SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

1. Identify the major components of sociology.
2. Understand the methods of sociological research.
3. Describe sociological theories.
4. Explain the importance of culture and socialization.
5. Understand the concepts of groups and organizations in society.
6. Identify the major societal institutions including: family, education, religion, politics and economics.
7. Examine social change, collective behavior, demography, social problems, medicalization and deviance as contributors in society

1. The importance of sociology in contemporary society
2. The methods of studying sociology
3. Culture
4. Socialization
5. Groups and organizations
6. Social roles
7. Stratification—societal and global
8. Ethnicity, gender and race
9. Collective behavior and social movements
10. Deviance
11. Social Change
12. Social institutions

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SOC 117 - Understanding Chemical Dependency

 
Description
This is an introductory level course to the field of drug and alcohol studies. Students will acquire a knowledge of the effects and composition of the most frequently abused drugs. Then the study will acquaint the student with the four perspectives currently utilized in the field: the biophysical model; the model from psychology, The Biophysical Model, The Model from Psychology, The Spiritual Paradigm and the Theories of Sociology.

1. Name the most important major families of drugs.
2. Recognize the specific drugs within those families.
3. Relate those drugs to the working of the human brain and the neurotransmitter system.
4. Explain the Biophysical/Biomedical Model for understanding addiction.
5. Restate the Model from Psychology.
6. Explain the Spiritual Paradigm.
7. Describe the Theories of Sociology.

1. The major families of drugs including Sedative-Hypnotics, Opiates, Central Nervous System Stimulants and Hallucinogens
2. Specific examples within those families
3. The nature of addiction and the scope of the problem
4. Differential Diagnosis
5. The four theoretical paradigms: Biophysical, Psychological, Sociological, and Spiritual
6. A history of drugs
7. Drug use in the U.S.
8. Judicial response to the addict

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SOC 118P - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Practicum

1. Develop their own ethical standards through study of relevant documents on the subject as it relates to the field of addiction.
2. Identify and teach to others likely vectors of infections from blood-borne illnesses such as HIV/AIDS.
3. Report what has been learned at the clinical setting.
4. Judge Drug and Alcohol as an appropriate career path.

1. Ethical papers from NAADAC and the PCB
2. The responsibilities inherent to the principle of “Confidentiality” including the legal precedent implicit in “Tarasoff” and other suitable readings
3. Appropriate laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
4. HIV/AIDS, its definition, scope, vectors of infection and prevention
5. Other blood-borne illnesses such as HBV and HCV
6. Questions brought back by the students from their sites

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SOC 160 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

1. Define the major areas of Women’s Studies.
2. Discuss ethical, legal, medical/biological and religious issues in women’s lives.
3. Define parameters differentiating males and females in socialization, politics, culture and language.
4. List and define the characteristics of good work/career settings for women and families.
5. Discuss educational opportunities and learning styles useful for women.
6. Discuss legal mandates that promote/hinder women’s development.
7. Describe the requirements for research in Women’s Studies.
8. Define diversity and differences regarding women and men’s language usage.

1. Major areas of Women’s Studies
2. Diversity: racial, ethnic, religious, language, gender, physical and mental challenges
3. Learning and educational opportunities
4. Characteristics used to evaluate men and women for various careers
5. Family options for men and women
6. Legal support and challenges
7. Socialization differences for boys and girls, women and men
8. Research methods in women’s studies
9. Medical and biological issues

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SOC 201 - Sociology of the Family

 
Description
This course is a study of the family and its institutional aspects. Empirical science is applied to childhood development, courtship, marriage, parenthood, bereavement, and divorce. Cultural, class, religious, ethnic, and racial differences are analyzed.

1. Describe the paired relationship.
2. Explore the background for marriage including: gender and sex-role behavior, human sexuality, societal attitudes toward human sexuality, love and dating.
3. Examine the married couple including: marriage and alternatives, remarriage, intermarriage.
4. Review conflict and adjustment in marriage.
5. Examine the family - theories, reproduction, socialization, children and the economics of the family.
6. Critique the future of the family.

