2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Prefix
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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
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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
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.
RISE (Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence)
Beginning Spring 2019, the Pre-College (Developmental) program will be replaced with the Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence (RISE) model. Click on the following link for informatin about Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence [opens in a new tab] .
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Respiratory Care |
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RCP 115 - C-P Pathophysiology
CIS Course ID: S24789
Class Hours 2
Lab Hours 0
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 the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnoses, prognoses, complications, and management of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory care plans based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in cardio-pulmonary disease concepts through written evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 122 - Special Practice Lab
CIS Course ID: S14239
Class Hours 0
Lab Hours 2
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 1
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: None
This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 142 - RCP Clinical Practice II
CIS Course ID: S13567
Class Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 6
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 2
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take: RCP 110
Minimum State Corequisites: Take: RCP 111
Local Prerequisites: Take: RCP 133
Local Corequisites: None
This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 158 - RCP Clinical Practice III
CIS Course ID: S12193
Class Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 24
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 8
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 111
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: None
This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 210 - Critical Care Concepts
CIS Course ID: S24790
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 4
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: Take: RCP 110 , RCP 111 , RCP 114 , and RCP 133
Local Corequisites: Take: RCP 115 , RCP 122 , and RCP 142
This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the application and management of mechanical ventilation, assessment underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 211 - Advanced Monitoring/Procedures
CIS Course ID: S24791
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 4
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 210
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: None
This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional using evidence-based respiratory care protocols. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring, special procedures, respiratory care protocols, and disease management. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, recommend, and independently modify respiratory care protocols through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 214 - Neonatal/Peds RC .
CIS Course ID: S24793
Class Hours 1
Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 2
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 111
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: None
This course provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, patient assessment and special therapeutic needs of neonates and children based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.
College Transfer: N/A
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RCP 215 - Career Preparation
CIS Course ID: S24794
Class Hours 0
Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 1
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: Take All: RCP 110 , RCP 111 , RCP 114 , RCP 115 , RCP 122 , RCP 133 , RCP 142 , RCP 158 , RCP 211 , and RCP 214
Local Corequisites: Take: RCP 238
This course provides an overview of respiratory therapy concepts in preparation for credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on registry preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy and be prepared for successful completion of the credentialing process.
College Transfer: N/A
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Sociology |
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SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111
Local Corequisites: None
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies.
College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111
Local Corequisites: 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.
College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
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Spanish |
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SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111
Local Corequisites: 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.
College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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SPA 112 - Elementary Spanish II
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take SPA 111
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: 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.
College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish I
CIS Course ID: S11415
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take SPA-112
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.
College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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Surgery |
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SUR 110 - Intro to Surgical Technology
CIS Course ID: S23183
Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: Take SUR 111
Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology Program and BIO 168
Local Corequisites: None
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.
College Transfer: N/A
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SUR 111 - Periop Patient Care
CIS Course ID: S23184
Class Hours 5
Lab Hours 6
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 7
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: Take SUR 110
Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology Program
Local Corequisites: None
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.
College Transfer: N/A
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SUR 122 - Surgical Procedures I
CIS Course ID: S24471
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: SUR 123
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
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SUR 123 - Surgical Clinical Practice I
CIS Course ID: S12656
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
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SUR 134 - Surgical Procedures II
CIS Course ID: S24472
Class Hours 5
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 5
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take: SUR 123
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
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SUR 135 - SUR Clinical Practice II
CIS Course ID: S22703
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
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SUR 137 - Prof Success Prep
CIS Course ID: S24549
Class Hours 1
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 1
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
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Web Technologies |
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WEB 110 - Internet/Web Fundamentals
CIS Course ID: S22058
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
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Welding |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on various jointing geometry.
College Transfer: N/A
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Work Based Learning |
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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
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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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