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Course Listings 2017-2018 247 MAT276 4 Credits 4 Periods Modern Differential Equations Introduces differential equations, theoretical and practical solution techniques with applications. Problem solving using MATLAB. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT276 or MAT277. MECHANICAL APPRENTICESHIPS (MEC) MEC108 5 Credits 5 Periods Residential and Industrial Plumbing III Water piping materials. Sources and treatment of public, private, and individual water systems. Water distribution and supply systems. Cross-connection protection and pipe identification. Hot water heaters. Sanitary drainage systems. Plumbing calculations and blueprint reading. Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of apprenticeship coordinator. MEC110 5 Credits 5 Periods Introduction to Sheet Metal Introductory concepts of the sheet metal trade to include trade history, apprenticeships and craftsmanships. Metals and trade safety. Operation and maintenance of tools and machinery. Selection and installation of fasteners, hangers, and supports. Trade calculations including denominate numbers and metric, linear, square, volume, and weight measurements. Stretchouts and geometric figures. Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of apprenticeship coordinator. MEC118 5 Credits 5 Periods Residential and Industrial Plumbing IV Properties of water and plumbing traps. Air, air chamber, and sizing. High and low level pressure measurement. Manometer, gauge selection and use. Vibration, turbulence, and water hammer. Roof, floor and area drains. Oil and gas fuel systems. Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of apprenticeship coordinator. MEC120 1.5 Credits 1.5 Periods Basic Calculations for Construction Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimal, fractional and metric numbers. Metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. Metric system as it relates to the construction trade. Basic algebraic operations and equations. Prerequisites: Registered Apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator. MEC204 5 Credits 5 Periods Advanced Construction Pipe Trades II Piping systems, hangers and supports, thermal expansion, insulation. Residential and commercial plumb drawings. Rigging equipment, load, and weight. Assembly and fabrication. Vessel trim, springs and supports. Valves, materials, fixtures. Aboveground pipe, pipe sleeves, and floor penetrations. Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator. MEC205 5 Credits 5 Periods Residential and Industrial Plumbing V Gas and plumbing code requirements. Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional plumbing practices. Fixtures, appliances, fixture fittings, valves, and trim. Gas piping installation, pipe sizing, pipe fittings and connections, appliances, regulators, meters, controls, and corrosion. Advanced plumbing calculations. Specific plumbing systems and specialized water systems. Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.