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• PHY 222: Physics for Science and Engineering 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This calculus-based physics course stresses experimental and problem-solving techniques. Electricity and magnetism are studied. Topics include electric charge and Coulomb's Law, electric fields, Gauss' Law, capacitors and dielectrics, Kirchhoff's Rules, DC circuits, Oersted Effect, Ampere's law, Maxwell's equations and AC circuits. Prerequisite:    PHY 221  Corequisite:    MAT 202 
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• PHY 223: Physics for Science and Engineering 3

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This calculus-based physics course stresses experimental and problem-solving techniques. Heat, thermodynamics, waves, geometrical and physical optics and atomic structure are studied. Topics include temperature, thermal expansion of solids, ideal gases, kinetic theory, heat transfer and calorimetry, the first and second law of thermodynamics, transverse and longitudinal wave motion, superposition of waves, synthesis of complex wave forms, electromagnetic radiation, law of reflection, law of refraction, imaging, interference, diffraction and polarization. Prerequisite:    PHY 221   
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• PHY 224: Modern Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course in modern physics deals with relativity, quantum mechanics and atomic structure. Major topics of study include: Special relativity, the radiation laws, matter waves, atomic structure, Schrodinger's equation in one dimension, tunneling, electron spin, multi-electron atoms and the periodic table and nuclear physics. Prerequisite:     PHY 222, PHY 223   
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• PLT 100: Introduction to the Plumbing Profession

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to the plumbing trade and teaches basic plumbing skills. Students will recognize the opportunities and commitments involved in a plumbing career.
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• PLT 101: Plumbing Skills 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to residential plumbing tools, materials and fittings in both a classroom and laboratory setting. Students will learn safe usage of power tools to perform basic plumbing tasks. Conservation methods will be introduced which promote a green environment. Prerequisite:    PLT 100   
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• PLT 102: Plumbing Measuring and Calculating

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with opportunities to learn, apply and practice measuring and calculating skills as they apply to plumbing materials and methods.
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• PLT 103: Plumbing 1

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to provide beginning plumbing students with a fundamental knowledge of the use and care of tools necessary for the performance of trade responsibility. Special emphasis is given to the proper procedures employed in producing a safe and healthy work environment. Laboratory sessions in soldering and brazing are conducted.
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• PLT 105: Introduction to Plumbing Code

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course describes drainage and distribution systems designed and built for state, county and local codes and regulations. Emphasis is placed on water supply, drainage using Article XV of the current plumbing code and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts. Prerequisite:    PLT 103   
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• PLT 106: Plumbing Blueprint Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  Students will learn to interpret and communicate plumbing designs on construction blueprints. Topics include sketching, abbreviations, symbols and illustrated views of piping systems. Prerequisite:    PLT 100   
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• PLT 115: Mathematics for Plumbing 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides the foundations of mathematics applied to the plumbing trade. Students will review computational skills and the application of analytical solutions to problems. Additionally, a presentation of practical geometry dealing with pipe measurements, volumes and capacities of contained fluids and problems related to hydraulics and pneumatics will be provided.
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