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Psychology |
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PSY 299 - Special Studies: Psychology 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of PSY not usually covered in-depth in other PSY courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in PSY. As Announced.
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Reading |
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REA 90 - College Preparatory Reading 3.00 credits
Introduces and reinforces skills for success in entry-level college classes. Emphasizes vocabulary building, comprehension, reading strategies, critical thinking. Prerequisite: Placement into LGS 080. As Announced.
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REA 115 - College Reading 4.00 credits
This transferable, elective course focuses on expanding reading frequency and effectively reading complex college level texts. Emphasizes comprehension strategies critical reading and thinking skills, information literacy, vocabulary development, student success strategies, and adapting reading rate to different reading tasks. Prerequisite: Successful completion of REA 090 and placement into WRI 115. As Announced.
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Sociology |
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SOC 204 - Gen Sociology: Soc in Everyday Life 3.00 credits
Introduces the sociological frame of reference, which focuses on sociology as a science, and examines concepts related to human social behavior such as social structure, culture, socialization, sex roles, statuses, roles, groups, organizations, social stratifications, and racial and ethnic relations. Prerequisite: WRI 121. F, SP
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SOC 205 - Institutions and Social Change 3.00 credits
Explores how societies change by comparing and contrasting how change impacts individuals and social institutions. Topics include politics, economies, family structure, education, religion, urbanization, and social movements. Recommended: Placement into MTH 060 or higher. Prerequisite: WRI 121. W or As Announced.
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SOC 206 - Gen Sociology: Soc Problems Conformity & Dev 3.00 credits
Applies the sociological frame of reference to the study of social problems, their identification, analysis of causes and possible solutions. Problems explored may include mental disorders, drug and alcohol addiction, crime, delinquency, group discrimination, inequality, poverty, alienation, domestic and international violence, environment, and energy. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
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SOC 232 - Death & Dying: Culture & Issues 3.00 credits
Introduces the student to the institution of death in the United States. From a sociological frame of reference, the student will study death as a system for dealing with the social processes of dying, death, and bereavement. Recommended: SOC 204 or instructor permission. Students are strongly encouraged to have completed SPE 111 prior to enrollment, as a graded oral presentation may be required. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
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Speech |
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SPE 111 - Fundamentals of Speech 3.00 credits
Prepare and present original speeches with emphasis on organization and outlining. Present informative, persuasive, and other types of speeches. Prerequisite: WRI 121. SU, F, W, SP
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SPE 111M - Fundamentals of Speech 5.00 credits
Prepare and present original speeches with emphasis on organization and outlining. Present informative, persuasive, and other types of speeches. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
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SPE 130 - Business & Professional Speech 3.00 credits
Communication as it relates to business and professional settings. Readings and discussions focus on the climate and settings, philosophies and practices of organizational communication, and use of visual aids in briefings and presentations. As Announced.
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SPE 140 - Intro to Intercultural Communication 3.00 credits
Explores the nature and impact of different cultures on communication. Includes interactive relationship forms as the basis for global understanding in the classroom, business, or travel. Focuses on processing messages with accelerating changes in political, economic, and immigration patterns through individual cultural perceptions. Promotes understanding and communication with people of different cultures. Prerequisite: WRI 121. .As Announced.
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SPE 198 - Independent Study: Speech Communication 3.00 credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of SPE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. As Announced.
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SPE 199 - Special Studies: Speech Communication 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of SPE not usually covered in depth in other SPE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. As Announced.
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SPE 214 - Interpersonal Communication 3.00 credits
Develop awareness, knowledge, and skills for intra- and interpersonal communication as they pertain to personal and workplace relationships. Emphasizes topics such as function of communication, self-concept, perception, conversational skills, relationship development and maintenance, self-disclosure, assertiveness, and conflict management strategies. Prerequisite: WRI 095 or placement into WRI 121. As Announced
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SPE 215 - Small Group Communication: Process& Theory 3.00 credits
Problem solving aspects of small group activities. Includes process and task, leadership, verbal and non-verbal messages, norms and roles, conflict reduction, and decision making in the small group. Focuses on theory and practice. Prerequisite: SPE 111 or instructor approval. W
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SPE 228 - Rhetoric of the Media 3.00 credits
Explores the symbiotic relationship of the mass media to society from a rhetorical perspective. Investigation into the technological advancements in mass communications, and their subsequent effect on public discourse and the individual in society. Prerequisite: WRI 121 or instructor approval. SP
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SPE 298 - Independent Study: Speech Communication 3.00 credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of SPE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. As Announced.
