2019-2020 CSN Catalog 
    
    May 29, 2024  
2019-2020 CSN Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.

 

Scaffold Erector

  
  • SEA 101B - Orientation

    Credits: 2
    This course provides an overview of the construction industry, safety and green building awareness. Successful students will receive OSHA 10 certification and UBC qualification cards.
  
  • SEA 103B - Safety and Health Certifications

    Credits: 2
    This course covers the safe and appropriate use of scaffolds, aerial lift equipment and emergency response procedures. Successful students will receive First Aid and CPR certification and UBC qualification cards.
  
  • SEA 105B - Basic Frame Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the basic techniques and erection procedures associated with frame scaffold components. The terminology, components and installation sequence will be presented.
  
  • SEA 107B - Print Reading

    Credits: 2
    This course introduces basic visualization skills needed for reading and interpreting construction prints. Views, elevations and the role of specifications as they relate to prints will be discussed.
  
  • SEA 109B - Basic System Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the basic techniques and erection procedures associated with system scaffold components. Construction practices and safety considerations will be a major focus of the class.
  
  • SEA 111B - Basic Suspended Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the basic techniques and procedures associated with suspended scaffolds. The terminology and use of scaffold components in a cable suspended configuration will be the focus of this training.
  
  • SEA 113B - Basic Tube and Clamp Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the basic techniques and procedures associated with tube and clamp scaffold components and erecting methods. Students will identify custom configurations utilizing this type of scaffolding.
  
  • SEA 115B - Intermediate Frame Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will enhance the student’s basic frame scaffold erecting ability by incorporating variations of standard construction techniques and procedures to accommodate structural, equipment or overhead restrictions.
  
  • SEA 117B - Intermediate System Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course presents the techniques and procedures to build cantilevered platforms that extend beyond a typical scaffold base arrangement using system scaffold components.
  
  • SEA 119B - Advanced Frame Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the advanced techniques and procedures associated with ground supported frame scaffold. The use of scaffold components for construction of various heavy-duty (industrial) elevated platforms will be the focus of this training.
  
  • SEA 121B - Advanced System Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the advanced techniques and procedures required when constructing system scaffolds used in industrial boiler installation or repair applications. Students will identify surface obstacles and unique shapes indicative of this application.
  
  • SEA 123B - Advanced Suspended Scaffold

    Credits: 1.5
    This course will cover the advanced techniques and procedures required when constructing suspended scaffolds supported by structural members. Students will identify the suitable structural components for this application type.
  
  • SEA 125B - Scaffold Re-Shoring

    Credits: 2
    This course will present students with the principles and techniques for the use of shoring equipment in a re-shore application. The importance of uniform loading and alignment of multi-tower/ tandem tower configurations will be explained.
  
  • SEA 127B - Scaffold in Confined Spaces

    Credits: 1.5
    This course covers both CAL-OSHA and Federal OSHA regulation for safe access, entry and monitoring for confined space work. Successful students will receive UBC qualification cards.
  
  • SEA 129B - Specialty Scaffold Applications

    Credits: 2
    This course will include specialty scaffold applications focusing on ramps, chutes and mobile towers suitable for light and heavy duty use.
  
  • SEA 131B - Advanced Print Reading

    Credits: 2
    In this course, students will analyze multi-view drawings to determine construction type, locate benchmark, find building element and review codes, references and perform calculations for construction purposes.

Sheet Metal Worker

  
  • SMTL 111B - First Aid/CPR I

    Credits: 0.5
    Covers First Aid procedures for infants and adults, and the latest procedure of CPR. Certification will be issued upon completion.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
  
  • SMTL 112B - Job Site Safety and Certification

    Credits: 1
    Covers safe work practices for shop and field along with forklift safety, welding safety, power actuated tools and aerial safety. Certifications are issued upon completion.
  
  • SMTL 113B - Sheet Metal Drafting

    Credits: 4
    Covers the use of drafting tools, lines, lettering, orthographic projections, layout, pictorial drawings, sketches, as well as pictorial, isometric, oblique, freehand and shop drawings.
  
