May 17, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology

  
  • RAH 255 - Building Control Systems


    3 Credit(s)
    This is a course in the operation of building control systems used in large commercial buildings. This course will cover both pneumatic and DDC control systems used in large commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals, and shopping malls. This course will require a complete and thorough understanding of all electrical, refrigeration, airflow, and hydronic principles learned in previous classes for successful completion. Students should also have above average computer skills for successful completion of this course.

    Prerequisite(s): RAH 207 , RAH 220 , and RAH 235 .
  
  • RAH 260 - Certification Preparation


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will prepare students to take and pass various industry certification exams. Students will prepare for the current EPA certification exams, the current West Virginia Technician certification exams, and various national certification exams such at NATE, ICE, and HVAC Excellence.

    Prerequisite(s): RAH 207  and RAH 235  or Program Director permission.
  
  • RAH 265 - Commercial Refrigeration


    3 Credit(s)
    This is a course in commercial and industrial refrigeration. Topics to be covered include reach in and walk in coolers and freezers, ice machines, compressed air dryers, industrial process cooling, and an introduction to supermarket systems.

    Prerequisite(s): RAH 100  and RAH 102 

Social Science

  
  • SS 207 - West Virginia and the Appalachian Subculture


    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines the interaction of physical and personal factors which have shaped the ways of life of West Virginia’s citizens. The course treats history, government, the economy, religious and educational attitudes and other societal attributes as part of the regional subculture.

  
  • SS 255 - The Global Community


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to intercultural communication; to global problems associated with such topics as security, trade and the environment; to world geography; and to recent changes in the political and economic systems of Europe. Students should take this course in the second year of their program.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  or ENG 115 .
    Note: See Core Coursework Transfer Agreement  information in General Education section.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 125 - Introduction to Sociology


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to basic sociology concepts, to sociology as a discipline and to the techniques of social research. Included for study are social structure, social relationships, culture, major social institutions and sources of social change.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097  or ENG 101 .

    Note: See Core Coursework Transfer Agreement  information in General Education section.
  
  • SOC 126 - Social Problems


    3 Credit(s)
    This course surveys current problems threatening the social order which arise from the social structure, from social institutions or from deviance or social change.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 125 .
    Note: See Core Coursework Transfer Agreement  information in General Education section.
  
  • SOC 255 - Marriage and the Family


    3 Credit(s)
    This course investigates recent sociological literature concerning marriage and the institution of the family and crisis within it. It surveys literature on customs and processes, structures across several cultures and the implication of these on recent social changes.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 125 .

Speech

  
  • SPCH 101 - Interpersonal Communication


    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides an introduction to the process, effects and variables involved in interpersonal communication. The primary focus is on verbal and nonverbal skills in two-person and small group interactions, particularly within an organizational environment. The major concern is with conflict management, interviewing and dyadic relationships.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097  or ENG 101 .

  
  • SPCH 105 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication


    3 Credit(s)
    This course includes a study of the elements of oral communication and practice in organizing and delivering short speeches. Emphasis is on the development of effective communication skills and self-confidence.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097  or ENG 101 .

    Note: See Core Coursework Transfer Agreement  information in General Education section.

Surgical Technology

  
  • ST 105 - Surgical Technology I


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the surgical environment, the history of surgery and the legal, ethical, moral and psychological responsibilities of the surgical technologist. Emphasis is placed on the principles of asepsis, safety and the importance of teamwork. Common surgical and diagnostic procedures are introduced. Students must register for a lecture and laboratory/clinical section for this semester.

    Corequisite(s): ST 115 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): AHS 103 , BIO 114 ;

  
  • ST 115 - Clinical Practice I


    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides campus laboratory practice of basic surgical skills, asepsis and sterile technique.

    Corequisite(s): ST 105 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): AHS 103 , BIO 114 .

  
  • ST 125 - Anesthesia/Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to focus on the medication process in the field of the Surgical Technologist and drug handling. The class will emphasize medications used in the surgical field which includes selection of the correct drug, measurement and mixing, distribution and dispensing, administration, and assessment of the patient and documentation.

    Corequisite(s): ST 150 , ST 155 .
  
  • ST 150 - Surgical Technology II


    4 Credit(s)
    This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in ST 105 . Emphasis is placed on orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive, genitourinary and vascular surgical skills. Emphasis continues to be placed on the principles of asepsis and their

    Prerequisite(s): ST 105 , ST 115 .
    Corequisite(s): ST 155 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 115 ,

  
  • ST 155 - Clinical Practice II


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice I. Students build on their knowledge and expertise and are introduced to more surgical specialties in the Operating Room.

    Prerequisite(s): ST 115 , ST 105 ;
    Corequisite(s): ST 150 .
  
  • ST 175 - Pathophysiology for the Surgical Technologist


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide general knowledge and functions of the human body in disease and illness. The main focus topics will be understanding cell structure as it correlates to disease and pathologies as they relate to each body system.

