May 22, 2024  
Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


About these Course Descriptions

This list of course descriptions reflects the diversity and scope of the many credit courses Chemeketa currently offers. Some of our current courses may not be included here as the college may add classes after this catalog is published. The courses are listed alphabetically by prefix.

You will find prerequisites specified in many of these course descriptions. You must meet these conditions before you enroll in a course. It is your responsibility as a student to fulfill the prerequisite.

Some prerequisites indicate that you must complete certain preparatory courses or must have the consent of the course instructor. To gain consent, meet with the instructor. Consent is based on the instructor’s assessment of your readiness to enroll in the course.

Consult with Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs department or a faculty program advisor for transfer information.

Note 1: The letters, F, W, Sp, and Su near the end of a course description indicate the term (fall, winter, spring, summer) the course is usually offered. For information on when and where classes meet, consult the Schedule of Classes available each term at chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/classes, or access through your MyChemeketa account if you are a registered student.

Note 2: Courses indicating “Offered as needed”—Contact Advising and First Year Programs department for assistance.

Note 3: The letters IL and CL at the end of a course description indicate courses which meet the AAOT requirements for information literacy and cultural literacy.

Course Textbook Information

Please check with the Bookstore to determine required textbooks and cost (information required for financial aid).

The online searchable schedule of classes designates classes with course materials that are low cost, $50 or less, or no cost. Low-cost or no-cost course material designations will be displayed in class search with a symbol in the next to last column.These designations will not appear in the printed schedule

How Courses are Listed

The following course prefixes describe the primary intent of the courses offered:

Developmental Courses

Developmental courses numbered less than 50 do not meet the requirements of the AA/OT, AAS, AS/OT-BUS, AS/OT-CS, or AGS degrees.

Career and Technical Courses (CTE)

Many career and technical courses are applicable to the baccalaureate degree. Please contact your school of choice for additional information.

Lower Division Collegiate Courses

A number below 100 indicates a support course, which is usually not transferable to a BA-granting institution.

Course Description Terms

Recommended/Suggested Requisite: Students are encouraged to complete the stated recommendation in order to be better prepared for the course.

Prerequisite: A requirement or course that must be successfully completed before taking the course.

Corequisite: A requirement or course that must be either successfully completed beforehand or taken in combination with another course.

Concurrent: A course that must be taken in combination with another course.

 

Visual Communications

  
  • VC 283 - Business of Graphic Arts


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces best practices of creative businesses for both freelancers and small organizations. Includes project management, production schedules, estimating and billing, client and supplier communications, record keeping, and asset management.

    Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Visual Communications program and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: VC 284 
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VC 284 - Portfolio


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Serves as a capstone course for all students in the Graphic Design program. Includes portfolio building, job markets, résumés, business stationery, and mock interviews. Participation in a class portfolio show is a graduation requirement.

    Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Visual Communications program and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: VC 283 
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VC 285A - Design Portfolio Preparation


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    Serves as a capstone course for all students pursuing a Graphic Design degree in the Visual Communications program. Includes the analysis and reworking of previous projects and the development of new pieces to include in a portfolio to assist students in getting started on a career path.

    Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Visual Communications program; or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: VC 283  and VC 284 .
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • VC 285B - Web Portfolio Preparation


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    Serves as a capstone course for all students pursuing an Interactive Media degree in the Visual Communications program. Includes the analysis and reworking of previous projects and the development of new pieces to include in a portfolio to assist students in getting started on a career path.

    Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Visual Communications program.
    Corequisite: VC 283  and VC 284 .
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • VC 286 - Multimedia Arts Portfolio


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Serves as a capstone course for all students pursuing a Multimedia Arts degree in the Visual Communications program. Includes résumés, branding, business, and the analysis and reworking of previous projects and the development of new projects to include in a digital portfolio or demo reel to assist students in getting started on a career path.

    Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Visual Communications program and consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4

Vineyard Management/Winemaking

  
  • VMW 101 - General Viticulture


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces grape growing. Covers botany, fruiting and rootstock cultivars; anatomy and physiology; history and distribution of grapes; vine classification; world growing areas, including latitude, climate and soils; and common diseases and pests.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 103 - Vineyard Tractor and UTV Operation


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Establishes and reviews safety rules and guidelines for the protection of workers and property relating to agricultural tractors and utility terrain vehicles (UTV).

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 114 - Winter Vineyard Practices


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Surveys winter vineyard management practices. Covers training, pruning, propagation, bench grafting, and simple trellis designs.

    Prerequisite: VMW 101  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 115 - Spring Vineyard Practices


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Surveys spring vineyard management practices. Focuses on preparing a vineyard site for planting, spring canopy management and other site issues. Covers pest and disease control.

    Prerequisite: VMW 114  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 116 - Summer Vineyard Practices


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Surveys summer vineyard management practices. Covers planting, training of young vines, disease and weed control, canopy and vineyard floor management, and nutritional applications.

    Prerequisite: VMW 114  and VMW 115 , both with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 117 - Fall Vineyard Practices


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Surveys fall vineyard management practices. Focuses on harvest practices, harvest contracts, and ripening parameters. Compares different ripening characteristics for a variety of clones and rootstocks. Covers fall canopy management, disease problems, and weather effects on ripening.

    Prerequisite: VMW 114 , VMW 115 , and VMW 116 ; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C of better.)
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 122 - Introduction to Winemaking


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Surveys the history of wine, wine grape varieties, and world wine regions. Covers the annual cycle of vine growth and berry ripening; wine grape processing practices; and fermentation of wines. Examines the winemaking practices used for white, red, sparkling, and dessert wines. Introduces the application of sensory science to wine quality evaluation. Reviews wine and health issues.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 131 - Wine Appreciation


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces wine appreciation. Includes grape varieties, wine types, sensory distinctions, food and wine combinations, and the sensory evaluation of wines.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 132 - Wines of the World


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces wines and the wine producing regions of the world. Focuses on viticultural practices and winemaking styles. Covers the influence of wine on literature, history, the economy and religion.

    Prerequisite: VMW 131  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Student must be 21 years of age.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 134 - Wines of the Pacific Northwest


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on the viticultural regions of the United States Pacific Northwest and the sensory evaluation of representative wines. Emphasizes knowledge of the winemaking history of the area. Promotes a basic understanding of the wines of the regions

    Prerequisite: VMW 131  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 170 - Selling and Marketing Wine


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Explores the marketing and selling of wine in Oregon. Introduces concepts and topics useful to winery and vineyard owners/managers, with a focus on direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing personnel, such as tasting room and wine club managers.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 198A - Independent Sudy


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1

    Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
  
  • VMW 198B - Independent Study


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • VMW 198C - Independent Study


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 198D - Independent Study


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 222 - Science of Winemaking


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Focuses on the scientific principles of wine production. Covers the physiology of grape berry development and wine grape processing. Stresses wine microbiology; the chemical composition of juice and wines; wine stabilization and clarification; fining and filtration; maturation; aging; and bottling.

    Prerequisite: MTH 095  (or higher); CH 110 , or CH 121 , CH 122  and CH 123 , VMW 101 ; VMW 122 ; and VMW 131 ; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 224 - Chemical Analysis of Must and Wine


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces vineyard and winery laboratory practices. Covers basic chemical principles, laboratory techniques and analytical procedures for musts and wines.

    Prerequisite: CH 110 , or CH 123  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 225 - Wine and Food Microbiology


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Survey the history, anatomy, and physiology of microorganisms emphasizing food, beverage, and food additive production. Examine the anatomy, taxonomy, metabolic pathways, and growth of food microbes. Cover spoilage organisms and the impact on food and wine production.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 232 - Sensory Evaluation of Wine Varietals


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Reviews sensory evaluation procedures. Focuses on wine varietal evaluation through sensory methods. Covers major worldwide wine varietals, distinguishing wine styles and blending wines. Identifies wine defects.

