2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


   

 

 

Sociology

  
  • SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development and change. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • SOC 220 - Social Problems


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Spanish

  
  • SPA 110 - Introduction to Spanish


    Credits: 2
    Class: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for language acquisition. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and communicate in simple phrases in Spanish.
  
  • SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • SPA 112 - Elementary Spanish II


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SPA 111 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course is a continuation of SPA 111  focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • SPA 181 - Spanish Lab 1


    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • SPA 182 - Spanish Lab 2


    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SPA 111  
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SPA 112 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • SPA 212 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SPA 211 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a continuation of SPA 211 . Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • SPA 281 - Spanish Lab 3


    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SPA 182 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • SPA 282 - Spanish Lab 4


    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SPA 281 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Substance Abuse

  
  • SAB 110 - Substance Abuse Overview


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an overview of the core concepts in substance abuse and dependence. Topics include the history of drug use/abuse, effects on societal members, treatment of addiction, and preventive measures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the etiology of drug abuse, addiction, prevention, and treatment.
  
  • SAB 135 - Addictive Process


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course explores the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on addictions to food, sex, alcohol, drugs, work, gambling, and relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the effects, prevention strategies, and treatment methods associated with addictive disorders.
  
  • SAB 210 - Sub Abuse Counseling


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides theory and skill acquisition by utilizing intervention strategies designed to obtain therapeutic information, support recovery, and prevent relapse. Topics include counseling individuals and dysfunctional families, screening instruments, counseling techniques and approaches, recovery and relapse, and special populations. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss issues critical to recovery, identify intervention models, and initiate a procedure culminating in cognitive/behavioral change.

Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR 110 - Intro to Surg Tech


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Local, Admission into the Surgical Technology Program (D45740)
    Corequisite(s): State, SUR 111 ; Local, BIO 163 

    This course provides a comprehensive study of peri-operative care, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the profession of surgical technology. Topics include: introductory concepts, organizational structure and relationships, legal, ethical and moral issues, medical terminology, pharmacology, anesthesia, wound healing management concepts, and the technological sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology.
  
  • SUR 111 - Periop Patient Care


    Credits: 7
    Class: 5 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Local, Admission into the Surgical Technology Program (D45740)
    Corequisite(s): State, SUR 110 ; Local, BIO 163 

    This course provides the surgical technology student the theoretical knowledge required to function in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative role. Topics include asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, physical environment, instrumentation, equipment, peri-operative patient care, and peri-operative case management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles and practice of the peri-operative team member to the operative environment.
  
  • SUR 122 - Surgical Procedures I


    Credits: 6
    Class: 5 Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take All: SUR 110  and SUR 111  
    Corequisite(s): State, SUR 123 ; Local, BIO 275  

    This course provides an introduction to selected basic and intermediate surgical specialties that students are exposed to the first clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment.
  
  • SUR 123 - Sur Clinical Practice I


    Credits: 7
    Clinic: 21

    Prerequisite(s): State, SUR 110  and SUR 111 ; Local, BIO 163 
    Corequisite(s): State, SUR 122 ; Local, BIO 275 

    This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build upon skills learned in SUR 111. Emphasis is placed on the scrub and circulating roles of the surgical technologist including aseptic technique and basic case preparation for selected surgical procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare, assist with, and dismantle basic surgical cases in both the scrub and circulating roles.
  
  • SUR 134 - Surgical Procedures II


    Credits: 5
    Class: 5

    Prerequisite(s): State, SUR 123 ; Local, BIO 275 , SUR 122  
    Corequisite(s): Local, SUR 135  and SUR 137  

    This course provides a comprehensive study of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties that students are exposed to in the second clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment.
  
  • SUR 135 - SUR Clinical Practice II


    Credits: 4
    Clinic: 12

    Prerequisite(s): State, SUR 123 ; Local, BIO 275 SUR 122 
    Corequisite(s): State, SUR 134 

    This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build skills required for complex perioperative patient care. Emphasis is placed on greater technical skills, critical thinking, speed, efficiency, and autonomy in the operative setting. Upon completion, students should be able to function in the role of an entry-level surgical technologist.
  
