May 26, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog SVC 
    
2020-2021 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Welding Technology

  
  • WT 114 - Thermal Cutting Processes

    (3)
    Introduction to the plasma arc and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Covers process safety and theory of operation. Course includes an introduction to hands-on thermal cutting techniques in the shop setting. Prerequisite: CSS 103 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WT 116 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy

    (5)
    Metallurgical theory as it applies to the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Covers properties of metals, melting and solidification, phase changes, weld bead chemistry, and heat affected zones. Effects of alloying elements and heat treatments will be investigated along with welding-induced distortion and methods for distortion control. Prerequisite: WT 112 and 221. WMATH 100 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WT 117 - Hand and Power Tools

    (3)
    Introduction to the safe and proper use of hand and power tools commonly used in the welding and fabrication trades. Covers set-up, operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of saws, grinders, drill press, roller, sheet metal brake, and planer. Prerequisite: WT 111, 114, and 211.
  
  • WT 118 - Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols

    (3)
    Introduction to the five basic Weld Joint Designs. Focuses on selecting the most appropriate joint design for a welding job. Also focuses on recognizing, reading and understanding Welding Symbols which let the welder know exactly what is needed. Prerequisite: WT 111, 114, and 211.
  
  • WT 131 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding for Beginners

    (2)
    Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes with emphasis on shop safety. None
  
  • WT 133 - Oxy-Fuel Processes for Beginners

    (2)
    Introduction to oxy-fuel cutting and welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety. Also covers air-carbon arc gouging. None
  
  • WT 199 - Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-15)
    Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
  
  • WT 200 - Weld Skill Upgrading

    (1-16)
    Skill upgrading in the areas of stick, wire, or tig welding. Course content to be arranged with instructor prior to registration. Prerequisite: department chair permission.
  
  • WT 211 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    (9)
    Fillet welds on carbon steel using the SMAW process in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures. Prerequisite: CSS 103 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WT 212 - Intermediate Wirefeed Welding

    (9)
    Fillet welds on carbon steel using the semi-automatic wirefeed FCAW and GMAW processes in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures. Prerequisite: WT 112, 221 and MANF 140.
  
  • WT 213 - Intermediate Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding

    (9)
    Fillet welds on aluminum and steel using GTAW and GMAW inert gas processes in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures. Prerequisite: WT 212.
  
  • WT 221 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications and Certification

    (9)
    Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification and application. Covers all-position groove welding and general fabrication using the SMAW process. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques. Prerequisite: WT 111, 114, and 211.
  
  • WT 222 - Wirefeed Welding Applications and Certification

    (9)
    All-position groove welding and general fabrication using wirefeed processes. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques. Prerequisite: WT 221.
  
  • WT 223 - Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding Applications & Certification

    (9)
    Gas Metal (GMAW)and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certification and application. All-position groove welding and general fabrication of steel and aluminum using the GMAW and GTAW processes. Covers techniques for passing standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques. Prerequisite: WT 222.
  
  • WT 224 - Shield Metal Arc Welding Certification

    (1)
    Principles and practices relating to weld procedure qualification and welder certification. Unlimited thickness, all-position SMAW welder qualification test on carbon steel in conformity with AWS and WABO standards. Prerequisite: 2 credits from any WT course or Department Chair permission.
  
  • WT 225 - Flux-Cored Arc Welding Certification

    (1)
    Principles and practices relating to weld procedure qualification and welder certification. Unlimited thickness, all-position FCAW welder qualification test on carbon steel in conformity with AWS and WABO standards. Prerequisite: 2 credits from any WT course or Department Chair permission.
  
  • WT 226 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Certification

    (1)
    Principles and practices relating to weld procedure qualification and welder certification. Limited thickness, all-position GMAW welder qualification test on carbon steel in conformity with AWS and WABO standards. Prerequisite: 2 credits from any WT course or Department Chair permission.
  
  • WT 227 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification

    (1)
    Principles and practices relating to weld procedure qualification and welder certification. Limited thickness, all-position GTAW welder qualification test on carbon steel in conformity with AWS and WABO standards. Prerequisite: 2 credits from any WT course or Department Chair permission.
  
  • WT 231 - Gas Metal Arc Welding for Beginners

    (2)
    Introduction to gas metal arc (MIG) welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety. None
  
  • WT 234 - Welding Skill Building

    (2)
    Skill upgrading in the areas of stick, wire, or tig welding for experienced welders. Course content to be arranged with instructor. None

English Language Acquisition

  
  • CCB 010 - CCB Orientation

    (1-3)
    A learner-focused course designed to orient students to the College and Career Bridge/High School Completion program and other resources and services; to appraise students’ current abilities, characteristics, backgrounds, and interests; and to help students set long-term and short-term goals and create a plan of action to meet those goals. None
  