  • SMTL 114B - Layout/Fabrication I

    Credits: 4
    Covers the use of hand tools, layout construction, layout on metal basics, parallel line layout, radial line layout, triangulation and basic shop equipment.
  
  • SMTL 115B - Sheet Metal Apprentice I

    Credits: 3
    Covers the trade history, responsibilities, people skills, service, shop equipment, seams, locks and edges. Will become familiar with trade related math including the areas of geometry, trigonometry and layout.
  
  • SMTL 121B - OSHA 10

    Credits: 1
    Upon completion of this safety class, students will receive an OSHA 10 certificate.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
  
  • SMTL 122B - Sheet Metal Plans and Specifications

    Credits: 4
    Covers cut sheets, RFIs, man hours, equipment, rough BID, elevations, penetrations, clearance, equipment size, submittals, moisture controls and specifications.
  
  • SMTL 123B - Layout/Fabrication II

    Credits: 4
    Covers advanced parallel line development and advanced triangular development.
  
  • SMTL 124B - Sheet Metal Apprentice II

    Credits: 4
    Covers trade materials, properties of metals, alternative materials, hardware of the craft, shop procedures, field installation, introduction to refrigeration and more trigonometry.
  
  • SMTL 221B - OSHA 30

    Credits: 2
    This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Sheet Metal Workers trade. This course places emphasis on areas considered hazardous including personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard awareness, ladders, and scaffolding.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
  
  • SMTL 230B - First Aid/CPR II

    Credits: 0.5
    Covers items for recertification of basic first aid and CPR. Certification will be issued upon completion of the class.
    Graded: Pass/ Fail.
  
  • SMTL 232B - Shop Drawings/Takeoff

    Credits: 2
    Covers Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) standards, local codes, shop drawings, cut sheets, along with architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings.
  
  • SMTL 233B - Introduction to Welding

    Credits: 2
    Covers safety in metallurgy, oxyfuel, plasma cutting, electrical power fundamentals, and gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
  
  • SMTL 234B - Architectural Sheet Metal I

    Credits: 4
    Covers Architectural Sheet Metal materials, moisture control, expansion and contraction. Material handling, wall systems, project management and special Architectural Sheet Metal are also covered.
  
  • SMTL 236B - Architectural Sheet Metal II

    Credits: 4
    Covers flashing, seams, locks, edges, fastening, joining, measurements, field installation, shop layout and fabrication. Wall systems, supports, substrates, roofing drainage systems, louvers and ventilators will also be covered.
  
  • SMTL 240B - CAD/Detailing I

    Credits: 4
    Covers basic CAD commands, introduction to CAD, and two dimensional drawings.
  
  • SMTL 241B - CAD/Detailing II

    Credits: 4
    Covers introduction to 3D drawing, enabling the creating, drawing and printing of a basic duct system (required).
  
  • SMTL 242B - TAB I

    Credits: 4
    Covers air pressure, measuring rotational speed, electrical components as well as measurement, air distribution devices and fans.
  
  • SMTL 243B - TAB II

    Credits: 4
    Covers air balance test reports, air velocity reading instruments, temperature as well as humidity instruments and general procedure for balancing systems.
  
  • SMTL 244B - Advanced Welding/Industrial I

    Credits: 4
    Covers the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process and learning how to weld on multiple joints with different rods in all positions.
  
  • SMTL 245B - Advanced Welding/Industrial II

    Credits: 4
    Continue welding processes introduced in SMTL 244B . Exercises are designed for certifications in 18 gauge and 10 gauge.
  
  • SMTL 246B - HVAC-R Equipment I

    Credits: 4
    Includes understanding the refrigeration cycle, components, piping and start-up of HVAC-R equipment.
  
  • SMTL 247B - HVAC-R Equipment II

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of SMTL 246B  and includes documentation, troubleshooting and diagnosing of refrigerant systems. Additional curriculum covers basic electricity, components, controls, diagrams, troubleshooting, and diagnosing of electrical systems.
  