  • SUR 137 - Professional Success Prep


    Credits: 1
    Class: 1

    Prerequisite(s): Local, BIO 275 , SUR 122  
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides employability skills and an overview of theoretical knowledge in preparation for certification. Topics include test-taking strategies, resume preparation, interviewing strategies, communication skills, and teamwork concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a resume, demonstrate appropriate interview techniques, and identify strengths and weaknesses in preparation for certification.

Social Work

  
  • SWK 110 - Intro to Social Work


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Local, DRE 097 or ENG 002  
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course examines the historical development, values, orientation, and professional standards of social work and focuses on the terminology and broader systems of social welfare. Emphasis is placed on the various fields of practice including those agencies whose primary function is financial assistance, corrections, mental health, and protective services. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work professional.
  
  • SWK 113 - Working With Diversity


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course examines and promotes understanding, sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge of human diversity. Emphasis is placed on professional responsibilities, duties, and skills critical to multicultural human services practice. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate and expand knowledge, skills, and cultural awareness relevant to diverse populations.
  
  • SWK 115 - Community Resources


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces community resources essential to social work practice. Emphasis is placed on awareness of and interaction with community service personnel. Upon completion, students should be able to identify resources and assess critical community needs.
  
  • SWK 214 - Social Work Law


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, Take: SWK 110 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the major provisions of social services law, current trends, legislative developments, and court procedures. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of the laws and court decisions related to various social services populations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret these laws and their implications for social services practice.
  
  • SWK 220 - Swk Issues in Client Services


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Local, SWK 110 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the professional standards, values, and issues in social services. Topics include confidentiality, assessment of personal values, professional responsibilities, competencies, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and discuss multiple ethical issues applicable to social work and apply various decision-making models to current issues.

Transportation Technology

  
  • TRN 110 - Intro to Transport Tech


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials, environmental regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities.
  
  • TRN 111 - Chassis Maint/Light Repair


    Credits: 4
    Class: 2 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers maintenance and light repair of transportation suspension, steering, and brake systems. Topics include general servicing and inspection procedures of steering and suspension systems, wheels and tires, and drum and disc brakes including hydraulic and power-assist units. Upon completion, students should be able to perform maintenance and light repair of transportation suspension, steering, and brake systems.
  
  • TRN 112 - Powertrain Maint/Light Repair


    Credits: 4
    Class: 2 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers maintenance and light repair of transportation engines, automatic and manual transmission/transaxles, engine performance systems, and HVAC systems. Topics include general servicing and inspection procedures of engines, engine lubrication and cooling systems, automatic and manual transmission/transaxles, HVAC components, and fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems. Upon completion, students should be able to perform maintenance and light repair of transportation engines, automatic and manual transmission/transaxles, engine performance systems, and HVAC systems.
  
  • TRN 120 - Basic Transp Electricity


    Credits: 5
    Class: 4 Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.
  
  • TRN 120A - Basic Transp Electrical Lab


    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): Take TRN 120

    This course provides a lab that allows students to enhance their understanding of electrical components and circuits used in the transportation industry. Topics include inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical components and circuits using appropriate service information for specific transportation systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and service electrical components and circuits used in transportation systems.
  
  • TRN 140 - Transp Climate Control


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems.
  
  • TRN 140A - Transp Climate Cont Lab


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): Take TRN 140

    This course provides experiences for enhancing student skills in the diagnosis and repair of transportation climate control systems. Emphasis is placed on reclaiming, recovery, recharging, leak detection, climate control components, diagnosis, air conditioning equipment, tools and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information.
  
  • TRN 145 - Adv Transp Electronics


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, TRN 120  
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers advanced transportation electronic systems including programmable logic controllers, on-board data networks, telematics, high voltage systems, navigation, collision avoidance systems and electronic accessories. Topics include interpretation of wiring schematics, reprogramming PLC’s, diagnosing and testing data networks and other electronic concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to reprogram PLC’s, diagnose and test data networks and other electronic concerns, and work safely with high voltage systems.
  
