School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Plumbing & Pipefitting
Course Number
115
Course Title
Water Supply & Distribution Systems
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
PLMB-101, PLMB-110
Catalog Course Description
Enables students interested in construction, apprenticeship, multi-skilled technician, and plumbing industries to properly select materials and methods of installation/protection of potable water supply and distribution systems. Students will review fixtures, choosing materials, appliances, appurtenances and best installation practices for sustainable potable water supply systems and will also become familiar with inspecting, testing, plumbing repair and related systems.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Potable Water Systems
- Backflow Prevention and Devices
- Potable Water System Testing
- Potable Water System Repair
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Design and install a potable water supply system according to plumbing codes.*
- Define plumbing fixtures and appliances as related to potable plumbing.
- Define common causes of back-flow and back-flow prevention devices.
- Identify terms related to water reclamation and and recycling.
- Define methods for performing potable water supply and distribution piping tests and repair.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
The following will be used to assess student's academic achievement:
- Quizzes
- Tests
- Labs 70% and above throughout semester
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Skilled Demonstration Details
A hands-on demonstration to display competence of course learning objectives.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2016
Review Semester
Fall 2016