Trade Skills - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Fall classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Fall CRN numbers begin with 6, (e.g., CRN 62081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

Air Conditioning/Heating & Refrigeration

Architecture

Facilities Management/Engineering

Manufacturing

Air Conditioning/Heating & Refrigeration

*Courses may also be taken for college credit. Contact department chair Chad Ganger at 847-635-1955 or chad@oakton.edu for information.

INTRODUCTION TO AIR CONDITIONING    Fee: $404
AND REFRIGERATION*
This course consists of lectures, demonstration and lab experiences in the area of basic refrigeration, theory, and practice. Class will explore the functioning and operating characteristics of the vapor compression mechanical refrigeration used in air conditioning systems including service procedures connected with the basic refrigeration cycle. Also, EPA’s certification registration for proper handling of refrigerants will be covered. NOTE: Students will be required to purchase basic hand tools that will be used in this and other refrigeration and air conditioning courses. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
AIR A06-C01, OC/DP, 16 Fri., 1/21, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 41209
AIR A06-C02, OC/DP, 16 Mon., 1/24, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 41210

AIR CONDITIONING II*    Fee: $404
Course covers principles of residential air conditioning systems. Content includes evaluation and classroom hands-on experience in use of psychometrics, residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment types and installation. Lab will focus on systems performance problems and diagnostics. Prerequisite: AIR A01 and AIR A06.
AIR A12-C01, OC/DP, 16 Wed., 1/19, 5-10:20 pm - CRN 41217
AIR A12-C02, OC/DP, 16 Mon., 1/24, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 41218

SHEET METAL LAYOUT AND FABRICATION*       Fee: $404
Covers the methods of laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings which are generally used in heating and air conditioning installations.
AIR A01-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu, 1/20, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 41150

HEATING AND AIR CONDTIONING
LOAD CALCULATIONS*                         Fee: $273
Course covers calculation of heating and cooling loads to determine appropriate selection of equipment in new construction. Content includes construction and heat transfer through structure, and computations for heat gains and heat losses for various building structures. Prerequisite: AIR A06 or consent of department chair.
AIR A05-C01, OC/DP, 16 Mon., 1/24, 5-7:50 pm - CRN 41158

EPA SECTION 608 CERTIFICATION*    Fee: $91
The law requires that a person intending to work on refrigeration systems must be certified in proper refrigerant usage. This course will prepare the student for the “EPA Section 608” certification exam. The student will be required to pay exam fees. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
AIR A08-C01, OC/DP, 4 Wed., 1/19, 5-8:50 pm - CRN 41212

RESIDENTIAL HOT WATER BOILERS
AND HYDRONICS TECHNOLOGY*              Fee: $273
Course covers conventional and modern residential hydronics systems. Topic focus on “Near boiler” piping, accessories and zoning operations; proper sizing of heat emitting components, baseboards and piping.
AIR A03-C01, OC/DP, 16 Wed., 1/19, 6-8:50 pm - CRN 41153

HIGH PRESSURE STEAM BOILERS
AND OPERATION*                                         Fee: $273
Course covers high pressure steam boilers as per ASME code standards. Content includes basic boiler room systems, fittings and accessories, feed water heaters, de-super heating and pressure reducing stations, fuel combustion and draft, and combustion controls. Focus is on proper practices of boiler requirements to function properly and safely. Classroom course only.
AIR A14-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu, 1/20, 6-8:50 pm - CRN 41219

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY
AND AUTOMATIC CONTROLS*                    Fee: $404
Course introduces electricity and automatic controls. Content includes basic wiring skills, electrical components, household wiring, wire sizing, conduct sizing, series and parallel circuits. Hands-on experience with electrical tools and meters.
AIR A11-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/18, 5-9:15 pm - CRN 41213
AIR A11-C02, OC/DP, 16 Thu, 1/20, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 41215

INDOOR AIR QUALITY*             Fee: $273
Course covers sources of pollutants, methods of control, and management techniques to maintain acceptable indoor air quality. Recommended: completion of AIRA05 ”Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculation”
AIR A18-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/18, 5-7:50 pm - CRN 41221

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Architecture

*Courses may also be taken for college credit. Contact Martin Bruner, Architecture Technology Chair, at 847-376-7740 or mbruner@oakton.edu, or the Coordinator, William Huchting at 847-635-1435 or huchting@oakton.edu, for more information.

BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING*            Fee: $490
Course covers the basic techniques and principles of architectural drafting applicable to construction documents. Content includes drawing plans, sections, elevations, and isometrics of an existing classroom space and a wood house.
ACH A01-C01, OC/SK, 16 Mon/Wed., 1/19, 2-5:45 pm - CRN 41138

CAD: BASIC APPLICATION FOR    Fee: $348
ARCHITECTS CAD 2009/10*
Course introduces computer-aided design with emphasis on architectural applications. Content includes computer use to draw and plot architectural plans, elevations, and three-dimensional views. Prerequisite: ACH A01 or consent of instructor. Computer knowledge not required.
ACH A02-C01, OC/SK, 16 Mon/Wed., 1/19, 4-5:50 pm - CRN 41140

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING*                  Fee: $490
(offered spring semester only)Course continues the study of architectural drafting techniques. Content includes drawing a complete set of plans, building sections, elevations, diagrams, and schedules for masonry townhouses, and a small commercial steel framestructure. Prerequisite: ACH A01.
ACH A05-C01, OC/SK, 16 Mon/Wed., 1/19, 8:30 am-12:00 pm - CRN 41141

TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE:
INTERMEDIATE REVIT ARCHITECTURE*               Fee: $439
Course offered to advanced students and practitioners within the construction industry. Content addresses specialized topics and timely issues of concern to architects, contractors, construction manages, developers and owners Prerequisite may vary by topic.
ACH A13-C01, OC/SK, 16 Mon., 1/24, 6-10 pm - CRN 41146

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Facilities Management/Engineering

*Courses may also be taken for college credit. Contact Chad Ganger at 847-635-1955 or chad@oakton.edu for more information.

