May 18, 2024  
2020-21 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2020-21 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Course Descriptions


To determine which of these courses are transferable, please review the Transfer Course List found on the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement webpage at http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs/college-transferarticulation-agreements/comprehensive-articulation-agreement-caa.  Check at the college to which you plan to transfer for information and guidance on the transfer of credits.

Key to Course Descriptions

 

Veterinary Medical Technology

  
  • VET 214 Veterinary Clinical Practice III (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 213  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced anesthetic techniques, special radiographic techniques, advanced dentistry, sample collection and processing, bandaging, and emergency and critical care procedures. Topics include induction and maintenance of anesthesia, radiographic contrast studies, advanced dentistry, external coaptation, intensive care procedures, and advanced sample collection techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in sample collection, radiology, anesthesia, critical care and emergency procedures, and dentistry. Students will continue to gain proficiency in the use of veterinary computer software applications for patient record keeping, inventory management, and practice economics.
  
  • VET 215 Veterinary Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: CHM 130  and CHM 130A  
    Set 2: CHM 151  
    Corequisites: Take VET 213  
    This course introduces drugs and other substances utilized in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on drug classification and methods of action, administration, effects and side effects, storing and handling of drugs, and dosage calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to properly calculate and administer medications, recognize adverse reactions, and maintain pharmaceutical inventory and administration records. Students will demonstrate math competencies in algebraic computations necessary to successfully calculate drug dosages and perform conversions to the metric system.
  
  • VET 217 Large Animal Clinical Practice (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 120  
    Corequisites: Take VET 213  
    This course covers topics relevant to the medical and surgical techniques for the common domestic large animal species. Topics include physical exam, restraint, sample collection, bandaging, emergency treatment, surgical and obstetrical procedures and instruments, herd health, and lameness topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform restraint, examination, and sample collection; assist surgical, obstetrical, and emergency procedures; and discuss herd health.
  
  • VET 237 Animal Nutrition (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles of nutrition and their application to feeding practices of domestic, farm, and companion animals. Topics include basic nutrients and nutritional needs of individual species, proximate analysis, interpretation of food and feed labels, types of animal foods, and ration formulation. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate diets for animals in various stages of health and disease, analyze nutrition labels, and identify foods.

Web Technologies

  
  • WEB 111 Intro to Web Graphics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the creation of web graphics, and addressing problems peculiar to WWW display using appropriate software. Topics include web graphics file types, optimization, RGB color, web typography, elementary special effects, transparency, animation, slicing, basic photo manipulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create graphics, such as animated banners, buttons, backgrounds, logos, and manipulate photographic images for Web delivery.
  
  • WEB 120 Intro Internet Multimedia (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the creation of rich media for the Internet. Topics include the design, production and delivery of interactive content, rich media, digital video, and digital audio. Upon completion, students should be able to create multimedia projects incorporating graphics, text, video, and audio using industry standard authoring software or web standards.
  
  • WEB 151 Mobile Application Devel I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take CIS 115  CTI 110 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces students to programming technologies, design and development related to mobile applications. Topics include accessing device capabilities, industry standards, operating systems, and programming for mobile applications using an OS Software Development Kit (SDK). Upon completion, students should be able to create basic applications for mobile devices.
  
  • WEB 210 Web Design (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces intermediate to advanced web design techniques. Topics include customer expectations, advanced markup language, multimedia technologies, usability and accessibility practices, and techniques for the evaluation of web design. Upon completion, students should be able to employ advanced design techniques to create high impact and highly functional web sites.
  
  • WEB 211 Advanced Web Graphics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take WEB 111  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the advanced concepts related to the creation and manipulation of graphic images for web delivery. Topics include graphics acquisition, use of masks and channels, advanced special effects, advanced photo manipulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create, manipulate, and optimize web graphics with advanced techniques and maintain an online coursework portfolio.
  
  • WEB 214 Social Media (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces students to social media for organizations. Topics include social media, marketing strategy, brand presence, blogging, social media analytics and technical writing. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize popular social media platforms as part of a marketing strategy, and work with social media analytics tools.
  
  • WEB 220 Advanced Multimedia (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take WEB 120  
    Corequisites: None
    This is the second of two courses covering internet multimedia. Topics include use of advanced internet multimedia applications. Upon completion, students should be able to create interactive Internet multimedia presentations.
  