  • TRN 170 - Pc Skills for Transp


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces students to personal computer literacy and Internet literacy with an emphasis on the transportation service industry. Topics include service information systems, management systems, computer-based systems, and PC-based diagnostic equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to access information pertaining to transportation technology and perform word processing.
  
  • TRN 180 - Basic Welding for Transp


    Credits: 3
    Class: 1 Lab: 4

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers the terms and procedures for welding various metals used in the transportation industry with an emphasis on personal safety and environmental health. Topics include safety and precautionary measures, setup/operation of MIG equipment, metal identification methods, types of welds/joints, techniques, inspection methods, cutting processes and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of welding operations and safety procedures according to industry standard.

Trucking Operations Management

  
  • TOM 120 - Introduction to Trucking


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an introduction to the history, regulations, safety and security of the trucking industry and various regulatory agencies. Topics include the regulations of the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), State Police, OSHA, EPA and local police as related to the trucking industry. Upon completion, students should be able to define the audit process, CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) requirements, safety plans, accident investigation, hours of service, security, and the federal regulations for driving or operating a truck or a large commercial vehicle.
  
  • TOM 130 - Fleet Maintenance


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an overview of the fleet maintenance management operations in the trucking industry. Topics include trucking regulations, managing a maintenance shop, key performance indicators (KPI), maintenance management systems, and truck/trailer specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to define the requirements of fleet maintenance management skills in a trucking based company.
  
  • TOM 250 - Operations of Trucking I


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an overview of operating a trucking business. Topics include the business, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, freight brokerage and entrepreneurship aspects of operating a trucking business. Upon completion, students should be able to define the skills and personnel needed to operate a successful trucking business.
  
  • TOM 260 - Operations of Trucking II


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): State, TOM 250 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers the advanced aspects of operating a trucking business. Topics include the advanced aspects of business, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, freight brokerage and entrepreneurship aspects of operating a trucking business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills needed to operate a trucking business.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

  
  • UAS 110 - Intro to UAS Operations


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides an introduction to the history, various technologies, and capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Topics include UAS history, operational design and capabilities, popular applications, and the science of flight. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain common aspects of unmanned aircraft systems including their historical development, commonly utilized technologies, applications, and unit flight capabilities.
  
  • UAS 111 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides students with the various products and technologies commonly associated with unmanned aircraft systems utilized by hobbyists, government, industry, and the military. Topics include data acquisition, operations and the various technologies associated with unmanned flight. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of flight control operations including programming telemetry and data acquisition.
  
  • UAS 112 - UAS Communications/Telemetry


    Credits: 3
    Class: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides students with basic operational knowledge of unmanned aircraft flight communication and telemetry. Emphasis is placed on programming of specific operational cross-country flight data to include point-to-point navigation, site drop communications, and placement. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement and complete an aerial flight operational drop.
  
  • UAS 150 - UAS Flight Simulation


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces learners to a flight simulator to help them build and develop knowledge in flight dynamics, the proper manipulation of aircraft controls, and the ability to accurately monitor sensor functions. Emphasis is placed on developing the learner’s flight and control skills that will be utilized to operate an unmanned ground control station which is dependent upon piloting and control skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the proper use of flight controls required to maintain a non-eventful simulated or actual UAS flight as well as one requiring emergency corrections.
  
  • UAS 152 - Remote UAS Sensing & Control


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides the student with the necessary skills training required to maintain a controlled unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flight utilizing appropriate remote sensing devices and vehicle controls. Topics include planning and conducting a series of UAS flying missions, including determining alternate courses of action where required, through guided discussion while utilizing a team approach. Upon completion, students should be able to work in teams to successfully manipulate and control a UAS flight.
  
  • UAS 230 - UAS Aerial Photo Surveys


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces students to some of the popular unmanned aerial photographic applications commonly utilized in commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations involving aerial surveys and photography. Topics include aerial photography and equipment, aerial vehicles, examples of successful UAS survey and photographic business models, and Federal Aviation Regulations governing airspace applications. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement and conduct a successful photo aerial survey mission.