  • ELA 010 - ELA Orientation

    (1-8)
    Orientation for English language learners to the Adult ELA program and college resources and services. Through educational interviewing and CASAS assessment students are supported in identifying educational and career goals and in appropriate course registration. None
  
  • ELA 011 - ELA Level 1 (Beginning ELA Literacy)

    (1-20)
    ELA Level 1 (Beginning ELA Literacy) Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills. None
  
  • CCB 011 - I-BEST Orientation

    (1-5)
    A learner-focused course designed to orient students to the I-BEST and Professional/Technical certificate and degree programs; resources and services; to appraise students’ current abilities, characteristics, backgrounds, and interests; and to help students set long-term and short-term goals and create a plan of action to meet those goals. Prerequisite; none
  
  • ELA 012 - ELA Level 2 (Beginning ELA)

    (1-20)
    ELA Level 2 (Beginning ELA) Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills. ELA 011 or appropriate placement.
  
  • ELA 013 - ELA Level 3 (Low Intermediate ELA)

    (1-20)
    ESL Level 3 (Low Intermediate ESL) Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills. ELA 012 or appropriate placement
  
  • ELA 014 - ELA Level 4 (High Intermediate ESL)

    (1-15)
    ELA Level 4 (High Intermediate ESL). Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills. Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate placement.
  
  • ELA 015 - ELA Level 5 (Low Advanced ESL)

    (1-15)
    ELA Level 5 (Low Advanced ELA). Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills. Prepares students for transition to On Ramp. Completion of ELA 014 or appropriate placement.
  
  • ELA 018 - ELA College Transition

    (3)
    In this course, students will be introduced to college and career pathways. Students will acquire contextualized English language skills. Students will learn about the United States higher education system and identify college resources and support services, culminating in designing a life and education plan that reflects their college, career, and personal goals. Students will receive study skills instruction contextualized to co-enrolled classes. Co-enrollment in ELA 015 or ELA 052 On Ramp
  
  • CCB 020 - CCB Special Topics

    (1-10)
    Special topics related to high school equivalency preparation and/or college and career transition. May include contextualized content along with improvement in or application of reading, writing, or math skills. Prerequisite:none
  
  • ELA 020 - English for Special Purposes

    (1-10)
    Special topics support English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for persons with limited English language skills. Topics may include areas of academic interest, career exploration, or civics. None
  
  • ELA 021 - ELA General Instruction I

    (1-16)
    The first course in a three course series for improving English Language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math. Coursework may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics. None
  
  • CCB 022 - CCB General Instruction

    (1-10)
    Improve basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math toward completion of high school equivalency and/or preparation for entry into college coursework. Course work may be contextualize in social science, science, or humanities topics. none
  
  • ELA 022 - ELA General Instruction II

    (1-16)
    Second in a series of three courses to improve English skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math toward transition into high school equivalency, IBEST, and/or college coursework. Course work may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics. None
  
  • ELA 023 - ELA General Instruction III

    (1-16)
    The third in a series of three courses to improve English skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and math to prepare for transition to high school completion, I-BEST, college programs or employment. Coursework may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics. None
  
  • CCB 024 - CCB Computer Basics

    (1-10)
    Introduction to basic computer skills for CCB or High School Completion students who are novice computer users. Through a hands-on approach, understand common computer terms, develop navigation skills with the keyboard and mouse, manage electronic files, send and receive e-mail, locate information on the World Wide Web, and explore e-learning tools. Basic reading and writing will be taught in the context of using a personal computer. none
  
  • ELA 024 - ELA Computer Basics

    (1-5)
    Introduction to basic computer skills for ELA students who are novice computer users. Through a hands-on approach, understand common computer terms, develop navigation skills with the keyboard and mouse, manage electronic files, send and receive e-mail, locate information on the World Wide Web, and explore e-learning tools. English language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) will be taught in the context of using a personal computer. None
  
  • CCB 025 - CCB Digital Literacy

    (1-5)
    This course covers skills and knowledge needed to effectively use technology for college and career success. None
  
  • ELA 025 - ELA DIGITAL LITERACY

    (1-5)
    This course covers skills and knowledge needed to effectively use technology for college and career success. None
  
  • CCB 031 - CCB Literacy and Math I

    (1-16)
    First in a series of three courses in which students improve critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, and math skills to prepare for entry into high school completion and/or transition to college or employment. Prerequisite: None
  
  • CCB 032 - CCB Literacy and Math II

    (1-16)
    Second in a series of three courses in which students improve critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, and math skills to prepare for entry into high school completion and/or transition to college or employment. Prerequisite: None
  
  • CCB 033 - CCB Literacy and Math III

    (1-16)
    Third course in a series to improve academic confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills in order to prepare for completion of HS21+ or GED and/or transition to college coursework. May be contextualized within social science, humanities, or science content areas or topics. Prerequisite: none
  