  • SMTL 248B - Food Service Equipment Fabrication/Installation I

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety, metallurgy, local codes, materials along with application, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
  
  • SMTL 249B - Food Service Equipment Fabrication/Installation II

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of SMTL 248B  including Carbon Arc Braze Welding. Will become competent in installation and modification of various pieces of kitchen/food service equipment.
  
  • SMTL 260B - Foreman Training

    Credits: 2
    Covers record keeping, legal documents and considerations along with the responsibilities of a foreman in the Sheet Metal industry.
  
  • SMTL 261B - TAB III

    Credits: 4
    Covers systems balancing, low pressure constant volume supply systems, return air and exhaust systems, variable air volume systems, leak testing, controllers and controlled devices.
  
  • SMTL 262B - TAB IV

    Credits: 4
    Covers pumps, water balance preparation, water system balance procedures and water chillers.
  
  • SMTL 263B - Advanced Welding/Industrial III

    Credits: 4
    Covers the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes for structural welding.
  
  • SMTL 264B - Advanced Welding/Industrial IV

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of SMTL 263B . Preparation for certification in 3/8 inch plate and a variety of other welding processes.
  
  • SMTL 265B - HVAC-R Equipment III

    Credits: 4
    Greater detail given in the areas covered in SMTL 247B  including refrigerant cycle, components, piping, start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting and diagnosing refrigeration systems.
  
  • SMTL 266B - HVAC-R Equipment IV

    Credits: 4
    Greater detail given in the areas covered in SMTL 265B  including advanced electrical curriculum in components, controls, trouble-shooting and diagnosing electrical systems.
  
  • SMTL 267B - Food Service Equipment Fabrication/Installation III

    Credits: 4
    Covers a variety of processes required to install, modify and repair food service equipment.
  
  • SMTL 268B - Food Service Equipment Fabrication/Installation IV

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of SMTL 267B . Various specialty items such as hand rails and wall coverings will also be covered.
  
  • SMTL 269B - CAD/Detailing III

    Credits: 4
    Covers 3D ductwork on architectural and mechanical building layout drawings.
  
  • SMTL 270B - CAD/Detailing IV

    Credits: 4
    Covers how to generate reports, shipping lists and drawings detailed enough to be utilized for manufacturing, installation, shipping, estimating and ordering.
  
  • SMTL 284B - Architectural Sheet Metal III

    Credits: 4
    This course is part of the Sheet Metal Local #88 Apprenticeship program and covers moisture control, single-ply roofing and built-up roofing.
  
  • SMTL 285B - Architectural Sheet Metal IV

    Credits: 4
    This course is part of the Sheet Metal Local #88 Apprenticeship program and is a continuation of SMTL 284B . Topics covered in this course include advanced moisture control, wind uplift, repair and maintenance.
  
  • SMTL 290B - Journeyman Upgrade I

    Credits: 3
    A review of trade related math skills, drafting, and basic layout skills for Building Trades Sheet Metal Journeymen.
  
  • SMTL 291B - Journeyman Upgrade II

    Credits: 3
    Covers advanced layout skills, fabrication techniques, and basic welding skills for Building Trades Sheet Metal Journeymen.
  
  • SMTL 292B - Journeyman Upgrade III

    Credits: 3
    Covers drafting and blueprint reading for Light Commercial Journeymen.
  
  • SMTL 293B - Journeyman Upgrade IV

    Credits: 3
    Covers foreman training, detailing and bidding for Light Commercial Journeymen.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology

    Credits: 3
    An overview of the sociological principles that shape the development, structure and function of societies, cultures, human interactions, groups, self-image, and social change.
  
  • SOC 101H - Principles of Sociology – Honors

    Credits: 3
    An Honors-level study of sociological principles that shape the development, structure and function of societies, cultures, human interactions, groups, self-image, and social change. Honors emphasizes interactive learning, entailing an examination of the self and one’s social and cultural world through the use of reflective reasoning and dialogue. Courses with “H” suffixes are designated Honors-level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors program.
  
