2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Prefix

A course prefix is the three letter code associated with the course subject. 

Course Numbers

Course numbers appear after the course prefix. Courses numbered with a zero (0) as the first digit are precollege (developmental) and cannot be applied toward a degree, diploma or certificate.

Course Title

A course title is the name of the course. 

Course Hours

The number of lecture, laboratory, clinical and work experience hours is shown under each course title. The total number of lecture, laboratory, clinical and work experience hours is referred to as “contact hours” since it reflects the time spent each week under the supervision of a faculty member.

Course Credits

Course credits are provided after the course hours.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisites are identified under the course credits and must be met prior to enrollment in a course. If a corequisite is identified, it means the two courses may be taken at the same time.

Course Descriptions

A course description a short, succinct statement that informs a student about the subject matter content and transferability. 

Pre-College (Developmental Studies) Course Descriptions

The Pre-College (Developmental) Courses  are designed to increase students’ likelihood of success by remedying deficiencies in English, reading, and math.

 

Surgery

  
  • SUR 122 - Surgical Procedures I


    Class Hours 5
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 6
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: SUR 110  and SUR 111 
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take One: SUR 123  or STP-101
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • SUR 123 - Surgical Clinical Practice I


    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 21
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 7
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: SUR 110  and SUR 111 
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take SUR 122 
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • SUR 134 - Surgical Procedures II


    Class Hours 5
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: SUR 123  or STP-101
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • SUR 135 - SUR Clinical Practice II


    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 12
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take SUR 123 
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take SUR 134 
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • SUR 137 - Prof Success Prep


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take SUR 123 
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: SUR 134  and SUR 135 
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A

Web Technologies

  
  • WEB 110 - Internet/Web Fundamentals


    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standard markup language and services of the Internet. Topics include creating web pages, search engines, FTP, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to deploy a hand-coded website created with mark-up language, and effectively use and understand the function of search engines.

    College Transfer: N/A

Welding

  
  • WLD 110 - Cutting Processes


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate


    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 9
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 116 - SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 9
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take WLD 115 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate


    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate


    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: WLD 131 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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 perfom GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on varous joing geometry.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 141 - Symbols & Specifications


    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 212 - Inert Gas Welding


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: WLD 112 
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces inert gas-shielded welding methods (MIG/TIG). Topics include correct selection of consumable and non-consumable electrodes, equipment setup, safety, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform inert gas welding in flat, horizontal, and overhead positions.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 231 - GTAW (TIG) Pipe


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: WLD 132 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers gas tungsten arc welding on pipe. Topics include joint preparation and fit up with emphasis placed onsafety, 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 material on various pipe positions.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WLD 261 - Certification Practices


    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: WLD 115 , WLD 121 , and WLD 131 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers certification requirements for industrial welding processes. Topics include techniques and certification requirements for prequalified joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform welds on carbon steel plate and/or pipe according to applicable codes.

    College Transfer: N/A

Work Based Learning

  
  • WBL 111 - Work Based Learning I


    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 10
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • WBL 121 - Work Based Learning II


    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 10
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: 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.

    College Transfer: N/A
 

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