PLBG1041 Plumbing Systems Design

Students will study design of drain, waste and vent systems, potable water systems, hot water systems, water softening systems, storm water systems and backflow prevention systems.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PLBG1035

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Design a drain, waste and vent system for a residential plumbing system
Design a potable water system for a residential plumbing system
Design a hot water system for a residential plumbing system
Design a water softening system for a residential plumbing system
Design a drain, waste and vent system for a commercial plumbing system
Design a potable water system for a commercial plumbing system
Design a hot water system for a commercial plumbing system
Design a storm water system for a commercial plumbing system
Design a backflow prevention system for a commercial plumbing system

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

2

lab:

1