PLMB-240: Plumbing Materials and Components

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Plumbing & Pipefitting
Course Number
240
Course Title
Plumbing Materials and Components
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
PLMB-101 and PLMB-110
Catalog Course Description

Examines water distribution and pipe sizing. Topics include hot water systems, tanks, drains, wastes, vent systems, construction drawings and diagrams, and system sizing.  Introduces material joining through soldering, and brazing, Includes the various plastic pipes and fittings being used in today's industry. Explores how to evaluate issues related to water pipe sizing in buildings, including concepts of water flow and water supply fixture units.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Water distribution system: layout and sizing methods.
  2. Pipe sizing.
  3. Appliances used in plumbing systems.
  4. Mechanical drawings and their application in piping installations.
  5. Safety procedures and safety issues related to welding.
  6. Importance of venting a plumbing system.
  7. Design features and use of pumps and ejectors.
  8. Plumbing codes used for sizing water distribution systems.
  9. Policy and procedures for using rigging.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Assess a water distribution system and its individual parts.*
  2. Evaluate the advantages of thermoplastic piping materials compared to other materials used in plumbing systems.*
  3. Identify in a drawing the various parts of the drains, wastes, and vent systems.
  4. Describe the operation of the plumbing trap.
  5. Demonstrate the basic skills of pipe welding.
  6. Organize a safe approach for handling materials on the job.*
  7. Apply symbols used for standard materials on prints.
  8. Demonstrate safe rigging practices and use of equipment in hoisting and rigging.
  9. Differentiate and calculate the relationships between pressure, force, and area in liquid systems.*
  10. Demonstrate the basic skills of soldering, brazing, and flame-cutting.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Summer 2014
ILT Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Summer 2014