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Course Descriptions

The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.
 

Welding
  

  • WELD 115B - Welding Inspection and Testing Principles

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in common destructive and non-destructive testing methods used to determine the quality and soundness of welds.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Visual inspection of welds.
    2. Common destructive techniques of weld inspection used.
    3. Common non-destructive techniques of weld inspection used.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 116B - Ultrasonic Non-destructive Testing – Level I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Covers ultrasonic testing of material, including theory, terminology, principles, and applications. Course meets 40-hour requirement for ASNT Level I Inspector.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. The performance of specific calibrations, nondestructive tests and evaluations for determining the acceptance or rejection of tested objects in accordance with specific written instructions.
    2. Recording and evaluating test results.
    3. The performance of nondestructive testing utilizing ultrasonic and support equipment.
       
    Prerequisite: WELD 115B  
  

  • WELD 130B - Welding Support Equipment Operations

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Covers service, set up, operation and troubleshooting of welding support equipment including: ironworkers, drill presses, mag drills, grinders, bandsaws, cranes and rigging.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. The proper and safe utilization of welding support equipment.
    2. Fundamental principles applied in the theory and practical applications of commonly used welding support equipment.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 131B - Blueprint Reading, Layout and Sketching

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides instruction in the interpretation, reading and understanding of blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, fabrication layout and free hand sketching commonly used in the welding trade.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Blueprint interpretation, reading and comprehension.
    2. Weld symbol identification and application.
    3. Free hand sketching and fabrication layout.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 132B - Oxy/Fuel, Plasma and Carbon Arc-Air Cutting Operations

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in oxy/fuel, plasma and CAC-A cutting applications. Topics include lay-out, base metal preparation, and machine and hand cutting operations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Identifies and describes oxyfuel cutting equipment and consumables. Explains how to setup, light, and shut down oxyfuel equipment; as well as how to perform various oxyfuel cutting procedures.
    3. Explains the plasma arc cutting processes and describes plasma arc cutting equipment. Describes how to setup, safely operate, and care for plasma arc cutting equipment.
    4. Defines air-carbon arc cutting and identifies the related equipment and consumables as well as how to setup, safely operate, and care for air-carbon arc cutting equipment.
    5. Identifies and describes basic weld joint design and types of welds, along with how to prepare joints for welding.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 133B - SMAW (Stick)

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in skill development and proficiency of Shielded Metal Arc Welding of mild steel plate in all positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Explains and demonstrates safe start up and shut down of a SMAW machine.
    3. Explains the role, classification and proper handling of the SMAW electrode.
    4. Explains and demonstrates how to prepare for SMAW welding and how to strike an arc.
    5. Identifies the various types of groove welds and describes how to prepare for groove welding.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 134B - GTAW (Tig)

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development, and proficiency of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig) of mild steel in flat positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Describes the physical and mechanical characteristics of metals and explains how to identify base metals.
    3. Explains and demonstrates safe start up and shut down of a GTAW machine, as well as identify the filler metals used with the process.
    4. Describes basic welding techniques for GTAW, and explains how to produce basic weld beads.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 135B - GMAW (Mig)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig) of mild steel in various positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Identifies and describes weld discontinuities and their causes as well as various destructive and non-destructive weld examination practices.
    3. Describes the relationship between heat and metal and identifies preheating methods.
    4. Describes GMAW and FCAW equipment and explains how to prepare it for welding.
    5. Describes equipment controls and welding procedures for GMAW and explains how to produce basic weld beads.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 137B - FCAW (Flux Core)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of FCAW-S and FCAW-G of mild steel in various positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Describes GMAW and FCAW equipment and explains how to prepare it for welding.
    3. Describes equipment controls and welding procedures for FCAW and explains how to produce basic weld beads.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 154B - D1.1 Structural Welding Code

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides extensive classroom instruction on the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, covering topics such as Procedure Qualification Records, Weld Procedure Specifications, welded connections, fabrication and inspection.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Types of welded connections, basic weld joints, drawings and weld symbols.
    2. PQR and WPS requirements, similarities and differences.
    3. Fundamental principles of fabrication.
    4. Fundamentals of weld inspection
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 214B - Fabrication Layout

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Provides instruction on basic fabrication principles, safety, measurement, layout techniques using blueprints and weld symbols and the use of common fabrication tools and associated equipment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Various types of measuring devices and related work.
    2. Common hand and stationary power tools used in metal fabrication.
    3. Blueprints and drawings.
       