  • SOC 102 - Contemporary Social Issues

    Credits: 3
    An examination of selected social issues and problems, their causes and proposed solutions.
  
  • SOC 205 - Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies

    Credits: 3
    A survey of racial and ethnic intergroup relations in the United States and other societies. Emphasis is on cultural, social, and institutional factors that lead to group conflict and/or cultural pluralism.
    Same as: ANTH 205 .
  
  • SOC 207 - Introduction to Sociological Theory

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the works of classical and contemporary social theorists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  
  • SOC 210 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

    Credits: 4
    Study and practice with basic statistical methods especially useful in the presentation and interpretation of psychological, sociological and educational data, an introduction to common computer based statistical programs.
    Same as: PSY 210 .
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 95 with a grade of C or better; and SOC 101  or SOC 101H .
  
  • SOC 225 - Media and Society

    Credits: 3
    An investigation of the role of the Mass Media and its effects on contemporary society.
  
  • SOC 240 - Introduction to Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    Overview of the research process in the social sciences including the fundamental characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research, experimental designs, and the role of statistical and correlational techniques.
    Same as: PSY 240 .
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 261 - Introduction to Social Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to social and group factors affecting individual behavior including communication, self and socialization, attitude formation and change.
    Same as: PSY 261 .
  
  • SOC 270 - Introduction to Deviant Behavior

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the contrasting sociological perspectives in the field of deviant behavior as applied to a variety of socially stigmatized behaviors.
  
  • SOC 275 - Introduction to Marriage and Family

    Credits: 3
    Survey of issues in the sociology of the family including the intersection of race/ethnicity, class, and gender.
    Same as: WMST 275 .
  
  • SOC 276 - Aging in Modern American Society

    Credits: 3
    Interdisciplinary survey of theory, research, and policy related to the psychological and sociological development and changes in the process of aging in society.
    Same as: PSY 276 .
  
  • SOC 281 - Computer Applications for the Social Sciences

    Credits: 4
    This course equips students with computer skills needed to compete effectively for new employment opportunities in service organizations and evaluation research (i.e., applications, analysis, data management).
    Prerequisite(s): IS 101 .
  
  • SOC 289 - Applied Skills in Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Designed as culminating course in completion of sociology degree program. This capstone course blends research, theory, and method with supervised practical experience in applied sociology.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
  
  • SOC 291 - Field Experience in Sociology

    Credits: 1
    Program includes formal classroom instruction (substantive and applied components), computer-related tasks, and on-site job training, blending theory with practice. Communication and social interactive skills are developed and practiced.
    May Be Repeated: one time for a total of two credits.

  
  • SOC 298 - Selected Topics in Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Variable content required to respond to specific topic areas in sociology, relationships between sociology and the community, special student interests and needs and faculty expertise.
  
  • SOC 299 - Capstone Course in Sociology

    Credits: 1
    This course provides a capstone experience in the field of sociology. It integrates coursework covered in the Sociology AA degree program and provides preparation for both academic and non-academic careers in sociology.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

Sonography

  
  • SON 101B - Basic Sonography

    Credits: 3
    Presents an introduction to sonography, with an emphasis on the role of the sonographer, basic anatomy, physiology, physics, and imaging parameters.
  
  • SON 101L - Basic Sonography Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the development of skills needed to begin clinical courses.
  
  • SON 102B - Basic Cardiac Sonography

    Credits: 3
    Presents an introduction to cardiac sonography, with an emphasis on the role of the sonographer, basic anatomy, physiology, physics and imaging parameters.
    Co-requisite(s): SON 102L .
  
  • SON 102L - Basic Cardiac Sonography Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the development of skills needed to begin clinical courses.
  
  • SON 116B - Echocardiography I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on valvular heart disease, ischemic cardiac disease, cardiomyopathy, pericardial disease, congenital heart disease, and cardiac neoplasms and masses.
  
  • SON 125B - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on basic sonographic principles, with an emphasis on instrumentation.
  