    Prerequisite: VMW 131  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 233 - Sensory Evaluation of Wine Components


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Stresses sensory evaluation of wine components. Surveys the most important components commonly found in table wines. Emphasizes identification of components through tasting a series of wines which have been constructed to show the effects of steadily increasing the amount of the component in a wine.

    Prerequisite: VMW 222  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 244 - Wine Production


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 6

    Focuses on wine processing practices and quality control management. Demonstrates harvest and pre-fermentation processing decisions. Covers equipment operation, maintenance, sanitation and safety. Examines juice analysis, additions, selection of wine microorganisms, and managing fermentations. Covers post fermentation management practices, managing malolactic fermentation, and new wine analysis.

    Prerequisite: VMW 101 , VMW 122 , and VMW 131 ; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Credit Hours: 6
  
  • VMW 245 - Wine Clarification and Stabilization


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Focuses on wine processing practices and quality control management. Covers physical, chemical, and microbial stabilization of new wines, including tartrates, proteins, oxidation, reduction, color and phenols, microbial stability, use of fining agents, and causes and corrections of wine defects.

    Prerequisite: VMW 244  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 246 - Wine Aging, Filtration, and Bottling


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Focuses on wine processing practices and quality control management. Covers wine transfer methods and wine filtration using pad, diatomaceous earth, and membrane filters, aging and barrel storage, bottling practices and equipment, and required wine analysis.VMW 245  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 254 - Winery Process Planning and Design


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on winemaking systems, winery operations, utilities and equipment. Covers process technologies and systems used in wineries, winery design and layout. Stresses regulatory issues in planning and operating a winery and work place safety.

    Prerequisite: VMW 122  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 260 - Vineyard Nutrition and Irrigation Management


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces basic principles of soil science. Emphasizes grapevine mineral nutrition and the relationship of water and soils. Covers soil conservation and improvement.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 261 - Vine Physiology


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the anatomy, physiology and growth habits of grapevines. Covers plant processes responsible for patterns of growth, yield, and fruit quality in wine grapes in the context of common viticultural practices.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 262 - Vineyard Pest Management


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Covers the identification and management of all relevant pests, diseases, and weeds in vineyard systems. Develops pest monitoring and decision-making skills for vineyard management. Investigates integrated pest management approaches, including cultural, biological, chemical, and other methods. Reviews relevant pest management regulations.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 263 - Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Covers the principles, practices and certification processes of organic and biodynamic viticulture systems. Investigates theory and applied integrated approaches for vineyards managed under the above systems. Develops planning and decision-making skills involved in implementation of organic and biodyanic viticulture. Reviews certification and conversion processes.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 280A - Wine Studies Internship


    Credit Hours: 1

    Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student’s curriculum.

    Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum.
Credit Hours: 1
  
  • VMW 280B - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 2
  
  • VMW 280C - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • VMW 280D - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • VMW 280E - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 5

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 5
  
  • VMW 280F - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 6

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 6
  
  • VMW 280G - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 18
    Credit Hours: 7

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 7
  
  • VMW 280H - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 21
    Credit Hours: 8

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 8
  
  • VMW 280I - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 24
    Credit Hours: 9

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 9
  
  • VMW 280J - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 27
    Credit Hours: 10

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 10
  
  • VMW 280L - Wine Studies Internship


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 33
    Credit Hours: 12

    Assist students in finding an internship at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in studentís program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 12
  
  • VMW 290 - Wine Studies Capstone


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Provides the opportunity to demonstrate organization and leadership in a guided learning project. Promotes the application, further development, and deeper understanding of learned skills and techniques in Wine Studies program. Improves project management skills. Promotes career-readiness.

    Prerequisite: VMW 222  with a grade of C or better; and must be in the last term of Vineyard Management and/or Winemaking program. Instructor approval required.
Credit Hours: 4

Welding Fabrication

  
  • WFB 088 - Fabrication Practices 4


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides the opportunity to demonstrate organization and leadership in a guided learning project. Promotes the application, further development, and deeper understanding of learned skills and techniques in Wine Studies program. Improves project management skills. Promotes career-readiness.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WFB 096 - Shop Projects


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Emphasizes practical experience in maintenance and repair of weld shop machines, accessories and fixtures. Uses selected fabrication and repair projects to develop resourcefulness and confidence in the application of skills and knowledge developed in concurrent courses.

