| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| MAT-130 | College Algebra ORMAT-130 Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required.
College Algebra Course Outline | ||
| APT-041 | Applied Mathematics I ORAPT-041 Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.
Applied Mathematics I Course Outline | ||
| MAT 1-- | Math Elective *MAT 1--
Math Elective | 3.0 | |
| IND-062 | Rigging and Hoisting IND-062 This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of hoisting and rigging equipment. Safety regulations will be discussed along with the determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment.
Rigging and Hoisting Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043 Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
Industrial Safety Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| WLD-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLD-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| WLD-041 | Metal Cutting and Fabrication WLD-041 This course is designed to provide an understanding of metal cutting and fabricating processes and weld joint design. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2 and 8)
Metal Cutting and Fabrication Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| WLD-051 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I WLD-051 This course provides an introduction to shielded metal arc welding. Students learn to set up equipment, identify electrodes and strike and run beads in the flat position. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3 and 4)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| WLD-061 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I WLD-061 This course introduces gas metal arc welding procedures and equipment. Students learn to perform single and multiple pass welds in the flat position with gas metal arc welding equipment. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3 and 5)
Gas Metal Arc Welding I Course Outline | 2.5 | |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| WLD-052 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II WLD-052 In this course, students learn to perform single and multiple pass welds with shielded metal arc welding equipment in all positions. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2-4 and 9)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| WLD-062 | Gas Metal Arc Welding II WLD-062 This course teaches students to perform gas metal arc welds in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions using single and multiple pass welds. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9)
Gas Metal Arc Welding II Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| WLD-070 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WLD-070 This course introduces students to the gas tungsten arc welding equipment and procedures. Welds are prepared in flat, horizontal and vertical positions on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 7 and 9)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| TEC-040 | Print Reading for Industry TEC-040 Print Reading for Industry is a training course designed to assist the beginning to intermediate students, as well as workers in the industry, to understand the fundamentals, principles and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints.
Print Reading for Industry Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| TEC-070 | Properties of Metal TEC-070 Familiarize the student with the need for heat treatment of metals, the processes and techniques used and the resulting effects. Also includes a study of the machinability of metals and the contributing physical and metallurgical factors.
Properties of Metal Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| ECO-231 | Principles of Economics I (Macro) ORECO-231 Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.
Principles of Economics I (Macro) Course Outline | ||
| --- --- | IAI Social Science Elective --- ---
IAI Social Science Elective | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ORENG-050 Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet.
Writing for Industry Course Outline | ||
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway ORENG-119 Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | ||
| ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120 Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| WLD-053 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding III WLD-053 In this course, students are required to weld in all positions using shielded metal arc welding equipment in all positions. These welds must pass a guided bend test. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2-4 and 9)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding III Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| WLD-063 | Gas Metal Arc Welding III WLD-063 Students in this course must prepare gas metal arc and flux core welds that pass guided bend tests. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9)
Gas Metal Arc Welding III Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| WLD-071 | GTAW/Aluminum WLD-071 This course introduces students to the gas tungsten arc welding process of aluminum. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 7 and 9)
GTAW/Aluminum Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| WLD-072 | GTAW/Stainless Steel WLD-072 This course introduces students to the gas tungsten arc welding equipment and procedures that are required for welding stainless steel. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 7 and 9)
GTAW/Stainless Steel Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| SOS-052 | Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency.
Workplace Communication/Safety Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MTT-050 | Intro to Machining Procedures MTT-050 A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools.
Intro to Machining Procedures Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| WLD-080 | Pipe Welding WLD-080 This is a basic course in pipe welding. Topics include fabrication of industrial piping systems and welding techniques/applications.
Pipe Welding Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| WLD-082 | Advanced Welding Projects Lab WLD-082 This course is designed to promote on-the-job training skills in the welding program by applying skills and knowledge gained from classes the student has already completed. It helps individuals gain confidence and build skills needed to pass pre-employment welding test. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1, 2, 3 and 9)
Advanced Welding Projects Lab Course Outline | 4.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 60.0 | ||