Courses

Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary field with the main goal of preserving biodiversity. Course topics will cover ecosystem services, major threats, solutions, and policy related to biodiversity and endangered species. Students will apply their knowledge by conducting a local conservation research project and communicating their findings.

This course explains the major legal principles and concepts of the U.S. Constitution including governmental powers and structure, and civil liberties. Additionally, this course includes an exploration of the history of the Constitution and case law interpreting it.

This course emphasizes those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice. Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government; principles governing the operation of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.

Study of the constitutional divisions of power among the branches of the national government and between the national and state governments.

Study of the application and interpretation of the constitutional protections by the American courts.

This course provides an in depth study of the contractual relationship between the parties involved in building construction contracting. Topics include bonds, insurance, bidding, awarding, and subcontracting types and conditions. Construction Fundamentals Core

This course provides instruction in producing residential floor plans and elevations using computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) software. Topics include system setup and system management, software menus and basic functions, prototype drawings, and two and three dimensional drafting and dimensioning.

This course introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all of the construction trades. Topics include types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.

This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of the construction trades. Topics include basic safety, construction math, hand and power tools, construction drawings, rigging, materials handling, and job-site communication and work ethic skills. College Life

A comprehensive analysis of the factors in human behavior which influence the choice and the use of products and service.