May 02, 2024  
College Catalog 2016-2017 
    
College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses by Discipline


 

Physical Education

  
  • PED 237 - Varsity Sports

    Credits: 1(0-1)
    Allows the student-athletes an opportunity to participate in a competitive varsity sports program. Prerequisite(s): None.

Physics

  
  • PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics: SC1

    Credits: 4(2-2)
    Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. Incorporates laboratory experience. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PHY 107 - Energy Science and Technology with Lab: SC1

    Credits: 4(3-1)
    Explores the science of energy and energy technologies, with a focus on renewable energy resources and clean technologies. It provides a background in the physics of energy, energy transfer, and the current state of technology. Students will evaluate the future utilization of renewable technologies. Activities may include investigating conservation of energy, mechanical, electrical, heat and fluid power systems; energy transfer and loss; understanding energy audits; testing solar collectors and wind generators; investigating hydrogen fuel cells. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PHY 111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab: SC1

    Credits: 5(3-2)
    Enables the student to explore the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, temperature, heat and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. It is a general physics course that is recommended for all of the health sciences and all other interested students. Students entering engineering or one of the advanced sciences should register for PHY 211. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher. Pre/co-requisite(s): Pre/co-requisite: MAT 121.
  
  • PHY 112 - Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab: SC1

    Credits: 5(3-2)
    Expands upon PHY 111 and covers sound waves, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, optics, and modern physics. Explores the concepts and theories presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and PHY 111.
  
  • PHY 211 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: SC1

    Credits: 5(3-2)
    Enables student to examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, fluids and waves. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through the demonstrations and hands-on experiments. This first semester calculus-based physics course is recommended for students entering engineering or one of the advanced sciences. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and MAT 201 or instructor permission.
  
  • PHY 212 - Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab: SC1

    Credits: 5(3-2)
    Expands upon PHY 211 and examines thermodynamics, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, light and optics, and modern physics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and PHY 211.

Political Science

  
  • POS 105 - Introduction to Political Science: SS1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments, and processes, and international relations. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • POS 111 - American Government: SS1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Includes the background of the U. S. Constitution; the philosophy of American government; general principles of the Constitution; federalism, and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation; political parties, interest groups and the electoral process; and the structure and functions of the national government. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • POS 125 - American State and Local Government: SS1

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Emphasizes the structure and function of state, county, and municipal governments including their relations with each other and with national government. Includes a study of Colorado government and politics. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • POS 136 - American Presidency

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on office of the president as a branch of government. Examines the individuals who have occupied and shaped the presidency, and changes in the office itself. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • POS 205 - International Relations: SS1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines relationships among modern nation states. Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of nonstate actors, the international economy and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior. Course may only be offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • POS 225 - Comparative Government: SS1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected developed and developing countries. Topics include ideologies, political parties, interest groups, and governmental institutions. Course may be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher..

Psychology

  
  • PSY 101 - General Psychology I: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PSY 102 - General Psychology II: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development and social psychology. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PSY 207 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Introduction to Forensic Psychology is a course in an overview of Forensic Psychology. As such it explores both current research and practice in five areas. These areas are police psychology, criminal psychology, victimology, correctional psychology and the interface of psychology and the courts. The course facilitates an understanding of the numerous careers related to forensic psychology, how to prepare for them and current research and practice in each of the five broad areas of forensic psychology. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • PSY 217 - Human Sexuality: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and sexual health. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PSY 226 - Social Psychology: SS3

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings, including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and successful completion of PSY 101 or PSY 102.
  
  • PSY 235 - Human Growth and Development: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines human development from conception through death emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial factors. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PSY 238 - Child Development: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on growth and development of the individual from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • PSY 249 - Abnormal Psychology: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and PSY 101 or PSY 102.
  
  • PSY 265 - Psychology of Personality

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-social learning, humanistic, trait, and, optionally, neurobiological, existential, and/or Eastern perspectives. The underlying assumptions and research support for these theories will be appraised. Enables the student to gain an appreciation of the value of alternative theoretical approaches to this subfield of psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 or instructor permission.

