Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Social and Human Services

  
  • SHSV 120 Case Management and Systems

    5 credits
    Students will examine the roles and functions of case managers including interviewing, assessment and record keeping in a variety of social service systems.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Spring, Summer

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Interview clients to assess strengths and weaknesses
    • Create a client file using at least two different documentation systems
    • Refer clients appropriately to non-profit community resources
    • Navigate technical software used in case management
    • Diagram the basic language and components needed in successful grant writing
    • Document the required HIV/AIDS information
    • Describe a presenting problem and develop a case write-up
    • Present a case in a staff meeting
    • Research and develop agency reports
  
  • SHSV 130 Therapeutic Approaches & Techniques

    5 credits
    The student will examine the roles and functions of the helping professional through the study of principles, concepts, and processes related to interaction with clients.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Fall

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Communication.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Examine and apply the theory and research foundations of the helping process
    • Articulate the principles of the integrated helping model
    • Interact with clients using the three stage model, i.e. exploration, insight, and action     
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of their helping skills throughout the client relationship
    • Appraise individual strengths and weaknesses which they bring to the helping process
  
  • SHSV 136 Issues in Aging: Boomers and Beyond

    5 credits
    This course covers the biological, sociological and psychological processes involved in the aging process. Social policies, housing, caregiving resources and community services will also be explored.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Summer

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

    • Evaluate the major biological theories of human aging
    • Analyze the impact of the growing senior population
    • Explain the sociological issues presented by a growing number of those over 70 years of age
    • Identify the normal age-related psychological changes in cognitive functions, personality and interpersonal relationships
    • Differentiate between normal and abnormal aging in terms of personality, cognition and general functioning
    • Critique selected public policies (local, state, federal) for the provision of social programs for seniors
    • Recognize unique concerns of seniors such as elder abuse, and develop appropriate referral procedures
    • Determine when additional social services are needed and create a resource of agencies which provide services to this population
    • Navigate a variety of support services available  for seniors, professional caregivers and family
  
  • SHSV 138 Field Practicum I

    5 credits
    Students will learn to apply basic skills and knowledge gained in previous course work through supervised field placement in a social service agency. In addition, students will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision of their field placement.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Interact effectively with moderate supervision with prospective clients
    • Clearly explain the process of accessing services to clients
    • Interact collaboratively and professionally with the agency staff
    • Provide general information to the public with accuracy and enthusiasm
    • Maintain confidentiality of client information, such as test scores, grades, disability, and personal concerns
    • Develop a resource directory of referral agencies
  
  • SHSV 140 Disability Issues & Practice

    5 credits
    The student will identify the major categories of disability and the functional limitations of each. Vocational, psychological and educational impacts on the individual, family and community will be examined.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Analyze the historical and political development of the disability rights movement in the United States
    • Incorporate sensitivity, respect, and cultural appreciation into their interaction with those individuals with disabilities and their families
    • Interpret the American with Disabilities Act  (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and other legislation as they impact disability rights and accommodation to their clients
    • Define the terms specific to disability law and support services
    • Maintain currency in the decisions of the federal and state courts with regard to disability rights and accommodations
    • Identify at least 6 categories of disability, including the functional limitations and defining characteristics of each                        
    • Analyze case studies to determine appropriate accommodations applied in the workplace and classroom
    • Assess  the needs of clients with disabling conditions as they access social services
    • Develop a resource bank of services that support individuals with disabilities
  
  • SHSV 146 Leadership Development & Ethics

    5 credits
    The student will develop a basic understanding of leadership principles, qualities, practices, and ethics. Students will also acquire personal leadership skills and philosophies.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Fall

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Define leadership and recognize leadership styles in a variety of human service agencies
    • Identify and describe leadership roles in a variety of human services settings
    • Evaluate personal and organizational vision
    • Describe the problem solving and critical thinking skills required for effective leadership
    • Apply leadership strategies for dealing with a changing and diverse workforce
    • Model high ethical standards and codes of conduct
    • Analyze ethical dilemmas and apply ethical criterion in handling them
    • Generate opportunities to enhance leadership skills
  