Work-Based Learning

  
  • WBL 110 - World of Work


    Credits: 1
    Class: 1

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers basic knowledge necessary for gaining and maintaining employment. Topics include job search skills, work ethic, meeting employer expectations, workplace safety, and human relations. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully make the transition from school to work.
  
  • WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I


    Credits: 1
    Work Experience: 10

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 112 - Work-Based Learning I


    Credits: 2
    Work Experience: 20

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I


    Credits: 1
    Class: 1

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): State, WBL 111 , WBL 112 , WBL 113, or WBL 114

    Colleges may add a local suffix to the course number, if needed, to indicate sections if several programs include the same WBL course number. Colleges may also add a program descriptor to the title, such as “Work-Based Learning I-Welding”
  
  • WBL 121 - Work-Based Learning II


    Credits: 1
    Work Experience: 10

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 122 - Work-Based Learning II


    Credits: 2
    Work Experience: 20

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 125 - Work-Based Learning Seminar II


    Credits: 1
    Class: 1

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): State, WBL 121  or WBL 122 

    This course provides an opportunity to apply work-based learning competencies related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on discussion of and the application of work-based competencies within the curriculum components. Upon completion, students should be able to clearly relate their work-based learning experiences to the established program student learning outcomes.
  
  • WBL 131 - Work-Based Learning III


    Credits: 1
    Work Experience: 10

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 132 - Work-Based Learning III


    Credits: 2
    Work Experience: 20

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 211 - Work-Based Learning IV


    Credits: 1
    Work Experience: 10

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  
  • WBL 212 - Work-Based Learning IV


    Credits: 2
    Work Experience: 20

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Welding

  
  • WLD 110 - Cutting Processes


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness.
  
  • WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
  
  • WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate


    Credits: 5
    Class: 2 Lab: 9

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.
  
  • WLD 116 - SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe


    Credits: 4
    Class: 1 Lab: 9

    Prerequisite(s): State, WLD 115 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing manipulative skills with SMAW electrodes on varying joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  
  • WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate


    Credits: 4
    Class: 2 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions.
  
  • WLD 122 - GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe


    Credits: 3
    Class: 1 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): State, WLD 121 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas metal arc (MIG) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing skills with the GMAW process making groove welds on carbon steel plate and pipe in various positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds with prescribed electrodes on various joint geometry.
  
  • WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate


    Credits: 4
    Class: 2 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials.
  
  • WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe


    Credits: 3
    Class: 1 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): State, WLD 131 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include setup, joint preparation, and electrode selection with emphasis on manipulative skills in all welding positions on plate and pipe. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on various joint geometry.
  
  • WLD 141 - Symbols & Specifications


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding.
  
  • WLD 143 - Welding Metallurgy


    Credits: 2
    Class: 1 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the concepts of welding metallurgy. Emphasis is placed on basic metallurgy, effects of welding on various metals, and metal classification and identification. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic metallurgy, materials designation, and classification systems used in welding.
  
  • WLD 151 - Fabrication I


    Credits: 4
    Class: 2 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment.
  
  • WLD 215 - SMAW (stick) Pipe


    Credits: 4
    Class: 1 Lab: 9

    Prerequisite(s): State, WLD 115  or WLD 116 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW welds to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions.
  
  • WLD 231 - GTAW (TIG) Pipe


    Credits: 3
    Class: 1 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): State, WLD 132 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers gas tungsten arc welding on pipe. Topics include joint preparation and fit up with emphasis placed on safety, GTAW welding technique, bead application, and joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds to applicable codes on pipe with prescribed electrodes and filler materials in various pipe positions.
  
  • WLD 251 - Fabrication II


    Credits: 3
    Class: 1 Lab: 6

    Prerequisite(s): State, WLD 151 
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course covers advanced fabrication skills. Topics include advanced layout and assembly methods with emphasis on the safe and correct use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate projects from working drawings.
  
  • WLD 262 - Inspection & Testing


    Credits: 3
    Class: 2 Lab: 2

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    This course introduces destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, types and methods of testing, and the use of testing equipment and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and/or perform a variety of destructive and non-destructive testing processes.
 

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