Course Catalog
BCCTC Course Descriptions
2023-2024
Advanced Agriculture
18003G1002 - Intermediate Agriscience is a one-credit course that provides students with an intermediate understanding of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster, which contains five pathways - Power, Structure, and Technical Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Systems; Animal Systems; Plant Systems; and Agribusiness Systems. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. The emphasis for Intermediate Agriscience is plant systems. The curriculum will provide opportunities for Career Readiness Indicators utilizing resources from the Alabama Green Industry Training Center, Landscape Management Technician, and NCCER.
18003G1003 - Advanced Agriscience is a one-credit course that provides students with an intermediate understanding of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster, which contain five pathways - Power, Structure, and Technical Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Systems; Animal Systems; Plant Systems; and Agribusiness Systems. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. The emphasis is on Animal Systems. The curriculum for Advanced Agriculture will provide opportunities for Career Readiness Indicators utilizing resources from the Youth Beef Quality Assurance, Youth Pork Quality Assurance, and NCCER.
18003G1004 - Applied Agricultural Mechanics is a one-credit course that provides students with an advanced understanding of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster, which contains five pathways - Power, Structure, and Technical Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Systems; Animal Systems; Plant Systems; and Agribusiness Systems. Students are involved in classroom laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. The emphasis for Applied Agricultural Mechanics is metal fabrication and power mechanics. Students should be allowed ample time in the laboratory to apply content in real world applications. The curriculum will provide opportunities for credentials utilizing resources from NCCER.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Automotive Service Technology
20104G1001 - Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) A is a one-credit course that provides students with a foundational knowledge and skills regarding Safety, Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission, and Manual Drive Trains. Strong emphasis is placed on system and component operations. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to diagnose and repair engine transmission and drive train related systems. This course incorporated all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection; hand tools; power equipment’ proper ventilation’ and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety environmental regulations.
20104G1002 - Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) B is a one-credit course that provides students with a foundational knowledge and skills regarding Safety, Suspension & Steering and Brakes. Strong emphasis is placed on system and component operations. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to diagnose and repair brakes, steering, and suspension related systems. This course incorporated all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
20104G1003 - Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) C is a one-credit course that provides students with a foundational knowledge and skills regarding Safety, Brakes, and Electrical/Electronics Systems. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to diagnose and repair engine electrical related to systems. This course incorporated all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
20104G1004 - Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) D is a one-credit course that provides students with a foundational knowledge and skills regarding Safety, Engine Performance, Electrical/Electronics, and Heating and Air Conditioning. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to diagnose and repair engine performance related systems. This course incorporated all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
(MLR) A, B, C, & D comprehensively meet the requirements for the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) MLR accreditation and prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) student credential.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Building Construction
17002G1000 - NCCER Carpentry 1 - This is the first of 3 required one-credit courses in the Carpentry pathway. It is designed to complete all core requirements for NCCER Core credentialing and to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills emphasizing use of hand and power tools, building materials, fasteners, adhesives, and flooring systems needed for NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing.
17004G1000 - NCCER Carpentry II -A one-credit course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills emphasizing floor wall, ceiling, and basic construction layout needed for NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing.
17011G1000 - NCCER Carpentry III - A one-credit course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge, skills, and practice emphasizing wall, ceiling, and roof framing, windows, entrance doors, and stair layout needed for NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing.
17047G1000 - Senior Career Pathway Project - a one credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Collision Repair Technology
20116G1013 - Painting and Refinishing I is a one-credit course designed to provide students with an introduction to current technologies relative to basic principles of automotive finishes. This course incorporates all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory protection; eye protection; tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
20116G1023 - Painting and Refinishing II is a one-credit course that provides students with specialized classroom and laboratory experiences in the application of various automotive paint finishes. Painting and Refinishing I is a prerequisite for this course. This course incorporates all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; respiratory protection; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
20116G1033 - Painting and Refinishing III is a one-credit course designed to provide advanced students with the technology associated with automotive final detail finishes, including instruction in the principles of collision cost estimating. This course incorporates all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory protection; eye protection; tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety environmental regulations. Painting I and Painting and Refinishing II are prerequisites for this course.
