Apr 28, 2024  
NIACC Catalog 2018-2019 
    
NIACC Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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NIACC Course Placement Information for Entry-Level Advising  

 

Psychology

  
  • PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology


    (3 s.h.)

    An introduction to the scientific study of behavior; a brief history of psychology as a science, and topics fundamental to human behavior including developmental issues, sensory abilities, cognitive performance, social and emotional factors in behavior, and abnormal behavior and therapies.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-101, PSYC-101.
  
  • PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology


    (3 s.h.)

    A topical approach to studying the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of human development from conception to death. A variety of psychological issues including learning, personality, moral behavior, and psychological well-being and life satisfaction across the lifespan are discussed. Examining the research in these areas allows students to understand and appreciate different perspectives on cultural, ethnic, and gender issues.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-230, PSYC-110.
  
  • PSY - 211 Psychology of Adjustment


    (3 s.h.)

    This course will examine psychological theories and current research on positive mental health. Emphasis will be given to models of adjustment as they apply to the student’s life. We all have to adjust to changes throughout the course of our lives, and this course will help students learn about and apply psychological concepts to help them meet such life challenges as time management, developing a self-identity, building and maintaining friendships and romantic relationships, adopting healthier behaviors and lifestyles, developing interpersonal skills, coping with stress, dealing with emotional problems, adjusting to the changes made in our lives as a result of technological advances, and dealing with psychological disorders.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology


    (3 s.h.)

    This course covers information relevant to the development of humans from the prenatal stages through adolescence providing an introduction to and survey of behavioral characteristics of individual development. Interwoven into each stage of development (infancy/ toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence) are the effects of community, family, and school in the development of children and adolescence.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-104, PSYC-204.
  
  • PSY - 241 Abnormal Psychology


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology .
    An introduction to the study of psychological disorders, with an emphasis on anxiety, mood, schizophrenia, personality, and substance-related disorders. The course includes understanding the personal dynamics of mental disorders and biopsychosocial factors involved in the assessment, etiology, and treatment.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • PSY - 251 Social Psychology


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology .
    The study of interpersonal relations, which includes people’s thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and attributions in social situations. In addition, the topics of person perception, prejudice, aggression, persuasion, interpersonal attraction, conformity, obedience, altruism and group processes will be covered.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • PSY - 281 Educational Psychology


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology  or PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology , (Education students must take PSY 223 ).
    Educational psychology applies the accumulated knowledge of human cognition and behavior from the field of psychology to the theory and practice of teaching and learning. This course will be taught from a research perspective to facilitate student comprehension of teaching theories and how they can be applied in the classroom.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-103, PSYC-205.

Political Science

  
  • POL - 111 American National Government


    (3 s.h.)

    A survey of the American federal system of government including a description and analysis of the Constitution; the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government; and the American political process.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-120, POLS-101.
  
  • POL - 112 American State and Local Government


    (3 s.h.)

    A survey of state and local governments in the United States including an analysis of federal-state relations; state constitutions; state and local legislative, executive, and judicial systems; and major issues in state and local politics.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-121, POLS-102.
  
  • POL - 121 International Relations


    (3 s.h.)

    An introductory course in international relations which offers an analysis of the structure and processes of world politics. Topics covered include the study of foreign policies, a survey of major problems in contemporary world affairs, and an examination of selected global issues.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-122, POLS-110.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RAD - 573 Clinical V


    (6 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: RAD - 764 Pharmacology for Radiographers , Radiographic Image Processing, Imaging Equipment and Quality Management, Radiographic Procedures IV with Lab, and Clinical IV.
    Corequisites: RAD - 744 Radiographic Pathology , RAD - 901 Registry Review , and RAD - 767 Radiographic Procedures V .
    Clinical experiences throughout various Radiography rotations allow for the observation, development and application of topics covered in the classroom from previous and current terms including: radiographic examinations, technical concepts, image evaluation and safety processes. The student assists and provides patient care according to the competency-based JRCERT supervision policy. Observational rotations through various Imaging Modalities may occur during this term.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 270
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • RAD - 576 Clinical VI