Renewable Energy Technologies

  
  • ELT 101 - Survey of Electronics

    Credits: 3(2-1)
    Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • ELT 106 - Fundamentals of DC/AC

    Credits: 4 (2-2)
    Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ENY 120 - Solar Thermal System Install

    Credits: 4(3-1)
    Learn about solar thermal panels and installation techniques The student will apply the principles of solar energy, site analysis, cost vs. payback, sizing, energy audit, and solar system design into a project. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • PLU 101 - Piping Skills

    Credits: 4(2-2)
    Focuses on the installation of common piping materials in plumbing and HVAC/R systems. Covers pipe math, terminology, common piping materials and application, figuring offsets and common pipe joints. Shop projects including pipe support and hanging, center to center measurements and a variety of pipe joining methods are explored. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • WTG 100 - Introduction to Wind Industry

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Introduces students to the wind power generation industry. Topics covered will include physics of wind energy, various sizes and types of wind turbines, reading wind maps for finding the best wind locations. Students will also engage in discussions of the impact of the wind industry on social, environmental, economic, and political issues. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • WTG 110 - Wind Turbine Generator Power Distribution & Control Systems

    Credits: 3(2-1)
    Provides a comprehensive overview of wind turbine generator systems. Focus will be on the power distribution and systems controls, including theory, application, component identification, and schematics. Safety and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment will be emphasized in lab environment. Prerequisite(s): none.

Science

  
  • SCI 105 - Science in Society: SC2

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Examines issues relating to the way science affects society. Students will investigate issues in information technology, the environment, physics and astronomy, biology, medicine and the interaction of science with politics. The class will focus on gathering accurate scientific information and applying critical thinking skills and the scientific method to analyze how science plays both positive and negative roles in society. Emphasis will be on student research, inquiry and analysis of science related issues. This course is one of the guaranteed statewide transfer agreements: GT-SC2. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • SCI 155 - Integrated Science I: SC1

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Examines the nature of energy and matter, their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental concepts to the study of our natural world. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • SCI 156 - Integrated Science II: SC1

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Examines earth and biological systems, living and non-living environments, through the application and refinement of fundamental energy and matter concepts. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology I: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology as well as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, gender, class, and race. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • SOC 102 - Introduction to Sociology II: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro perspective. Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, family, political, and economic structures. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • SOC 205 - Sociology of Family Dynamics: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural, and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher,
    and
    SOC 101 or instructor permission.
  
  • SOC 215 - Contemporary Social Problems: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores current social issues that result in societal problems. It focuses on such issues as civil liberties, gender discrimination, sub stance abuse, crime, poverty, and social change. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher..
  
  • SOC 218 - Sociology of Diversity: SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores the variety of intergroup relations regarding race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity issues. Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions to these issues will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • SOC 231 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant categories. Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of treatment related to deviancy will also be considered. The course will study society`s attempts to control, change, and institutionalize those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem unacceptable. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and successful completion of SOC 101 or SOC 102.

Student Leadership Program

  
  • SLP 106 - Student Government I

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving in a student government organization. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment overseeing the allocation of funding for campus events, and serving as a resource for other campus leadership teams (first year, first semester). Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • SLP 107 - Student Government II

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving in a student government organization. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment overseeing the allocation of funding for campus events, and serving as a resource for other campus leadership teams (first year, second semester). Prerequisite(s): SLP 106.
  
  • SLP 108 - State Student Advisory Council I

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving on the State Student Advisory Council. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment (first year, first semester). Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • SLP 109 - State Student Advisory Council II

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving on the State Student Advisory Council. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment (first year, second semester). Prerequisite(s): SLP 108.
  
  • SLP 206 - Student Government III

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving in a student government organization. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment overseeing the allocation of funding for campus events, and serving as a resource for other campus leadership teams (second year, first semester). Prerequisite(s): SLP 107.
  
