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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
 

Surveying
  

  • SRV 111 Surveying II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take SRV 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces route surveying and roadway planning and layout. Topics include simple, compound, reverse, spiral, and vertical curves; geometric design and layout; planning of cross-section and grade line; drainage; earthwork calculations; and mass diagrams. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate and lay out highway curves; prepare roadway plans, profiles, and sections; and perform slope staking.

Textiles
  

  • TEX 110 Fundamentals of Textiles (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basics of the textile industry. Topics include history, textile materials, textile products, utilization, and basic textile manufacturing systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the uses of textiles and describe the textile manufacturing processes.
  

  • TEX 111 Intro to Fiber Science (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the properties of fibers related to type and chemical structure. Emphasis will be on fiber classification, identification, and reactions to moisture, stress-strain, and methods of measuring physical properties. After completion a student should be able to identify and classify the various natural and man-made fibers and explain their physical properties.
  

  • TEX 113 Yarn Production Systems (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take TEX 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the yarn production principles used in yarn manufacturing. Emphasis will be on drawing, roving, spinning, and twisting as well as opening, cleaning, and blending, on both long and short staple machinery. Aftern completion a student should be able to explain the processes used in both long and short staple yarn manufacturing.
  

  • TEX 119 The Textile Industry (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the study of the structure and organization of the integrated textile complex and its strategic functions including cost management, finance, automation, and technology. Emphasis will be on critical stages involved in the manufacture of textile and apparel products. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the fundamental aspects of the integrated textile complex.
  

  • TEX 210 Fiber Science (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take TEX 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the chemical nature of synthetic fibers and its effect on the production processes. Topics include properties of fiber polymers, natural and synthetic fiber structural differences, and methods of producing synthetic fibers. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the differences between natural and synthetic fibers and describe the manufacturing processes for synthetic fibers.
  

  • TEX 212 Yarn Forming Systems (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take TEX 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles of staple and filament yarn systems and structures. Topics include different input materials and manufacturing systems. Upon completion, students should be able to state the influence of materials and manufacturing systems on product characteristics.
  

  • TEX 213 Fabric Forming/Weaving (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take TEX 210  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers fabric forming by the weaving process. Emphasis is placed on fabric construction and geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to relate fabric structures and properties to raw materials, processes, and product performance.
  

  • TEX 214 Knitting Processes (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take TEX 212  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers fabric forming by knitting and non-conventional processes. Emphasis is placed on fabric construction and geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to relate fabric structure and properties to raw materials, processes, and product performance.
  

  • TEX 215 Dyeing & Finishing (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers preparation, dyeing, printing, and finishing of natural and man-made fabrics. Emphasis is placed on the chemical nature of dyes and the fastness and properties of finishes used to import specific end-use attributes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of testing, inspecting, and processing parameters of textile dyeing.
  

  • TEX 217 Textile Env, Reg, & Legal (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the environmental systems and legal issues faced by the management of a modern textile plant. Emphasis will be on air quality and water quality systems and regulations, as well as the legal issues of EPA and OSHA, ADA and FMLA, associated with management in today’s legal environment. After completion a student should be able to explain the legal issues associated with management of a textile plant, as well as, the systems needed to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
  

  • TEX 218 Textile Technician Prep (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One: TEX 113 , TEX 213 , TEX 214 , or TEX 215  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles and techniques of textile machine efficiency and productivity. Emphasis will be placed on the technical settings and troubleshooting methods utilized for an individual machine or a group of machines. Upon completion, students should be able to explain or perform troubleshooting techniques, basic repairs, or adjustment of settings for quality production.

Transportation Technology
  

  • TRN 110 Intro to Transport Tech (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials, environmental regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate work place safety and hazardous waste disposal per OSHA and EPA guidelines that apply to relevant transportation industry work.
    2. Given a vehicle or piece of equipment, students will be able to identify it and locate relevant service information in one or more industry-standard databases.
    3. Demonstrate proficiency hoisting transportation vehicles through use of lifts and floor jacks.
    4. Complete service repair orders with appropriate information: customer contact information; VIN; cause, concern, correction.
    5. Identify and communicate about basic systems and terms associated with the transportation industry.
    6. Distinguish between different transportation systems terms and components either on a written exercise or in a lab environment.
    7. Demonstrate proper use and care of related transportation industry tools and equipment.
    8. Correctly identify or describe government regulations associated with the transportation industry.
  

  • TRN 120 Basic Transp Electricity (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate work place safety related to transportation electrical systems.
    2. Interpret and apply wiring diagram information on a transportation vehicle electrical system.
    3. Demonstrate the proper use of electrical diagnostic test equipment.
    4. Use Ohm’s law to calculate the value of any of the following given the values of the remaining variables:
      * Voltage (V)
      * Resistance (R)
      * Amperage (A)
    5. Given a transportation vehicle with a fault in the battery, starting, and charging system, students will be able to perform successful diagnosis and repairs.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to obtain appropriate service information on electrical circuit construction.
  