    Prerequisite: Enrollment as a full-time student in the Welding Technology program or consent of the program chair.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WFB 097 - Welding Shop Problems 2


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 6

    Provides continuation of welding shop problem experience with an emphasis toward on-the-job work experience. Encourages students to begin the CWE (Cooperative Work Experience) program in order to transition from school to the work place.

    Prerequisite: Sixth-term standing in the Welding Technology program; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 6

Welding

  
  • WLD 059 - Ornamental Iron Work


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Introduces the design and creation of metal sculpture and decorative structures through welded fabrication.

Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 105 - Introduction to Welding


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces the fundamentals of spot welding (resistive welding), arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metallic inert gas welding (MIG), and Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) procedures. Includes safety awareness of factory floor personnel.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 151 - Basic Arc Welding


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 5

    Studies the basic principles involved in making fillet welds on mild steel, using standard industrial procedures, equipment, and welding electrodes, with the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Includes basic technical and related information concerning other welding processes, in comparison to the shielded metal arc welding process.

Credit Hours: 5
  
  • WLD 152 - Intermediate Arc Welding


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 5

    Continues WLD 151 . Covers ferrous and nonferrous alloys and welding procedures. Includes demonstration and supervised practice of techniques on various metals applied in fabrication and repair concurrently with related information concerning the use and structure of these metals.

    Prerequisite: WLD 151  with a grade of C or better; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 5
  
  • WLD 153 - Advanced Arc Welding


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 7
    Credit Hours: 4

    Prepares for welding under code-type procedures and on plate. Studies welding procedures previously covered, as they apply to heavy gauge welding, with groove-type joints. At the end of the term the student will be given the opportunity to take a certification test, in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) code welding standards.

    Prerequisite: WLD 152  with a grade of C or better; or equivalent industrial experience as determined by program chair; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 155 - Fabrication Procedures


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces shop equipment, including plate shear, press brake, hydraulic ironworker, drill press, and grinder. Review and application of the welding, layout, and fabrication processes and procedures covered in Terms 1 and 2. Includes study and practice using selected basic welding fabrication projects in a job shop environment. Also includes job search techniques.

    Prerequisite: Third-term standing in the Welding /technology program; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 156 - Blueprint Reading and Sketching


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    Covers basic sketching techniques and reading for three-view drawings for welders. Includes dimensioning practices, scaling, line alphabet, notes, and symbols. Emphasizes developing skills in reading detail and weldment drawings.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 157 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 3

    Studies layout tools and procedures used to fabricate welded metal products. Includes alignment, joint fitting, and tack welding procedures and methods.

    Prerequisite: WLD 156  with a grade of C or better; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 161 - Basic MIG Welding


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces basic skills in semiautomatic metal inert gas (MIG) welding processes. Covers principles involved in equipment, material, and procedures, combined with demonstrations and supervised practical experience, using standard industrial equipment. Uses solid and flux-core wire in typical industrial applications.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 162 - Intermediate MIG Welding


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Builds upon WLD 161  and includes a study of and practice in welding of carbon steel. Emphasizes production in welding situations, using large diameter electrodes (solid and flux-cord) with mixed shielding gases in flat or horizontal positions

    Prerequisite: WLD 161  with a grade of C or better; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 163 - Advanced MIG Welding


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Continues WLD 162 . Includes welding mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and steel pipe. Students may take a certification test in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) unlimited plate test, in accordance with AWS D1.1 structural code.

    Prerequisite: WLD 162  with a grade of C or better; or equivalent industrial experience as determined by program chair; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 170 - Oxyacetylene Processes


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Familiarizes the student with the safe use, care, and operation of oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and cutting equipment.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 173 - Basic TIG Welding


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    Covers the fundamentals of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding processes, machine setting, and application and development of inert gas welding skills. Includes welding of mild steel, aluminum, aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and magnesium.

