10-410-110 INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY ... the carpentry profession , tools of the trade , job site etiquette and safety , and carpentry math . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-104 FLOOR FRAMING SYSTEMS ... this course teaches all aspects of �oor construction and �ooring system construction . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-105 WALL FRAMING SYSTEMS ... this course will cover wall building and wall systems from standard wood or metal framing to tip-up pre-cast panels . ( Corequisite : 10-410-104 , Floor Framing Systems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-449-112 OSHA 30 ... addresses OSHA 29CFR1926 rules and is approved by OSHA for construction workers , foremen , job supervisors , and anyone involved in construction trades . Successful participants receive 30-hour card from OSHA . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-804-301 VOCATIONAL MATH A ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers , fractions , decimals , measurement , proportions , and percent to their career . No prerequisites needed . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-410-108 BUILDING CODES - CARPENTRY ... this course will teach the basic requirements for the erection of buildings inhabited by the public for living , work and pleasure . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-106 ROOF & CEILING FRAMING SYSTEMS ... course will encompass all roof and ceiling systems from trusses to steel to pre-cast concrete . ( Corequisite : 10-410-105 , Wall Systems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-112 EXTERIOR BUILDING FINISHES ... building claddings and characteristics , installation techniques , roo�ng materials and installation . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-113 INTERIOR BUILDING FINISHES ... interior wall �nishes and installation techniques , interior trim , door , and hardware characteristics & installation . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-111 CARPENTRY PRINTS & SPECIFICATIONS ... scaling , types of drawings , drawing features , reading carpentry prints , & carpentry speci�cations . ( Prerequisite : 10-410-110 , Introduction to Carpentry ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-115 CARPENTRY INTERNSHIP ... the application of theory , skills , and techniques in the carpentry profession . ( Prerequisite : Instructor approval required ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-114 STAIRS & CABINETS ... layout and installation of stair stringers , treads , and risers ; cabinet and counter installation techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-410-113 , Interior Building Finishes ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-109 CARPENTRY ESTIMATING ... basic material and labor cost estimating related to carpentry construction . ( Prerequisites : 10-410-111 , Carpentry Prints & Speci�cations ; 10804301 , Vocational Math A ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-120 ENERGY SAVING BUILDING SCIENCE ... This course provides an overview of building construction techniques used to reduce energy consumption and operating costs , as well as how saving energy can reduce a building ’ s environmental impact . Topics include LEED , Energy Star , Net Zero Energy , and Passive House building standards , as well as the HERS rating index . Emphasis is placed on understanding energy bills , heat transfer through a building envelope , heating and cooling ef�ciency , as well as solar and energy storage technologies . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-455-105 BUILDING MATERIALS IN CONSTRUCTION ... considers material properties , processes of manufacture , installation procedures and performance . Construction methods , building systems and products will be evaluated . Materials will be analyzed and classi�ed based on the Construction Speci�cations Institute Master Format . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-455-100 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION LAW ... explores the relationship between contract documents and the construction process including contractual relationships , legal roles and responsibilities , and contract types . Legal issues will be studied including regulatory issues , liens , bonds , insurance , and change orders and changed conditions . ( Prerequisite : Completion of related technical diploma , registered apprenticeship or work experience ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-455-102 PLANNING AND SCHEDULING ... students will learn how to plan , prepare and update construction project schedules in this course . We will learn how to de�ne construction activities , determine activity duration , and assemble the activities into a logical construction schedule . We will learn to create and use bar charts and critical path schedules . Students are also introduced to computer-aided scheduling . ( Prerequisite : Completion of related technical diploma , registered apprenticeship , or work experience ; Corequisite : 10-455-105 Building Materials in Construction ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-196-191 SUPERVISION ... front-line supervisory functions including planning , controlling , delegating , organizing , effective meetings , decision-making , con�ict resolution , and managing a diverse workforce . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-195 ECONOMICS This course is designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates , and it surveys the factors which in�uence national economic policy . Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues . Concepts include scarcity , resources , alternative economic systems , growth , supply and demand , monetary and �scal policy , in�ation , unemployment and global economic issues . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better )
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