  • SON 135B - Cardiovascular Ultrasound Physics

    Credits: 2
    This course presents students with advanced cardiovascular principles with an emphasis on cardiac anatomy, physiology, evaluation methods and hemodynamics. The information presented will serve as a resource for the ARDMS exam on cardiovascular principles and instrumentation.
  
  • SON 150B - Patient Care for Imaging Professions

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on patient care procedures, patient transport and handling, infection control, surgical asepsis, interview and examination techniques, vital signs and emergency procedures and chart and referral evaluations.
  
  • SON 160B - Sonographic Scanning Lab I

    Credits: 2
    Ultrasound procedures performed in supervised lab on campus.
  
  • SON 190B - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of Sonographic Physics I with emphasis on Doppler physics, including color Doppler, hemodynamics, bio effects, quality assurance/control and sonographic artifacts.
    Prerequisite(s): SON 125B .
  
  • SON 195B - Sonographic Scanning Lab II

    Credits: 2
    Ultrasound procedures performed in a supervised lab on campus.
  
  • SON 210B - Abdominal Sonography I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the abdominal organs that can be visualized with ultrasound.
  
  • SON 216B - Echocardiography II

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of SON 116B  with emphasis on cardiac trauma, pulmonary vascular disease, diseases of the aorta and great vessels, transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography and intraoperative echocardiography.
  
  • SON 220B - Abdominal Sonography II

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the urinary system, thyroid, breast, scrotum, prostate and neonatal neurosonography.
    Prerequisite(s): SON 210B .
  
  • SON 225B - Stress Echocardiography

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the indications, utility, limitations and technical procedures related to stress echocardiology including cardiovascular pharmacology, theory and use of provocative stress agents and non-pharmacologic stress.
  
  • SON 235B - Gynecologic Sonography

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the female pelvis and reproductive system and sonographic appearance.
  
  • SON 245B - Obstetrical Sonography I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of pregnancy with emphasis on first trimester pregnancy and complications of first trimester obstetrics. Normal sonographic obstetrical measurements and sonographic appearance of first, second and third trimester pregnancy will also be covered.
  
  • SON 250B - Seminar and Case Review I

    Credits: 2
    Through the presentation of select cases by students, faculty and radiologists, the multi-facets of diagnostic medical sonography are reviewed and future trends discussed.
  
  • SON 255B - Seminar and Case Review II

    Credits: 2
    Through the presentation of select cases by students, faculty, and radiologists, the multi-facets of diagnostic medical sonography are reviewed and future trends discussed.
  
  • SON 260B - Obstetrical Sonography II

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of Obstetrical Sonography I with emphasis on abnormal second and third trimester pregnancy, fetal anomalies, multiple gestation, maternal disease, amniotic fluid, placenta and invasive procedures during pregnancy.
  
  • SON 261B - Pediatric Echocardiography I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on fetal, neonatal and pediatric echocardiography including embryology and normal fetal and neonatal cardiac anatomy. Pediatric cardiac pathology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics in various disease processes will be discussed.
  
  • SON 262B - Pediatric Echocardiography II

    Credits: 2
    Continuation of Pediatric Echocardiography I with special emphasis on contrast agents, specialized pediatric patient care, pediatric transesophageal echocardiography and surgical procedures utilized for pediatric cardiac anomalies.
  
  • SON 270B - Small Parts/Pediatric Sonography

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the thyroid, breast, scrotum, prostate, and neonatal brain. Pediatric spine, abdomen, kidneys, hips, and gastrointestinal system as imaged on ultrasound will be discussed.
  
  • SON 275B - Vascular Sonography I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on duplex and color Doppler imaging of the extracranial cerebral and peripheral vessels of the vascular system as well as the physiology and sonographic appearance of normal anatomy and pathology.
    Co-requisite(s): SON 275L .
  
  • SON 275L - Vascular Sonography Laboratory I

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the use of “Direct Testing” methods in the performance of vascular ultrasound procedures in a supervised lab on campus.
 

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