    Prerequisite: Second-term standing in the Welding Technology program; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 177 - Welding Processes


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the fundamentals of shield metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metallic inert gas welding (MIG), and arc-air procedures.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 180 - Metallurgy for Welders


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    Studies basic metallurgy as it pertains to welding. Covers identification of ferrous metals and nonferrous metals. Includes mechanical properties, grain structure, and effects of heat.

Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 197 - Welding


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Covers the fundamentals and application of arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and cutting, as they pertain to the automotive industry.

    Prerequisite: Sixth-term standing in the Automotive Technology program; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 256 - Fabrication Practices 1


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 7
    Credit Hours: 4

    Studies of metal fabrication technology including, understanding weld distortion and control measures, along with the use and design of positioning and fixturing equipment commonly used in the industry.

    Prerequisite: Fourth-term standing in the Welding Technology program; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 257 - Fabrication Practices 2


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 7
    Credit Hours: 4

    Studies of metal fabrication technology. Includes a comprehensive overview of economic and cost factors related to this field (equipment and consumable costs, labor costs, etc.); as well as, time studies regarding various welding processes.

    Prerequisite: Fifth-term standing in Welding Technology program; or consent of Program Chair.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 258 - Welding Shop Problems


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 7

    Offers a review and application of the welding, layout, and fabrication processes covered during the year. Includes study and practice of production welding methods, electrode consumption, and method selection. Selected fabrication and assembly projects present typical layout, fabrication, and production problems.

    Prerequisite: Sixth-term standing in the Welding Technology program; or equivalent industrial experience as determined by program chair; or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 7
  
  • WLD 270 - Advanced Oxyacetylene Processes


    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 2

    Studies safe use and care of oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment, used for cutting, welding steel, and other ferrous alloys

    Prerequisite: Fifth-term standing in the Welding Technology program, or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 273 - Advanced TIG Welding


    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 2

    Continues WLD 173 . Provides additional practice to build and refine skills with the TIG welding process. Practical application of the TIG welding process to include welding on various thicknesses and shapes of aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel alloys.

    Prerequisite: Fifth-term standing in the Welding technology program or consent of program chair.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 277 - Advanced Welding Processes


    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 2

    Continues the instruction and demonstration of advanced shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), metal inert gas welding (MIG), and air arc (AAC) procedures.

    Prerequisite: Fourth-term standing in the Welding Technology program, or consent of the program chair.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 280A - Cooperative Work Experience


    Credit Hours: 1

    Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student’s curriculum.

    Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum’s CWE Instructor and Director.
Credit Hours: 1
  
  • WLD 280B - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 2
  
  • WLD 280C - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 3
  
  • WLD 280D - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 4

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • WLD 280E - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 5

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 5
  
  • WLD 280F - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 6

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 6
  
  • WLD 280G - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 18
    Credit Hours: 7

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 7
  
  • WLD 280H - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 21
    Credit Hours: 8

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 8
  
  • WLD 280I - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 24
    Credit Hours: 9

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 9
  
  • WLD 280J - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 27
    Credit Hours: 10

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 10
  
  • WLD 280L - Cooperative Work Experience


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 33
    Credit Hours: 12

    Assist students in finding an internship/CWE at a business, or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction in student’s program of study. Field experience is supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors.