    (5 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: RAD - 573 Clinical V , RAD - 744 Radiographic Pathology , RAD - 767 Radiographic Procedures V , and RAD - 901 Registry Review .
    Clinical experiences throughout various Radiography rotations allow for the observation, development and application of topics covered in the classroom from previous and current terms including: radiographic examinations, technical concepts, image evaluation and safety processes. The student assists and provides patient care according to the competency-based JRCERT supervision policy. Observational rotations through various Imaging Modalities may occur during this term.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 225
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  
  • RAD - 764 Pharmacology for Radiographers


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: Medical Ethics and Legal Concerns, Radiation Production, Radiographic Procedures III with Lab, and Clinical III.
    Corequisites: Radiographic Image Processing, Imaging Equipment and Quality Management, Radiographic Procedures IV with Lab, and Clinical IV.
    An introductory course providing the basic drug classifications, venipuncture and administration of radiographic contrast agents, common reactions, interventions and intravenous medications. Though regulations regarding the administration of contrast media and intravenous medications vary between states and institutions, the official position of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is that venipuncture falls within the radiologic technology profession’s general scope of practice.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • RAD - 767 Radiographic Procedures V


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: RAD - 764 Pharmacology for Radiographers , Radiographic Image Processing, Imaging Equipment and Quality Management, Radiographic Procedures IV with Lab, and Clinical IV.
    Corequisites: RAD - 573 Clinical V , RAD - 744 Radiographic Pathology , and RAD - 901 Registry Review .
    This course is a continuation of prior Procedures courses, providing information on how to obtain diagnostic radiographs of the studies typically performed in a diagnostic Radiology department. Included will be a review of anatomy and physiology of each system, anatomy as seen on the image and the evaluation of the finished radiograph. Common pathologies appropriate to each system are studied. Also covered is basic information of modalities utilizing ionizing radiation and more specialized procedures in Radiography. There is no laboratory component.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  

Reading

  
  • RDG - 015 Power Reading


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Recommendation of current/previous instructor, college recommendation, or student request.  
    Power Reading uses a unique program to increase each student’s ability. Trained tutors will assess each student’s incoming reading skills and will provide each student with appropriate reading material. Credit earned will not satisfy the requirements for an Associate Degree and will not be used in calculating the cumulative grade point average for graduation. This course may be repeated. This course had been designated as a pass/no pass. Course is taught in a Competency-Based Instruction format.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • RDG - 125 College Reading Strategies


    (3 s.h.)

    Designed to help students become more efficient and effective in reading college textbooks, required materials, leisure articles, and books. Course adapts to the style and needs of each individual to improve vocabulary, comprehension, rate, and study skills.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-120, ENGL-120.
  
  • RDG - 161 Speed Reading


    (1 s.h.)

    Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of e-mail, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed speed reading expert, Dr. Merrill Ream. This course is a complete speed reading experience. Topics are presented in a logical progression with plenty of time to help you master the skills and techniques you’ll need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 20
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 89-146, SDEV-251.

Religion

  
  • REL - 101 Survey of World Religions


    (4 s.h.)

    Survey of World Religions provides insights into the nature of religious belief through the study of primitive religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Student Development

  
  • SDV - 111 Success Seminar


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Participation in TRIO Student Support Services and/or TRIO eligibility.

    Success Seminar is a motivational behavior modification program. Success Seminar cultivates a positive attitude and gives students the motivation to help themselves in a college setting. The goals are to instill confidence, eagerness, and enthusiasm toward obtaining a college degree.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 89-153, SDEV-101.
  
  • SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success


    (2 s.h.)

    This course is useful to any student in either semester. The focus is assisting in the development of effective study techniques and comprehensive skills necessary for independent learning and academic success. This course satisfies 2 credit hours of transferable elective credits toward an Associate Degree.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 89-151, SDEV-105.
  
  • SDV - 135 Job Seeking Skills


    (1 s.h.)

    Develop skills necessary to enter the job market and experience long-term career growth. Students learn basic job seeking techniques, job keeping skills, and strategies for continued growth.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 89-150, SDEV-110.
  
