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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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SDV - 210C Cooperative Education Internship
(3 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: 180
Equivalent to 89-100, SDEV-120A-E.
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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.
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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
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Sociology |
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SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology
(3 s.h.)
This is an introductory survey course; sociology is the scientific study of society. Inquiries into what holds societies together, what causes societies to change, and how social forces affect our daily lives are covered in this course. 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.
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SOC - 115 Social Problems
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology is recommended.
Corequisite: SOC - 881 Social Responsibility and Community Service 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.
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SOC - 120 Marriage and Family
(3 s.h.)
This is a survey course that investigates 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. Introduction to Sociology is strongly recommended prior to this course, but not required.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-112, SOCS-112.
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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.
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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
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SOC - 240 Criminology
(3 s.h)
Prerequisites: SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology or SOC - 115 Social Problems
Criminology surveys the history, nature, and causes of crime: analysis of the extent of criminal behavior patterns, investigation, and prosecution; correctional procedures and methods; and the organizational structure of prison systems. Examined in relation to other social problems, criminology explores a survey of crimes: cyber, property, white color, organized, public order, and violent crimes.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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SOC - 250 Sociology of Deviance
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisites: SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology or SOC - 115 Social Problems
Sociology of Deviance examines the most relevant theories and research on prevalent, changing and emerging forms of deviance. The focus of analysis are social processes for labeling and defining conformity and nonconformity. Included in the course is an analysis of the response to counter-normative behaviors, including formal and informal sanctions of social control. Behaviors that often don’t violate laws, but are viewed or treated as wrong or immoral problems undergo change in history and can undergo normalization or criminalization. A survey of topics ranging from self-harm, hacktivism and to virtual kidnapping couched in the context of power and inequality.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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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
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Speech |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Welding |
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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WEL - 252 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Aluminum: 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 - 253 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic Stainless Steel: SENSE1 .
Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for gas tungsten arc welding. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on aluminum in flat and horizontal 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 13 - 17, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wind Turbine Technology |
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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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Work Based Learning |
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WBL - 100 Exploring Careers
(3 s.h.)
This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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WBL - 300A-E Internship
(1-5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: WBL - 100 Exploring Careers
Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
Lecture Hours: 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, 37.5
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 30, 60, 90, 120, 150
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