This course reviews the examination of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems in both residential and commercial buildings. Content includes analysis of plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and power and lighting systems.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. This course will build on the skills developed in Introduction to Ceramics, ART1142, with emphasis on wheel throwing, glazing and firing techniques.

This course introduces the Cardiovascular Technology student to basic patient care principles. Students will learn basic intracardiac catheterization care including patient assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and diagnostic tests.

This course prepares the practical nurse to transition into the professional nursing role. Concepts of legal and ethical considerations in practice, holistic assessment, the nursing process and development of individualized plans of care will be explored while integrating informatics, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, safety and quality improvement.

This course consists of clinical rotations off campus in public health facilities to enhance dental hygiene clinical experience. The student will be introduced to a variety of dental hygiene experiences.

This course will provide the introduction to basic vehicle maintenance. Included will be identification of service points and procedures required for maintenance. Fluid types, brake inspection, tire rotation and service information will be addressed.

This course will introduce students to the part modeling and drawing layout tools in SolidWorks software. Students will learn the concepts of parametric sketching and modeling, feature creation and editing, and model derived bidirectionally associative drawing layouts.

This course covers the fundamentals of hydraulic systems. It is an introduction to hydraulic component operation, maintenance, repair and testing. These systems may be used in agricultural, industrial heavy equipment and trucks.

As the second of three layout courses in a series, students will expand upon their basic design knowledge by learning advanced methods of style, typography, layout grids, identity development and branding. Increasingly complex projects will require students to employ more sophisticated methods of research, concept development, design strategy and assessment. Students will create a variety of projects in Adobe software.

The student will learn to read commercial blueprints with an emphasis on electrical circuitry including lighting, power, service, feeders and special systems. The course also introduces the student to computer-aided design (CAD) drawings.