Course Descriptions SOLR 1373 Foundations of Solar Thermal (2-4-3) The background course for solar thermal uses and applications. This course discusses industry terminology, safety issues, solar thermal systems design and installation procedures. Prerequisites: SOLR-1371 SOLR 2374 Solar System Equipment and Components (2-4-3) The solar course dedicated to the design and operation of solar system equipment, components, subsystems, and balance of plant. Design considerations include environmental, architectural, structural, and legal requirements. Prerequisites: SOLR-1372 or SOLR-1373 SOLR 2375 Solar System Design, Installation, Troubleshooting & Repair (2-4-3) The Capstone course for the Solar Technician Program and dedicated to design considerations including site assessment and desired system operation, installation, commissioning, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair, and decommissioning. This course reviews safety issues, personal protection equipment, and tools of the trade associated with installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and repair of solar systems. Prerequisites: SOLR-2374
SPNL- Spanish Language for Careers SPNL-1342 Business Spanish (3-0-3) Development of Spanish oral and written communication skills related to the business environment including medical, business, commercial, and legal terminology, including a review of basic Spanish grammar.
SRVY- Surveying SRVY-1301 Introduction to Surveying (3-0-3) an overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. Prerequisites: DMTH-0100 SRVY-1309 Surveying Measurement (2-4-3) an introductory lab course covering the equipment and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical distances, in accordance with prevailing and applicable professional standards, e.g., standards of the national geodetic survey, state and local statues, and regulations, professional standards, such as the Texas society of professional surveyors. Prerequisites: DMTH-0100
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SRVY-1335 Land Surveying Applications (2-4-3) A lab course covering the equipment, techniques, and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances used in traversing, according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. Prerequisites: DMTH0200 SRVY-1341 Land Surveying (3-0-3) A study of the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. Instruction in a variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed hand-held calculators and computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. SRVY-1342 Techniques for Surveying and Mapping For Surveying and Mapping (2-4-3) Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GIS) in surveying and mapping activities. Major topics include structuring a GPS system, designing a GPS data collection project, using GPS data collection equipment, collecting and processing GPS dat, and correcting data errors. Prerequisites: GISC-1311 or GISC-1301 SRVY-1343 Surveying-Legal Principles I (3-0-3) The study of location, conveyance, ownership, and transfer of real property under the laws of the State of Texas. Emphasis on the history of disposition of public land, interpreting written descriptions, dignity of calls and evidence, record search of public and private land records and preparation of a deed record sketch. SRVY-1380 Coop Edu - Surveying Technology (1-19-3) Careerrelated activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: SRVY-1341, SRVY-1335 SRVY-1381 Cooperative Education-Survey Technology/ Surveying (1-19-3) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisites: SRVY-2313 SRVY-2331
SRVY-1313 Plane Surveying (2-4-3) An introductory overview of surveying equipment and measurement techniques used in mapping. Emphasis on leveling and traversing for preparing a map. Prerequisites: TECM-1341, DMTH-0100, or DMTH0200
SRVY-2309 Computer Aided Mapping (1-6-3) An intermediate to advanced level course designed to teach the student how to produce a survey map using appropriate software and coordinate geometry. Production of survey maps and plats, civil engineering design drawings and topographic maps utilizing coordinate geometry. Prerequisites: DFTG-1313, or DFTG-1309
SRVY-1315 Surveying Calculations (3-0-3) An introduction to the mathematics used in surveying and mapping, including algebra, plane trigonometry, and plane, solid, and analytical geometry. Prerequisites: DMTH-0200
SRVY-2313 Control Surveying (3-0-3) Emphasis on field astronomy calculations, state plane coordinates and the reduction of information received from global positioning system receivers. Prerequisites: TECM-1343 or MATH-1316
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