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Individual personality differences and their relationship to crime as well as handling and recognizing emotionally and mentally disturbed persons.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#CJS237", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/cjs-237", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/cjs-237.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000175", "code": "CJS 239", "title": "Criminal Procedure", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "Study of the rules of evidence at the operational level in law enforcement and criminal procedure in such areas as arrest, force, search and seizure, collection of evidence and discretion. 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The instructor conducts and arranges seminar once each week with internship studetns to assure accomplishment of course objectives, provide related instruction and maintain constant evaluation of intership experiences in conjunction with training station visits.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#CJS290", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/cjs-290", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/cjs-290.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000193", "code": "CJS 291", "title": "Law Enforcement Internship I", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course is designed to blend classroom education with practical experience. Students will apply law enforcement theory in real life situations by performing patrols, investigating accidents and crime scenes, writing reports, and providing written and verbal evidence in courts of law. 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The course also meets student requirements for the college success course, incorporating topics such as making wise decisions, college textbook reading, note taking and test taking strategies, college culture, self-assessment, successful student discussions, and time management.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#COL100", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/col-100", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/col-100.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000198", "code": "COL 101", "title": "New Student Seminar-MCTC", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "and is intended for freshman and new transfer students. 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The instructor will be preparing students for state certification examinations as well as fulfill training requirements as dictated by EPA Title X, and state legislative requirements. 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A statement of the total number of contact hours experienced through on-the-job training will be verified by an employer or union official and will be placed on the college record. 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Students are expected to scrub only in the first scrub role and move on to more advanced surgical specialties. Students will treat this course as if they are working in the clinical facility and obtain all surgical technologist roles in the practicum.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#SURG265", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/surg-265", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/surg-265.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000800", "code": "SURG 275", "title": "Advanced Clinical Practicum Expanded", "credits": 8, "hours": 8, "description": "This course is an extended course designed to allow students to continue their clinical work experience in a more advanced role. Students are expected to scrub in the first scrub role and move on to more advanced surgical specialties. 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This course reinforces the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to sit for the national credentialing exam while also stressing the importance of resume writing skills, interviewing techniques, and entry-level job requirements.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#SURG290", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/surg-290", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/surg-290.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000802", "code": "TRAN 110", "title": "CDL A Truck Driver Training 1", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course prepares students for a WV Class A CDL License examination, including instruction pre/post trip inspection, basic operation, and safe operating procedures. This course must be taken concurrently with TRAN 111 CDL A Truck Driver Training 2. Students must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid WV State Driver’s License, meet minimum Department of Transportation (DOT) medical and vision standards, and pass a DOT drug screen.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN110", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-110", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-110.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000803", "code": "TRAN 111", "title": "CDL A Truck Driver Training 2", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course prepares students for a WV Class A CDL license examination, including instruction in advanced operating practices, vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions, and non-driving activities. This course must be taken concurrently with TRAN 110 CDL A Truck Driver Training I. Students must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid WV State Driver’s License, meet minimum Department of Transportation (DOT) medical and vision standards, and pass a DOT drug screen.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN111", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-111", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-111.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000804", "code": "TRAN 150", "title": "Railroad Basics and Safety", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This beginning level course examines railroad basics and safety as they relate to the freight conductor. It is designed to introduce prospective railroad conductors to the basic principles of the rail industry including the yard, track components, railroad equipment, and railcar markings. The course will introduce students to safety practices and procedures for the freight industry including safety reels, roles and responsibilities of the railroad conductor, operation red block, operating rules, two-way communication, and speed rules and/or restrictions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN150", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-150", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-150.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000805", "code": "TRAN 151", "title": "Railroad Train Movement", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course provides an introduction to train movement as it relates to the freight conductor. It introduces prospective railroad conductors to the basic principles of the safe movement of trains including using warning/ flag protection, timetables, communications, and signal rules; and the conductor’s specific duties including switching railcars and equipment. The course also explores proper handling of hazardous materials and rail safety.