Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-6:40 pm
Students will receive an introduction to surveying, construction, electricity, and small engines. Specific topics will include slope measurement, structural design, fundamentals of electrical flow, and principles of engine and equipment systems operation. This course will also teach irrigation system concepts, equipment, design, troubleshooting, and repair. Emphasis will be on residential design systems. Golf Course systems will be introduced.
Course Alignment
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
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Faculty Contact Information
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Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice basic shop safety and procedures
- Identify, select, and use various hand tools and specialized equipment
- Describe and/or demonstrate the theory, operation, maintenance, and repair of small gas engines—including two- and four-cycle, and diesel engines
- Maintain and repair compact power equipment common in the landscape and sports field maintenance industry
- Describe and/or demonstrate the theory and practice of basic electrical systems
- Explain the concepts of irrigation—including hydraulics, pressure, velocity, and flow
- Shop Safety, Tools, and Troubleshooting
- Mower Repair, Blade Sharpening, and Cutting Units
- Engines, 4- and 2-Stroke
- Engine Components, Repair, and Assembly
- Surveying
- Basic Construction
- Basic Electricity
- Irrigation
- Sprayer Calibrations
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Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
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College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.