  • SDV - 144 Introduction to STEM Careers


    (1 s.h.)

    Introduction to STEM Careers is a one-hour seminar that gives students an opportunity to hear from professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers in North Iowa. The course will introduce students to different career options in the STEM fields and students will learn about various pathways to prepare for those professions. Students will also gain first hand experience by visiting a STEM industry. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • SDV - 160 Career Decision Making


    (2 s.h.)

    Introduction to a structured career decision-making process, including self-awareness, career and educational information, economic information, and related activities/projects.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 89-152, SDEV-106.
  
  • SDV - 177 Listen to Your Heart and Success Will Follow


    (1 s.h.)

    Intelligently facilitated and fast-paced, Listen to Your Heart and Success Will Follow will help you enjoy the rewards that come from doing what really makes you happy! Your instructor and a caring community of students will help you begin designing a life that really works for you. With a complete understanding of your own interests, values, needs and abilities, you’ll learn how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents. Your every day will be filled with joy and inspiration, and a greater depth of meaning will be added to everything you do. This course program is skillfully crafted to weave experiential learning with the conceptual presentation, giving you time to experience, understand, and implement each new strategy as it is introduced. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 20
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 89-145, SDEV-250.
  
  • SDV - 195 Student Government


    (1 s.h.)

    Students will develop increased organizational, networking and leadership skills through involvement in planning campus activities and entertainment, participating in community service projects, organizing community college advocacy efforts, and helping to engage students at North Iowa Area Community College. Additional leadership opportunities may include attending a conference, becoming a Student Senate representative on a student or college committee, or assisting with campus events. This course is repeatable one time.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-125, POLS-125.
  
  • SDV - 199 College Essentials


    (1 s.h.)

    This course is designed for first-time college students and/or transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit. Areas included in this course are uses of Web Advisor, uses of NIACC e-mail, availability of campus resources, and strategies to deal with navigating the college experience.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • SDV - 210A-E Cooperative Education Internship


    (1-5 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: All students who meet the admission standards set by the college and the following criteria are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Education Internship Program: (1) Students must have a clearly stated set of career goals or a high interest in exploring a possible career related to the potential internship experience; (2) Students must have their proposed experience approved by the Office of Cooperative Education before they may begin; and (3) To register, students must be interviewed and approved by the Office of Cooperative Education.

    Practical training on the job under the cooperative supervision of the college and work supervisor. Designed primarily for the college transfer students to provide an experience that: (1) is directly related to their college program and career objectives; or (2) will help them test out career interest and/or discover new career possibilities. Credit is determined on the basis of one semester of credit for each 60 hours of approved employment to be completed in a term. Appropriateness of learning objectives is an essential factor in the approval process.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300

    Equivalent to 89-100, SDEV-120A-E.
  
  • SDV - 210B Cooperative Education Internship


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: All students who meet the admission standards set by the college and the following criteria are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Education Internship Program: (1) Students must have a clearly stated set of career goals or a high interest in exploring a possible career related to the potential internship experience; (2) Students must have their proposed experience approved by the Office of Cooperative Education before they may begin; and (3) To register, students must be interviewed and approved by the Office of Cooperative Education.
    Practical training on the job under the cooperative supervision of the college and work supervisor. Designed primarily for the college transfer students to provide an experience that: (1) is directly related to their college program and career objectives; or (2) will help them test out career interest and/or discover new career possibilities. Credit is determined on the basis of one semester of credit for each 60 hours of approved employment to be completed in a term. Appropriateness of learning objectives is an essential factor in the approval process.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 120

    Equivalent to 89-100, SDEV-120B.
  
  • SDV - 210C Cooperative Education Internship


    (1-5 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: All students who meet the admission standards set by the college and the following criteria are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Education Internship Program: (1) Students must have a clearly stated set of career goals or a high interest in exploring a possible career related to the potential internship experience; (2) Students must have their proposed experience approved by the Office of Cooperative Education before they may begin; and (3) To register, students must be interviewed and approved by the Office of Cooperative Education.

