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2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR 130 - Introduction to Surgical Technology


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1.50
    Lab/Clinical 1.50
    Introduction to Surgical Technology introduces the broad field of surgical technology. This introductory course has five basic sections: (1) General Introductory Information, (2) Perioperative Patient Care (3) Introduction to Patient Care (4) Special Patient Populations and (5) Physical Environment and Safety Standards. The course is a prerequisite for the clinical training sequence of courses.
    Prerequisite(s): SUR 135 Ethics, Legal Issues and Professionalism in Surgical Technology; SUR 420 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist; and BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I .
  
  
  • SUR 141 - Introduction to Basic Surgical Principles


    6.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 4
    Lab/Clinical 6
    Introduction to Basic Surgical Principles introduces perioperative routines, basic principles of aseptic technique, patient care and safety. Instrumentation as it applies to surgical procedures, wound healing and surgical case management are also introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I .
  
  • SUR 215 - Basic Surgical Principles


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 5
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Basic Surgical Principles continues the concepts of Introduction to Surgical Technology and Introduction to Basic Surgical Principles. Emphasis is placed on perioperative events (PACU, discharge planning, emergency situations, managing medication and solutions used in surgery, death and dying, organ transplant and procurement). Students will examine health and wellness in relation to internal and external sources of stress. Students will learn the basic knowledge of biomedical science.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 186 - Microbiology , SUR 134 - Introduction to Surgical Technology and Anesthesia , and SUR 141 - Introduction to Basic Surgical Principles .
  
  
  • SUR 320 - Advanced Surgical Technology


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 0
    Advanced Surgical Technology provides related theory in complex surgical specialties. The surgical specialties of orthopedics, neurology, cardiothoracic and Peripheral Vascular are studied. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures, thereby enhancing theoretical knowledge of complex patient care, instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Students will independently complete a research project relating to a surgical procedure.
    Prerequisite(s): SUR 215 - Basic Surgical Principles , SUR 221 - Surgical Technology , BIO 173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II .
  
  

Web Development

  
  • WDV 121 - Web Interface Design


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Web Interface Design covers the principles and best practices of designing a front-end web interface. Students will learn design skills that will allow for website usability, proper placement of content, navigation and other website controls. Students will review and analyze the latest trends in web layout.
  
  • WDV 132 - Mobile Application Development


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    This course will introduce students to the skills required for building native mobile applications (apps). Students will explore when and why an app makes sense over a mobile website and develop a range of small apps that take advantage of native device functionality. The differences between mobile operating systems will be explored along with the various distribution methods and publishing requirements currently available. 
  
  • WDV 133 - Mobile Web Apps


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3.0
    Lab/Clinical 0.0
    Mobile Web Apps introduces students to the skills needed to build mobile web applications. Students utilize latest web coding technologies to produce browser-based apps that can be used on mobile devices. Students gain an understanding of the different types of mobile apps and what makes web development for handheld devices different from a traditional computer.

     
    Prerequisite(s): CIS 215 Server Side Web Programming

Welding

  
  • MFG 190 - Metallurgy


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Metallurgy teaches students the basic theory of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In addition, this course focuses on how metals differ in terms of hardness, brittleness, durability, resistance to corrosion, machinability and weldability. Basic welding practices and results are analyzed.
  
  • WEL 117 - General Welding


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 2
    General Welding introduces the fundamental skills involved in welding and cutting metals. Students learn to use Plasma cutting and Oxyacetylene cutting methods as well as Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding techniques.
  
  • WEL 149 - Arc Welding


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Arc Welding covers the fundamentals and technical knowledge of arc welding in the flat position on mild steel with different rods on different thicknesses of metal. Welding safety practices are also stressed.
  
  • WEL 192 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 6
    Gas Tungsten Arc Welding focuses on gas arc welding (TIG) and other related processes. Topics such as variation, welding in various positions, principle of operation, shielded gases, and filler rods are studied. Safety and practical application of these welding processes is stressed.
  
  • WEL 208 - Introduction to Fabrication


    2 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Internship 0
    Co-Op 0

    Introduction to Fabrication combines lecture and lab activities to develop individualized skills needed in a manufacturing atmosphere such as tool usage, layout methods and material estimation. Students learn fabrication techniques of multiple metal types and properties.
  
  • WEL 228 - Introduction to Welding, Safety, and Health of Workers


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Introduction to Welding, Safety and Health of Workers will provide students with an orientation of the welding profession and will cover the basics of safety and health within the welding profession.
  
  • WEL 233 - Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretations


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretations provides instruction in interpreting elements of welding prints (drawings or sketches), focusing on measurement, American Welding Society welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Students will understand how to prepare, assemble, and tack welding parts according to drawings or sketches, using proper material and tools.
  
  • WEL 240 - Welding Fabrication/ Certification


    3 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Internship 0
    Co-Op 0

    Welding Fabrication/Certification allows students to incorporate all previous welding skills in an effort to fabricate a group project. The student utilizes this course time to work towards AWS certification. 
  
  • WEL 256 - Gas Metal Arc Welding


    4.5 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 7
    Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) covers safety and GMAW techniques in flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead positions. This course provides a variety of hands-on projects and experiments in the laboratory settings.
  
  • WEL 259 - Oxy-Acetylene Arc Welding


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Oxy-Acetylene Arc Welding provides students with basic fundamentals of oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing. The course familiarizes students with the safe operation of the cutting torch, use of different sizes of torch tips, and various weld joints and positions.
  
  • WEL 301 - Pipe Welding


    2 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Internship 0
    Co-Op 0

    Pipe Welding provides students the theory and application of pipe welding. Welding processes used are Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. students weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe joints.

Wind Energy & Turbine Tech

  
  • WTT 103 - Introduction to Wind Energy


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Introduction to Wind Energy provides students an overview of the wind energy industry. The development, construction, and operation of wind farms will be studied, with emphasis on the operation and maintenance of wind turbines. Students will examine wind turbines in detail and develop a familiarity with standard procedures, tools, and subsystems that comprise the wind turbine.
  
  • WTT 110 - Wind Energy Workplace Safety


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Internship 0
    Co-Op 0

    Wind Energy Workplace Safety provides a framework for students to develop a thorough understanding of safety requirements in the wind energy workplace, the reason for these requirements, and how to determine if individuals and facilities are meeting those requirements. Emphasis is placed on requirements unique to wind energy worksites.
  
  • WTT 143 - Mechanical Power Transmission


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Mechanical Power Transmission is designed to give students an overview of the terminology, theory of operation, and specific devices involved in the movement of energy. Belts, chains, gears, shafts, hydraulics, and pneumatics are examined. Emphasis is on systems used in wind energy.
  
  • WTT 202 - Advanced Wind Energy


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Advanced Wind Energy seeks to broaden the scope and depth of student understanding of wind turbine operation and the wind energy industry. Students will study site preparation and construction, turbine component specifications and manufacturing, operation and maintenance programs, and data acquisition and assessment.
 

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