This course exposes students to mathematical thought and quantitative thinking to solve problems in the context of real-world scenarios. It introduces topics such as consumer problem solving, voting/decision theory, graph theory, growth and decay models, finance, statistics, probability, and counting systems in the context of their applications.

Prerequisites:
BTC College Level Math score of 75 or a C grade in MATH 099.

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A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or better, and Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a B or better and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or better or AENGL 100 with a C or better.

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An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to theories of learning, the senses, perceptions, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (85) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (255) or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher OR BUS 191 with a C or higher.

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Introduction to the general welding industry, shop safety and orientation to the metal shop environment. Also electrical and compressed gas cylinder safety, and safe applications with grinders, band saws, and ironworkers.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or better and ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or better. ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or MATH 090 or ABE 050 with a C or better.

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This course will introduce the student to the basics of plasma arc cutting and oxy-fuel cutting processes including cutting safety; theory of gases; and hands-on lab practice. Cylinder handling and equipment safety and orientation will be stressed.

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Students will learn to use prints and drawings used in the welding trade. Students will study interpretation of basic drawings and prints, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics and sketching and drawing techniques.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110 and WLD 120

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Students will learn applications of power sources, electrode identification, and basic steel metallurgy, while practicing lab techniques in E6010 and E7018 SMAW Electrodes in the weld booth.

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Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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Introduction to the Gas Metal Arc Welding, welding process for mild steel. Power sources, techniques, shielding gases, metallurgy, and electrode identification will be covered. The student will learn the application of this process through lab practice in the weld booth.

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This introduction to the gas metal arc welding process on aluminum covers safety, power sources, metallurgy, gases, filler metals, and lab practice.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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Course covers the flux core arc welding process, including dual shield and self-shielding processes. Classroom discussion includes process safety and applications, power sources, shielding gases, FCAW electrodes and metallurgy. Lab practice on mild steel in the weld booth.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110, and WLD 120

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Students will demonstrate all position FCAW welding techniques.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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This Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process covers safety, power sources, metallurgy, gases, filler metals and welding lab practice on mild steel in the weld booth.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110 and WLD 120

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This introduction to gas tungsten arc welding process on aluminum covers safety, power sources, metallurgy, gases, filler metals, and lab practice.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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Students will learn and apply basic layout and fabricating techniques, applying simple print reading concepts, and cutting and welding techniques, to produce simple fabricated small projects. Will familiarize students with shop equipment and sign-off each for safety. GMAW and FCAW welding processes may be used, as well as Plasma and Oxy/Fuel Thermal Cutting processes, and introduction to bevellers. The importance of accurate measuring; precision squares, angles, drilling and leveling; attention to detail, neatness, and the finished product will be demonstrated in an approved small fabrication project.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110 and WLD 120

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Students will learn to use prints and drawings used in the welding trade, with emphasis on structural steel. Students will study and interpret industry drawings and prints, plan drawings, symbols, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics, sketching and drawing techniques.

Prerequisites:
Basic Welding Certificate or Instructor Permission

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Advanced Print Reading for 2nd year students. Students will study interpretation of basic drawings and prints, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics and sketching and drawing techniques. Also may include applications for CNC Plasma Software, Isometric reading and drawing, and understanding basic AutoCAD applications.

Prerequisites:
WLD 205, or WLD 206, or Instructor permission

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Lab exploring avenues for overcoming the difficulties of advanced SMA welding, including confined space applications, and out of position welding. Will apply practices on standard unlimited structural groove weld test plates.

Prerequisites:
WLD 206 with a C- or higher and WLD 230 with a C- or higher and WLD 242 with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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FCAW process in various positions for advanced welding techniques.

Prerequisites:
WLD 206, WLD 230, WLD 242, and WLD 252 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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This course is designed to give students experience fabricating projects from aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys. Students will use large shop equipment including CNC plasma, press brake, hydraulic plate shear, and overhead bridge crane.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 116, WLD 120, WLD 121, WLD 130, WLD 131, WLD 140, WLD 141, and WLD 150 all with a C- or better or Instructor permission.

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Advanced fabricating techniques for alloys. Students will use large shop equipment and welding power supplies to fabricate projects from alloys including but not limited to aluminum, stainless steel and titanium to an industry acceptable standard.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 116, WLD 120, WLD 121, WLD 130, WLD 131, WLD 140, WLD 141, and WLD 150 all with a C- or better or Instructor permission.

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Advanced fabricating techniques for steel. Students will use large shop equipment and welding power supplies to fabricate projects from standard structural shapes to applicable industry standard.

Prerequisites:
WLD 206, WLD 230, WLD 242, and WLD 252 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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This course requires successful completion of at least one AWS/WABO Certification Test (SMAW or FCAW) on 1" plate or 8" Schedule 80 Pipe. Proof of industry certification may substitute for this requirement by Instructor permission.

Prerequisites:
WLD 213 with a C- or higher and WLD 230 with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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A culminating project consisting of a portfolio, resume, and job search element, and a culminating fabrication project under the direction of staff.

Prerequisites:
WLD 213 with a C- or higher or WLD 230 with a C- or higher or Instructor Permission.

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A culminating project consisting of a portfolio, resume and job search element, and a culminating fabrication project under the direction of staff.

Prerequisites:
Instructor Permission.

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Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice. May be taken multiple times.

Prerequisites:
Instructor permission

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Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice.

Prerequisites:
Instructor permission

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