PLMB 121 GAS PIPING AND COMBUSTION (3) VENTING An introduction to the installation of piping and venting for natural gas and liquid petroleum systems. Topics include piping design, fuel combustion piping systems and domestic hot water systems. Corequisites: FACT 113 and FACT 114. Offered: Occasionally. Two lecture hours, two lab hours. PLMB 131 SERVICE PLUMBING, REPAIR, (2) MAINTENANCE AND REMODEL An introduction to the practical skills needed to service, repair, maintain and install plumbing fixtures and faucets. Students will also learn troubleshooting and project management skills. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour, two lab hours. PLMB 211 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND (3) BACKFLOW PREVENTION Covers the design and application of water delivery systems used for domestic and commercial potable drinking water. The course will concentrate on water pipe sizing as well as types of materials and fittings. Cross connection prevention will be covered as well as the hands-on use of backflow prevention test gauges. Prerequisites: PLMB 111, FACT 113 and FACT 114. Offered: Occasionally. Two lecture hours, two lab hours. PLMB 221 DRAIN/WASTE/VENT AND GRAY WATER (3) Covers the layout and design of drain and vent systems in residential and commercial buildings including those using gray water systems. Topics include safety requirements, tools and materials, proper installation, maintenance, and principles of gravity and air pressure. Prerequisites: PLMB 111 and FACT 113. Offered: Occasionally. Two lecture hours, two lab hours. PLMB 231 BOILERS AND HYDRONIC SYSTEMS (2) An introduction to boilers and hydronic systems. Students will study fundamental hydronic heating concepts, heat load design, estimating, heating sources, the properties of water as it relates to hydronics, system components, heating control panels and distribution piping systems. Prerequisites: FACT 113 and FACT 114. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour, two lab hours.
POLITICAL SCIENCE * POLI 200 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND (3) POLITICS A survey that considers the institutions and processes of American government – what they look like, how they work and what purposes they serve. The course also reflects on where each citizen fits into this picture, and explores individual rights, responsibilities and opportunities for participation. The course compares and contrasts the ideals and the reality of the American political system by emphasizing contemporary issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall and Spring. NMCCNS: POLS 1123. NMGECC: Area IV – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture hours. * POLI 211 NEW MEXICO GOVERNMENT (3) An exploration of New Mexico government including the historical roots of our political system, our relationship with the federal government, and an inside view of the working of politics in the state capital and in our communities. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall and Spring. NMCCNS: POLS 1213. NMGECC: Area IV – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture hours. * POLI 215 COMPARATIVE POLITICS (3) This course is designed to help students understand and evaluate political regimes by focusing on political history, social structure and contemporary political institutions. European, Communist and developing systems are considered. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Occasionally. NMGECC: Area IV – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture hours.
PORTUGUESE PORT 111 BEGINNING PORTUGUESE I (4) Designed for students with no previous exposure to Portuguese, this course develops basic listening, speaking and grammatical skills. The course will help students begin to understand, speak, read and write Portuguese. It is a beginning course to teach students to communicate in Portuguese as well as to gain a deeper knowledge of Brazilian culture. The majority of the classroom time will be used for oral and listening activities and completing the exercises in the textbook. Offered: Occasionally. Four lecture hours.
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