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• SWO 220: Social Welfare Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to prepare the beginning social work practitioner with an awareness of the range and complexity of problems addressed by the social welfare system. Students will gain knowledge of the historical development of social welfare programs, in the United States, and the evolution of these programs over time. Students will identify and examine their own attitudes and values toward social issues. Knowledge of the social work profession and itsA contributions to social policy development will also be examined within this framework. This course supports the introductory competencies of one of the four major-specific content areas of the TOAC-PA agreement for transfer and is a required course for the Associate of Arts in Social Work degree at Delaware County Community College. NOTE: Students who are planning to transfer to a 4 year institution and complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) are advised to plan early for transfer and meet with a transfer advisor.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the concept that the present social welfare system is a product of historical forces. Develop an understanding of the history of social work as a profession and identify its values associated with social issues and related social policies. Identify key existing social problems as they relate to vulnerable populations. Demonstrate an awareness of how society has chosen to cope with and resolve a current social problem. Identify, discuss and analyze key societal components and systems that have supported the systematic devaluation and discrimination toward certain groups in our society. Examine oneAs own attitudes and values as they relate to social issues. Articulate directives from the Social Work Code of Ethics which relate to social issues and social welfare policies. Explain what is meant by the Statement, Apolicy directs practiceA . Explain how poverty is defined and measured in the US. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 100 and (SWO 101 or HUS 101).
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• TCC 111: Technical Communications

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course presents instruction in microcomputer operations using integrated software packages. The principles of communication are stressed to provide students with the appropriate skills and knowledge to effectively manipulate and present information of a technical nature.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use the current version of MS Office. Effectively articulate technical procedures and other technical information. Create, manage, store, and retrieve various forms of technical information using variety storage sources such as cloud based and web based systems. Demonstrate strategies and methods for structuring an effective oral technical presentation. Prepare written technical memos, reports and other professional documents. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: Placement Test Scores or (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 (*may be taken concurrently).
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• TCC 112: CADD Graphics

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course provides students with the concepts and skills necessary to form the basis of object visualization and documentation inherent to the creation and conveying of technical designs and drawings. Appropriate drafting concepts and skills are developed through use of both free-hand sketching and computer-assisted drafting. Instruction in the use of CADD systems is integrated with graphic theory throughout the course. The course covers theoretical and applied drafting concepts appropriate for conveying graphical representation of objects and designs in a variety of technical environments including manufacturing and construction, as well as architectural, mechanical and civil engineering design.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the principles governing the setup and layout of technical drawings. Discuss the geometric terms and principles used to define, design and represent drawing objects and entities. Apply geometric construction techniques and principles of orthographic and pictorial projection for the representation of basic objects. Perform basic annotation operations. Apply acceptable forms of linework and text in both freehand sketching and CADD. Demonstrate the use of basic office equipment, including computer information systems, for creating, managing, plotting and reproducing technical drawings. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• TCC 121: Project Management Processes

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course introduces students to the basic principles of project management. It is designed to provide students with foundations in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling various projects. Students learn the fundamentals of project management knowledge areas such as, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. Project Management can be applied to fields of construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, and others.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop a process based rationale for approaching project management. Demonstrate ability to define project objectives and goals. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of scope management, risk management, cost planning and control, resource capacity analysis and allocation, time management and project scheduling, as well as change management. Demonstrate the ability to create a Project Charter and Preliminary Planning Steps in the Initiation phase, as indicated in the Project Management Book of Knowledge or PMBOX published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Prepare a Project Task List that indicates task name, beginning and end dates of a task, and the length of time it will be required to completed the task. Utilize Microsoft Project software to compile data, perform analyses, and generate project documentation. Simulate project meetings with meeting minutes on individual student projects. Verify the operation of current version of MS Project and insure the ability to integrate with other Microsoft and Industry acceptable standard. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: TCC 111.
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• TCC 122: 2-D CADD