  • WEB 251 Mobile Application Devel II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take WEB 151  and CSC 151  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced applications and custom programming to develop applications for mobile devices. Topics include device capabilities, OS specific Software Development Kits (SDK), scripting for functionality and designing interactivity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective programming techniques to develop advanced mobile applications.
  
  • WEB 289 Internet Technologies Project (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: CTI 110 CTI 120 , and CTS 115 ; Take CTS 240  WEB 211  WEB 220  WEB 210  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant Web technologies project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete an Internet project from the definition phase through implementation.

Welding

  
  • WLD 110 Cutting Processes (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify the parts and functions of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch.
    2. Identify the parts and functions of various cutting equipment.
    3. List the safety practices of using oxy-fuel, plasma-arc, and other cutting equipment.
    4. Set-up and adjust cutting equipment.
    5. Use an oxy-acetylene outfit, plasma cutting equipment, and other equipment to: a.Cut a straight marked line on various thickness steel plate. b.Cut various shapes out of carbon steel plate. c.Cut carbon steel plate to a bevel and pipe.

  
  • WLD 111 Oxy-Fuel Welding (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the oxy-fuel welding process. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel welding equipment with emphasis on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel weld fillets and grooves on plate and pipe in various positions.
  
  • WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate (5 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate SMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS codes.
    2. Perform a groove weld according to AWS D1.1.
    3. Demonstrate safe and proper SMAW equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations.

  
  • WLD 116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take WLD 115  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal are (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. This course also includes the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe.
  
  • WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate the use of GMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS code for the selection of electrodes.
    2. Demonstrate the use of FCAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS code for the selection of electrodes.
    3. Perform a Fillet weld in accordance with AWS code.
    4. Perform a groove weld in accordance with AWS code.
    5. Demonstrate safe and proper GMAW equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations.

  
  • WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate the use of GTAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS for the selection of electrodes.
    2. Perform a groove weld in accordance with AWS code.
    3. Perform a Fillet weld in accordance with AWS code.
    4. Demonstrate safe equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

  
  • WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take BPR 111  
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and read welding symbols.
    2. Identify and explain various lines, notes, and specifications on a blueprint.
    3. Identify the different types of lines on a blueprint.
    4. Interpret destructive testing symbols and their methods.
    5. Interpret non-destructive testing symbols and their methods.
    6. Develop a working sketch.
    7. Create a bill of materials from a blueprint.

  
  • WLD 151 Fabrication I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take WLD 110 , WLD 115 , WLD 121 , WLD 131  , and WLD 141  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment.

Work-Based Learning

  
  • WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 112 Work-Based Learning I (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 20
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 113 Work-Based Learning I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 30
    Prerequisites: None
    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. Departmental Approval may be required.
  
  • WBL 114 Work-Based Learning I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 40
    Prerequisites: None
    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. Departmental Approval may be required.
  
  • WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar I (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take One: WBL 111 , WBL 112 , WBL 113  or WBL 114  
    This course description may be written by the individual colleges. This course provides information for career development through emphasis on self-exploration and awareness of the world of work. Upon completion, students will be able to make better career decisions and choices.

     

  
  • WBL 121 Work-Based Learning II (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 122 Work-Based Learning II (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 20
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 123 Work-Based Learning II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 30
    Prerequisites: None
    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. Departmental Approval may be required.
  
  • WBL 125 Work-Based Learning Seminar II (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take One: WBL 121 , WBL 122 , WBL 123  or WBL 124
    This course provides information for career development through emphasis on self-exploration and awareness of the world of work. Upon completion, students will be able to make better career decisions and choices.
  
  • WBL 131 Work-Based Learning III (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 132 Work-Based Learning III (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 20
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 133 Work-Based Learning III (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 30
    Prerequisites: None
    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. Departmental Approval may be required.
  
  • WBL 211 Work-Based Learning IV (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 212 Work-Based Learning IV (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 20
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 221 Work-Based Learning V (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 222 Work-Based Learning V (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 20
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 231 Work-Based Learning VI (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
  
  • WBL 232 Work-Based Learning VI (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 20
    Prerequisites: None
    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.
 

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