  • SHSV 210 Group Process & Dynamics

    5 credits
    The student will learn effectiveness of groups by using a variety of roles, models and norms of the group process. Student will participate as group members and develop group leadership skills through co-facilitation of group using appropriate strategies and activities.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Describe the value and effectiveness of the group process in social and human services.
    • Explain the task oriented, maintenance, and individual roles of group members
    • Analyze three styles of group leadership
    • Apply their individual style of group leadership to a variety of groups
    • Identify and describe the four stages of group development
    • Analyze individual goal-related behavior and communication styles
    • Evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses in handling conflict constructively
    • Participate effectively as group members with role flexibility
    • Plan and implement effective group activities
  
  • SHSV 212 Introduction to Chemical Dependency

    5 credits
    The student will examine the effects of psychoactive drugs, theories of addiction, and major classes of drugs. The student will learn to effectively address chemical dependency issues in the social service environment.

    Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher) or instructor permission

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Define psychoactive drugs and chemical dependency
    • Explain the physiological and psychological effects of psychoactive drugs
    • Analyze chemical dependency risk factors within diverse population groups
    • Identify protective factors that reduce the risk for drug abuse
    • Analyze major theories of addiction
    • Explain major classifications of drugs including depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens , and the acute and chronic effects of a variety of drugs in each class
    • Evaluate the dynamics of drug interactions
    • Apply diagnostic criteria for chemical dependency
    • Compare and contrast the various forms of treatments for chemical dependency
    • Apply research to maintain currency in legal and ethical issues applicable to chemical dependency prevention, intervention, and treatment
  
  • SHSV 218 Field Practicum II

    5 credits
    Students will learn to apply intermediate skills and knowledge with direct supervision in a field placement in a social service agency. In addition, students will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision of their field placement.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 138  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Perform intake assessments of prospective clients with minimal supervision
    • Effectively refer clients to appropriate services
    • Collaborate with agency staff on client issues
    • Maintain confidentiality of client information, such as test scores, grades, disability, and personal concerns
  
  • SHSV 222 Multicultural Counseling

    5 credits
    Multicultural communication skills are essential in the social and human services field. The student will develop multicultural mindfulness so they can work effectively with diverse client populations.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Spring

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Apply personal insight regarding the majority culture when interacting with clients
    • Describe and appreciate minority cultures in America
    • Interact effectively with clients within the context of racial, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic differences
    • Analyze the impact of social primary and secondary institutions on diverse communities
    • Question and reflect upon personal privilege and ethnocentric view
    • Identify the impact of historical events on major ethnic groups in America
    • Appreciate and affirm the differences and similarities of individuals
    • Model cultural appreciation and strive toward personal cultural competence
  
  • SHSV 238 Field Practicum III

    5 credits
    Students will apply advanced skills and knowledge gained in previous internships and course work with minimal supervision in a field placement. Each successive internship placement will give the student the opportunity to experience various career options.

    Prerequisites: SHSV 218  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Interact effectively with individuals and groups of clients with minimal supervision
    • Participate in staffing conferences by sharing feedback on client interaction
    • Develop and maintain a professional network of community personnel
    • Maintain confidentiality of client information, such as test scores, grades, disability, and personal concerns
    • Conduct intake interviews and document pertinent information in agency’s system of documentation
    • Compare and contrast agency demographics with those of the surrounding community to implement a problem solving approach to social issues
  
  • SHSV 256 Current Issues in Social & Human Services

    1-5 credits
    The student will select a current topic of interest in the field of Social and Human Services and research its impact on the diverse client base of today’s world.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Identify the causes and potential solutions to problems facing individuals and families today
    • Conduct a needs assessment and translate the results into project development
    • Demonstrate the ability to gather analyze and apply information to practical client situations
    • Model lifelong learning as related to professional growth and development in a social service career

Sociology

  
  • SOC 205 Civic Engagement

    5 credits


    Students use a variety of research methods to explore civic engagement processes. Major topics include human and civil rights, citizen impact on public policy, and media literacy. Students engage in a service learning project at a community organization throughout the course.

    Civic engagement is the active participation of individuals and communities in processes, structures, and policies aimed at promoting the greater social good. Students will use a variety of qualitative research methods to explore the multiple avenues of civic engagement processes. Major topics will include human and civil rights, citizen impact on public policy, and media literacy as a foundational aspect of a democracy. Students will be engaged in a service learning project at a community organization throughout the quarter as part of a cumulative project they design to address a social problem of their choice.

    Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 .

    Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Describe historical, economic, and political components of key civic issues
    • Examine institutional challenges to civic engagement and equitable public policy implementation such as inequality and disproportionate representation of corporate interests in the political system
    • Utilize media literacy tools to identify misinformation and under reporting of important civic topics, as well as to find credible sources of accurate information on such topics.
    • Identify their own skill sets, interests, and aptitudes and assess how those personal attributes can be used in civic engagement service for addressing social and community problems
    • Utilize a variety of qualitative research methods to collect data about civic engagement issues
    • Engage in fieldwork (service learning) on a social issue in the community
    • Develop, organize, and present a term project on a proposed solution to a community problem

  
  • SOC 260 Sociology of Death and Dying

    5 credits
    This course explores social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of death and dying. Cross-cultural comparisons, social stratification, rituals, taboos, and current social policy debates will be examined.

  
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology

    5 credits
    This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that allows us to understand how the events and experiences of our personal lives are affected by social institutions, group dynamics, historic forces, and cultural meanings.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 093  (or placement into ENGL 099  or higher)

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Explain basic sociological terminology, concepts, and theories
    • Identify the major socializing agents for children 
    • Critically analyze information about human behavior
    • Distinguish between scientific and non-scientific ways of knowing
    • Describe how culture, gender, and group identity can influence self-awareness and relationships between and among groups
    • Identify the ways in which culture and social institutions (such as education, the economy, the media, and the family) shape our everyday experiences
    • Distinguish between factual statements and value judgments
    • Demonstrate an awareness of the negative effects of ethnocentric reasoning
    • Apply sociological knowledge to real-life situations
    • Describe how life experiences and opportunities may differ according to race, class, and gender
  
  • SOCI 230 Technology & Society

    5 credits
    An overview of the changing roles technology has played in relation to multiple aspects of human society including social groups, institutions, and societal problems. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the relationship between technology and work, education, art, gender, “invention”, commerce, music, warfare, “progress”, disasters, environment, government, entertainment, and the future. Particular emphasis will be placed on technologies significant to the Pacific Northwest and LWIT programs.

    Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement test score.

  
  • SOCI 401 Behavioral and Cultural Issues in Healthcare

    5 credits
    This course introduces behavior and cultural issues that impact individual and population health and their relationship to public policy development and public health intervention programs.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Winter


Spanish

  
  • SPAN& 121 Spanish I

    5 credits
    An introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Identify parts of speech by showing vocabulary recognition, identifying cognates, classifying verbs, describing nouns, understanding noun-adjective and noun-verb agreements
    • Demonstrate listening ability by answering comprehension questions in the target language
    • Demonstrate speaking ability by responding correctly through original oral dialogues through role plays
    • Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering questions orally and in writing after reading a passage in the target language and make educated guesses by using cognates and context to understand meaning
    • Demonstrate writing ability by creating grammatically correct sentences, short descriptive paragraphs and short summaries from readings
    • Identify and differentiate among cultures of the Spanish-speaking world at a basic level
  
  • SPAN& 122 Spanish II

    5 credits
    This course is a continuation of skills learned in SPAN& 121 .

    Prerequisites: SPAN& 121 .

    Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world at an intermediate level
    • Identify parts of speech by showing vocabulary recognition, identifying cognates, classifying verbs, describing nouns, understanding noun-adjective and noun-verb agreements
    • Demonstrate listening ability by answering comprehension questions in the target language
    • Demonstrate speaking ability by responding correctly through original oral dialogues through role plays
    • Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering questions orally and in writing after reading a passage in the target language and make educated guesses by using cognates and context to understand meaning
    • Demonstrate writing ability by creating grammatically correct sentences, short descriptive paragraphs and short summaries from readings
    • Show an awareness of diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world at an intermediate level
  
  • SPAN& 123 Spanish III

    5 credits
    This course is a continuation of skills learned in SPAN& 122 .

    Prerequisites: SPAN& 122 .

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Identify parts of speech by showing vocabulary recognition, classifying verbs, understanding indirect and direct object pronouns, discerning appropriate prepositions and formulating subject-verb agreements
    • Produce appropriate vocabulary in the target language by creating and understanding descriptive sentences using both past tenses, the present perfect tense and the subjunctive
    • Demonstrate listening ability by answering comprehension questions in the target language
    • Demonstrate speaking ability by responding correctly through dialogues and creating original oral dialogues
    • Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering questions orally and in writing after reading a passage in the target language by using context to understand meaning
    • Demonstrate writing ability by creating descriptive paragraphs and writing summaries from readings
    • Show an awareness of diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world at an advanced level.