    Prerequisite(s): ST 125 , ST 150 , ST 155 .
  
  • ST 200 - Surgical Technology III


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of ST 150 . Students build on their knowledge and expertise and are introduced to more complex surgeries in the Operating Room.

    Prerequisite(s): ST 150 , ST 155 .
    Corequisite(s): ST 210 .
  
  • ST 210 - Clinical Practice III


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice II. Students build on their knowledge and expertise and are introduced to more surgical specialties and take a more advanced role in the Operating Room.

    Prerequisite(s): ST 155 , ST 150 .
    Corequisite(s): ST 200 .
  
  • ST 250 - Surgical Technology IV


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of ST 200 . Students build on their knowledge of advanced surgical procedures, trauma and emergency surgeries.

    Prerequisite(s): ST 200 , ST 210 .
    Corequisite(s): ST 255 , ST 260 .
  
  • ST 255 - Clinical Practice IV


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice III. Students build on their knowledge and expertise they have acquired throughout this program.

    Prerequisite(s): ST 200 , ST 210 .
    Corequisite(s): ST 250 .
  
  • ST 260 - Surgical Technology Seminar


    2 Credit(s)
    This course is designed for advanced surgical technology students in the professional role of the Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room with special emphasis placed on preparation for the National Certification Examination.

    Corequisite(s): ST 250 , ST 255 .

Welding

  
  • WELD 101 - Oxyacetylene Welding


    1 Credit(s)
    This course presents basic principles of oxyacetylene cutting and welding.  The course will focus on proper selection and use of equipment, safety, proper cutting and welding techniques, along with setup.

  
  • WELD 102 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding


    6 Credit(s)
    This course presents the nomenclature and setup procedures for the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process and teaches basic applications.  Students weld fillet welds and basic groove welds in each of the four welding positions using different electrodes.

  
  • WELD 112 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding


    6 Credit(s)
    This course continues SMAW welding on pipe to become proficient in 2G, 5G, and 6G welding on pipe.  Welds will be tested to AWS and ASME standards.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): WELD 102 

  
  • WELD 115 - Fabrication Drawing & Fitter Skills


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide an introduction to reading and interpreting welding print symbols, welding blueprints, isometric drawings, P&ID’s, and working drawings used in trades and crafts. Focus is on dimension, shape, fabrication and assembly. Applies basic mathematics to calculate take offs, make material cut list, and provides the students the skills needed to properly layout and fabricate their work.

  
  • WELD 202 - Beginning MIG


    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the safety, nomenclature and set up procedures for gas and metal arc welding (MIG). Students will perform open Single-V-Groove welds on plate without backing.  Students will weld in all four positions.  Additional topics include wire specifications, joint design, shielding gasses, and production of beads and joints.

  
  • WELD 204 - Advanced MIG


    3 Credit(s)
    This course, which is a continuation of WELD 202   students will continue to develop advanced skills in MIG welding.  Students will perform welds in all four positions on plate with backing and aluminum.  Welds will be testing to AWS non-destructive standards.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): WELD 202  

  
  • WELD 206 - Beginning TIG


    3 Credit(s)
    In this course, students will be introduced to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW or TIG) with an emphasis on safety, machine set-up, filler rods and shielding gas identification.  Students will produce beads, bead patterns and joints in all four positions.  Students will perform welds on plate without backing.

  
  • WELD 208 - Advanced TIG


    3 Credit(s)
    In a continuation of WELD 206  , students will continue to develop advanced skills in TIG welding.  Students will perform welds in all four positions on plate with backing and on pipe.  Welds will be tested to AWS and ASME standards.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): WELD 206 .

  
  • WELD 210 - Flux Core Welding


    3 Credit(s)
    Students will learn the safety, nomenclature, set up procedures and techniques associated with flux core arc welding.  Students will weld on pads in each of the four positions.  Techniques will include beads, lap joints, tee joints and butt joints.

  
  • WELD 215 - Metallurgy


    2 Credit(s)
    This course presents basic principles of metallurgy as they relate to welding and fabrication. Students will study properties of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics will include manufacture, weld preparation, surface preparation, heat treatment before and after welding, alloys of special steel, and classification of steels.

  
  • WELD 220 - Layout and Fabrication


    3 Credit(s)
    Students will perform fit-up procedures to set up and align parts for fabrication according to blueprint design and specifications. Students will apply mathematics for layout.  The course includes estimation, structural and pipefitting techniques, and making templates and jigs.

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 112  
  
  • WELD 225 - Downhill Pipe Welding


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide the students with a thorough understanding of downhill pipe welding procedures and weld quality.  It provides training to develop skills necessary to produce quality welds on open root carbon steel pipe in the 5G and 6G positions, using E6010 and E8010.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): WELD 112  

 

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