BLUEPRINT READING FOR BUILDING TRADES*   Fee: $384
Course concentrates on language of architectural construction documents. Content includes visualization sections, details and schedules structural drawings specifications and building codes heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems plumbing systems electrical systems free-hand mechanical sketching (board and on-site) and verbal and written communication.
FAC A21-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/18, 6-9:30 pm - CRN 41136

INTRODUCTION TO FACILITIES                                         Fee: $273
MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING*
Course presents overview of practice and skills needed for facilities management and facilities engineering. Content includes general discussion general of areas in which a facilities manager or facilities engineer will need to develop competency.
FAC A26-C01, OC/DP, 16 Mon., 1/24, 6-9 pm - CRN 41139

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND                                        Fee: $394
SECURITY SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS*
Course presents overview of the electrical and mechanical systems of buildings. Content includes systems, and energy management review of mechanical systems, such as HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and fire protection electrical and mechanical building codes indoor air quality, communications, life safety and security systems. Prerequisite: FAC A26.
FAC A27-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/18, 5-7:50 pm - CRN 41142

ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND DDC CONTROLS*               Fee: $303
Course provides detailed examination of energy management. Content includes specific focus on building automation systems for energy management using DDC controls for HVAC, fire and security systems and control of various equipment remotely from a control computerized system and DDC controls. Prerequisite: FAC A26.
FAC A28-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu, 1/20, 6-9 pm - CRN 41143

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Manufacturing

*Courses may also be taken for college credit. Contact Department Chair David Geller at 847-376-7707 or dgeller@oakton.edu for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO CNC*                 Fee: $404
This hands-on course provides training in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and milling machines. Learn how to read and create CNC programs. Programs are composed off-line and then run and debugged on the actual machine tools for which they were written. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A01-C01, OC/SK, 16 Tue./Thu, 1/18, 6-8:45 pm - CRN 41178
MCH A01-C02, OC/SK, 16 Sat., 1/22, 8 am-1 pm - CRN 41179
MCH A01-C03, OC/SK, 8 Mon/Wed./Thu, 3/21, 12-4:20 pm - CRN 41180

CNC SETUP AND OPERATION*         Fee: $202
Course provides hands-on training in setup and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, including CNC mill (vertical milling center) and CNC lathe (turning center) for purposes of setting up machines with required tooling and fixture, operating CNC machines, reading and interpreting CNC programs, using inspection equipment, and troubleshooting various production problems.
MCH A10-C01, OC/SK, 4 Mon/Wed/Thu, 2/14, 12-3:50 pm - CRN 41186

ADVANCED CNC PROGRAMMING*         Fee: $404
This hands-on course is a follow-up to Introduction to CNC and explores CNC program design in greater depth. Canned cycles, cutter compensation, macro-programming, and subroutines
are covered in detail. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A02-C01, OC/SK, 16 Mon., 1/24, 6-9:45 pm - CRN 41181

MASTERCAM/COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING*    Fee: $404
In this CAD/CAM course, use Mastercam software to create part geometry and assign toolpath to the geometry. By translating using a post-processor, CNC programs can be automatically generated and communicated to machine tools. Both 2D and 3D toolpaths are used to make parts using machines with various controllers. Graphic simulation is used to prove results. A required textbook (approx. $75) is available in the bookstore.
MCH A04-C01, OC/SK, 16 Wed., 1/19, 6-9:50 pm - CRN 41182

MASTERCAM COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING II*    Fee: $404
Course continues to build on the foundation completed in MFG 165. Focus is on creating 3D wire frame models, surface modeling, 2D/3D solids using advanced commands including; special automatic tool path cycles, routines using postprocessor translator, and graphic simulation for complex CNC machining that requires creating a five axis simultaneously tool path. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MCH A04 or consent of instructor.
MCH A20-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu, 1/20, 6-10 pm - CRN 41187

PROGAMMABLE CONTROLERS (PLC)
ALLEN-BRADLEY, SLC 500*                           Fee: $404
Study industrial control systems. Learn the design of digital electronics, coding and program structure, interfacing, and hardware and software selection. PLCs are interconnected to control robotics, hydraulic controls and other electromechanical devices. Allen Bradley hardware is used with ICOM software. A required textbook (approx. $60) is available in the bookstore.
MCH A06-C01, OC/SK, 16 Sat., 1/22, 8 am-1 pm - CRN 41184

ADVANCED PLC/AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS*      Fee: $404
This course is a follow up to Programmable Controllers (PLCs), MCH A06. Learn to use PLCs for monitoring and diagnostics of manufacturing processes. Emphasis will be on data handling and storage as well as the use of video control panels. Student will work in teams on hands-on projects integrating new technologies with automatic turntables, circuit board testers, robotics, vision systems, and various analog devices. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A07-C01, OC/SK, 16 Mon., 1/24, 5:50-10 pm - CRN 41185

HYDRAULICS, PNEUMATICS AND CONTROLS*           Fee: $308
Hands-on operation and troubleshooting of training equipment is used to illustrate fluid properties, pressure, and pipe friction. Actual components used include pumps, reservoirs, accumulators, actuators, control valves, packing, seals, compressors, and electrical controls. Course targets those who maintain and design fluid power systems. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A05-C01, OC/SK, 16 Thu, 1/20, 6-9:20 pm - CRN 41183