Transportation and Logistics Management

  
  • TLM 301 Introduction to Transportation and Logistics Management

    5 credits
    Course explores the organization and operations of the commercial transportation and logistics industry and its impact on the bottom-line of today’s modern businesses in the context of the global trading economy.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASTLM program or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Fall

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Explain the historical relationship of all modes of transportation
    • Categorize the major modes of transportation, and explain the economic and environmental considerations when choosing a transportation mode for moving goods
    • Analyze the political, economic, and social trends that impact the transportations/logistics functions
    • Identify and explain import and export processes
    • Discuss the importance of regulation and policy procedures, laws, and/or measures that affect the import and export processes
    • Identify and explain impact of technology on the functions of warehouse and inventory management
    • Report current issues in the transportation industry including, but not limited to, security issues and policy considerations
    • Explore career opportunities within the transportation/logistics industry
    • Prioritize technologies and issues that will shape the future of transportation and logistics
    • Communicate research findings verbally and by writing
  
  • TLM 302 Airline, Airport, and Seaport Management

    5 credits
    This course provides an overview of airline economic structure, government regulation, and strategies and management functions, including pricing and revenue management. Airport and seaport management issues and challenges are discussed, and critical interface with private sector intermediaries and government regulatory agencies that facilitate and affect operations are examined.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 ECON 310 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Explain the characteristics and strategic management issues in the domestic airline industry
    • Explore the history and growth of seaports and airports in the United States
    • Identify and explain the various functions performed by an airport manager
    • Evaluate the organizations, jobs, and equipment that contribute to the operation of an airport and seaport
    • Examine the flow of materials, people, baggage, and cargo through modern airports and seaports
    • Compare and contrast the regulatory bodies, associations, policies, procedures, and laws that impact airport and seaport operations, including security aspect
    • Analyze the role of airports and seaports in global trade and  economic development
  
  • TLM 304 Domestic and International Freight Management

    5 credits
    This course focuses on an in-depth study of a wide range of transportation issues facing managers from the perspectives of both carriers and users, in the various modes and in inter modal settings, in today’s global economy. Current US and international transportation issues, including strategies, financing, achieving sustainable competitive advantage, government policies and promotion as well as security aspects, are reviewed and analyzed from a supply chain perspective.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 ECON 310 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Identify and explain the operating and the economic characteristics of domestic and international freight services
    • Critique the issues and impacts of domestic and international freight policies on individual businesses, industry, and economies
    • Formulate and discuss potential solutions to real and hypothetical issues/managerial challenges
  
  • TLM 305 Legal Concepts for Transportation and Logistics Management

    5 credits
    This course outlines the legal issues and concepts germane to the Transportation and Logistics field, including contracts, liability, torts, insurance requirements, jurisdiction, environmental and security regulatory compliance, mediation, and legal remedies.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Determine legal rights and responsibilities of firms involved in the movement of goods, including liability, tracking, delivery, stowage, packing, demurrage, and despatch
    • Determine legal rights and responsibilities of firms involved in sales, maintenance, purchase, or disposal of vehicles, including product safety recalls and retrofits, warranty obligations and repair compliance, and environmental protection mandates
    • Analyze the liability and responsibility chain for an international intermodal shipment
    • Identify the process for legal remedies in the case of damaged shipments, liability claims, or employment matters
    • Discuss relevant legal concepts and terminology
  
  • TLM 306 Quality and Operations Management

    5 credits
    This course is designed to equip students with the managerial concepts and quantitative tools used in effective and efficient management of operations, including quality control, in manufacturing and service organizations. The focus of this course is on operations concepts, problem solving, problem definition, evaluation of alternatives, implementation, and total quality standards and management.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 MATH 246 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Fall

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Apply the philosophies of Total Quality Management
    • Apply statistical quality control methodology and identify appropriate process improvements
    • Analyze various operations management concepts and practices and how these could be utilized by the firm to gain sustainable competitive advantage
  
  • TLM 404 Warranty Administration

    5 credits
    This course investigates the various federal and state laws and regulations impacting the operations of the automotive wholesale and retail business, and warranty policies. Course will include discussions with attorneys and vehicle manufacturer representatives.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 BUS& 201 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Fall