  • SLP 207 - Student Government IV

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving in a student government organization. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment overseeing the allocation of funding for campus events, and serving as a resource for other campus leadership teams (second year, second semester). Prerequisite(s): SLP 206.
  
  • SLP 208 - State Student Advisory Council III

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving on the State Student Advisory Council. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment (second year, first semester). Prerequisite(s): SLP 109.
  
  • SLP 209 - State Student Advisory Council IV

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Provides the academic vehicle to complement the work of and support students serving on the State Student Advisory Council. Students will learn to work together in a governance environment (second year, second semester). Prerequisite(s): SLP 208.

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Conversational Spanish I

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • SPA 102 - Conversational Spanish II

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material continues to cover basic conversation patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPA 101.
  
  • SPA 111 - Spanish Language I

    Credits: 5(5-0)
    Develops students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language.  Integrates these skills in the cultural contexts in which the language is used.  Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture.  Note: The order of the topics and methodology may vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • SPA 112 - Spanish Language II

    Credits: 5(5-0)
    Continues Spanish Language I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 or instructor permission.
  
  • SPA 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0-12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • SPA 211 - Spanish Language III: AH4

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Continues Spanish Language I and II in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. May be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and SPA 112.
  
  • SPA 212 - Spanish Language IV: AH4

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Continues Spanish Language I, II and III in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. May be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and SPA 211.
  
  • SPA 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0-12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): none.

Theatre

  
  • THE 105 - Introduction to Theatre Arts: AH1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Includes discussions, workshops, and lectures designed to discover, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, and theory. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • THE 211 - Development of Theater Greek-Renaissance: AH1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Surveys the history and evolution of drama from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • THE 212 - Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: AH1

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Surveys the history and evolution of drama from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to the analysis of dramatic literature and performance. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Veterinary Science

  
  • VET 140 - Veterinary Science I

    Credits: 4 (4-0)
    Introduces students to basic veterinary science topics including an overview of the veterinary profession in addition to anatomy and physiology, behavior and handling animals in a veterinary setting.  Pre/co-requisite(s): None
  
  • VET 141 - Veterinary Science II

    Credits: 4 (4-0)
    Introduces students to basic veterinary science topics including animal health, infectious diseases, disease control, and common production practices in a veterinary setting.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • VET 180 - Internship

    Credits: 12 (0-12)
    Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Pre/co-requisite(s): Successful completion of or current enrollment in VET 141.

Welding

  
  • WEL 101 - Allied Cutting Processes

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers setting up equipment and performing cutting and gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, exothermic, and plasma arc cutting processes.  This course will also provide an introduction to blueprint reading. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 102 - Oxyacetylene Joining Processes

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Introduces safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, oxyacetylene welding equipment, and oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and soldering operations.  Blueprint reading skills will be practiced in this course.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 104 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc II

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers performing safety inspections, making minor repairs, adjusting oepraing parameters, and operating SMAQ equipment utilizing SMAW equipment E-7018 electrodes.  Layout procedures will be practiced during this course.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 110 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of SMAW equipment, and SMAW operations on groove and fillet welds utilizing E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes.  Layout procedures will be practiced during this course.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 111 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of SMAW equipment utilizing various electrodes, essential welding information from codes or other standards, and performance of weld inspections.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 202 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of GMAW equipment utilizing a variety of electrodes and base metals, and fundamental principles of welding metallurgy to welding, fabrication, and inspection.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 224 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers welding in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum plate and carbon steep pipe with the GTAW process.  Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structuraljoints, and safety in the welding industry.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • WEL 230 - Pipe Welding I

    Credits: 4 (1-3)
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW equipment in a variety of positions on plain crabon steel pipe joints.  Also covers evaluating and solving complex welding and fabrication problems and administering hands on training and supervision to other students during assigned fabrication and welding operations.  Prerequisite(s): None.
 

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