    Prerequisite: WELD 131B  and WELD 132B  and WELD 133B ; or Instructor approval
  

  • WELD 218B - Pipe Welding Procedures

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Provides instruction on the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of pipe welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) fillet and pipe groove welds on plate/pipe in all positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Describes open-root pipe welding positions and related SMAW techniques.
    3. Describes open-root V-groove pipe welding positions and GMAW techniques.
    4. Describes open-root V-groove pipe welding positions and FCAW techniques.
    5. Describes open-root V-groove pipe welding positions and GTAW pipe-welding techniques.
       
    Prerequisite: WELD 133B  or Instructor approval
  

  • WELD 219B - Ornamental Iron

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This class is designed for the do-it-yourself individual who wishes to use his or her knowledge of welding as an addition to his/her own field in the art of ornamental iron fabrication.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Various techniques used in the forming of ornamental iron.
    2. Welding processes used in ornamental iron fabrication.
    3. Design, layout and fabrication of ornamental iron pieces.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 223B - Special Topics in Welding Technology

    Credits: 2-6
    Description
    Custom designed course content in welding technology with variable credit for managers, technicians, engineers, labor groups and others. Variable start times and dates.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. The fundamental requirements associated with the material presented.
    2. The welding processes selected for practical applications of material presented.
    3. Ancillary requirements associated with the material presented.
       
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • WELD 240B - Advanced GTAW

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Provides classroom and laboratory instruction on the proper techniques, skill development, and proficiency of Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
    2. Describes the physical and mechanical characteristics of metals and explains how to identify base metals.
    3. Explains and demonstrates safe start up and shut down of a GTAW machine, as well as identifies the filler metals used with the process.
    4. Sets up and operates a GTAW machine for GTAW operations on austenitic stainless steel.
    5. Makes fillet welds and groove welds in the 1F-4F and 1G-4G positions on austenitic stainless steel.
    6. Sets up and operates a GTAW machine for GTAW operations on aluminum.
    7. Makes fillet welds and groove welds in the 1F-4F and 1G-4G positions on aluminum.
       
    Prerequisite: WELD 134B  with a grade of C- or higher; or Instructor approval
  

  • WELD 270B - Welding Certification Preparation

    Credits: 1
    Description
    This course prepares experienced welders for qualification (certification) to welding codes AWS, ASME IX, and API 1104. May be taken up to a maximum of four credits.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. The specific welding process selected for certification preparation.
    2. The code requirements for the selected process.
       
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Women’s Studies
  

  • WMST 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduces the methods and concerns of women’s studies drawing from history, psychology, sociology, law and language concerns.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the biological fact of sex traits and how these become socially constructed into gender roles of femininity and masculinity.
    2. Be able to analyze the influence of various social institutions such as family, school, religion, law, politics, language and economics in the social construction process..
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of gender bias present in various psychological theories.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of feminism.
    5. Demonstrate knowledge of social oppression and of how class, race, heterosexism and gender are used to maintain patriarchal authority in our society.
    6. Demonstrate awareness of how gender influences one’s “life changes” in a global village.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 113 - Gender, Race, and Class

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural survey of the ways in which gender interacts with race, age, class, and sexuality to shape human consciousness and determine the social organization of human society.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze and evaluate theoretical perspectives on sex/gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic class, and sexuality.
    2. Recognize the significant impact such classification has had on our lives and the world around us.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, development and construction of these categories.
    4. Show a greater awareness of diverse individuals, perspectives, groups, and experiences.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 113H - Gender, Race, and Class – Honors

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural survey of the ways in which gender interacts with race, age, class, and sexuality to shape human consciousness and determine the social organization of human society. Emphasis on interactive learning entailing an examination of the self and one’s environment through the use of reflective writing and dialogue.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze and evaluate theoretical perspectives on sex/gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic class, and sexuality.
    2. Recognize the significant impact such classification has had on our lives and the world around us.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, development and construction of these categories.
    4. Show a greater awareness of diverse individuals, perspectives, groups and experiences.
    5. Actively engage in self-examination and social-examination in an effort to identify current misconceptions concerning gender, race and class.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to think abstractly, read and write critically, apply appropriate analysis, organize material, and conduct oral presentations.
       
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 180 - The Economics of Discrimination

    Same as: ECON 180  
    Credits: 3
    Description
    The Discrimination of Economics investigates the economic causes, effects, and remedies of discrimination based on categories such as age, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, or sexuality.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of the Economic Way of Thinking for critical thinking, evaluation, and application of economic theory, principles, and models. (#1 Critical Thinking)
    2. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of how to evaluate objectively the economic treatment of different economic groups.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of consumer/household theory to resource ownership, resource allocation, and economic systems.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of producer/firm theory to resource ownership, resource allocation, and economic systems.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of the differences in economic treatment and status of women, minorities, and other groups.
    6. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of economic remediation policies and programs.
    7. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of the motivations of diverse economic groups in diverse countries and regions.
    8. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of historical changes in diverse economic treatment and groups.
    9. Demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and an application of the internet and data bases for research purposes.
    10. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
    11. Demonstrate effective quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 247 - Philosophy and Women