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Analyze warranty policies of automotive manufacturers
    • Appraise warranty decisions and laws covering warranties, including preventing buyback
    • Determine warranty and goodwill processes to increase customer satisfaction and retention
  
  • TLM 414 Warehousing and Distribution Center Management

    5 credits
    The student learns basic marketing concepts and warehouse and distribution center management systems, including materials management software, inventory fundamentals, and order fulfillment.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 ECON 310 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Fall

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Examine the basic concepts of marketing and the role of distribution and warehousing in achieving marketing and supply chain goals
    • Describe warehouse environment, including distribution planning and control
    • Assess inventory information systems, managerial tools, and techniques used in inventory management
    • Formulate master schedules and capacity management plans in conjunction with operation/production area
    • Determine the best, most cost effective way to transport goods/in-process materials
    • Assess the impact of Kan-Ban, Just-In-Time and other production methodologies on  warehousing and distribution system operations.
  
  • TLM 415 Supply Chain Management and Technologies

    5 credits
    This course acquaints students with the global supply chain, with an emphasis on supply sources, distribution, production planning, information systems, customer service, inventory management, warehouse management, supply chain relationships and challenges facing managers today. Students completing the course will be able to understand supply chain management concepts and strategies that help firms become more responsive in today’s changing global markets and provide a key source of competitive advantage. They will learn strategies for outsourcing, distribution, production planning, customer service, inventory management, warehouse management, and the use of 3PL and 4PL providers in the supply chain. In addition, the class acquaints students to currently applicable technologies and how firms gain competitive advantages by embracing and adapting RFID, bar coding, sorting, picking, and track and trace technologies into their supply chains. Uses examples from retail, pharmaceutical, defense, manufacturing, and logistics industries.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Apply supply chain management concepts and strategies
    • Describe warehouse management, materials handling and packaging issues
    • Integrate logistics management with quality customer service
    • Utilize strategic service response logistics and reverse logistics
    • Compare and contrast domestic and international transportation costs, benefits, and processes
    • Apply management and production scheduling to the supply chain
    • Identify future challenges in supply chain management and apply critical thought and analysis to propose potential solutions
  
  • TLM 416 Applied Supply Chain Technologies

    5 credits
    This course focuses on currently applicable technologies and how firms gain competitive advantages by embracing and adapting RFID, bar coding, sorting, picking, and track and trace technologies into their supply chains.  Uses examples from retail, pharmaceutical, defense, manufacturing, and logistics industries.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Discuss current supply chain technologies and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each.
    • Choose the appropriate technology and scope of application for a given product or site
    • Discuss the development of metrics to assess effectiveness of applied technological systems
    • Compare and analyze different vendors’ supply chain management software packages
    • Explain whether and/or when to enhance and upgrade legacy systems or to embrace new technology
  
  • TLM 422 Finance, Vehicle Fleet Risk, and Asset Management

    5 credits


    This course deals with planning for uncertain events as well as the life cycle of fleets. It will focus on industry best practices. The course will include discussions with risk managers, and public and private fleet managers.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 ACCT 301 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Perform time value of money calculations
    • Apply capital budgeting techniques
    • Value riskless and risky assets
    • Explain the responsibilities involved with fleet maintenance including safety, environmental compliance, and the financial bottom line
    • Assess the role of the fleet manager in the selection, procurement, use, care and disposal of fleet vehicle and equipment assets
    • Develop strategies for controlling risk and effectively minimizing and handling loss

     

  
  • TLM 430 Transportation Economics

    5 credits
    This course deals with the economic characteristics of the provision of transportation services, both passenger and freight. Students will also examine transportation policy concerns with an emphasis on externalities and relevant regulations.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 ECON 310 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Winter

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Apply the concepts and tools of microeconomics to conduct independent research on transportation economics
    • Analyze the efficiency of transportation markets
    • Examine how policy makers address transportation-related issues
    • Analyze how economic principles work in a particular sector of the economy
  
  • TLM 435 Shipping and International Logistics

    5 credits
    This course examines the characteristics and role of shipping services in the design and management of international logistics systems.

