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2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Welding
  

  • WEL 181 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

    2 credits
    This course is designed to give students proficiency in theory and operations of gas metal arc welding equipment. Emphasis is on safety and welding in the flat and horizontal positions.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $60.00
  

  • WEL 190 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    2 credits
    This course is designed to give students proficiency in theory and operation of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment. Emphasis is on safety, and welding in the flat and horizontal position.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $60.00
  

  • WEL 196 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    2 credits
    This course is designed to give students advanced theory and skills in gas tungsten arc welding. Emphasis is on safety, and welding in the vertical and overhead positions.

    Prerequisites
    WEL 190  

    Fees
    Course Materials: $60.00
  

  • WEL 213 - Fabrication, Layout, Estimating & Repair

    2 credits
    This course will cover aspect of measurement and geometry of circles, squares and triangles. It also covers calculation of bends by braking, rolling, and welding 90 angles and 360 circles. The students will do the calculations for the fabrication of projects.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $50.00
  

  • WEL 214 - Advanced Fabrication

    2 credits
    This course will cover: the billing of materials, blueprint layout techniques, layout tools, operating sheet metal equipment, and welding. The students will use these skills to do the fabrication of more complex projects.

    Prerequisites
    WEL 213  

    Fees
    Course Materials: $135.00
  

  • WEL 298 - Thermal Cutting and Welding

    1 credits
    The Thermal Cutting and Welding course offers students instruction on the safe operation in the following areas: OFC, OFW, Brazing and Plasma Cutting equipment. Students will demonstrate how to safely operate the equipment in order to make cuts and welding in the flat position.
  

  • WEL 299 - Pre-Pipe Welding

    2 credits
    This course is designed to give students advanced theory and Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding in the vertical and overhead positions, pipe 1F and 2F.
  

  • WEL 301 - Pipe Welding

    2 credits
    This is an advanced welding course designed to give students theory and application of pipe welding. Welding processes used will be Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten arc welding. Students will welding carbon steel and stainless steel pipe joints.

    Corequisites
    WEL 170  and WEL 190  
  

  • WEL 316 - Pipe Welding II

    2 credits
    This course is designed to give students proficiency in the theory and application of the basics of pipe welding. Emphasis is on safety, and welding in the 1G and 2G positions. Welding processes used will be SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW while welding with carbon steel and stainless steel pipe joints.
  

  • WEL 340 - Maintenance Welding

    2 credits
    Students will learn how to utilize their welding skills to repair and build projects as required by factory maintenance personnel.

    Prerequisites
    WEL 122  
  

  • WEL 710 - Robotic Welding

    3 credits
    This course will give students experience utilizing the same robots and software that are used in industry. Integration of robotic automation will teach design and manufacturing concepts using basic operations of welding robots.
  

  • WEL 949 - Spec Top: Gma Sma Oxy Welding

    1 credits
    This course, usually offered on a limited basis only, provides an in-depth study on a topic of general interest pertaining to this department.

Work Based Learning
  

  • WBL 100 - Exploring Careers

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 101 - Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 102 - Exploring Careers: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Manufacturing careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 103 - Exploring Careers: Human Services

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Human Services careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 104 - Exploring Careers: Health Sciences

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Health Sciences careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 105 - Exploring Careers: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 106 - Exploring Careers: Information Solutions

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Information Solutions careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 107 - Exploring Careers: Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.

  

  • WBL 108 - Exploring Careers: Industrial Technology

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Industrial Technology careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 109 - Exploring Careers: Government and Criminal Justice

    1-3 credits
    This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Government and Criminal Justice careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.
  

  • WBL 110 - Employability Skills

    1-3 credits
    This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment, and to learn and practice the skills and attitudes required for job success. Students will practice resume writing, job application completion, and interviewing techniques. Additionally, students will practice work-place problem solving strategies, and demonstrate skills required to work in a diverse environment.
  

  • WBL 140 - Workplace Project Based Learning

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project based learning in the workplace, and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 141 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project based learning in the workplace, and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Sciences employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 142 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project based learning in the workplace, and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 143 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Human Services

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project based learning in the workplace, and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Human Services employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 145 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project based learning in the workplace, and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 146 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Information Solutions

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project based learning in the workplace, and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Information Solutions employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 147 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project-based learning in the workplace and will develop and implement projects in cooperation with programs and clubs at Iowa Central. Students will gain a usable knowledge of working as a team member and toward a client-based goal. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty or staff member. This course will also help students gain confidence in skills and ability which will be of key significance when making important life decisions.
  

  • WBL 148 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Industrial Technology

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course will learn the concept of project-based learning in the workplace and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Industrial Technology employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 149 - Workplace Project Based Learning: Government and Criminal Justice

    2-3 credits
    Students in this course will learn the concept of project-based learning in the workplace and develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Government and Criminal Justice employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member.
  

  • WBL 150 - Job Shadowing

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore a field of interest while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces of interest to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 151 - Job Shadowing: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the field of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 152 - Job Shadowing: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 153 - Job Shadowing: Human Services

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the field of Human Services while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 154 - Job Shadowing: Health Sciences

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the field of Health Sciences while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 155 - Job Shadowing: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the fields of Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 156 - Job Shadowing: Information Solutions

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the field of Information Solutions while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 157 - Job Shadowing: Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts

    1-2 credits
    Students in this course will explore the field of Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values.
  

  • WBL 158 - Job Shadowing: Industrial Technology

    1-2 credits
    Students enrolled in this course will explore the field of Industrial Technology while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of an organization’s structure and workplace values.
  

  • WBL 159 - Job Shadowing: Government and Criminal Justice

    1-2 credits
    Students enrolled in this course will explore the field of Government and Criminal Justice while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of an organization’s structure and workplace values.
  

  • WBL 200 - Practicum/Field Experience: CTE

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in their chosen field of study. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 201 - Practicum/Field Experience: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 202 - Practicum/Field Experience: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in the Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 203 - Practicum/Field Experience: Human Services

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Human Services careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 204 - Practicum/Field Experience: Health Sciences

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Human Services careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment. Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Health Sciences careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 205 - Practicum/Field Experience: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 206 - Practicum/Field Experience: Information Solutions

    1-4 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisory, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Information Solutions careers. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain an understanding or industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 207 - Practicum/Field Experience: Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts

    1-5 credits
    Students in this course learn the concept of project-based learning in the workplace and will develop and implement projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the digital Media employment sector. Projects are developed under the supervision of a college faculty member. This course will also help students gain confidence in skills and ability which will be of key significance when making important life decisions.
  

  • WBL 208 - Practicum/Field Experience: Industrial Technology

    1-4 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisor, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Industrial Technology programs. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain and understanding of industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 209 - Practicum/Field Experience: Government and Criminal Justice

    1-4 credits
    Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisor, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in Government and Criminal Justice programs. Students will participate in job training, and will complete assignments to develop workplace communication skills, gain and understanding of industry and organizational structures, and learn problem solving skills in a work environment.
  

  • WBL 300 - Internship

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 301 - Internship: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 302 - Internship: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 303 - Internship: Human Services

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Human Services. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 304 - Internship: Health Sciences

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Health Sciences. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 305 - Internship: Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 306 - Internship: Information Solutions

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Information Solutions. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 307 - Internship: Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 308 - Internship: Industrial Technology

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of a practicing professional, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their Industrial Technology career goal. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and perform specific job duties within a business or organization.
  

  • WBL 309 - Internship: Government and Criminal Justice

    1-5 credits
    Offered under the supervision and mentoring of a practicing professional, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their Industrial Technology career goal. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and perform specific job duties within a business or organization.
 

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