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a course in computer-aided design and drafting using two-dimensional orthographic projection drawing techniques. Emphasis is placed on sketching/layout techniques for personal-computer-based CADD system operations. A series of increasingly difficult drafting assignments, ending with presentation-quality CADD drawings will be the major outcome of the course.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Use appropriate sketching techniques to lay out a drawing, establish drawing parameters, determine set-up criteria and represent the conceptual aspects of views for a two-dimensional drawing. Use various input devices, display, drawing and plotter commands to satisfy the specific requirements for completing drawings for both the mechanical and construction industries. Modify and correct redlined orthographic drawings, using Inquiry and Edit commands available in the CADD software. Provide annotation, in the form of standardized dimensions, notes, bill of materials, tabulation tables and other text on drawings. Develop, structure and manage related drawing files and previously prepared drawings to associate desired information and entities for the creation of a specific set of final drawings. Apply basic through intermediate techniques of drawing composition and development for plotting scaled views in various viewport configurations. Create two-dimensional engineering charts, graphs and tables. Develop User Coordinate Systems to facilitate drafting of intermediate through advanced drawing views to include orthographic, axonometric and auxiliary planar views. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: TCC 112.
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• TCC 228: Design Project Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  A capstone course applying the principles of design to the completion of a comprehensive individualized (or group) project in a student's selected field. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making roles and interactions of varied members of the professional design team. NOTE: Architectural Students Only Prerequisites: TCC 122, TDD 216 or TME 210 or ARC 221*. *Courses marked with a star make be taken concurrently.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify design-problem parameters by analyzing needs and setting objectives based on conditions of use and performance requirements. Discuss the selection of materials for the design solution on the basis of properties, cost and manufacturing or construction processes. Produce a preliminary design, sufficient to answer questions of economic feasibility, functional feasibility, and acceptability of character and appearance. Plan and apply a service test to the preliminary design, making certain that the solution will meet end-use requirements. Discuss specification development for documenting a design solution. Create a comprehensive checklist of design procedures or methods. Document the design, including detail and assembly drawings, supporting documents and schedules. Use computer systems to create a design presentation package. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: TCC 122 and TME 210
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• TCS 100: Construction Blueprint Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course presents fundamentals in the understanding and use of basic construction drawings to determine methods and materials of light construction. a.) Architectural/Site: Emphasis is placed on residential and light commercial architectural drawings, architectural symbols, drafting practices, use of scales, applied geometry and orthographic projection. b) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Emphasis is placed on drawings and schematics for various HVAC systems, HVAC symbols, load calculation introduction. c.) Electrical: Instruction on interpreting electrical power plans, lighting plans, panel schedules and single-line diagrams as well as common ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and IEC (International Electro-technical Commission) symbols. d.) Plumbing: Instruction on interpreting plumbing plans and riser drawings including isometric details and common plumbing symbols.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting architectural construction drawings (floor plans, elevations, details, symbols). Discuss architectural, carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing materials and construction practices. Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting HVAC technical drawings (floor plans, details, symbols). Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting plumbing technical drawings (floor plans, isometric details, symbols). Demonstrate competencies in reading and interpreting electrical technical drawings (floor plans, line diagrams, symbols). Prepare for advanced studies in the architectural and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) construction fields. Review and discuss the purpose of specifications for all trades. Create floor plans and orthographic drawings based on blueprints and isometric drawings Use architectural and engineering scales as well as calculations in conjunction with blueprints to determine the MEP information necessary for construction. Develop working drawings in each of the programs (Architectural, Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction Supervision, and CADD) Understand the various types of architectural and MEP reference sources and use them effectively. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• TCS 105: Workplace Safety

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to provide students' with a general awareness on recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards on a construction site. Topics covered in the class include fall protection, personal protective equipment, scaffolding, ladder safety, as well as safe and proper handling of tools and other construction equipment.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of worker rights that are protected under OSHA. Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities an employer has under OSHA. Demonstrate an understanding of general safety and health provisions. Identify major fall, electrocution and other types of work hazards. Demonstrate the use of personal protection equipment. Identify major health hazards common to the construction industry. Demonstrate workplace safety practices. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• TCS 108: Construction Supervision

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  Includes the basics of a supervisor's duties while on a construction project. The supervisor must define objectives that meet with the overall strategy of the organization and achieve results through the efforts of others; constantly evaluate and control production performance and motivate subordinates; a "Jack-of-all-trades" under the most adverse circumstances. All too often many skilled craftsmen are thrust into managerial positions without proper training and background and begin to learn by making mistakes in communicating, planning the job, human relations and the effective use of their own valuable, limited time. This course deals, in depth, with the what, why, how, when and where of construction supervision.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Assume the responsibilities and authority of the supervisor's position. Apply the various techniques employed in motivating subordinates. Use communication in leadership and utilize these necessary skills effectively. Use scientific techniques in problem solving and apply these to assigned case studies. Know what is expected of him/her relative to such items as contract documents; estimate preparation; state, federal and local forms; architectural specifications; building codes, etc. Apply construction supervisor's responsibilities relative to setting up and controlling a job site. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Successful Placement Test Scores or (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 (*may be taken concurrently).
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• TCS 109: Construction Project Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of construction project administration (CPA). In addition to the tactical decision making involved in site supervision, field personnel are required to contribute to the overall management system for planning and implementing the construction phases of a building project. The CPA system provides the overall contractor organization with an informed decision-making process, which guides the site supervisor in selecting the best means to expedite a job and provides the necessary data flow for accounting functions like billing and payroll. The CPA system also generates project records necessary for organizational processes such as liability management, costing and bidding, and organizational improvement. This course will prepare the student to participate in the CPA processes for project phasing and scheduling, cost estimating and control, and contract management.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the critical elements of pre-construction operations. Explain critical inputs to the process for construction planning and scheduling. Monitor work progress. Diagram the elementary work activities given for the job. Track time duration information for activity completion. Outline a logical order in which given work items must be done. Discuss the elements of a sound job philosophy and the means for implementation. Compare variations in type and elements of basic construction contracts. Describe standard procedures for quality control in materials and workmanship. Describe standard procedures for handling changes, claims and disputes. Administer standard documents and procedures for construction project closeout. Explain the documents required to recommend/allocate the final phase of payment and waiver of liens. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Successful Placement Test Scores or (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 (*may be taken concurrently).
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