    Prerequisites: TLM 301 ECON 310 , and admission to the TLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Examine the history and operation of shipping conferences and cartels
    • Analyze current and prospective economic, regulatory, and environmental issues in international shipping and logistics
    • Examine current and prospective developments in international shipping and logistics
  
  • TLM 444 Capstone Project/Strategic Management

    5 credits
    This course provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent research on a wide array of strategic issues in transportation management, either individually or in teams. Requires a written report and oral presentation of the research findings. Alternately, the course can focus on strategic management in transportation/logistics.

    Prerequisites: TLM 302 , TLM 404  or TLM 414 , TLM 415  or TLM 422 , and admission to the BASTLM program.

    Quarters Offered: Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Examine strategic management/policy concepts and applications in the transportation /logistics industry
    • Analyze in-depth a strategic facet of transportation management of relevance and interest to the student
    • Evaluate, analyze, and report on relevant data gathered using critical thought processes and current research methodologies

Transportation Core

  
  • TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transportation Trades

    2 credits
    This course focuses on computer basics, keyboarding, and industry applications.

    Prerequisites: ABED 046  (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093  or higher) and ABED 040  (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087  or higher)

    Corequisites: TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125  

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

    • Start up and shut down a computer properly
    • Operate Windows and Word programs
    • Save documents properly
    • Use the internet and Microsoft word to develop a trade applicable Hazardous Materials notebook and resume template.
  
  • TRAN 112 Shop and Business Practices

    5 credits


    This course focuses on beginning and advanced objectives dealing with industry expectations, tools, precision measurements, fasteners, safety, power tools, equipment, industrial first aid, and related topics.

    Prerequisites: ABED 046  (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093  or higher) and ABED 040  (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087  or higher)

    Corequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125  

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Communication.

    This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

    This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Further their education in their chosen field based on their understanding of the large scope and employment opportunities of the transportation industry
    • Make realistic and professional purchasing and use decisions based on an understanding of major tool equipment brands and qualities
    • Identify, care for and use basic hand tools
    • Purchase or provide proof of possession of the tools on the tool list identified as needed to complete objectives in other transportation technology programs
    • Use large pieces of shop equipment used in various shops such as hydraulic presses and vehicle hoists safely
    • Use standard and metric vernier calipers and micrometers, torque wrenches and other measuring tools and apply
    • Apply the understanding of weights, measures, standards, formulas to industry applications
    • Identify bolts, screws, locking devices, keys, studs, pins, dowels, snaprings, rivets, clamps, inserts, helicoils and specialty fasteners and use these devices properly in industry applications
    • Identify fastener failures and apply this knowledge in industry applications
    • Identify and use adhesives as joiners
    • Identify specialty fasteners used in the Auto, Motorcycle, Marine, Power Equipment, Diesel and Collision trades and use them in industry applications
    • Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
    • Apply the knowledge of safety laws, common sense safety and apply this knowledge to work and life applications
    • Possess communication and customer relations skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers and fellow workers
    • Participate in organizing a team. 
    • Discuss industry safety and compliance issues with employer/coworkers.

  
  • TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems

    4 credits
    This course focuses on basic electrical concepts and processes and other related objectives needed to be able to succeed in transportation technology classes.

    Prerequisites: ABED 046  (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093  or higher) and ABED 040  (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087  or higher)

    Corequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , and TRAN 125  

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use the laws and theories of electricity and make repair and maintenance of electrical systems decisions
    • Define a wide range of electrical terminology such as voltage, amperage, ohmmatic value, magnetism, induction, reluctance, conductors, semiconductors and resistors
    • Use the principles of series and parallel circuits to determine electrical values.
    • Use multimeters and other test equipment to determine voltage, amperage, parasitic drain, ohmmatic value, continuity and voltage drops
    • Test circuits, circuit devices and components
    • Test and service batteries
    • Solder wires and make simple test leads
    • Read wiring diagrams
    • Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
    • Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety to work and life applications
    • Possess communication and customer relation skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers and fellow workers
    • Apply ohms law to determine the expectations of the values of an electrical circuit and use these values to test the circuit using a multimeter.
  
  • TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles

    5 credits
    This course focuses on the principles and safety of welding and refrigeration.

