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  • CAR 202: Carpentry 4

    6.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    CAR 202 is designed to refine the carpentry skills necessary for advanced commercial construction work. Emphasizing practical experience, students learn how to properly perform door installations, the operation of sophisticated tools as well as advanced techniques in rigging and welding. Students develop proficiency in comprehensive building practices, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts. Prerequisite:    CAR 201   
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  • CAR 205: Carpentry Drafting and Blueprint Reading 3

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    CAR 205 enhances technical drawing and blueprint reading skills, focusing on the detailed interpretation needed in advanced carpentry. Students gain expertise in reading and creating construction documents by studying various plan views and elevations. The course integrates Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts for a sustainable building approach. Prerequisite:    CAR 106   
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  • CAR 206: Carpentry Drafting and Blueprint Reading 4

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Building on the foundations of previous courses, CAR 206 advances students' skills in interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints essential for commercial carpentry. The course offers an in-depth analysis of various plans, integrating sustainable building practices through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Students apply critical thinking skills to practical scenarios, aligning with industry expectations. Prerequisite:    CAR 205   
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  • CAR 215: Mathematics for Carpenters 3

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In CAR 215, students deepen their mathematical expertise with applications tailored for advanced carpentry projects. Emphasizing algebra and geometry, the course guides the learner through practical computation and analysis, enhancing precision in material estimation and construction planning. Prerequisite:    CAR 116   
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  • CAR 216: Mathematics for Carpenters 4

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Building on foundational knowledge from CAR 215, this course focuses on applying mathematical principles to complex carpentry tasks. Students engage with specialized measurement, geometric shapes and algebraic functions, culminating in a mastery of mathematical applications within the carpentry trade. Prerequisite:    CAR 215   
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  • CAT 201: Comp Tomogrph Inst/Equip Procedures

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a course in medical computed tomography(CT) for certified technologists. Included are a history of medical imaging in radiology sciences, advanced principles of image reconstruction for human anatomy utilizing radiographic computed tomography techniques, essential elements of medical computer systems, patient positioning for scanning protocols and data acquisition systematic procedures. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into CAT program Corequisite:    CAT 202 and CAT 203 
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  • CAT 202: Cross-Sect Anat/Computed Tomography Imag

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a course in computed tomography (CT) cross-sectional anatomy for certified technologists utilizing medical cross-sectional radiographs to identify cranial, thoracic, abdominal and musculoskeletal systems. Each system will be demonstrated in a transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique computed tomography image. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into CAT Program Corequisite:    CAT 201 and CAT 203 
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  • CAT 203: Patient Care/Rad Safety Imaging Tech

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a course in computed radiographic patient care and safety for certified technologists. Included are the principles of radiation protection for the patient, computed scanning technologist and medical team. Production and control of the computed x-ray beam for scanning procedures and equipment techniques are studied. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into CAT Program Corequisite:    CAT 201 and CAT 202 
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  • CAT 204C: Clin Appl/Comp Tomography

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Assigned to affiliate agencies, certified technologists perform all routine and advanced computed tomography procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist and certified computed tomography (CT) scan technologist. The student gains experience in imaging techniques, quality assurance, axial, coronal and sagittal sectional procedures. Clinical education assignments are made by faculty and students are responsible for their own transportation, parking and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges. Prerequisite:    CAT 201 CAT 202 and CAT 203  Corequisite:    Clinical agency assignment
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  • CHM 109: Introduction to Chemistry

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This introductory chemistry course covers the basic chemical principles and prepares students for the General Chemistry course (CHM 151). Emphasis is on the concepts of chemical structure, bonding and stoichiometric relationships. This course has a laboratory component that introduces students to safety and basic chemistry laboratory techniques. This course is equivalent to the Introductory Chemistry, CHM 110, combined with the Introductory Chemistry Lab, CHM 111, courses. Students cannot receive credit for both CHM-109 and CHM 110/CHM 111 courses. Prerequisite:    MAT 090   
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