  • TRN 130 Intro to Sustainable Transp (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Topics include composition and use of alternative fuels including compressed natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, hybrid/electric, and vehicles using alternative fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify alternative fuel vehicles, explain how each alternative fuel delivery system operates, and perform minor repairs.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify alternative fuels used in transportation industry to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.
    2. Describe appropriate safety practices used when servicing and repairing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs).
    3. Correctly identify or describe how each alternative fuel is delivered and used in modern transportation vehicles and equipment.
    4. Identify diagnostic procedures and repairs associated with alternative fueled transportation vehicles and equipment.
    5. Describe the similarities and differences between various types of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) power systems found in modern transportation and equipment.
    6. Identify emerging fuel sources for the transportation industry that are currently in development and describe their characteristics.
  

  • TRN 140 Transp Climate Control (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take TRN 140A  
    This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. In a lab setting, demonstrate work place safety per OSHA and EPA guidelines that apply to relevant climate control systems found on transportation vehicles and equipment.
    2. Given a transportation vehicle or related equipment with a fault to the climate control system, diagnose and repair the climate control system using the recommended lab equipment as outlined by the related service information.
    3. Using the recommended equipment as outlined by the EPA, identify and perform the proper recovery and recycling procedures for any refrigerant in a transportation vehicle or related equipment.
    4. Describe the operation of the heating, ventilation and air condition systems.
    5. Describe the use of climate control testing equipment to aid diagnosis of the systems.
    6. Describe the use of appropriate service information and capacity charts.
    7. Describe the EPA regulations that govern the proper use of refrigerants in a transportation vehicle or related equipment.
  

  • TRN 140A Transp Climate Cont Lab (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take TRN 140  
    This course provides experiences for enhancing student skills in the diagnosis and repair of transportation climate control systems. Emphasis is placed on reclaiming, recovery, recharging, leak detection, climate control components, diagnosis, air conditioning equipment, tools and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Given a transportation vehicle or related equipment with a fault in the A/C system, diagnose and repair the system using the recommended lab equipment and service information.
    2. Utilize proper equipment to identify a given A/C refrigerant type and the purity of the A/C refrigerant for the transportation industry.
    3. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment with an A/C system, determine the recommended refrigerant oil and capacity levels as prescribed from related service information.
    4. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment with an A/C system, use the recommended equipment to properly reclaim, recycle, evacuate and recharge the entire refrigerant system.
    5. Given a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, properly drain, flush and refill the entire anti-freeze coolant system.
    6. Given a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, evaluate the anti-freeze coolant condition and perform a systems test as recommended by service information for a transportation vehicle or equipment.
    7. Diagnose and repair a transportation vehicle or equipment with a fault in a protection device for the given A/C system.
    8. Given an A/C system, remove and inspect system components and seals for damage which may cause the system to leak refrigerant.
    9. Given a faulty climate control system, diagnose temperature control problems.
  

  • TRN 145 Adv Transp Electronics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take TRN 120  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced transportation electronic systems including programmable logic controllers, on-board data networks, telematics, high voltage systems, navigation, collision avoidance systems and electronic accessories. Topics include interpretation of wiring schematics, reprogramming PLC?s, diagnosing and testing data networks and other electronic concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to reprogram PLC?s, diagnose and test data networks and other electronic concerns, and work safely with high voltage systems.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Given a transportation vehicle or related equipment, diagnose and repair a failure in the lighting, gauges, and accessory circuits by using the recommended lab or test equipment as outlined by the related service information.
    2. Correctly describe the processes involved in electrical system diagnosis on modern transportation vehicles or equipment.
    3. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment, diagnose and repair a fault in the controller area network (CAN) system by using the recommended lab or test equipment as outlined by the related service information.
    4. In a lab setting, demonstrate the proper use of electrical diagnostic equipment that apply to transportation vehicles and equipment.
    5. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment, diagnose and repair a fault in the electronic control system by using the recommended lab or test equipment as outlined by the related service information.
    6. Demonstrate appropriate diagnostic procedures for sensors, controllers, and circuits by using the recommended test equipment as outlined by service information.
    7. Correctly identify or describe complex transportation vehicle systems such as, collision avoidance, high intensity headlamps, navigation, and communication systems.
    8. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment, replace or reprogram an electronic system controller as outlined by the related service information.

Veterinary Medical Technology
  

  • VET 110 Animal Breeds and Husbandry (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of the individual breed characteristics and management techniques of the canine, feline, equine, bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine, and laboratory animals. Topics include physiological data, animal health management, and basic care and handling of animals. Upon completion, students should be able to identify breeds of domestic and laboratory animals, list physiological data, and outline basic care, handling, and management techniques.
  

