This course covers inspection techniques, methods of material measurement, documentation, material sampling and testing methods for soils and concrete.

This course will cover the solid modeling tools and functions in AutoCAD. Students will learn to create and manipulate primitive solids, extrusions, sweeps and lofts. They will learn to utilize the Boolean functions, solid editing commands and derived view drawing tools required to generate complex solid models and create industry-standard drawing layouts based on the designed geometry.

This course deals with the understanding of basic network security. Students learn how to manage systems to guard against various security threats.

This course covers basic information about computer hardware and software and the use of the Windows operating system. Topics include file management techniques, utilizing common screen elements, multitasking, object linking and customizing the desktop.

This course provides application of basic theory and operation to electronic motor control including semi-conductors, rectifiers, regulators and amplifiers.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 3. This laboratory course includes the fundamental techniques of cultivation, staining, biochemical analysis and identification of known and unknown bacterial isolates, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Morphological examination and pathogenesis of fungi, protozoans and helminths are also addressed.

This course will add to the student's electrical knowledge regarding circuits and schematics.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. This course is an introduction to the field of global and international politics, with an emphasis on the history, structure and processes of global relations. Students will study the role of state and non-state actors such as nations, international conflict, war, global economic relations and international organizations.

This course provides a fundamental technical understanding of residential wiring. Basic wiring skills for residential occupancies will be practiced in lab settings while applying National Electrical Code standards.

This course must be taken in conjunction with a linked section of College Writing (ENGL1101) taught by the same instructor. It is designed to prepare students for college-level reading and writing tasks across the disciplines. Students will practice strategies in order to develop reading proficiency and writing skills. They also will engage in all stages of the writing process, from invention and drafting to revising and editing, as they respond to texts and specific writing situations.