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN151", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-151", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-151.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000806", "code": "TRAN 152", "title": "Railroad Equipment Handling", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course teaches the fundamentals of safely and properly handling railroad equipment to protect people and equipment. Topics include applying rules governing railroad equipment, interpreting train documentation, locating equipment restrictions in instructions, performing locomotive and train air brake inspections, and reporting work performed during rail car switches.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN152", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-152", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-152.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000807", "code": "TRAN 154", "title": "Rail Locomotive Operation", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "This course introduces key requirements of engine service employees. It provides an overview of the mechanical aspects and various components of a locomotive as well as procedures for operating the diesel engine. The course introduces procedures for train air brake systems including features of the automatic brake as well as locomotive air brake equipment by using air brake simulation equipment and locomotive static simulators.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN154", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-154", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-154.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000808", "code": "TRAN 155", "title": "Managing Train Movement", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course examines the general principles of managing train movement as it relates to the locomotive engineer. The course reviews the preparing, in-transit, and arrival requirements of operating a locomotive in both main track and other than main track territory with regard to track warrant control and main track yard limits. Topics include operations during emergency situations, train identification and general signal rules, identification of timetables, and basic railroad communications. Portions of this course utilize locomotive simulators to ensure safe handling procedures with an emphasis on air brake tests, local train operations, empty hopper trains, loaded intermodal trains, mixed freight, and final run operations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN155", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-155", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-155.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000809", "code": "TRAN 157", "title": "Introduction to Railroad Yard Operations", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This beginning course introduces students to the rail industry and the responsibilities of a rail yardmaster. It provides an overview of the coordination of yard work and the prompt movement of cars using proper communication to crew management. The course introduces procedures for using the basic mainframe to document, update, and retrieve train arrivals and departures. It explains the physical characteristics surrounding specific yard components such as mileposts, switches, and restrictions on assigned tracks or territory. The course also explains the process of car management and inquiries and how they are used to manage shipments and to plan or forecast work.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN157", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-157", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-157.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000810", "code": "TRAN 158", "title": "Railroad Yard Supervisor and Navigation", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course introduces students to the supervisory concepts and navigation of a rail yard. The course focuses on the supervision of train movement within the yard of inbound and outbound trains and yard crews who directly engage in switching, blocking, building, classifying, and handling cars. The course covers completing a switch list, the process of assigning work to yard crews, including the process of humping cars, movement of freight, and building trains. The course will describe work status, repairs, inspections and any problems encountered including identifying the types of material to be loaded and unloaded, tonnage of cargo, type of carriers, and planned routes.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN158", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-158", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-158.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000811", "code": "TRAN 160", "title": "Dispatch Fundamentals", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course provides an introduction to dispatch fundamentals for train service employees. Topics include identification of departments and key personnel within transportation, timetables, dispatching districts, and territories. The course clarifies the role of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Book of Rules, system and general bulletins, controlled track, mandatory directive, release forms, and EC-1. The course uses the basic mainframe to process a work order and track train movement.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN160", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-160", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-160.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000812", "code": "TRAN 161", "title": "Dispatch Responsibilities I", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This beginning course analyzes the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of dispatchers and crew members relating to train movement, record keeping, delay of train, issuing instructions, and restricting train movement. The course incorporates transportation technology by using specific computer applications to access train characteristics (DSCR), create train sheets using the CAD system, access the Train Status Lineup (TSL), place a train into tracking using the Computer Aided Control application (DSID), access the Yard Train tracking application (DSID), and access the Train Operation Address File Database (TOAD", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN161", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-161", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-161.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000813", "code": "TRAN 162", "title": "Dispatch Responsibilities II", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This advanced course examines the principle responsibilities of dispatch employees with regard to train movement and traffic train control. Main topics include track warrant control, direct traffic control, automatic block signal systems, yard limits, and DTC block authority. The course utilizes technology to track various train movement and blocking using the CAD application. The course reviews the dispatcher’s responsibilities with regard to fouled track, current of traffic, controlled and non-controlled track, working limits, employee in charge (EIC), on-track equipment (OTE), and protection requests.