Year 1 - Fall Fall Course Code Course Title Credit Notes EMP 1901 Global Employment Standards 1 Prerequisite(s): None × Global Employment Standards : EMP 1901 This course is a study of professional workplace behavior; development of personal, educational, and professional career goals; and understanding of effective job-seeking skills. Also included is an overview of laws relating to labor relations, contracts, and personnel matters. Students completing a certificate or an AAS degree will complete this course near the end of their program of study. Prerequisite(s): None WLD 1001 Welding Safety 1 Prerequisite(s): None × Welding Safety : WLD 1001 Through a variety of classroom and/or lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain job/site safety and precautions for job/site hazards; determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and environment; identify fire prevention and protection techniques; explore Hazardous Communications (HazCom) including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Prerequisite(s): None WLD 1010 OSHA 10 1 Prerequisite(s): None × OSHA 10 : WLD 1010 The 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide an entry level worker's general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. Prerequisite(s): None WLD 110 Welding Metallurgy 1 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1001 and WLD 1010 or WLD 100 × Welding Metallurgy : WLD 110 This course covers metallurgical principles applied to welding including mechanisms of strengthening, phase equilibria, and microstructure of the weld zone. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1001 and WLD 1010 or WLD 100 WLD 1153 Blueprint Reading 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Blueprint Reading : WLD 1153 In this course students will be provided exposure to blueprint reading beginning with identification of specific lines, views, abbreviations, symbols, joints and shapes specific to the welding industry. Students will interpret basic 3D sketches using orthographic projection and blueprints and solve mathematic equations and interpret scale ratios. Use of measuring tools and interpreting a Bill of Materials are also components of this course. Prerequisite(s): None WLD 118 Discontinuities and Defects 1 Prerequisite(s): None × Discontinuities and Defects : WLD 118 As a welder you have the responsibility to evaluate your weldments, identify and classify discontinues and defects and the conditions that exist when evaluating discontinuities in order to decide whether they are acceptable or not. Prerequisite(s): None WLD 1303 Cutting Processes 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Cutting Processes : WLD 1303 This course will include the cutting of ferrous metals with manual motor-driven and automatic oxy-acetylene shape cutting equipment, as well as high-energy plasma arch and carbon-arch cutting. Prerequisite(s): None WLD 140 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Shielded Metal Arc Welding : WLD 140 Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: describe the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the SMAW workstation; associate SMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the flat position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the horizontal position; perform basic SMAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of welds. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 WLD 150 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Gas Metal Arc Welding : WLD 150 Through classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain gas metal arc welding process (GMAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GMAW workstation.; correlate GMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the flat position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the horizontal position; produce basic GMAW welds on selected weld joints; and conduct visual inspection of GMAW welds. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 WLD 171 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Gas Tungsten Arc Welding : WLD 171 Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will explain the gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GTAW workstation; relate GTAW electrode and filler metal classifications with base metals and joint criteria; build proper electrode and filler metal selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes and filler material in the vertical position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes and filler material in the overhead position; perform basic GTAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of GTAW welds. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 Year 2 - Fall Fall Course Code Course Title Credit Notes EO3 English Option 3 Based upon placement testing requirements. × English Option : EO3 Based upon placement testing requirements. GEE3 General Education Elective (2) 3 Recommended general education elective. × General Education Elective (2) : GEE3 Recommended general education elective. GEE3 General Education Elective 3 Recommended general education elective. × General Education Elective : GEE3 Recommended general education elective. MO3 Math Option 3 Based upon placement testing requirements. × Math Option : MO3 Based upon placement testing requirements. Year 2 - Spring Spring Course Code Course Title Credit Notes GEE3 General Education Elective 3 Recommended general education elective. × General Education Elective : GEE3 Recommended general education elective. TE3 Technical Elective 3 Suggested technical elective option. × Technical Elective : TE3 Suggested technical elective option. TE3 Technical Elective (2) 3 Suggested technical elective option. × Technical Elective (2) : TE3 Suggested technical elective option. Year 1 - Spring Spring Course Code Course Title Credit Notes WLD 116 Fabrication 1 Prerequisite(s): None × Fabrication : WLD 116 To provide knowledge for the welder and fitter to become familiar with the types of set-up tools and their use and to locate and align parts according to design specifications for the completed weldment. Prerequisite(s): None WLD 145 SMAW Advanced Structural 4 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety, or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10, and WLD 140. × SMAW Advanced Structural : WLD 145 This course will provide advanced instruction in shielded metal arc welding safety, theory, and the skills used for all positions of shielded metal arc welding. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety, or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10, and WLD 140. WLD 155 Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced 4 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced : WLD 155 Students will receive instruction in proper setup and operation of MIG welding equipment to weld in all positions on aluminum and mild steel. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 WLD 1604 Flux Core Arc Welding Structural 4 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10, WLD 150, and WLD 140. × Flux Core Arc Welding Structural : WLD 1604 Students will receive instruction on the proper setup and use of flux cored arc welding equipment. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10, WLD 150, and WLD 140. WLD 165 Open-Root Pipe Welding 3 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Open-Root Pipe Welding : WLD 165 Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: demonstrate practical applications of pipe joint preparation and design to AWS (American Welding Society) welding codes specifications for pipe and pipe fittings, geometric curve design for branched joint of piping systems, wire and electrodes selections, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW of pipe joints, welding discontinuities and defects, and methods of inspection and testing. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 WLD 1764 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Advanced 4 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Advanced : WLD 1764 This course covers advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in Aluminum and Stainless Steel in all positions. The students will identify causes and sources for weld pool contaminates. Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 WO3 Welding Option 2 × Welding Option : WO3 Course Option English Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes COM 105 English Composition I 3 Prerequisites: COM 105 with a grade of C or higher. × English Composition I : COM 105 This course provides the students opportunities to practice organizing and writing research-based papers highlighting critical thinking. Library and research skills will be emphasized. COM 106 English Composition II 3 Prerequisites: Meet placement guidelines × English Composition II : COM 106 This course is an introduction to professional and technical writing used in the workplace. The class offers practice in document design and editing. The types of correspondence include memos, letters, e-mail, reports, and instructional manuals. The course will focus on clarity, conciseness, document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement and accuracy. Collaboration and teamwork is stressed. Presentations will be practiced during class. COM 110 Technical Writing 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines × Technical Writing : COM 110 This course is an introduction to professional and technical writing used in the workplace. The class offers practice in document design and editing. The types of correspondence include memos, letters, e-mail, reports, and instructional manuals. The course will focus on clarity, conciseness, document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement and accuracy. Collaboration and teamwork is stressed. Presentations will be practiced during class. Course Option General Education Electives Course Code Course Title Credits Notes BSC 110 Biology 5 Prerequisite(s): None × Biology : BSC 110 This course will cover the most basic elements of biology, exposing students to a diverse set of issues which will prepare them for future biology coursework. The student will apply the scientific process to problem solving and deductive reasoning to analyze and interpret observations. BSC 125 Anatomy & Physiology 5 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 with a C or higher or High School Anatomy & Physiology within five years with a ìCî or higher and permission of instructor. × Anatomy & Physiology : BSC 125 This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the principles in structure and function of the human body systems. This course is an intermediate study designed primarily for pre-professional students in health-related fields. The student will participate in three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. BSC125A and BSC125B are equivalent to SWT BIO2020. BSC 205 Microbiology 5 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 with a "C" or higher or permission of instructor × Microbiology : BSC 205 This course will enable the student to identify disease causing microorganisms or agents and their role in the disease process, including principles of microbial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, immunity, and control. The student will also be able to demonstrate proficiency in standard laboratory techniques used in inoculation, isolation, incubation, inspection, and identification of bacteria. These techniques also include the examination of fungi, protists, and parasitic worms. In addition, the course will enable the student to demonstrate mechanisms in the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. Three hours of lecture/discussion and four hours of laboratory per week. CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry 5 Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra with C or higher. × Introduction to Chemistry : CHM 105 This course will enable students to understand the scientific method, improve knowledge of basic math skills, work with scientific materials, and apply scientific reasoning to real world problems. Application will be made by relating structure and behavior of matter to its function in health and life. CHM 110 Chemistry I 5 Prerequisite(s): Secondary or Post-secondary General Chemistry or Physical Science and Algebra within 5 years with grades of C or higher × Chemistry I : CHM 110 This course will enable students to understand the scientific method, improve knowledge of basic math skills, work with scientific materials, and apply scientific reasoning to real world problems. Application will be made by relating structure and behavior of matter to its function in health and life. CHM110A and CHM110B are equivalent to SWT CHM1010 CIS 100 Software Applications 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Software Applications : CIS 100 This course will enable students to work with application software in a career setting or for personal use. Using a project-based approach, students develop an introductory-level competency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Computer concepts are covered as well. COM 110 Technical Writing 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines × Technical Writing : COM 110 This course is an introduction to professional and technical writing used in the workplace. The class offers practice in document design and editing. The types of correspondence include memos, letters, e-mail, reports, and instructional manuals. The course will focus on clarity, conciseness, document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement and accuracy. Collaboration and teamwork is stressed. Presentations will be practiced during class. COM 115 Public Speaking 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Public Speaking : COM 115 This course is an elementary course in the study and practice of the basic principles of speech and interpersonal communication with emphasis on critical thinking, the creative and intelligent selection of material, organization and oral presentation. COM 116 Interpersonal Comm 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines × Interpersonal Comm : COM 116 Interpersonal Communications is a course that emphasis verbal and non-verbal communication between and among individuals and small groups. Both personal and professional communication will be studied. HIS 105 U.S. History to 1877 3 Prerequisite(s): None × U.S. History to 1877 : HIS 105 This course will enable the student to gain knowledge of American History from the pre-Columbian era up to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War. Topics will include social, intellectual, political, and economic issues up to 1877. HIS 106 U.S. History Since 1877 3 Prerequisite(s): None × U.S. History Since 1877 : HIS 106 This course will enable the student to gain knowledge of American History from the end of the Reconstruction Period to present day. Topics will include social, political, and economic developments of the Reconstruction era, industrialization, immigration, reform movements, World Wars I and II, foreign policy, and social and cultural trends. MAT 101 Technical Mathematics I 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines × Technical Mathematics I : MAT 101 This is an overview of mathematics course that focuses on technical applications. Topics include basic quantitative problem solving, algebra with technical applications, measurement, proportions, and geometry. This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical background necessary for entering technical career fields. MAT 145 Elementary Statistics 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of C or better OR MAT 110 with a grade of C or better. × Elementary Statistics : MAT 145 Elementary Statistics is an introductory study of the fundamentals of modern statistics and probability. The main topics covered include descriptive methods, inductive statistics, probability, estimation and tests of hypotheses, along with other topics as time allows. MAT 155 Trigonometry 3 Prerequisite: MAT 135 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher. × Trigonometry : MAT 155 Trigonometry courses prepare students for eventual work in calculus and typically include the following topics: trigonometric and circular functions; their inverses and graphs; relations among the parts of a triangle; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; and complex numbers. NTR 105 Nutrition 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Nutrition : NTR 105 This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutritional principles that can affect everyday lifestyles. Topics to be covered include: food selection, macronutrients and micronutrients and their function within the body, digestion and absorption of nutrients, energy balance, and water and electrolyte balance. Possible topics to be covered include: use and function of supplements, alcohol metabolism, food safety, sports nutrition, eating disorders, pregnancy and nutritional concerns, and geriatric nutrition. PHY 100 General Physics 3 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra × General Physics : PHY 100 Physics is the study of translational and rotational motion, force, work, mechanical and thermal energy, linear and angular momentum, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism in industrial applications. POL 105 American Government 3 Prerequisite(s): None × American Government : POL 105 This course will enable the student to gain knowledge of American politics through the United States Constitution, civil liberties, political socialization, the