     
    Practical training on the job under the cooperative supervision of the college and work supervisor. Designed primarily for the college transfer students to provide an experience that: (1) is directly related to their college program and career objectives; or (2) will help them test out career interest and/or discover new career possibilities. Credit is determined on the basis of one semester of credit for each 60 hours of approved employment to be completed in a term. Appropriateness of learning objectives is an essential factor in the approval process.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300

    Equivalent to 89-100, SDEV-120A-E.

  
  • SDV - 287 PTK Leadership Development Studies


    (2 s.h.)

    This course will help students develop the necessary skills to be an effective leader. Topics covered include developing a leadership philosophy, articulating a vision, decision making, time management, team building, empowering and delegating, initiating change, managing conflict, and ethics. Class time will primarily consist of discussion and small-group activities.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-127, SDEV-111.
  
  • SDV - 295 Student Government II


    (1 s.h.)

    Students will continue to develop increased organizational, networking and leadership skills through involvement in planning campus activities and entertainment, participating in community service projects, organizing community college advocacy efforts and helping to engage students at North Iowa Area Community College. Additional leadership opportunities may include attending a conference, becoming a Student Senate representative on a student or college committee, or assisting with campus events. This course is repeatable one time.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Sociology

  
  • SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology


    (3 s.h.)

    An introductory survey course, sociology is the scientific study of society. Inquires into what holds societies together, what causes societies to change, and how social forces affect our daily lives. Topics covered include: culture and society, socialization, social research, groups, organizations, institutions, deviance, gender, race, and ethnicity. An emphasis is placed on cultural diversity.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-110, SOCS-101.
  
  • SOC - 115 Social Problems


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology  is recommended.
    An introduction to the study of contemporary social problems. The course examines how social problems are identified, explores underlying conditions and causes of social problems, and considers possible solutions and policy implications. Emphasis is on sociological and critical thinking frameworks. Topics of exploration include: mental illness, substance abuse, crime, prejudice and discrimination, prostitution, poverty, and more.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-111, SOCS-103.
  
  • SOC - 120 Marriage and Family


    (3 s.h.)

    A survey of the family as a social unit in the modern American culture. A study is made regarding the creation of the American family from various cultures, as well as the problems the family is subjected to such as sex relations, social roles, communication, finance, and divorce.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-112, SOCS-112.
  
  • SOC - 150 Introduction to Human Services


    (3 s.h.)

    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the human services arena. Various employment opportunities are explored, as well as ethical, legal, political, and economic forces.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 80-114, SOCS-100.
  
  • SOC - 215 Prime for Life: Substance Abuse


    (1 s.h.)

    Prime for Life risk reduction program is a research-based curriculum that focuses on the reduction of problems associated with high risk drinking. The ultimate goal is to impact drinking choices by using a collection of strategies designed to facilitate behavior change. The program integrates knowledge from over 1,200 scientific studies from biological, psychological, and social research that supports the content of the program. Students will gain an increased knowledge regarding the subject matter, as well as gain personal knowledge about their own drinking patterns through a self-reflection process. Knowledge of the subject matter and self-knowledge are both critical prerequisites for those who are considering employment in the human services fields. Open to all students. Required for the Human Services Certificate. Students must be enrolled prior to the start of the first night of class. No late enrollments. Attendance is mandatory. Each lesson builds on the other, therefore, all 6 sessions must be attended or the student cannot satisfactorily complete the course.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • SOC - 881 Social Responsibility and Community Service


    (2 s.h.)

    This course is grounded in an appreciation for the health of the community and the potential of the individual to positively impact the well-being of the community through direct and active participation. Socially responsible individuals initiate change by transforming their social interests into personal advocacy and social participation in their respective community. This advocacy and participation is actualized through a lifelong commitment to addressing social problems through community service.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Speech

  
  • SPC - 112 Public Speaking


    (3 s.h.)

    Students will study the theory and practice of public speaking as an intellectual tool for use in argumentation and persuasion in a democratic society. This course prepares the student for a variety of speaking situations, both formal and informal, with an emphasis on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • SPC - 122 Interpersonal Communication


    (3 s.h.)