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-locomotive-as-well-as-procedures-for-operating-the" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN162", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-162", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-162.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000814", "code": "TRAN 163", "title": "Dispatch Communication and Signals", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This advanced course examines the dispatcher communications, devices, and signals used for safe operation of trains. The course utilizes technology by exploring the components and functions of the CAD workstation and accessing various dispatcher databases to verify track type/designation, milepost, and dispatching districts. Main communication topics include proper usage of communication devices, prohibited and emergency transmissions, and dispatcher messages. Main signal topics include wayside signs, controlled point, signal block, switch block, blue signal protection, track block, controlled tracks, and tracking requirements..", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN163", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-163", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-163.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000815", "code": "TRAN 164", "title": "Dispatch Regulations", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course reviews the dispatch regulations used by all rail service employees. Main topics include hours of service, stages of transfer, and compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and requirements. The course requires the student to access both the DSCS Code Sets and the DSLR Line of Road Failure databases.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN164", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-164", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-164.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000816", "code": "TRAN 166", "title": "Introduction to Carman Fundamentals", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This beginning course introduces the basic duties and responsibilities of a carman in the rail industry. This course introduces the various types of freight cars, switches, safety appliances, under frames, draft systems, and derails with emphasis on blue signal protection and the proper use of hand tools, brake sticks, and knuckle mates.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN166", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-166", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-166.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000817", "code": "TRAN 167", "title": "Carman Operations", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "This course examines the operations performed to ensure safe operation of a train by a carman in the rail transportation industry. It provides hands-on experience in performing inbound train inspections, air brake tests, EOT device tests, and replacement of coupler components. The course covers the various components of a freight car including the freight braking system, describe torch safety and cutting, and define various train yard repairs.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN167", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-167", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-167.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000818", "code": "TRAN 169", "title": "Basic Electricity and Safety", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course examines general principles of electricity to ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Topics include basic electrical theory (Ohm’s Law), FRA tests and inspections, switch machines, locking circuits, and crossing maintenance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN169", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-169", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-169.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000819", "code": "TRAN 170", "title": "Signal Systems and Wiring", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "This course examines signal systems and wiring. Topics include signals and their use, forms and foundations for signal equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and communication/signal and electrical equipment", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN170", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-170", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-170.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000820", "code": "TRAN 172", "title": "Assistant Signal Worker II", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course is an advanced course for signal workers examining switches and crossings. Topics include switch parts and layout, switch operation, meter and print readings, monthly and quarterly tests and inspections, crossing equipment, crossing applications, crossing mechanisms and relay circuits, crossing tests and inspections, gate mechanisms adjustments, and safety.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN172", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-172", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-172.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000821", "code": "TRAN 173", "title": "Assistant Signal Worker III", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course is an advanced course for signal workers examining signals and their related components. Topics include general railway signal tests and inspections, DC track circuits, jumper policy, train delay index, safety and various technology tools for locating, testing, inspecting and repairing signals and their related components.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN173", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-173", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-173.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000822", "code": "TRAN 175", "title": "Railroad Track Environment & Safety", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This introductory course examines the proper track environment and safety used by rail track workers and bridge mechanics. Topics include engineering and general safety rules, proper tasks performed, general track terms, environmental rules, and hazardous material regulations and processes.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN175", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-175", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-175.