Credit Hours: 12

Art

  
  • ART 101 - Understanding Art


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces approaches to viewing, understanding, and discussing the visual arts. Covers formal, stylistic, content, and meaning-based analysis. Explores the relationship between the social and artistic construction of reality.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 ; or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 102 - The Creativity Class


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces methods to improve creativity for college and career through concrete idea generation strategies that push previous experience, assumption, and current abilities. Stresses the importance of experimentation and risk taking, process, ways of thinking, environment, flirting with failure, collaboration, and the psychological components of creativity. Provides creative blocks and methods to maintain lifelong innovation.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • ART 115 - Basic Design: Black and White


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the basic principles of design, visual perception, and organization of visual elements in works of art. Focuses on two-dimensional design.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 116 - Basic Design: Color


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the basic principles of design, visual perception, and organization of visual elements in works of art. Focuses on color and two-dimensional design.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 117 - 3D Design: Construct and Recycle


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces basic materials, design terminology, and techniques used in creating three-dimensional forms. Explores sculptural issues using a textbook and hands-on projects to produce student-generated solutions to design problems. Develops designs, improves upon design ideas, and delivers final designs in projects made largely with recycled and recyclable materials. Encourages exploration, supports innovative problem solving, and introduces a variety of processes, including additive, subtractive, assembly, and casting methods. Develops critical thinking skills, applies new vocabulary in written proposals and assessment (critique) of course projects, and reflects upon social responsibility and sustainability issues. Independent and collaborative teamwork required.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 118 - Digital Design and Color


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Applies the basic principles of design, visual perception, and organization of visual elements in solving communication design problems. Focuses on digital design and color modes.

    Prerequisite: VC 114  and ART 115 , each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 120 - Digital Media Time Design


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the concepts of time-design and the practical study of software, tools, techniques, processes, and practices of digital time-based media, including animation, motion graphics, video, photography, and sound design.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Visual Communications program; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 121 - Introduction to Digital Arts


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the basics in digital imaging and layout skills using industry standard software and devices through digital imaging, image manipulation, layout, typography, and digital output. Focuses on the computer as both technical and creative tool in art and design. Introduces students to both raster and vector based software with focus on both the technical and creative use of the computer. Includes discussion of formal design concepts, design process, image appropriation and creative solutions.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher); and completion of ART 115 ; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 131 - Introduction to Drawing 1


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Provides instruction in objective observational drawing skills designed for the beginner. Offers lectures, demonstrations, training in traditional problem-solving techniques, composition, and media. Introduces art concepts, vocabulary, and skills to critically analyze drawings.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 132 - Introduction to Drawing 2


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Provides lectures, demonstrations, and continued individualized training in objective drawing begun in ART 131 , and introduces subjective drawing. Emphasizes composition, and introduces additional drawing media and image sources. Discusses art concepts, vocabulary, and skills to critically analyze drawings.

    Prerequisite: Placement in WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher); and completion of ART 131 ; or consent of instructor based on portfolio review. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 142 - Introduction to Photography


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces digital photography camera handling and editing, and the printing of digital images. Covers important photographic themes and composition.

    Prerequisite: Placement in WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • ART 198A - Independent Studies


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1

    By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; and consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
  
  • ART 198B - Independent Studies


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; and consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
  
  • ART 198C - Independent Studies


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: By instructors consent.
Credit Hours: 3
  
  • ART 198D - Independent Studies


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; and consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 198E - Independent Studies


    Lecture Hours: 5
    Credit Hours: 5

    By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; and consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 5
  
  • ART 201 - Introduction to the Arts of East Asia


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces the arts of India and Southeast Asia, China, and Japan. Emphasizes art and architecture as both constructive and reflective of religious, political, and social structures. Traces continuity and change in India: Indus Valley Civilization to the Delhi Sultanate (1206); China: Xia Dynasty to the invasion of the Mongols (1276); and Japan: Jomon Culture to the Kamakura Shogunate (ca. 1300).

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121 ; or completion of WR 115  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 202 - History of Photography


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Explores the history of photography from its beginning to the present. Includes technical, artistic, commercial, cultural, and social development of photography as a form of visual communication and artistic expression.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: WR 115  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4
  
  • ART 203 - New Media Art


    Lecture Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduces aesthetic, historical, and critical issues of new media arts and design. Presents aspects of printmaking, photography, graphic design, video, film, performance, installation, and other forms of time-based art in terms of experiencing, appreciating, and understanding its role in our lives.

    Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 ; or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
 

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