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SPE 299 - Special Studies: Speech Communication 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of SPE not usually covered in depth in other SPE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in SPE. As Announced.
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Theater |
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THR 101 - Theater Appreciation 3
Introduces theater through studying plays and the artists who participate in the theatrical experience. Attend local productions and discover how and why the event happens from the viewpoint of the actor, director, playwright, designer and audience.
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Work Experience |
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TEX 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Seminar 1.00 credits
Introduces students to the selection processes and procedures necessary to gain successful employment. Topics covered include: Job search techniques, networking, resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, and interview techniques. Prerequisite: Final term certificate program or sophomore standing. Prerequisite to other 280 courses. SU, F, W, SP
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Welding |
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WLD 101 - Welding Processes & Applications 3.00 credits
Introduction to Welding covers flat and horizontal positions with oxygen-acetylene welding OAW, stick SMAW, Mig GMAW on mild steel, Tig GTAW on aluminum, safety, setting up and shutdown. F, W, SP
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WLD 102 - Blueprint Reading 3.00 credits
Covers the language of blueprints including lines, views, dimensioning, print organization, welding symbols, and structural shapes. F
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WLD 114 - Shielded Metal Arc Weld: Mild Steel I 3.00 credits
Develops knowledge and manipulative skills in the use of E7018 mild steel electrodes when performing various welds in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Prerequisite: WLD 101. As Announced.
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WLD 115 - Shielded Metal Arc Weld: Mild Steel II 3.00 credits
Develop intermediate and advanced skills in shielded metal arc welding for success in the metal fabrication industry. Includes preparation of joints for proper setup and design using 1/4 inch and thicker mild steel. Prerequisite: WLD 114. As Announced.
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WLD 131 - Gas Metal Arc Welding 3.00 credits
Develops knowledge and manipulative skills welding with solid wire on ferrous and non-ferrous materials using short arc in all four positions and spray arc in the flat and horizontal positions. Prerequisite: WLD 101. As Announced.
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WLD 198 - Independent Study: Welding 3.00 credits
Advanced individualized study in the area of welding not considered in other welding courses. Includes a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Independent study is offered for variable credit based on the student’s project. Instructor approval is required. Prior study in welding is recommended. As Announced.
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WLD 199 - Special Studies: Welding 3.00 credits
Covers special topics, activities, or projects in the area of welding not usually covered in depth in other welding courses. Offered for variable credit based on the student’s activities. Instructor approval is required. Previous study in welding is recommended. As Announced.
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WLD 201 - Welding Metallurgy 3.00 credits
Covers basic concepts of metallurgy as related to welding. Includes properties of metals, materials testing, constitution of alloys, the iron carbon diagram, heat treatments of steels, carbon and alloy steels, and the weldability of metals. As Announced.
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WLD 202 - Welding Inspection & Quality Control 3.00 credits
Develops an understanding of the functions of a quality assurance program and requirements to prepare for the American Welding Society CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) examination. Prerequisite: WLD 201 and WLD 102. As Announced.
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WLD 221 - Gas Tungsten Arc Weld: Stainless Steel/Alum 3.00 credits
Develops knowledge and manipulative skills while welding common joints in all positions on stainless steel and aluminum with the G.T.A.W. process. Prerequisite: WLD 101.
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WLD 253 - SMAW Cert Practice 3/8 or 1 Inch Mild Steel 3.00 credits
Practice for the American Welding Society Mild Steel Welding Certification tests using SMAW mild steel electrodes in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Prerequisite: WLD 114. As Announced.
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WLD 261 - Basic Fabrication 3.00 credits
Develops fabrication knowledge and skills in selection and use of layout tools and equipment to assemble a fabrication project from given specifications. Prerequisite: WLD 102 and WLD 114. As Announced.
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WLD 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Welding 1.00 credits
On-the-job, paid or volunteer, experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Prerequisite: Instructor permission is required. SU, F, W, SP
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WLD 298 - Independent Study: Welding 3.00 credits
Advanced individualized study in the area of welding not considered in other courses. Includes a term project and readings approved by the instructor. As Announced.
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WLD 299 - Special Studies: Welding 3.00 credits
Covers special topics, activities, or projects in the area of welding not usually covered in depth in other welding courses. Special Topics is offered for variable credit based on the student’s activities. Instructor approval is required. Previous study in welding is recommended. As Announced.
