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2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture/guided drill and two hours of lab each week.
    Basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a cultural framework. Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the beginner level.

  
  • SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture/guided drill and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1411  or approval of instructor.
    Continued development of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a cultural framework. Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the higher beginner to low intermediate level.

  
  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1412  or approval of instructor.
    The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

  
  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2311  or approval of instructor.
    The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

  
  • SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class per week.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1412  or approval of instructor.
    Builds upon existing oral proficiencies of heritage speakers of Spanish. Enhances proficiencies in the home-based language by developing a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourse. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

  
  • SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class per week.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2313  or approval of instructor.
    Builds upon existing oral proficiencies of heritage speakers of Spanish. Enhances proficiencies in the home-based language by developing a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourse. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

  
  • SPAN 2389 - Academic Cooperative - Police


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Spanish language and literature.


Speech

  
  • SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302  
    Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities.

  
  • SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302  
    Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams, and technologically mediated formats.

  
  • SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Intensive work is provided in the development of the voice through a study of the physical structure involved in the voice, exercises for development of resonance, range, flexibility, intensity, control of voice. Required for all theatre majors. (Fall, Spring)


Theatre

  
  • DRAM 1120 - Theatre Practicum


    1 to 3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One to six laboratory hours each week.
    This laboratory course is open to all students interested in theatre. Credit is earned for acting, technical work, or other participation in college productions. May be repeated for a total of six credits. (Fall, Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Survey of all phases of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to the fine arts. Participation in major productions may be required.

  
  • DRAM 1330 - Stagecraft I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    This is a lecture-laboratory course designed to give the student practical experience in basic techniques of scene construction, painting and rigging. It includes laboratory work in conjunction with theatre productions and is required of all theatre majors. (Fall, Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • DRAM 1341 - Makeup


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three laboratory hours each week.
    Design and execution of makeup for the purpose of developing believable characters. Includes discussion of basic makeup principles and practical experience of makeup application.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • DRAM 1351 - Acting I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours of lab each week and participation in all theatre productions.
    This introduction to the art of acting includes techniques of speech, movement, pantomime, characterization, and participation in laboratory scenes and departmental productions. It is required of all theatre majors. (Fall, Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • DRAM 1352 - Acting II


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours of lab each week and participation in all theatre productions.
    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 1351 .
    A continuation of DRAM 1351 . (Fall, Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • DRAM 2331 - Stagecraft II


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    A continuation of DRAM 1330 . (Fall, Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • DRAM 2336 - Voice for the Theater


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Application of the performer’s use of the voice as a creative instrument of effective communication. Encourages an awareness of the need for vocal proficiency and employs techniques designed to improve the performer’s speaking abilities.

  
  • DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    A course that is open to all students. It is designed to acquaint the student with types of drama, the theatre’s historical developments, stage terms, and styles of acting and the functions of its various personnel.


Welding

  
  • WLDG 1313 - Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • WLDG 1391 - Special Topics: Plasma Table Operations


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1313 
    A study of CNC Plasma table operation. Emphasis placed on terminology, graphic description, and operating processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • WLDG 1412 - Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using self-shielding and dual-shield electrodes.

  
  • WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1313 , WLDG 1425 , WLDG 1428 , WLDG 1430 , WLDG 1434  or consent of instructor.
    A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.

  
  • WLDG 1421 - Introduction to Welding Fundamentals


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.

  
  • WLDG 1425 - Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, including history and future in welding, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies.

  
  • WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week
    An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.

  
  • WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (MIG)Welding


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.

  
  • WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1425 .
    An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs.

  
  • WLDG 1435 - Introduction to Pipe Welding


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and five hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1428  or WLDG 1434 .
    An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes.

  
  • WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and five hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1428 .
    A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions.

  
  • WLDG 2380 - Cooperative Education - Welder/Welding Technologist


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and fourteen hours of external experience.
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the College, employer, and student. Under supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

  
  • WLDG 2453 - Advanced Pipe Welding


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and five hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1435  or WLDG 1434  or WLDG 1428 .
    Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.

 

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