2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 2336 - Criminology

    Semester Hours: 3

    The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system, and other social responses to crime.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Speech

  
  • SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking

    Semester Hours: 3

    Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication

    Semester Hours: 3

    Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Studio Art & Art History

  
  • ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation

    Semester Hours: 3

    A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

  
  • ITCC 1314 - CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course covers networking architecture, structure, and functions; introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ITCC 1344 - CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

    Semester Hours: 3

    Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts; provides an in-depth understanding of how routers and switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ITCC 2320 - CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

    Semester Hours: 3

    Describes the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4


Truck and Bus Driver Commercial Vehicle Operation

  
  • CVOP 1145 - Commercial Drivers License Driving Skills

    Semester Hours: 1

    Overview of the State of Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License driving test. In-depth coverage of in-cab air brake test, proper shifting, right and left-hand turns, movement in traffic, parking of a tractor trailer, highway and city driving, and backward movement and control.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • CVOP 1201 - Commercial License Driving Skills

    Semester Hours: 2

    Overview of the State of Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License driving test. In-depth coverage of in-cab air brake test, proper shifting, right and left-hand turns, movement in traffic, parking of a tractor trailer, highway and city driving, and backward movement and control.

    Prerequisites: LNWK 1311 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4


Web Page, Digital Multimedia and Infomation Resources Design

  
  • IMED 1316 - Web Design I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Instruction in web design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • IMED 1341 - Interface Design

    Semester Hours: 3

    Interface design process relative to a project's content and delivery system.  Emphasis on aesthetic usability.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • IMED 1345 - Interactive Digital Media I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive digital media applications and/or animations using industry standard authoring software.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • IMED 2315 - Web Design II

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of mark-up language advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • IMED 2345 - Interactive Digital Media II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Instruction in the use of scripting languages to create interactive digital media applications.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2


Welding Technology

  
  • WLDG 1317 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication

    Semester Hours: 3

    A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • WLDG 1323 - Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment

    Semester Hours: 3

    An introduction to welding careers, equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • WLDG 1327 - Welding Codes

    Semester Hours: 3

    An in-depth study of welding codes and their development in accordance with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and nondestructive test methods.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • WLDG 1407 - Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

    Semester Hours: 4

    Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

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

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

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

    Semester Hours: 4

    Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup, GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • WLDG 1437 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished product. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing, welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of metal including hardness, machinability, and ductility.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions.

    Corequisite: WLDG 1428 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 8

  
  • WLDG 2406 - Intermediate Pipe Welding

    Semester Hours: 4

    A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Students must successfully complete a 5G pipe ASME certification. This is a capstone course for the Certificate of Completion in Welding Technology.

    Prerequisites: WLDG 1457 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 8

  
  • WLDG 2413 - Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes

    Semester Hours: 4

    Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

    Prerequisites: WLDG 2443.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 8

  
  • WLDG 2447 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

    Semester Hours: 4

    Advanced topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Includes welding in various positions.

    Prerequisites: WLDG 2413 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 8

  
  • WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

    Semester Hours: 4

    Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • WLDG 2453 - Advanced Pipe Welding

    Semester Hours: 4

    Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Students must successfully complete a 6G pipe ASME certification. This is a capstone course for the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology.

    Prerequisites: WLDG 2406 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 8

 

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