    Prerequisites: ABED 046  (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093  or higher) and ABED 040  (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087  or higher)

    Corequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , and TRAN 113 

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Identify the relationship of welding as an industry to the transportation trades and apply this knowledge to making career and future training decisions.
    • Use the appropriate types of common and specialized welding techniques in the transportation industry
    • Determine the proper welding technique for each type of metal.
    • Follow safety laws, shop safety rules and use safety equipment properly.
    • Follow hazardous materials laws, and regulations and handle hazardous properly.
    • Set up and perform the following tasks:
      • Gas Welding
      • Mig Welding 
    • Follow the certification laws and standards of the mobile refrigeration industry
    • Follow the laws and rules of safety in the handling of refrigerant and other hazardous materials.
    • Apply knowledge of the laws and principles of refrigeration such as heat cold, change of state, and temperature-pressure relationships

Welding Technology

  
  • WELD 100 Welding Overview for Trades

    7 credits
    This introductory course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of welding equipment. The course will include oxy-fuel welding and cutting, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding. The purpose of this course is to introduce welding to non-welding focus students.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:   

    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding procedures
    • Use manufacturing principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Prepare a work area to do oxy/acetylene cutting and welding
    • Select and safely set up oxy/acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting equipment.
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of welding gases and oxy/acetylene welding equipment properly and safely
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld, cut, and braze
    • Select and safely set up gas metal arc welding equipment
    • Prepare metal for gas metal arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper gas metal arc welding techniques to weld
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of gas metal arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding process
  
  • WELD 101 Oxy/Acetylene Cutting and Welding

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely weld, braze, and cut metal.

    Prerequisites: ABED 046  (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093  or higher) and ABED 040  (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087  or higher)

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course student. will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do oxy/acetylene cutting and welding
    • Select and safely set up oxy/acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of welding gases and oxy/acetylene welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for oxy/acetylene cutting and welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld, cut, and braze
    • Use proper welding techniques to weld, cut, and braze
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding process.

    Prerequisites: WELD 101 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do shielded metal arc welding
    • Select and safely set up shielded metal arc welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of shielded metal arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for shielded metal arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper shielded metal arc welding tools and equipment to weld.
    • Use proper shielded metal arc welding techniques to weld in all positions
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 103 Flux Core Arc Welding

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the flux core arc welding process, including both the dual shield and inner-shield processes.

    Prerequisites: WELD 102 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do flux core arc welding
    • Select and safely set up flux core welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of flux core welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for flux core welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the flux core welding process
    • Use proper welding techniques to weld using the flux core welding process
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and  job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 104 Gas Metal Arc Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas metal arc welding process.

    Prerequisites: WELD 102 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do gas metal arc welding
    • Select and safely set up gas metal arc welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of gas metal arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for gas metal arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper gas metal arc welding tools and equipment to weld
    • Use proper gas metal arc welding techniques to weld
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 105 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    8 credits


    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process.

    Prerequisites: WELD 102 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do gas tungsten arc welding
    • Select and safely set up gas tungsten welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of gas tungsten arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for gas tungsten arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding process
    • Use proper welding techniques to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding processes
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary

     

  
  • WELD 106 Carbon Arc, Plasma, & Oxy-acetylene Cutting

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting processes.

    Prerequisites: WELD 101 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene  cutting
    • Select and safely set up carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for the carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting tools and equipment to cut metal
    • Use proper carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting techniques to cut metal
    • Use proper cutting techniques and equipment to complete projects and support the completion of other welding projects
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 201 Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process as it relates to pipe welding.

    Prerequisites: WELD 102  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do shielded metal arc pipe welding
    • Select and safely set up shielded metal arc pipe welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of shielded metal arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for shielded metal arc pipe welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper shielded metal arc pipe welding tools and equipment to weld
    • Use proper shielded metal arc pipe welding techniques to perform welding operations
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 202 Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process as it relates to pipe welding.

    Prerequisites: WELD 105  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do gas tungsten arc pipe welding
    • Select and safely set up gas tungsten arc pipe welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of gas tungsten arc pipe welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for gas tungsten arc pipe welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the gas tungsten arc pipe welding process
    • Use proper welding techniques to weld using the gas tungsten arc pipe welding processes
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 203 Layout and Fabrication Techniques

    7 credits


    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use layout and fabrication techniques.

    Prerequisites: WELD 103 , WELD 104 , WELD 105 , WELD 106 , WELD 201 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Global Outcome(s)
    This course teaches to the global outcome of Communication.

