Hennepin Technical College College Catalog 2004/2005 Construction & Building Media Communications Floral & Landscape Service Health Business Transportation &Computers Manufacturing & Electronics www.hennepintech.edu Discover the Difference Phone Numbers For the quick- est service, try our new Student Services Automated System (763) 488-2500 automated Toll free 1 (800) 345-4655 phone system. TTY (763) 488-2571 BROOKLYN PARK EDEN PRAIRIE Admissions Testing (763) 488-2498 (952) 995 -1453 Bookstore (763) 488-2665 (952) 995 -1529 Campus Switchboard (952) 995-1300 (952) 995 -1300 Counseling Appointments (763) 488-2547 (952) 995 -1451 General Program Information/ Campus and Program Tours (763) 488-2450 (952) 995 -1452 Tuition Office (763) 488-2496 (952) 995 -1466 Registration (763) 488-2580 (952) 995 -1460 Sara Laviolette John Heinrichs Disability Services Coordinator (763) 488-2477 (952) 995 -1544 Margo McGeary Kendra Schulte Financial Aid (763) 488-2491 (952) 995-1471 Cheryl Benkofske Cheryl Benkofske Job Placement (763) 488 -2411 (763) 488 -2411 Carmella Gaynor Carmella Gaynor Transfer Specialist (952) 995 -1455 (952) 995 -1455 Kara Fox Kara Fox Multicultural Advisor (952) 995-1440 (952) 995-1440 ADDITIONAL SITES Bloomington Workforce Center (952) 346-4000 Customized Training Services (763) 550 -7159 Hopkins Tech Center (952) 995 -1330 Phone numbers subject to change. www.hennepintech.edu Welcome To Hennepin Technical College I am pleased to have the opportunity to welcome you as a student to Hennepin Technical College. Whether you are enrolling for the first time or returning to complete your program of study, you are an important member of the college community. It is our goal that your experience here will exceed your expectations. The faculty, staff, and administration are here to make sure that you are given every opportunity and the support you need to achieve your educational goals. Faculty are experienced in the classroom as w ell as in their industries. One of the k ey requirements for instructors at Hennepin Technical College is that they have strong, relevant industry experience. This is extremely important in today’s ever-changing and demanding workplace. Your preparation must be closely aligned with the needs of business and industr y. To assist faculty with staying current with their industry, they work with industry advisory committees that are responsible for reviewing curriculum to ensure that it is up to date. Student support staff are available to help meet your needs in the classroom as well as beyond the classroom. Services are available for all students. If you are having difficulty with your coursework, with meeting the financial requirements to stay in school, or are having personal dif ficulties, please don’t hesitate to talk to your counselor or instructor who can assist you or refer you to the appropriate service on campus. If there is anything I can do to help you be successful, feel free to contact me. We look forward to continuing to serve your lifelong learning needs at Hennepin Technical College. Sharon K. Grossbach, Ed.D. President www.hennepintech.edu 1 Convenient Locations BROOKLYN PARK CAMPUS EDEN PRAIRIE CAMPUS HOPKINS TECH CENTER 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard 13100 College View Drive 11187 Excelsior Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Hopkins, MN 55343 (952) 995-1300 (952) 995-1300 (952) 995-1330 From North or South 169: From 494 South: From North or South 169: Exit onto Brooklyn Blvd. Exit from 494 at Valley View Exit on Excelsior Blvd. and (77th Avenue) and turn east Road. At the top of the ramp, go west approximately 1 mile. to Brooklyn Park Campus. go left. Follow Valley View Road Take first left into driveway before to Highway 212 West. Proceed 17th Ave. intersection. Entrance From East or West on 694: south on Highway 212 West is on west side of building. Exit onto Highway 169 North. approximately 2.5 miles. Proceed to Brooklyn Blvd. Turn right at College View Drive (77th Avenue). Turn east to proceed to Eden Prairie Campus. Brooklyn Park Campus. From 494 West: CUSTOMIZED TRAINING Exit from 494 at Highway 212 AND CONFERENCE CENTER West. Proceed south on Highway 1820 Xenium Lane North 212 West approximately 2 miles. Plymouth, MN 55441 Turn right at College View Drive (763) 550-7159 proceed to Eden Prairie Campus. From North or South: Exit from 494 on to Hwy 55 East, turn right onto Xenium Lane. Turn left onto Watertower Circle. 2 www.hennepintech.edu Contents Award Description Accounting Careers. 30 . 117 Architectural Drafting. 46 . 119 Audio Recording . 84 . 121 Auto Body Collision Technology . 106 . 114 Automated Machinery Systems: Packaging . 66 . 118 Automotive Mechanics Technology . 108 . 124 Broadband Installation Technician (Pending MnSCU Approval) . 42, 69. TBD Cabinetmaking . 47 . 127 Carpentry . 49 . 126 Child Development Careers. 98 . 136 Computer Careers. 31 . 129 Course Descriptions . 113 Culinary Arts . 99 . 139 Dental Assistant Careers . 60 . 141 Electronics Technology. 68 . 143 Emergency Management. 101 . 145 Emergency Medical Services. 61 . 145 Engineering CAD Technology . 70 . 147 English as a Second Language. 149 Environmental Health and Safety . 101 . 149 Fire Protection . 101 . 154 Floral (Retail) . 54 . 184 Fluid Power Technology. 72 . 152 Ford (ASSET) Program . 109 . 150 Gas Utility Technology . 49 . 157 Graphic Design . 85 . 164, 167 Health Unit Coordinator . 62 . 157 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning . 50 . 158 Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance . 52, 74 . 160 Landscape Careers . 55 . 160 Machine Tool Technology. ..