Course Search Results

  • SHM 108: Advanced Mechanical Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a course in advanced mechanical drawing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications. Students receive instruction on oblique, isometric and perspective drawings. Students practice these techniques extensively by creating drawings used in design and fabrication of HVAC systems. Prerequisite:    SHM 104   
    ShareSHM 108 - Advanced Mechanical Drawing

  • SHM 203: Sheet Metal 3

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students explore sophisticated layout techniques and the utilization of industry-standard equipment, concentrating on advanced triangulation and parallel line development methods. Students engage in extensive lab work, applying these techniques to create ornamental and architectural sheet metal products. Course elements include constructing weather-resistant roofing components and interpreting architectural designs to address field challenges. Prerequisite:    SHM 107   
    ShareSHM 203 - Sheet Metal 3

  • SHM 204: CAD and HVAC Design

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students synthesize computer-aided design (CAD) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system principles. The focus is on applying mechanical drawing and mathematical skills to create HVAC design drawings that align with the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) design manuals. Mastery of CAD software and problem-solving within HVAC system design contexts is emphasized. Prerequisite:    MAT 191   
    ShareSHM 204 - CAD and HVAC Design

  • SHM 207: Problem Solving

    5.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students focus on applied problem-solving techniques within the sheet metal industry. Students learn standard trade methods and their layout application, along with field measuring and offset calculations. Students also study the principles of triangulation, foundational theorems and their practical application to industry-specific scenarios.
    ShareSHM 207 - Problem Solving

  • SHM 208: Industrial Metal Fabrication

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces students to advanced fabrication techniques for ferrous and non-ferrous metals exceeding 0.0625 inches in thickness. Through hands-on lab work, students learn to lay out and fabricate industrial products, focusing on fit-up methods and the principles of industrial air and particle movement systems. Prerequisite:    WLD 295, WLD 296, WLD 297   
    ShareSHM 208 - Industrial Metal Fabrication

  • SHM 209: Advanced AutoCAD Applications

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course builds upon the AutoCAD foundations established in SHM 204, focusing on creating intricate working drawings for the sheet metal industry. Students advance their proficiency in AutoCAD, developing complex shop fabrication and field installation drawings. The course also incorporates Microsoft Word and Excel to document project schedules and job documents, refining technical documentation skills such as file organization and storage. Prerequisite:    SHM 204   
    ShareSHM 209 - Advanced AutoCAD Applications

  • SHM 210: Foreman Training

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course bridges contractor and labor dynamics on construction sites, emphasizing the role of the foreman. Students learn to efficiently lead crews, adhering to industry standards and detailed plans. Mastery of this curriculum equips learners with essential foreman competencies, which are foundational for those considering this career path.
    ShareSHM 210 - Foreman Training

  • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is an introductory survey of the field of sociology with a primary goal for students to develop the sociological imagination or an understanding of the relationships between biography and history and self and society. Topics include history of the field, major theories/perspectives and use of social research to develop theory. Students also examine processes of socialization, deviance, social institutions, structures and change dynamics with an eye toward understanding the social world and our position within it.
    ShareSOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

  • SOC 117: Understanding Chemical Dependency

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is an introductory level course to the field of drug and alcohol studies. Students will acquire a knowledge of the effects and composition of the most frequently abused drugs. Then the study will acquaint the student with the four perspectives currently utilized in the field: the biophysical model; the model from psychology, The Biophysical Model, The Model from Psychology, The Spiritual Paradigm and the Theories of Sociology. Prerequisite:    Eligibility for ENG 101L   
    ShareSOC 117 - Understanding Chemical Dependency

  • SOC 118P: Drug and Alcohol Clinical Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is a Drug and Alcohol Clinical Practicum, which affords the student the ability to practice what they have learned in class. Students are assigned to work in any of a number of clinical settings, depending on their inclinations and scheduling exigencies. Field work is complemented by lectures in Ethics and HIV/AIDS and other blood borne infections. Prerequisite:    SOC 117  Corequisite:    PSY 230 
    ShareSOC 118P - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Practicum