  • VET 120 Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the structure and function of the animal body with emphasis on the similarities and differences among domestic animals. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the major physiological systems of domestic, laboratory, and zoo animals. Upon completion, students should be able to identify relevant anatomical structure and describe basic physiological processes for the major body systems.
  

  • VET 121 Veterinary Medical Terminology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the basic medical terminology required for veterinary technicians. Topics include the pronunciation, spelling and definition of word parts and vocabulary terms unique to the anatomy, clinical pathology, and treatment of animals. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic medical terms as they relate to veterinary medicine.
  

  • VET 122 Veterinary Zoology (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic concepts and principles of biology including cell structure, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Topics include anatomy and physiology, phylogeny, and taxonomy of the animal kingdom. Upon completion, students should be able to explain basic life processes and identify evolutionary relationships among members of the animal kingdom.
  

  • VET 123 Veterinary Parasitology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the common internal and external parasites of companion animals, livestock, selected zoo animals, and wild animals. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis of the most common forms of the parasite through fecal, urine, skin, and blood exams. Upon completion, students should be able to identify common parasites and discuss life-cycles, treatment and prevention strategies, and public health aspects of veterinary parasitology.
  

  • VET 125 Veterinary Diseases I (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic immunology, fundamentals of disease processes including inflammation, and common infectious diseases of animals and their prevention through immunization. Topics include fundamental disease processes, principles of medical therapy, immunologic processes, infections and zoonotic diseases of domestic animals, and prevention of disease. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic disease and immunological processes, recognize infections and zoonotic diseases, and discuss prevention strategies.
  

  • VET 126 Veterinary Diseases II (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 125  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of VET 125 and includes the study of basic disease processes, fundamentals of pathology, and other selected topics of veterinary medicine. Topics include histopathology, pathologic changes associated with common diseases of animals, necropsy procedures, specimen handling, and other selected material. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic pathologic changes associated with disease, recognize histopathologic changes, and properly perform collection and submission of necropsy specimens.
  

  • VET 131 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 123  
    Corequisites: Take VET 133  
    This course includes the fundamental study of hematology, hemostasis, and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on basic hematology and urinalysis techniques, manual skill development, instrumentation, quality control, and applications to veterinary science. Upon completion, students should be able to perform manual and automated CBCs, hemostatic assays, and complete urinalyses and maintain laboratory equipment and quality control.
  

  • VET 133 Vet Clinical Practice I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take VET 120 ; Take VET 131  
    This course introduces basic practices and techniques of the veterinary clinic and biomedical research fields for dogs, cats, and laboratory animals. Topics include physical exam, husbandry, housing, sanitation, restraint and handling, administration of medications, anesthesia and euthanasia techniques, grooming, and dentistry. Upon completion, students should be able to properly restrain, medicate, examine, groom, and maintain each of the species studied.
  

  • VET 137 Vet Office Practices (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to teach basic administrative techniques, client communication skills, and regulations pertaining to veterinary medicine. Topics include record keeping, telephone techniques, professional liability, office procedures, state and national regulatory laws, human relations, and animal welfare. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective communication techniques, office procedures, and knowledge of regulatory laws and issues relating to animal welfare. Additional studies will emphasize the use of computers and software in veterinary practice management.
  

  • VET 211 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 131  
    Corequisites: Take VET 213  
    This course covers advanced hematology, serology, immunology, and clinical chemistry. Topics include advanced hematologic, serologic, and immunologic test procedures: manual and automated clinical chemistry procedures: laboratory safety: and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to collect, prepare, and analyze serum and plasma samples and outline quality control and safety procedures.
  

  • VET 212 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques III (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 211  
    Corequisites: Take VET 214  
    This course introduces the basic principles of microbiology, histology, and cytology. Emphasis is placed on collection of microbiological samples for culture and sensitivity and collection and preparation of samples for histological and cytological examination. Upon completion, students should be able to perform microbiological culture and sensitivity and evaluate cytology and histology specimens.
  

  • VET 213 Veterinary Clinical Practice II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take VET 133  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers basic radiography, anesthesia techniques, dentistry, sample collection and handling, surgical assistance and instrumentation, sterile techniques, and patient record keeping. Topics include basic radiography, injectable and gas anesthesia, dentistry, instrument identification and care, sterile surgical technique, specimen collection and processing, and maintenance of patient records. Upon completion, students should be able to take and process radiographs, administer and monitor anesthesia, assist in surgical procedures, collect specimens, and maintain surgical records. Students will continue to gain proficiency in the use of veterinary computer software programs for record keeping, inventory management, and practice economics.
  

  • 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 CSC 151   
    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 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 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. 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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