20117G1012 - Nonstructural Analysis and Damage Repair I is a one-credit course that provides students with current and emerging technologies and analysis and repair of collision-damaged nonstructural components. Emphasis is placed on methods, equipment, and processes used to inspect, measure, repair, and replace nonstructural components. Upon successful completion of the course, students perform basic repairs on automotive nonstructural components. This course incorporates all personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory protection; eye protection; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
These courses incorporated current guidelines and standards set forth by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), including any updates or changes. Content standards provide students with information regarding task lists, tools and equipment, program hours, laboratory operation, and safety standards.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Drafting/Pre-Engineering
2106G1013 - Introduction to Drafting Design is a one-credit course that serves as an introduction to the drafting design technology field. It provides essential information that builds a strong foundation for the entire program. Emphasis is placed on student orientation, safety, tools and procedures, geometric construction, sketching, dimensioning practices, visualization, and orthographic projection concepts. Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) functions and techniques using CAD software applications are introduced. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to utilize tools and interpret basic drafting standards to complete a multi-view drawing. This entry-level course is a prerequisite to all other drafting design technology classes.
21106G1023 - Intermediate Drafting Design is a one-credit course designed to further the development of students' knowledge regarding use of drafting design practices and procedures. Students expand their ability to illustrate more complex objects using the computer-aided drafting (CAD) system. Topics include sectioning, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, pictorials, and the continuation of conventional dimensioning practices. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to develop section views, primary auxiliary views, thread representations and pictorial views, and apply dimensions properly on a drawing. The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Drafting Design.
21103G1013 - Introduction to Architectural Design is a one-credit course that introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of the architectural design field. Students are introduced to various careers involving architecture and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on floor plan layout, electrical plans, foundation plans, wall sections, roof design, and evaluations. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to draw a basic residential architectural construction drawing.
21107G1012 - Three Dimensional Solid Modeling Design is a one-credit course intended to introduce students to three-dimensional modeling utilizing three-dimensional capabilities of computer-aided design (CAD) software. Emphasis is placed on working planes, profile creation, protrusions, extrusions, and rendering techniques. Students create two-dimensional part drawings relative to three-dimensional models. The prerequisite for this course is Intermediate Drafting Design.
**** Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Health Science
14002G1001 - Foundations of Health Science is a required one-credit course that introduces students to a wide range of health careers. Integrated academics combined with health care knowledge and skills provide the framework for a strong health care delivery system in the twenty-first century. This course is the prerequisite for all the health science courses. It is recommended for students who want to prepare for further study in an array of health-related fields at the postsecondary level.
14299G1001 - Human Body Structures and Functions is a one-credit course designed to help students develop a basic knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body. The course uses an integrated approach for teaching medical terminology to the health care student by incorporating medical terminology into instruction regarding human body structures and functions and the disease process.
14298G2000 - Health Science Internship is a two-credit course in Grade 12. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a healthcare worker or for preparing students for postsecondary health care education programs. Theory and laboratory components comprise at least ten percent of the course. Health Science Internship is designed to be completed in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation center, medical office, imagery laboratory, or other health care facility. The prerequisite for the course is Foundations of Health Science.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
** CTSO - HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Industrial Systems and Maintenance
13303G1013 - NCCER Industrial Maintenance - E&I 1 is a one-credit course that provides a foundational knowledge of: Basic Safety, Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Drawings, and Basic Rigging. Strong emphasis is also placed on: Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills, Orientation to the Trade, Tools of the Trade, Fasteners and Anchors, and Oxy Fuel Cutting.