media, political parties, the three branches of government, and foreign policy. PSY 100 General Psychology 3 Prerequisite(s): None × General Psychology : PSY 100 This course will serve as an overview of the major fields within psychology with an emphasis on developing an understanding of psychology as the science of human thought and behavior. The learning outcomes and competencies meet or exceed the outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents. PSY 125 Human Growth & Development 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Human Growth & Development : PSY 125 This course offers information concerning normal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development changes that occur in a person from birth to death. Specific information identifying factors which influence human development and changes in family structure and living during the life cycle are covered. SOC 100 Intro to Sociology 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Intro to Sociology : SOC 100 This course is an introduction to the study of the structure and function of human groupings, particularly those which occur in contemporary industrialized cultures. The relationships between the individual and their society, culture, social institutions and more are investigated. Course Option Math Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes MAT 109 Technical Mathematics II 3 Prerequisites: Meet placement guidelines OR MAT 101 with a grade of C or higher OR MAT 108 with a grade of C or higher × Technical Mathematics II : MAT 109 This is an algebra based mathematics course that focuses on technical applications. Topics include graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, right triangle trigonometry and trigonometry with any angle. This course is designed to provide students with the critical thinking needed for solving complex technical problems. MAT 110 Intermediate Algebra 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines MAT 108 Beginning Algebra with a grade of C or higher × Intermediate Algebra : MAT 110 This course is designed for students who have only one year of high school algebra and provides the algebraic skills necessary to begin conceptualizing abstract mathematical concepts in preparation for College Algebra. Topics covered will include Number Systems, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Lines, Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials, Exponents, Rational Expressions and Quadratic Equations. MAT 135 College Algebra 3 Prerequisites: Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of C or better OR MAT 110 with a grade of C or better. × College Algebra : MAT 135 College Algebra is a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include analyzing graphs of functions and equations (including symmetry, intercepts, left- and right- hand behavior, asymptotes and transformations); utilizing functional notation; determining the domain and range of a function; writing an equation that describes a function or a circle given its description; using graphs of functions for analysis; performing arithmetic combinations and compositions of functions; finding the inverse of a function; and solving equations, inequalities and systems of equations by various methods (including matrices). Course Option Technical Elective Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes ACC 100 Business Accounting 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Business Accounting : ACC 100 Business Accounting includes the theory and practice associated with double-entry accounting. Special emphasis is placed on the preparation of the documents necessary to complete the accounting cycle. Topics include: transactions, journals, financial statements, schedules, adjustments/closing entries, accounting cycle, cash control, bank reconciliation, and payroll. ACC 120 Financial Accounting 3 Prerequisite(s): ACC100 with a grade of C or higher or successful completion of a basic accounting course at the high school or college level. × Financial Accounting : ACC 120 Emphasis is on working with financial reporting and analysis, accounting information systems, internal control, depreciation, inventories, current and long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, and equity for a merchandising business. Commercial and specialized accounting software is used to solve most problems. BUS 111 Personal Finance 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Personal Finance : BUS 111 This course focuses on basic skills in the management of money with an emphasis on the viewpoint of the individual. Topics to be covered include budgeting, bank accounts, credit cards, borrowing, real estate and housing, transportation, savings, investments, insurance, taxation, retirement, and estate planning. BUS 126 Introduction to Business 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Introduction to Business : BUS 126 This course is a foundation course on business and its importance in a free market economy and includes a study of types of business ownership and operations. Business terminology is used to understand and interpret business news and information. Course Option Welding Option Course Code Course Title Credits Notes WLD 190 Project Management 2 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Project Management : WLD 190 This capstone course will utilize the studentsí welding and cutting skills combined with layout, design, and metal working procedures in order to construct and or repair welding projects. WLD 199 Occupational Work Experience 2 Prerequisite(s): WLD 1010 OSHA 10 and WLD 1001 Welding Safety or WLD 100 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 × Occupational Work Experience : WLD 199 This course is a planned work experience in the welding work force that is supervised by the welding professional and monitored by the welding instructor.