[TRUK] TRUCK DRIVING TRUK 290 SELECTED TOPICS IN TRANSPORTATION TRUK 112 An in-depth study of topics in the transportation technology field. The TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER REFRESHER exact content will vary from semester to semester depending on the Review of techniques used to operate a semi-tractor trailer. Pre- subject studied. This course may be repeated three times if different requisite: Valid Illinois class A CDL driver’s license or equivalent topics are considered, but cannot exceed a total of six (6) credit hours license from another state or instruction permit; current DOT physical toward graduation. May be offered as variable credit. Pre-requisite: examination; completion of a drug test; completion of TRUK 150 or instructor consent. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) equivalent knowledge and experience as determined by the instructor. (.5 credit, .5 lecture, 0 lab) [TXDY] TAXIDERMY TRUK 131 TXDY 110 FORKLIFT OPERATION & SAFETY INTRO TO TAXIDERMY Intended to prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities that may be This course is an overview and survey of the art and fundamentals of caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. Explains the taxidermy. Collection and preservation of specimens, skinning and requirements of the OSHA standard, 1910.178 Powered Industrial mounting fundamentals, painting techniques and display methods are Trucks. (.5 credit, .5 lecture, 0 lab) topics covered in the course. (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) TRUK 150 TXDY 111 TRUCK DRIVING STATE/FEDERAL TAXIDERMY REGULATIONS Instruction is provided in basic and advanced driving techniques of This course is an overview of the legal requirements for taxidermy. semi-tractor trailers. Students will be prepared for both the written This course covers the State and federal laws, licenses, record keeping, portion of the Illinois CDL exam and the Illinois Class “A” CDL and policy of taxidermy. (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) Skills and Road Test. Instructional emphasis will also be given to job attainment and career development skills. (11 credit, 6 lecture, 10 lab) TXDY 112 GAME HEAD MOUNTS TRUK 151 This course covers all aspects of mounting and is designed to allow INTRO TO TRUCK DRIVING students to develop all of the skills necessary to mount big game heads Review the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act rules and and become a successful taxidermist. Preparation of features specific regulations in preparation for the written portion of the Illinois to game heads, form alterations, mounting, finishing, base making, and Secretary of State’s Commercial Driver’s License Examination. displaying will be covered. (3 credit. 2 lecture, 2 lab) Pre-requisite: Minimum age of 18 years; valid Illinois driver’s license; successful completion of a DOT Physical/Drug Screen. TXDY 113 Driver’s motor vehicle report (DMVR) no later than first week of FULL BODY MOUNT instruction. (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) This course covers the skills needed to preserve all types of small mammals. Students will receive exposure to a variety of taxidermy TRUK 152 techniques as a part of this course. Field care, measuring, hide care, TRUCK DRIVING I manikin selection, form construction, preparation of features, form An introduction to the skills and techniques utilized in the operation alterations, mounting, finishing, base making, and displaying will be of a semi-tractor trailer unit. Instruction will include driver safety covered. Students will also learn the basic anatomy of the specimen. and introduction to backing, shifting and cornering techniques. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) Students will be assisted with job placement. Industry recruiters will conduct employment seminars throughout the class. Pre-requisite: TXDY 114 Minimum age of 18 years; successfully completion of TRUK 151; BIRD MOUNTS valid Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit; successful This course covers the skills necessary to preserve birds and waterfowl. completion of a DOT Physical/Drug Screen (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) The course will also expose students to a variety of taxidermy techniques. Skin and feather care and preservation, degreasing, TRUK 153 washing, drying, wiring, mounting and posing, finishing, and TRUCK DRIVING II displaying will be covered. Students will mount a game fowl using a Hands-on instruction to improve and upgrade the skills and variety of techniques. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) techniques utilized in the operation of a semi-tractor trailer unit. Instruction will include pre-trip inspection, backing, shifting and TXDY 115 cornering techniques. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Commercial FISH MOUNTS Driver’s License Pre-Trip, Skills and Road Examinations will be This course covers the skills necessary to preserve fish. Covers the administered at the conclusion of this course. types of fish mounting. Students will learn a variety of taxidermy Pre-requisite: Successful completion of TRUK 151 and concurrent techniques through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Teaches enrollment in TRUK 152 (3 credit, 1 lecture, 4 lab) several methods for handling, skin and flesh care and preservation, head/fin replacement, pattern and body making, casting, mounting, TRUK 199 finishing, and displaying. Students will produce a fish mount using TRUCK DRIVING EXTERNSHIP techniques learned in class. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) Provides experience with a truck-driving agency that brings the knowledge learned in the classroom to the field. This course may be offered as variable credit and repeatable three times. Pre-requisite: TRUK 150 (4 credit, 0 lecture, 20 lab) 153