13303G1023 - NCCER Industrial Maintenance - E&I 2 is a one-credit course that provides foundational knowledge and skills in the following: Gaskets and Packing, Craft-Related Mathematics, Construction Drawings, Pumps and Drivers, and Valves. Strong emphasis is placed on: Teamwork: Getting Along With Your Co-Workers, Resolving Conflict, Receiving Criticism, and Substance Abuse on the Job.
13303G1033 - NCCER Industrial Maintenance - E&I 3 is a one-credit course that provides a foundational knowledge of: Test Instruments, Material Handling and Hand Rigging, Mobile and Support Equipment, Lubrication, Training to meet local employment and dual enrollment needs. Strong emphasis is also placed on: Professionalism: Keeping Your Job, Building a Strong Relationship with Your Supervisor, Sexual Harassment, and Managing Your Career.
13997G1002 - Senior Career Pathway Project is a one-credit course. Second year students choose a specific skill set that they would like to specialize in and spend most of the year training in that area in order to help better prepare them to enter the workforce.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Sports Medicine
14002G1001 - Foundations of Health Science is a required one-credit course that introduces students to a wide range of health careers. Integrated academics combined with health care knowledge and skills provide the framework for a strong health care delivery system in the twenty-first century. This course is the prerequisite for all the health science courses. It is recommended for students who want to prepare for further study in an array of health-related fields at the postsecondary level.
14002G1001 - Sports Medicine Intermediate is a one-credit course that teaches fundamental skills to include therapeutic exercise regimens within the field of sports medicine. Students will explore the study of sports medicine and the relationship to risk management and injury prevention. Students will demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. The importance of health promotion, wellness, injury and disease prevention will be emphasized. Students will examine sports medicine facilities, policies, procedures, and protocols utilized in patient care.
14062G1002 - Sports Medicine Advanced is a one-credit course with strong emphasis on musculoskeletal injuries as well as the psychological and sociological responses to injuries and illness. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills, patient care skills related to prevention, rehabilitation, and management, and communicate appropriate outcomes through oral and written communication. Course content will include an understanding of basic pathophysiology, kinesiology, and principles of treatment. An analysis of a variety of health situations involved in the sports medicine pathway will be conducted through project based learning, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences.
14298G100 - Health Science Internship is a two-credit course in Grade 12. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a healthcare worker or for preparing students for postsecondary health care education programs. Theory and laboratory components comprise at least ten percent of the course. Health Science Internship is designed to be completed in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation center, medical office, imagery laboratory, or other health care facility. The prerequisite for the course is Foundations of Health Science.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
** CTSO - HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Welding
13207G1014 - NCCER Welding 1 is a one-credit course that provides a foundational knowledge and skills regarding: Basic Safety, Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Drawings, and Basic Rigging. The course also focuses on Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills, Materials Handling, Welding Safety, Oxy Fuel Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, SMAW-Equipment and Setup, SMAW-Beads and Fillet Welds.
13207G1024 - NCCER Welding 2 is a one-credit course that provides students with foundational knowledge and skills regarding: SMAW-Beads and Fillet Welds, Weld Quality, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, and Plasma Arc Cutting. Strong emphasis is placed on: Teamwork, Getting Along With Your Co-Workers, Resolving Conflict, Receiving Criticism, and Substance Abuse on the Job.
13207G1034 - NCCER Welding 3 is a one-credit course that provides a foundational knowledge and skills regarding: Welding Symbols, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging, SMAW-Groove Welds and Backing, SMAW-Open V-Groove Welds. Strong emphasis is placed on: Professionalism: Keeping Your Job, Building a Strong Relationship With Your Supervisor, Sexual Harassment, and Managing Your Career.
13207G1044 - NCCER Welding 4 is a one-credit course that provides a foundational knowledge and skills regarding: Open V-Groove Welds, Reading Welding Detail Drawings, GMAW & FCAW, and GMAW & FCAW - Plate. Strong emphasis is placed on: Managing Your Career.
***Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.