  • CCB 041 - CCB Basic Math

    (1-10)
    A beginning mathematics course designed to establish a solid mathematical foundation. Topics include operations using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; determining place-value, and order of operations; calculations using ratios and proportions. Prerequisite: CASAS math score 210-225 or instructor permission
  
  • CCB 042 - CCB Pre-Algebra

    (1-10)
    A course designed to prepare students for entry into Math 97 or WMath 100. Emphasis on strengthening basic arithmetic skills, analyzing data, computing with integers, and using basic algebra equations to solve applied proportion, percent, and geometry problems. Prerequisite: CCB 041 or CASAS Math of 226-245
  
  • CCB 043 - CCB Beginning Algebra

    (1-10)
    A non-transfer credit beginning course in algebra, building on topics introduced in ABE 042. Topics include algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, mathematical modeling, and functions. Prerequisite: CCB 042 or CASAS math score 246 or above
  
  • CCB 046 - Financial Literacy

    (2)
    This course covers topics in financial literacy and personal finances. Students must be co-enrolled in at least one other CCB/HSC/ELA course to enroll
  
  • CCB 050 - College Prep Seminar

    (1-3)
    Course will focus on providing students transitioning into college and career programs with an orientation to college resources and labor market information to assist them in making an informed decision in choosing a career pathway. Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in CCB 054 OR advisor permission
  
  • CCB 051 - Academic Skills Lab

    (1-5)
    Students receive support and tutoring in academic skills including writing, math, and reading for coursework assigned in CCB, ELA, On Ramp, HS21+, or I-BEST classes. none
  
  • CCB 052 - CCB On Ramp

    (1-15)
    Examine habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic confidence through building critical thinking, writing, and reading skills, as well as digital literacy. Prerequisite: CASAS Reading score of 211-225 or instructor permission
  
  • ELA 052 - ELA On Ramp

    (1-10)
    Examine habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic confidence through building critical thinking as well as English writing, reading, listening and speaking skills. Prerequisite: ELA 015 or appropriate placement.
  
  • CCB 054 - College English Prep

    (1-10)
    Identify and implement habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic skills and confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills. Prerequisite: CASAS Reading Score 226-246 OR completion of ELA/ABE/CCB 052 (On Ramp) or HSC 030 with B or better
  
  • CCB 056 - I-BEST Academic Skills

    (1-10)
    Develop fundamental reading, writing, and/or math skills needed for success in discipline-based I-BEST course through contextualized instruction. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in appropriate content course
  
  • CCB 060 - College and Career Bridge GED Prep

    (1-16)
    Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in one or more subject areas. Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission
  
  • ELA 061 - Beginning Academic ESL - Reading & Writing

    (9)
    ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will begin the intensive study of academic English, expand academic skills, and develop habits of successful learners. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of ELA and AESL department chairs.
  
  • ELA 062 - Beginning Academic ESL - Speaking & Listening

    (9)
    ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will begin the intensive study of academic English, expand academic skills, and develop habits of successful learners. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of ELA and AESL department chairs.
  
  • ELA 063 - Intermediate Academic ESL - Reading & Writing

    (9)
    ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will continue to refine academic English though the performance of routine tasks as well as the extension and application of their academic skills. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of ELA and AESL department chairs.
  
  • CCB 064 - CCB Grammar I

    (1-3)
    This course provides an introduction to topics in English grammar. Placement into ELA 014 or above.
  
  • ELA 064 - ELA Grammar I

    (2)
    This course covers topics in English grammar. Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score or Instructor permission.
  
  • CCB 065 - CCB Grammar II

    (1-3)
    This course covers topics in English grammar. Placement in ELA 014 or above.
  
  • ELA 065 - ELA Grammar II

    (2)
    This course explores topics in English grammar. Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score or Instructor permission.
  
  • CCB 066 - CCB Grammar III

    (1-3)
    This course covers topics in English grammar and punctuation. Placement in ELA 014 or above.
  
  • ELA 066 - Grammar III

    (2)
    This course explores topics in English grammar. Successful completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score.
  
  • ELA 067 - Grammar/Composition I

    (5)
    ELA students with clearly defined academic goals who are preparing for academic and university transfer studies. The course focuses on sentence structure and the composing process at the advanced ESL level, and includes the study of basic research, analysis, and critical thinking techniques. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of ELA and AESL department chairs.
  
  • ELA 068 - Grammar/Composition II

    (5)
    A course for ELA students with clearly defined academic goals, with an emphasis on advanced ELA composition skills. Designed to teach students to write, analyze, and revise sentences and to develop coherent essays. The course replaces the ENGL 097 requirement for ELA students. Prerequisite: CASAS testing and permission of ELA and AESL department chairs.
  
  • CCB 070 - Adult Secondary Education/Spanish GED

    (1-10)
    Basic GED preparation in Spanish. Non-transfer credit course that prepares adult and family literacy students with a goal of earning the General Education Development (GED) equivalency certificate to pass any two of the four subject-area tests. None
 

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