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000823", "code": "TRAN 176", "title": "Railroad Track Structure & Operations", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "This course examines the structure and operations of railroad track workers and bridge tenders. Topics include fall protection, lifting and rigging, radio rules, and basic track structure. The course covers computer competencies, proper removal and installation of rail sections and crossties, correct use of hydraulic tools, and HOS vehicle inspection.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN176", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-176", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-176.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000824", "code": "TRAN 177", "title": "AAR Interchange Rules Training", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course instructs existing car operations field employees and managers in the applicaiton of the AAR Interchanges Rules. Topics include AAR Office and Field Manuals, rule changes, field competency hands-on gauging exercises, and AAR Interchange billing.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN177", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-177", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-177.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000825", "code": "TRAN 178", "title": "Remote Control Operator", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "This course consists of classroom instruction and hands-on field training covering locomotive management, train air brake systems, Remote Control Operator (RCO) equipment familiarization, operator control unit set up and testing, RCO operation, troubleshooting, and Positive Stop Protection (PSP). Field exercises include performing calendar day inspections, inspecting remote control equipment, performing brake tests, and operating locomotives.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN178", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-178", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-178.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000826", "code": "TRAN 179", "title": "Designated Trainer of Remote Control Operators", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "This course consists of classroom and hands-on field training for becoming a trainer of Remote Control Operators (RCO) for a terminal. While this course covers material for Remote Control Operations, the focus of this course is on learning to teach Remote Control Operation and demonstrating the ability to do so. Topics for this course include adult learning principles, instruction techniques, administration and planning of RCO training, and annual and recertification evaluation rides. Teaching locomotive familiarization; set up and testing of the RCO system; operating rules; troubleshooting procedures; Hump, PSP and RCO rules; air brake inspections and tests, and RCO simulation are covered. Evaluating and assessing students’ understanding of RCO topics is also examined.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN179", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-179", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-179.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000827", "code": "TRAN 180", "title": "Designated Supervisor of RCO", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "This course consists of classroom and hands-on field training for becoming a program manager for Remote Control Operations (RCO) within a terminal and an officer of the company, DSRCOs are responsible for identifying rule changes/updates and ensuring regulatory compliance as well as recertifying remote control operators. Topics in the courses include adult learning principles, instruction techniques, administration and planning of RCO training, and annual and recertification evaluation rides. Teaching locomotive familiarization; set up and testing of the RCO system; operating rules; troubleshooting procedures; Hump, PSP and RCO rules; air brake inspections and tests, and RCO simulation are covered. Evaluating and assessing students’ understanding of RCO topics is also examined.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN180", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-180", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-180.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000828", "code": "TRAN 181", "title": "Introduction to Mechanical Locomotive Electrician", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course provides an introduction to the responsibilities of a mechanical locomotive electrician. Topics include introduction to railroading, railroad terminology, safety and operating rules, safety leadership, rules and environmental certification, and FRA Blue Signal protection.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN181", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-181", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-181.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000829", "code": "TRAN 182", "title": "Advanced Mechanical Locomotive Electrician", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course covers advanced mechanical locomotive familiarization and operations. Topics of this course include the identification of various locomotives models, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), locomotive mechanical portal, air brake systems, locomotive consist, servicing locomotives and competencies; and the movement of locomotives.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN182", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-182", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-182.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000830", "code": "TRAN 183", "title": "Diesel Electrical Locomotive Theory", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course introduces students to diesel electric locomotive theory. Topics include equipment used to test, maintain, and repair diesel electric locomotives as regulated by the FRA; locomotive wiring diagrams and wire running lists; maintaining and repairing the electrical components of locomotives; and the application of sand to the rail.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN183", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-183", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-183.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000831", "code": "TRAN 184", "title": "Diesel and Electrical Locomotive Operations I", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course introduces students to diesel elec", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN184", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-184", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-184.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000832", "code": "TRAN 185", "title": "Diesel and Electrical Locomotive Operations II", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course offers a review of lock-out/ tag-out procedures, de-energizing equipment, and Red Zone safety. Additional topics include excitation current and voltage, major components of the Electronic Control System and power generating systems, motor and braking components setup and electronic control, components involved in cranking and starting the diesel engine, function and location of sensors, and the four subsystems of the ground fault system.