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Writing |
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WRI 090L - Writing Fundamentals Lab 1.00 credits
Laboratory activities relating to WRI 090. Corequisite: WRI 090. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 90 - Writing Fundamentals 3.00 credits
Develops proficiency in introductory writing skills at sentence, paragraph, and short composition level. Reinforces grammar and sentence-level editing skills in the context of paragraphs and short essays. Covers critical reading, information literacy, and research skills, including APA documentation style. Corequisite: WRI 090L. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 95 - Intro to Expository Writing 4.00 credits
Introduces college-level skills in writing paragraphs, essays, and reading critically. Students learn to revise for clarity, structural integrity, and correct grammar. Prerequisites: Writing and reading placement test scores or LGS 080 with a grade “C” or better. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 117 - Intro to Technical Communication 4.00 credits
Focuses on the specific writing needs of career and technical programs: instructions procedures, proposals, letters, memoranda, e-mail, work reports, and other work-related documents. Prerequisite: WRI 095 or placement into WRI 121. As Announced
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WRI 121 - English Composition I 4.00 credits
Develops skills in expository writing with appropriate documentation, analytical reading, and critical thinking. Students compose several essays using a variety of strategies to present evidence in support of a thesis. Prerequisite: Writing and Reading placement test scores, or WRI 095 with a grade “C” or better. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 121M - English Composition I 5.00 credits
Develop skills in academic writing with appropriate documentation, analytical reading, and critical thinking. Students compose several essays using a variety of strategies to present evidence in support of a thesis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of WRI 095 with a “C” or better, or appropriate Compass placement test score. As Announced.
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WRI 122 - English Composition II 4.00 credits
Focuses on argument as a means of inquiry, clear and appropriate writing style, and critical reading. Explores ideas and issues through discussion and writing. Students compose analytical and argumentative essays with appropriate documentation. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade “C” or better. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 122M - English Composition II 5 ct
Focuses on argument as a means of inquiry, clear and appropriate writing style, and critical reading. Explores ideas and issues through discussion and writing. Students compose analytical and argumentative essays with appropriate APA documentation. {As Announced}
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WRI 123 - English Composition III 3.00 credits
Covers research, advanced rhetorical modes and stylistic concerns, including vocabulary, syntax, paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and documenting source material using style appropriate to discipline researched. Prerequisite: WRI 122 with a grade “C” or better. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 198 - Independent Study: Writing 3.00 credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of WRI not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. As Announced.
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WRI 199 - Special Studies: Writing 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of WRI not usually covered in depth in other WRI courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. As Announced.
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WRI 227 - Technical Communication 4.00 credits
Introduces technical and professional communications. Emphasizes precise use of language and graphics to communicate complex technical and procedural information safely, legally, and ethically. Prerequisite: WRI 122 with a grade “C” or better. SU, F, W, SP
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WRI 241 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 3.00 credits
Introduces students to the craft of writing short fiction. Students submit drafts for discussion, analysis and feedback in round-table workshops. In addition, students will analyze techniques and structures of works by established writers. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills
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WRI 242 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 3.00 credits
Introduces students to the craft of writing poetry. Students submit approximately one completed poem per week for discussion, analysis and feedback in round-table workshops. In addition, students will analyze techniques and structures of works by established poets. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.
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WRI 244 - Creative Writing: Advanced Fiction 3.00 credits
In this advanced course, students continue to apply the techniques and structures of fiction writing introduced in WRI 241. Students submit drafts for discussion, analysis and feedback in round table workshops. In addition, students will analyze the works of established writers. Prerequisites: WRI 241 or instructor permission. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. Recommended prior study in WRI 241 or WRI 242.
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WRI 245 - Creative Writing: Advanced Poetry Workshop 3.00 credits
In this advanced course, students continue to apply the techniques and structures of poetry introduced in WRI 242. Students submit drafts (approximately two complete poems per week) for discussion, analysis and feedback in round table workshops. In addition, students will analyze works of established poets. Prerequisites: WRI 242 or instructor permission. Recommended: WRI 121, ENG 106
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WRI 246 - Creative Writing - Advanced Editing & Publishing 3.00 credits
Emphasizes development of craft in students’ writing while introducing basics of editing others’ manuscripts and preparing them for publication in a variety of forms, including an annual student literary magazine. Students are required to have instructor permission in addition to or in place of the listed course prerequisites. Prerequisites: WRI 241 or WRI 242 and WRI 244 or WRI 245. SP
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WRI 298 - Independent Study: Writing 3.00 credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of WRI not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. As Announced.
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WRI 299 - Special Studies: Writing 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of WRI not usually covered in depth in other WRI courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI. As Announced.
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