WSCC 2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
WSCC 2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Welding

  
  • WLD 103 - Welding Technology II


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐2
    2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 101 - Welding Technology I 
    Technical lecture relating to theory in the areas of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Weld Testing and Inspection, Shielded Metal Arc Welding of pipe, related welding processes and the use and interpretation of welding symbols.
  
  • WLD 104 - Basic Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 100 - Basic Oxy and Arc Welding 
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 101 - Welding Technology I 
    Will enhance Shielded Metal Arc Welding skills in all positions using a variety of electrodes. Weld quality will be determined by producing guided bend and fillet fracture tests to American Welding Society standards.
  
  • WLD 106 - Advanced Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 104 - Basic Arc Lab 
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 103 - Welding Technology II  
    Will produce fillet and open root Single‐Vee groove welds in all positions using large diameter electrodes with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process. Weld quality will be checked using macro‐etch and guided bend testing to American Welding Society standards. Prepares student for welding qualification tests.
  
  • WLD 110 - Blueprint Reading for Welders


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Basic fundamentals of drawing interpretation as applied to the welding trade, with emphasis on coverage of welding symbols. Introduction to template development and layout.
  
  • WLD 111 - Metallurgy


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Basic study of metals, effects of thermal cycles, tensile, bend, hardness and spark testing used to identify metals. Study of atomic structures, crystallization, and crystal structures, grain structures and heat treatments of metals.
  
  • WLD 113 - Gas Metal Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 103 - Welding Technology II  & WLD 104 - Basic Arc Lab 
    Practice in the setup of Semi‐automatic Gas Metal Arc Welding equipment. Solid wire, self‐shielded flux core, gas‐shielded flux core and aluminum electrodes are used to produce butt, lap, tee, and vee‐groove joints in all positions. Guided bend tests are utilized to determine weld quality to American Welding D 1.1 Standard.
  
  • WLD 114 - Gas Tungsten Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 103 - Welding Technology II 
    Practice in the setup of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment. Welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum butt, lap, tee and corner joints in all positions. The student will determine weld quality by producing guided bend tests to American Welding Society standards.
  
  • WLD 207 - Pipe Welding Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 106 - Advanced Arc Lab 
    Shielded Metal Arc Welding on 4” schedule 80 pipe in the 1G, 2G and 5G positions. Vee‐groove open root joint configuration tested to American Society Mechanical Engineers section 1X standard. Designed to develop skills for the pipe welding industry.
  
  • WLD 212 - Welding Fabrication


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐1 Lab‐4‐6
    3‐4 credit hrs/5‐7 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Designed to develop or improve the basic skills in design, layout, fabrication, and print reading. Areas studied include estimating labor and material rates, use of welding symbols, process selection, quality control inspection techniques, and fabrication methods.
  
  • WLD 298 - Independent Study: Welding


    Offered as needed
    1‐6 credit hrs/1‐6 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: Approved Application
    Investigation and study of the principles and concepts of advanced welding operations. Objectives of the study are determined by mutual agreement between the student and instructor.
  
  • WLD 299 - Internship: Welding


    Offered as needed
    3‐6 credit hrs/3‐6 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: Approved application
    Credit is granted for students that engage in learning knowledge and skills through a complex and carefully designed project or through part‐time work experience. The hours will be determined between employer and faculty member.

Zoology

  
  • ZOO 211 - Ornithology


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    A systematic approach to the study of birds. Anatomy, physiology, and behavioral characteristics will be studied. The identification of birds by sight and sound will be stressed.
  
  • ZOO 220 - General Zoology


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    A survey of animals, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and distribution. Students will perform field studies on the Lake Michigan shoreline as well as local terrestrial environments.

Communications

  
  • COM 100 - Introduction to Communication


    Offered FL WI SM
    Lecture-3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    An introduction to the principles of interpersonal, small group, and public communication, with a focus on developing more effective communication at each level.  Formerly SPE 100.
  
  • COM 101 - Principles of Speaking


    Offered FL WI, as needed SM
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Introduction to the theory and practice of informative and persuasive public speaking, with an emphasis on extemporaneous delivery.  Students will study and apply rhetorical appeals, audience analysis, and full-sentence outlines; create visual presentations; and practice dynamic physical and vocal delivery using multimodal presentations. Formerly SPE 101.
  
  • COM 110 - Interpersonal Communications


    Offered FL WI, as needed SM
    Lecture‐3 Offered
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communications, analysis of daily communication interactions; and practice in developing and building better interpersonal relationships in family, work, and social settings. Formerly SPE 110.
  
  • COM 202 - Introduction to Mass Communication


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Exploration of the evolution of media and how media develop and frame communication. Media studies include books, newspapers, radio, music, television, magazines, the Internet, and social media. Additionally, students will examine the relationship between media, culture, gender, and communication. Formerly SPE 202.
  
  • COM 206 - Small Group Communications


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture-3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Introduction to the theory and practice of small group communication, analysis of group interactions, and practice in developing competency as an effective small group member and potential leader. Formerly SPE 206.
 

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