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN185", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-185", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-185.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000833", "code": "TRAN 186", "title": "Mechanical Locomotive Skillcraft", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course explores the basics of Diesel Electric Locomotive theory and operations for various skillcraft employees. Topics include the proper use, handling, and care of various hand tools; use of the lock-out/tag-out system; the Federal Railroad Administration guidelines regarding the safe operation of locomotives and required locomotive inspection intervals, and the proper servicing of locomotives.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN186", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-186", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-186.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000834", "code": "TRAN 187", "title": "Advanced Mechanical Locomotive Electrician III", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course offers an advanced review of locomotive safety, GE transportation system schematics, electronic controls, auxiliary system starting sequence, and electronic fuel injection. Students will learn the components of diesel engine cranking, voltage regulators, propulsion, and self-load.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN187", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-187", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-187.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000835", "code": "TRAN 188", "title": "Basic Rail Track Welding", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "The basic welding course will familiarize the student with welding safety, terminology, electrode classification, welding processes, welding guidelines, shop guidelines, and welding shop orientation. Additional topics include shielded metal arc welding in the flat position, and the flux-cored welding technique.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-regulatory-compliance-as-well-as-recertifying-remote" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN188", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-188", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-188.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000836", "code": "TRAN 189", "title": "Pier Safety Training", "credits": 5, "hours": 5, "description": "This course teaches the fundamentals of safety rules and operations that encompass transportation, engineering, and mechanical-type work in a pier industrial environment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN189", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-189", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-189.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000837", "code": "TRAN 201", "title": "Track Safety Standards", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course studies the minimum FRA track safety standards of basic track structure, track inspection frequencies, rail defects, and track geometry as to ensure compliance set forth in Federal Code Regulations Part 213 of the Federal Railroad Administration.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN201", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-201", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-201.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000838", "code": "TRAN 202", "title": "Advanced Track Inspection", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This advanced course prepares the student for advanced track inspection techniques. Topics include brush chart familiarization, case studies, FRA track defects, track inspection responsibilities, walking joint bar and switch inspections, pull aparts, rail lubrication systems, curve stake monitoring, IT IS functionality, track disturbance, root cause analysis of derailments.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN202", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-202", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-202.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000839", "code": "TRAN 203", "title": "Frog and Switch Track Welding", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This advanced course evaluates the skills to successfully perform Frog and Switch Track Welding. Topics include torch safety and set up, air arc gouging, grinding, and welding points.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN203", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-203", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-203.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000840", "code": "TRAN 204", "title": "Thermite Rail Welding", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "Students will learn how to successfully perform thermite welding including torch safety and set up, thermite procedures, and aluminothermic reactions. Field exercises include performing weld tasks, insulated joints, relay rail, road crossing renewal, turnouts and repair of miscellaneous defects.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN204", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-204", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-204.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000841", "code": "TRAN 206", "title": "Concrete Bridge Structures", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course will provide the student an understanding of different types of concrete structures. Topics to include hand tool operation, bridge components, and blueprint reading.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN206", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-206", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-206.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000842", "code": "TRAN 207", "title": "Bridge Inspection", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course will examine the three major components or sections that comprise a bridge structure and identify those substructures by name, location, and specific problematic areas.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN207", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-207", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-207.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000843", "code": "TRAN 208", "title": "Steel Bridge Structures", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course will provide the student an understanding of different types of steel bridge structures and their components. Instruction includes identification of required materials, necessary equipment, steel bridge maintenance procedures, and blueprint reading.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN208", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-208", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-208.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000844", "code": "TRAN 209", "title": "Timber Structures", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course will provide the basic knowledge for working on different types of timber structures. Instruction includes identification of required materials, necessary equipment, maintenance procedures, and blueprint reading.