    Same as: PHIL 247  
    Credits: 3
    Description
    Variety of philosophical writings by or about women, from Plato to the present, focusing on such key concepts as nature, equality, dignity, freedom, love and self-realization. May include feminist critiques of the Western philosophical tradition.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the theoretical nature and foundation of women in philosophy.
    2. Recognize philosophical problems within and approaches to feminist theory.
    3. Identify models of feminist interpretation including: feminist ethics, feminist aesthetics, feminist spirituality, and feminist social and political thought.
    4. Address the ways that feminist perspectives such as radical, socialist, and liberal have evolved into the present contestations and current sites of debates among feminist theorists.
    5. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in a multicultural and diverse setting.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 250 - Introduction to Feminist Theory

    Credits: 3
    Description
    American feminist thought in its diversity, examining the differences among liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, psychoanalytic, and postmodern feminism and the challenges to each posed by women of color.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the theoretical nature and foundation of feminist philosophy.
    2. Recognize philosophical problems within and approaches in feminist theory.
    3. Identify models of feminist interpretation including: feminist ethics, feminist aesthetics, feminist spirituality, and feminist social and political thought.
    4. Address the ways that feminist perspectives such as radical, socialist, and liberal have evolved into the present contestations and current sites of debates among feminist theorists.
    5. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in a multicultural and diverse setting.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 255 - The American Women’s Movement

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Introduction to American women’s history and politics focusing on race, gender, and class relations, and the legal and economic status of women.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand why the women’s movement emerged.
    2. How and why the movement changed over time.
    3. Explore the role of race and class.
    4. Examine the legal status of women.
    5. Explore the economic status of women.
    6. Improve critical reading and writing skills.
    7. Think about historical change and why and how it occurs.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 275 - Introduction to Marriage and Family

    Same as: SOC 275  
    Credits: 3
    Description
    Survey of issues in the sociology of the family including the intersection of race/ethnicity, class, and gender.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain historical and contemporary family patterns ranging from courtship and marriage to divorce from theoretical perspectives in sociology and in feminist and gender studies.
    2. Identify the ideological factions in contemporary “culture wars” and the issues on which they are divided, including but not limited to marriage equality, divorce, gender equality, and reproductive rights.
    3. Explain the effects of race, class, gender, sexual identity and other forms of difference on family experience.
    4. Critique and defend both traditional and emergent forms of marriage and family structure, drawing upon theory and research findings in sociology, feminist and gender studies, and related disciplines.
    5. Evaluate data and research on the effects of change in family structure and culture on outcomes for men, women and children, and formulate policy recommendations based on this analysis.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 285 - History of Witchcraft

    Same as: HIST 285  
    Credits: 3
    Description
    The study of the figure of the witch from ancient times to the present, and the historical, religious, and social context from which it emerged. The course includes Paleolithic and Neolithic religion, witches in ancient cultures, formulation of the Christian witch concept, the witch hunt in Early Modern Europe and in the British North American colonies, and modern Neo-Pagan witchcraft.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize a variety of definitions of both the witch and witchcraft from ancient and modern sources.
    2. Evaluate the degree to which religious, social, economic, historical and political factors influence and contribute to witch accusations and trials.
    3. Formulate a theory of causation and cessation of witch accusations and trials.
    4. Analyze society’s tolerance of behavior that deviates from the norm.
    5. Identify conditions in contemporary society that parallel those that produced witch hysteria in the past.
    6. Analyze the figure of the witch as portrayed in popular culture and understand how and why this image developed.
    7. Assess contemporary revivals and survivals in terms of their relationship to the witches of history and their impact on modern life.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 286 - Goddess Traditions

    Same as: HIST 286  
    Credits: 3
    Description
    A study of goddess images in a variety of cultures from prehistory to the modern age including the history, values, beliefs, practices, and ethics systems associated with goddess imagery.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Acknowledge, respect, and understand the diversity of spiritual expression throughout human history and the modern world.
    2. Compare and contrast the values of a feminine based spirituality to those of patriarchy.
    3. Discuss a variety of Goddess images as they have appeared through the world historically.
    4. Trace the evolution of the image of the Goddess through successive periods of time, relating the image to its historical, political, social, and economic context.
    5. Recognize Goddess images as they are found in modern culture.
       
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • WMST 295 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    Description
    Intensive study of a major topic in women’s studies.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Course objectives will be unique to the major topic addressed in this course.
    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
    May Be Repeated: to a maximum of 6 credits
 

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