequisite(s): None. An exploration of existing and emerging technologically advanced careers with a focus on the technology, processes, work environment and employment potential in each field. Includes direct hands-on activities as well as a study of the academic and skill requirements for entry-level employment and for advancement in each career. Careers explored may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following: computer-aided drafting, machine technology, avionics, welding, aviation mechanics, building trades, computer service and repair, health technology and professions, fire science, and law enforcement. The course may be offered in a pass/fail content. 2 hours lecture. GTC 105 MANUFACTURING MATERIALS AND PROCESSES (3) Prerequisite(s): None. The study of manufacturing materials, their characteristics and applications; manufacturing processes including machining, forming, welding and automated manufacturing techniques with emphasis on their relationship to drafting and design. 3 hours lecture.

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