CNBT 1170 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Basic Construction Safety This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course covers basic job site construction safety in commercial and industrial construction. The OSHA 10 safety course outline is followed along with a study of hazardous materials on the job site. Lab required. (1 Lec.) |
CNBT 1201 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Introduction to the Construction Industry This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Overview of the construction industry. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1301. The student may register for either CNBT 1201 or CNBT 1301 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light commercial construction. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Introduction to the Construction Industry This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Overview of the construction industry. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1201. The student may register for either CNBT 1301 or CNBT 1201 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems in Construction I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A presentation of the basic mechanical, plumbing, and electrical components in construction and their relationship to residential and light commercial buildings. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Methods and Materials I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1411. The student may register for either CNBT 1311 or CNBT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1315 (3 Credit Hours) New course added May 23, 2017
Offered at NLC Field Engineering I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Surveying equipment, sketches, proper field note taking, methods of staking, layout of building site, and horizontal and vertical controls. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 1318 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Tools and Techniques This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Comprehensive study of the selection and use of hand tools, portable and stationary power tools and related construction equipment. Emphasis on safety in the use of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Building Codes and Inspections This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An examination of the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 1344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Materials Testing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in laboratory testing and field inspection procedures associated with construction materials. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Estimating I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1359 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Project Scheduling This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method; precedence networks; bar charts; monthly reports; and fast track scheduling. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1372 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Residential, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course is a study of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and insulation systems used in residential buildings today. The student will identify and describe the major components of a heating and air conditioning system as well as the methods used in the design, planning, and installation of residential systems. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 1374 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Estimating for Residential Building This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: Designed to train the construction worker in the preparation of cost estimates for residential structures. Topics include mathematics, construction techniques, estimating cycle, data sources and use, checklists, and detailed unit quantity estimating methods. Emphasis will be on establishing residential material requirements. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course continues the study of construction materials, methods, and equipment using the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Masterformat. Topics covered include finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishing, special construction with an introduction to conveying, mechanical, electrical systems. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1392 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will concentrate on the organization and preparation of written construction documents. Emphasis will be placed on further developing concepts covered in Principles of Purchasing (BMGT 1313), as well as studying the development and application of master specifications, preliminary project descriptions, outline specifications, and both full, and abbreviated construction documents. Computer applications and automated editing procedures will also be demonstrated and applied. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 1393 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College. Offered at EFC Construction Methods and Materials I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This course is cross-listed as CNBT 1311. The student may register for either CNBT 1311 or CNBT 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 1449 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Concrete-Commercial and Industrial This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: In-depth coverage of the various techniques used in concrete utilization in commercial and industrial construction. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 2270 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Pipe Welding for the Construction Professional This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course is specifically geared for the construction technology professional who utilizes the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
CNBT 2281 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Cooperative Education-Construction Engineering Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
CNBT 2304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Methods and Materials II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Continuation of the study of the properties of building materials, methods and equipment for their integrated use in completing construction projects. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 2305 (3 Credit Hours) New course added April 17, 2017
Offered at NLC Building and Contracting This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic process of organizing and operating a building or contracting business. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 2310 (3 Credit Hours) New course added April 17, 2017
Offered at NLC Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Blueprint reading for commercial/industrial construction. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 2315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Specifications and Contracts This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Overview of the legal aspects of written construction documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Green Building This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Methods and materials used for buildings that conserve energy, water, and human resources. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced construction scheduling utilizing computer scheduling software to perform various scheduling procedures. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 2340 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems in Construction II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Processes and methods used in design, selection of equipment, and installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems in commercial buildings. Includes heating and cooling systems, duct work, mechanical and electrical control systems, lighting requirements, and design of water supply and sanitary sewer systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2342 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Construction Management I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Human relations management skills in motivation on the job site. Topics include written and oral communications, leadership and motivation, problem solving, and decision making. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Construction Management II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, and law and labor. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2346 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Construction Management III This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An advanced course in construction safety, project management, scheduling, material handling, layout, payment scheduling, and inspections. Lab required. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2371 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Estimating For General/Specialty Commercial Contractors This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course provides a real world approach to commercial estimating of general and specialty commercial contractors. Individuals are led through methods of quantity take-off, project cost estimates and the decision-making process involved in making a bid. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CNBT 2373 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Introduction to Construction Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course is designed to provide an integrated look at the practice of construction management. The course material will cover various tools used by the construction manager. It include bidding, estimating and scheduling, contract and project documentation, change order management, accident prevention and loss control, and productivity improvement. (3 Lec.) |
CNBT 2375 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Field Engineering II This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course continues the study of field engineering for commercial and industrial building construction. Methods used in estimating materials, development of Quantity logs and pier logs, use of blueprints and field notes, parking lots, retaining systems and basic curves. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CNBT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
CNBT 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Cooperative Education-Construction Engineering Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
CNBT 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Construction Estimating II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced estimating concepts using computer software programs for the construction and crafts. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College. Offered at MVC Programmable Logic Controllers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including basic concepts, programming, applications, troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment. Students will explain terminology; select hardware components; predict PLC operation based on ladder logic diagrams; program a PLC to perform various control functions. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ELMT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Electromechanical Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ELMT 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Solar Photovoltaic Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Design and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and their applications. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College. Offered at EFC, MVC Basic Fluid Power This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic fluid power course covering pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, and basic electrical and manual controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College. Offered at EFC Solar Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Study of heat transference, motors, pumps and other mechanical devices; solid state switches; photovoltaic plates and energy conversion; thermal dynamics; and solar energy. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 2239 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including concepts of programming, industrial applications, troubleshooting ladder logic, and interfacing to equipment. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 2433 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College. Offered at MVC Industrial Electronics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: This course is a study of devices, circuits, and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer equipment. Presentation of programming schemes. The student will describe how electronic input and output circuits are used to control automated manufacturing and/or process systems; identify basic elements used for input, output, timing, and control; define how programmable electronic systems use input data to alter output responses; troubleshoot a representative system; and demonstrate how system operation can be altered with software programming. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 2471 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by North Lake College. Offered at EFC Alternative Energy Systems This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: A study of residential and commercial business solar and wind turbine on site power generation. The course will emphasize the electrical/electronic skills needed for the installation and service/repair of such alternative energy systems. Hands-on lab experiences in installation processes will be part of the course. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1215 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Electrical Calculations I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversions, and applied geometry. (1 Lec, 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1221 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ELPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Basic Electrical Theory This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Fundamentals of Electricity I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1320 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Fundamentals of Electricity II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduces alternating current (AC). Includes AC voltage, frequency, mechanical and electrical degrees, waveforms, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Safety rules and regulations. Includes the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1221. The student may register for either ELPT 1321 or ELPT 1221 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC National Electrical Code I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for general use; and basic calculations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Residential Wiring This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Motor Control This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Commercial Wiring This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1357 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Industrial Wiring This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Wiring methods used for industrial installations. Includes motor circuits, raceway and bus way installations, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Electrical Blueprint Reading This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with as they relate to the electrical construction industry. (3 Lec.) |
ELPT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Electrical Planning and Estimating This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Planning and estimating for residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Includes a variety of electrical techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Electrical Systems Design This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Electrical design of commercial and/or industrial projects including building layout, types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment, and all electrical calculations according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.