    This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

    This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do layout and fabrication
    • Select and safely set up layout and fabrication projects
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of layout and fabrication equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for layout and fabrication projects
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to complete layout and fabrication projects
    • Communicate with colleagues to determine steps to complete a fabrication project
    • Assess and appropriately react to diverse needs of colleagues to complete a fabrication project
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary

  
  • WELD 204 Wabo Test Prep and Weld Testing

    8 credits
    This course covers the description and identification of industrial metals; their physical, mechanical, and chemical properties; and the fundamentals of weld testing.

    Prerequisites: WELD 103 , WELD 104 , WELD 105 , or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding weld testing and WABO test preparation
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do WABO and weld testing
    • Select and safely set up WABO and weld testing equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of WABO and weld testing equipment and supplies properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for WABO and weld testing using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to do WABO and weld testing
    • Use proper welding techniques to do WABO and weld testing
    • Communicate with colleagues to determine steps to complete a weld testing project
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 205 Advanced Pipe Welding

    8 credits
    This course is a continuation of the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely weld various diameters of pipe in various positions, using shielded metal (SMAW) and/or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

    Prerequisites: WELD 201 , WELD 202 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do shielded metal and/or gas tungsten arc pipe welding
    • Select and safely set up shielded metal and/or gas tungsten arc pipe welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of shielded metal and /or gas tungsten arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for shielded metal and /or gas tungsten arc pipe welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper shielded metal and /or gas tungsten arc pipe welding tools and equipment to weld
    • Use proper shielded metal and /or gas tungsten arc pipe welding techniques to perform welding operations
    • Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary
  
  • WELD 220 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

    8 credits
    This course is a continued focus on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as thin as 16 gauge.

    Prerequisites: WELD 105 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do gas tungsten arc welding
    • Select and safely set up gas tungsten welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of gas tungsten arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for gas tungsten arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding process
    • Use proper welding techniques to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding processes
  
  • WELD 221 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

    7 credits
    This course is a continuation of WELD 220 . It continues the focus on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as thin as 20 gauge.

    Prerequisites: WELD 220 .

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
    • Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
    • Prepare a work area to do gas tungsten arc welding
    • Select and safely set up gas tungsten welding equipment
    • Store, transport, and handle all types of gas tungsten arc welding equipment properly and safely
    • Prepare metal for gas tungsten arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
    • Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding process
    • Use proper welding techniques to weld using the gas tungsten arc welding processes
  
  • WELD 230 Metal Forming I

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of manual metal forming equipment such as hammers, hydraulic presses for die-forming, and slip rollers. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow forms, with or without the application of heat.

    Prerequisites: WELD 106  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: All

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding metal forming
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform shaping/fabrication procedures
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to layout parts for forming and calculate stretch out or shrinkage
    • Use proper tools and equipment to upset, profile, and form parts
    • Use proper forming techniques to make metal shapes
    • Communicate with colleagues to determine steps to complete forming projects
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to form and fabricate or be in a fab shop environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform metal forming tasks
    • Make equipment adjustments/calibrations and complete fabrication/forming projects
    • Prepare a work area for layout and forming procedures
    • Select and safely set up tooling and equipment for metal shaping
    • Use proper forming/shaping tools and equipment to form and shape metal
    • Use proper forming/shaping techniques to form and shape metal
  
  • WELD 231 Metal Forming II

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of manual metal forming equipment such as English wheel, press break, shear, and shrinking torch. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow forms, with or without the application of heat.

    Prerequisites: WELD 230  or instructor permission.

    Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

    Student Outcomes/Competencies:
    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    • Use technical resources to access information regarding metal forming
    • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform shaping/fabrication procedures
    • Read and follow blueprints
    • Use math to layout parts for forming and calculate stretch out or shrinkage
    • Use proper tools and equipment to upset, profile and form parts
    • Use proper forming techniques to make metal shapes
    • Communicate with colleagues to determine steps to complete forming projects
    • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to form and fabricate or be in a fab shop environment
    • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
    • Identify and apply metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment to perform metal forming tasks
    • Make equipment adjustments/calibrations and complete fabrication/forming projects
    • Prepare a work area for layout and forming procedures
    • Select and safely set up tooling and equipment for metal shaping
    • Use proper forming/shaping tools and equipment to form and shape metal
    • Use proper forming/shaping techniques to form and shape metal
 

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