    Interpersonal Communication is the study of interaction between interdependent individuals with the focus on developing effective personal and professional communication skills. The course emphasizes students’ exploration of issues in relational development, verbal communication, non-verbal communication, listening, semantics, cross-cultural communication, cross-gender communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • SPC - 132 Group Communication


    (3 s.h.)

    Group Communication provides principles and techniques of group discussion methods and procedures. This course guides the student through development of leadership and group skills through frequent communication experiences in varying group sizes and situations.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • SPC - 140 Oral Interpretation


    (3 s.h.)

    Oral Interpretation involves the analysis, preparation, and oral presentation of prose, poetry and dramatic literature for public audiences as well as theoretical components of performance criticism.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Welding

  
  • WEL - 108 Oxy-acetylene Welding and Cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding


    (2 s.h.)

    Fusion joining of mild steel and cutting processes. Selection of proper torch tip sizes, filler rods, angles, and travel speeds for O.A.W. processes. The set up and adjustment of oxyacetylene welding equipment, along with practical experience using both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 109 Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding


    (2 s.h.)

    This is a basic gas metal arc welding course. The students will perform introductory skills in GTAW and GMAW welding, and plasma cutting. Students will learn proper joint fit up. The student learns safety procedures relating to welding subjects and general shop safety.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 110 Welding Blueprint Reading


    (2 s.h.)

    This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of reading and interpreting blueprints. A student learns to interpret and apply welding symbols along with identifying proper assembly procedures.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 98-110, WELD-701.
  
  
  • WEL - 244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1


    (2 s.h.)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Short-Circuiting Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. This course aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5: Gas Metal Arc Welding Key Indicators 1-7. Also aligns to SENSE Level 3, Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Key Indicator 3.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1


    (2 s.h.)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat and horizontal positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5 Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, as well as Module 2 - Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  
  • WEL - 251 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel: SENSE1


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: IND - 190 Skills and Safety in Industry .
    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for successful completion of this course. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 7 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  
  • WEL - 253 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic Stainless Steel: SENSE1


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: IND - 190 Skills and Safety in Industry .
    Corequisites: WEL - 251 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel: SENSE1  and WEL - 252 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Aluminum: SENSE1 .
    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on austenitic stainless steel in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for successful completion of this course. This course aligns to SENSE Level I, Module 7 Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12 as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 262 Thermal Cutting Processes I - Manual and Mechanized OxyFuel Cutting: SENSE1


    (2 s.h.)

    Focuses on proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for manual and mechanized OxyFuel cutting on carbon steel. Students perform American Welding Society compliant cutting operations in the flat position. The student will also perform scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal in flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 8 - Units 1 and 2, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7 and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 274 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1


    (3 s.h.)

    Focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the shielded metal arc welding process. Students will perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 4 - Key Indicators 1-7 for the flat and horizontal positions, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 60
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 275 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II: SENSE1


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: WEL - 274 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1 .
    Focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (informally known as stick welding) process. Students perform American Welding Society complaint welds on carbon steel, in vertical up and overhead configurations, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Key Indicators 1-7 for the flat and horizontal positions, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 60
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 280 Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self-Shielded): SENSE1


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: IND - 190 Skills and Safety in Industry , WEL - 244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1 , and WEL - 245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1 .
    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Flux Cored Arc Welding Self-Shielded. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 6 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 281 Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded): SENSE1


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: IND - 190 Skills and Safety in Industry , WEL - 244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1 , and WEL - 245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1 .
    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded). Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 6 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • WEL - 335 Ag and Industry Welding


    (2 s.h.)

    This is a basic arc/oxy-fuel welding and cutting course. The students will perform introductory skills in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding, oxy-acetylene welding, and oxy-fuel cutting. The student learns safety procedures relating to welding subjects and general shop safety.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Wind Turbine Technology

  
  • WTT - 103 Introduction to Wind Energy


    (3 s.h.)

    A basic study of the many facets of the wind industry. Study includes the history and development of the wind industry, wind industry terminology, types of wind turbines, economic and environmental impact of wind energy, future of wind energy, and relative tasks that a Wind Turbine Technician will be expected to perform.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

 

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