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN209", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-209", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-209.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000845", "code": "TRAN 211", "title": "Bridge Supervision", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This advanced course is to provide the student with the details and duties of a bridge foreman including leadership essentials, specific planning tasks, project development and reading blueprints.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN211", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-211", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-211.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000846", "code": "TRAN 221", "title": "Roadmaster Training", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course consists of classroom instruction that includes planning and decision making for small and large scale mainenance-of-way activities, managing highway-grade crossing closures and detour plans, and interpreting and applying labor agreements. STudents are also introduced to various technology tools for planning, managing and reporting work.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-frequencies-rail-defects-and-track-geometry-as" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN221", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-221", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-221.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000847", "code": "TRAN 222", "title": "Advanced Electronics", "credits": 15, "hours": 15, "description": "This is a 22-month course in advanced electronics. The ability to perform mathematical c omputations is heavily emphasized. This course thoroughly examines the identification and troubleshooting of elements of electronics. Maintaining a safe work environment is highly stressed.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN222", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-222", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-222.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000848", "code": "TRAN 233", "title": "Transit Bus Transport & Drive Train", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course provides bus maintenance raining for hte diagnosis, repair and maintenance of transit bus transmission and drive train systems and preparation for the H3 National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Transit Bus Transmission and Drive Train Test. Topics inclue the components and operation of automatic transmissions, drive shafts and universal joionts, and drive axles; how to perform basic troubleshooting techniques and repairs of each system; and the necessary actions required to restore each system to its OEM specifications.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN233", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-233", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-233.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000849", "code": "TRAN 234", "title": "Transit Bus Air Brake Systems", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course provides bus maintenance training for hte diagnosis, repair and maintenance of transit bus brake systems and preparation for the H4 National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Transit Bus Brake Systems Test. Topics include the components and operation of the air system, brake system, the parking/emergency brake system, the ABS/ATC system, and wheel bearing and seals; how to perform basic troubleshooting techniques of each system; and the necessary actions requried to restore each system to i", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN234", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-234", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-234.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000850", "code": "TRAN 236", "title": "Transit Bus Electrical Systems", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course provides bus maintenance training for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of transit bus electrical/electronics systems and preparation for the National Automotice Service Excellence (ASE) H6 Electrical/Electronic Test. Topics include the components and operation of electrical systems, starting systems, charging systems and bus batteries; how to perform basic troubleshooting techniques of each system; and the necessary actions required to restore each system to its OEM specifications. Reading wiring diagrams for the troubleshooting, inspection and maintenance of lighting and electreical circuits is also explored.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN236", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-236", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-236.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000851", "code": "TRAN 237", "title": "Transit Bus HVAC", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course provides bus maintenance training for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of transit bus brake systems and preparation for the National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) H7 HVAC Test. Topics include the components and operation of HVAC systems, A/C systems, and heating and cooling systems; how to perform basic troubleshooting techniques of each system; and the necessary actions required to restore each system to its OEM specifications. EPA standards are also explored.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN237", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-237", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-237.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000852", "code": "TRAN 239", "title": "Hybrid Drive Systems", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course provides bus maintenance training for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of transit bus hybrid systems. Topics include critical safety considerations for working on a hybrid system; how hybrid systems generate, store and supply power to operate transit vehicles; each hybrid system component and how they work together and communicate with the engine and other bus systems; the inspection and maintenance of hybrid system components; and hands on practice in troubleshooting hybrid systems using OEM software.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN239", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-239", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-239.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000853", "code": "TRAN 240", "title": "EPA Emission Study and Treatment Technology", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "This course provides bus maintenance training for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of transit bus emissions control systems. Topics include emissions regulated by the EPA; 2007 and 2012 and 2012 EPA standards; servicing intake and exhaust systems of an engine; maintaining emissions control equipment on engines; safety considerations for servicing systems; emissions control technology of engines with exhaust gas recirculation and diesel oxidation catalysts; the role of diesel particulate filters; how and why to perform regens; and OEM software for diagnosis of system problems; and critical servicing tasks.