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2023 - 2024 Dallas College Catalog

2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Plumbing Technology
Title: Plumbing Technology A.A.S.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Cedar Valley, Eastfield and North Lake campus only

NEW

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.PLUMB.TECH

The Associate's Degree in Plumbing is an intense, hands-on program where the student will experience industry applications in plumbing, piping, construction, fabrication, blueprint reading and more. Most of this training will be in a laboratory setting and learning the tools of the trade. The student will complete a cooperative education course that stands as the capstone of the program. This capstone will allow valuable experience in the industry.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1308 Basic Pipefitting Skills 3
PFPB 1321 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair 3
PFPB 1373 Introduction to the Plumbing Trade 3
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1343 Pipefitting Fabrication and Blueprint Reading 3
PFPB 1350 Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety 3
BIOL 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
PFPB 1382 Cooperative Education - Plumbing Technology/Plumber 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 1306 Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 3
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes 1 3
PFPB 2308 Piping Standards and Materials 3
OSHT 1307 Construction Site Safety and Health 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
PFPB 2309 Residential Construction Plumbing 1 3
Elective Mathematics Elective 2 3
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science 4 3
Elective Construction Science Elective (one course) 1 3
Semester Total 15
Minimum Hours Required 60

1 Construction Science Elective

Must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CNBT 1302 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction 1 3
CNBT 1311 Construction Methods and Materials 1 3
CNBT 1359 Project Scheduling 3
CNBT 2315 Construction Specifications and Contracts 3
CNBT 2317 Green Building 3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting - Residential 3
DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3
ENTC 1323 Strength of Materials 3

2 Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

4 Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavior Science.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.