Southwestern College Courses

Introduces the fundamental concepts of computational data structures and algorithms. Includes recursion, builds on object-oriented programming ideas, introduces fundamental data structures (including

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Provides basic concepts of computer organization and architecture, machine language principles, computer memory organization, Input and Output (I/O) fundamentals, and elements of computer logic design

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Emphasizes reading and interpretation of blueprints used in building construction; reviewing site-layout plans; architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings. [D]

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Introduces all aspects of mechanical construction. Includes underground and above ground plumbing, water, gas, and air pipes and finishing of plumbing systems. Emphasizes principles of heat and ventil

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Provides the study of electrical inspection procedures as applied to residential and light commercial construction. Includes topics in electrical theory, electrical plan reading and symbols, and elect

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Introduces both the Federal and State laws as it applies to building code enforcement, construction safety standards, workman's compensation, and contract dispute resolution. [D]

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Provides a detailed study of the role of building inspectors. Emphasizes the proper interpretation of the International Building Code (IBC). [D]

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Examines the properties of lumber, roofing, wall finishes, flooring and covering, and glass and glazing finishes. Emphasizes structural plan reading and presents engineering principles for materials o

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Designed for construction inspection managers, military construction quality control representatives, projects engineers/architects, and newcomers to the construction inspection community seeking empl

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Studies the basic concepts that describes the field of facilities management and how it can be applied to any organization. Reviews a leader's role in tactical planning for how to schedule and accompl

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Emphasizes the proper interpretation of the CAL-Green Building Code and green building technologies. Provides inspectors, designers, and contractors with the latest code requirements and national stan

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Studies facilities, layouts, determination of facilities requirements, site selection, use of analytical and computerized techniques and applications to areas such as office planning, warehousing, and

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Individual study or research in some area of construction inspection of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Introduces students to the principles and applications of basic culinary arts methods. Emphasizes knife skills, product identification, equipment usage, cooking techniques, and time management skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course

Prepares a variety of stocks, sauces, and soups. Emphasizes proper cooking techniques and palate development. [D; CSU]

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course