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN240", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-240", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-240.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000854", "code": "TRAN 241", "title": "Rail Signals Maintenace", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course provides rail signal maintenance technicians with a comprehensive overview of rail train operations and safety. Topic include the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of train control track circuits, turnouts/switches, grade crossings, power distribution systems, signals, train stops, interlocking, and control panels and human-machine interfaces.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN241", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-241", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-241.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000855", "code": "TRAN 242", "title": "Rail Vehicles Maintenace", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course provides rail maintenance training for the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of rail vehicles. Topics include couplers; truck and axle; propulsion and dynamic braking; auxiliary inverters and batteries; friction brakes; HVAC; current collection and distribution; monitoring and diagnosing; car body; door; communication systems; and ATP-ATO.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN242", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-242", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-242.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000856", "code": "TRAN 245", "title": "Transit Bus Operator Training", "credits": 6, "hours": 6, "description": "This course provides training for transit bus operators. Topics include federal, state, agency specific and local regulations; customer service; operating and technical skills; safety and security; training documentation; and best practices as outlined by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN245", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-245", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-245.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000857", "code": "TRAN 255", "title": "Hazard Materials Endorsement", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course recognizes the Hazardous Materials endorsement of the Commercial Driver’s License. The Hazmat Materials endorsement ensures the proper handling and safe transport of hazardous materials. Topics include, but are not limited to, materials hazards classes, shipper’s certification, logbooks, placards, pre- and post-trip inspections, loading and unloading, and reporting accidents and incidents.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN255", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-255", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-255.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000858", "code": "TRAN 256", "title": "Tank Endorsement", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course recognizes the Tank endorsement of the Commercial Driver’s License. The Tank endorsement ensures the proper handling and safe transport of liquids or gases. Topics include, but are not l imited to, inspeting tank vehicles; driving tank vehicles, and safe driving rules.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN256", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-256", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-256.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000859", "code": "TRAN 257", "title": "Passenger Endorsement", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course recognizes the Passenger endorsement of the Commercial Driver’s License. The Passenger endorsement ensures the safe transport of people. Topics include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, loading and unloding passengers, safely driving passenger vehicles, and prohibited practices.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN257", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-257", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-257.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000860", "code": "TRAN 258", "title": "School Bus Endorsement", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course recognizes the School Bus endrosement of the Commercial Driver’s License. The School bus endorsement ensures the safe transport of people. Topics include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-trip inspections, loading and unloading passengers, danger zones and use of mirrors, emergency exit and evacuation, railroad-hightway grades crossings, student management, antilock braking systems, special safety consiersations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN258", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-258", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-258.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000861", "code": "TRAN 259", "title": "Double and Triple Trailers Endorsement", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course recognizes the Double and Triple TRailers endorsement of the Commercial Driver’s License. The Doubles and Triples endorsement ensures the safe transport of multiple trailers. Topics include, but are not limited to, pre- post-trip inspections; pulling doulbe/triple trailers; coupling and uncoupling; and checking air brakes.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN259", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-259", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-259.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000862", "code": "TRAN 260", "title": "Commercial Driver’s License", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "This course is designed to prepare the student for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Training involves: map reading, trip planning, vehicle control, driving skills, rules and regulations associated with the commercial vehicle profession, logistics, and pre and post-trip inspections.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mountwest-and-best-practices-as-outlined-by-the-american-public" ], "source_url": "https://www.mctc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mountwest-College-Catalog-2025-2026.11.12.2025.pdf#TRAN260", "canonical_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-260", "markdown_url": "/mountwest/courses/tran-260.md" }, { "id": "mountwest-000863", "code": "TRAN 266", "title": "Rail Management Training Program- Core Operations", "credits": 7, "hours": 7, "description": "This course consists of classroom instruction and computer-based training that includes technical, administrative and leadership components. 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