College Catalog 2018-19

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WORK-BASED LEARNING WBL 191(1-3), 192(1-3), 291(1-3) & 292(1-3) — WORK-BASED LEARNING — The Work-Based Learning course is designed for students enrolled in career-technical programs and employed in parallel workplace environments for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Course content is based upon a model course curriculum, defined workplace requirements, and specific objectives addressing competent workplace performance. Three semester hours credit is based upon 270 approved contact hours of work experience. TECHNICAL EVENING CLASSES Regular college courses are offered on campus during the day and evenings and off campus in the evening at various locations in the college district including Carthage, Forest, Louisville, Morton, and Philadelphia. The same instructional standards are maintained and the same tuition and fees apply as stated in the catalog for campus day students. CAREER-TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) will be administered to all career students upon entering school. Results from this test will be used to identify students that need help in reading, math and language. Any stu­ dent needing help in these areas will be assigned to the Career-Technical Support Services Center until he/she achieves the functioning level needed to receive full value of the education he/she is pursuing. The following entrance and exit criteria will be used for technical students: 1. Technical students who are recommended for Intermediate Algebra (through the assessment process) will be scheduled for the Support Services program. 2. Technical students who are recommended for Intermediate English (through the assessment process) will be scheduled for the Support Services program. 3. After completing course requirements and exiting the mathematics portion of the Support Services program, technical students will schedule Intermediate Algebra. 4. After completing course requirements and exiting the reading/ language portion of the Support Services program, technical students will schedule Intermediate English (as needed) or English Composition I. CARPENTRY TECHNOLOGY CCT 1116 — FOUNDATIONS —Classroom instruction in the different types of foundations used in residential construction. Lay-out and setup of a conventional foundation for a residential dwelling. Two hours lecture. Eight hour lab. Six semester hours. CCT 1133 — BLUEPRINT READING — (Prerequisites: CCT 1116, CCT 1163 and CCT 1236) The study of the different plans in a set of house plans and the symbols used in each of them to identify the parts of a structure. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab. Three semester hours. CCT 1163 — CONSTRUCTION MATHEMETICS — This course includes the fundamental principles of practical problems in mathematics that carpenters may encounter in the workforce. Three semester hours credit. One hour lecture, four hours lab. CCT 1236 — FLOOR & WALL FRAMING — Theory and practical work experience in estimating, cutting, and installing floor and wall framing members. Two hours lecture. Eight hour lab. Six semester hours. CCT 1244 — CEILING & ROOF FRAMING — (Prerequisites: CCT 1116, CCT 1236, and CCT 1163) Theory and practical work experience in estimating materials for ceiling and roof framing members. Hands-on experience in measuring, cutting, and the installation of different types of ceiling and roof framing members. One hour lecture. Eight hours lab. Four semester hours. CCT 1315 — INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FINISHING & CABINET INSTALLATION — (Prerequisites: CCT 1116, CCT 1236, and CCT 1163) The study of all areas of interior wall, ceiling and floor finishing and cabinet mak­ ing. Two hours lecture. Eight hour lab. Five semester hours.

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