1. Marriage in a changing society
2. Mate selection
3. Dating, marriage, cohabitation
4. Sexuality
5. Single life
6. Gender
7. Theories of marriage and family
8. Life cycle of marriage
9. Parents and children
10. Kinship and community
11. Types of families
12. Economics of the family
13. Socialization
14. Family problems, forecasts and other related topics

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SOC 208 - Urban Sociology

 
Description
This course is a broad survey of the origins and development of urban, suburban, and metropolitan settlements, with particular emphasis on the emergence and transformation of U.S. cities. Urban, suburban, metropolitan social problems and public policy issues are covered.

1. Exhibit an awareness of theories illuminating the field of urban sociology.
2. Define the kind of problems facing cities and city residents today.
3. Describe how Pittsburgh exemplifies some of the tendencies seen in cities nationwide and part of a larger picture.
4. Critically compare and assess analytical viewpoints in regard to urban life.
5. Compare and contrast the major responses given by urbanologists to the issues and problems that they have to confront.

1. Classical urban theory
2. Contemporary urban theory
3. Urban problems
4. Pittsburgh as an historical and contemporary example
5. Demographic trends and analysis
6. Urban decline
7. Urban public policy
8. Possible futures for urban regions

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SOC 210 - The Sociology of Sexual Behavior

1. Define sexual choices that one makes during the course of a lifetime.
2. Outline the transition of sexuality from its association with the sacred, to the scientific, to the secular.
3. Explain what is meant by the sexualization of American society and the factors that brought this phenomenon about.
4. Outline the historical roots of the sexual values that prevail in the U.S. society today.
5. Define cultural variations in human sexuality.
6. Explain the biological, psychological, sociological, and feminist theories of sexuality.
7. Explain the procedures and methods used in sex research and be familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of sexual studies conducted to date.
8. Interpret the impact of sex roles on interpersonal sexual relationships.
9. Contrast traditional and current views on individual sexuality (autoeroticism).
10. Identify the social factors that impact on sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality).
11. Compare and contrast biological, sociological and psychological explanations of sexual orientation.
12. Interpret variations that occur in one’s sexuality from infancy through adolescence and adulthood.
13. Explain the importance of communication to sexual relationships.
14. Use the sociological imagination to understand the basis of love relationships and the dilemmas that often accompany them.
15. Identify the socio-cultural factors that are associated with sexual dysfunctions.
16. Outline the approaches used in sex therapy.
17. Interpret the functions and dysfunctions of commercial sex.
18. Identify the sources of HIV infection, the threat that AIDS poses to straights and gays alike and suggested ways to reduce and/or prevent the spread of HIV and other STDs.
     

1. Making sexual choices
2. Sexual values – their origins and implications
3. Cultural variations in human sexuality
4. Research methods used in the study of human sexuality including the strengths and limitations of classic and more recent sex studies
5. Theoretical perspectives used in the study of human sexuality
6. Human sexual response
7. Gender roles and sexual relationships
8. Individual and interpersonal sexuality
9. Sexual orientations-homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality
10. Love and sexuality
11. Communication and sexuality
12. HIV infection: myths and realities
13. Abuses and uses of commercial sex
14. Sex and the law

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SOC 211 - Racial and Ethnic Minorities

1. Define basic terminology such as competition, conflict segregation stratification and assimilation accommodation.
2. Compare and contrast first contact in North America and the subsequent reactions between natives and foreigners.
3. Apply the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism to daily life and critical thinking/problem solving.
4. Appraise the future of ethnicity in the United States.
5. Contrast characteristics of specific groups such as Native American Indians, African Americans and Latinos.
6. Discuss experiences of being a member of a minority
7. Discuss human rights issues from a national and global perspective.

1. Terminology – race, ethnicity, equity, equality
2. History of the United States related to categories of minority groups
3. Stratification, Race and Ethnicity
4. Racial and Ethnic Identity (discrimination/diversity)
5. Economics, Politics and Racial and Ethnic Groups
6. Anglo American and its history
7. Latinos/Hispanics
8. African Americans
9. Native Americans
10. Experiences of being different
11. Public policy and change
12. Future of the United States and multiculturalism and pluralism

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SOC 212 - Social Problems

 
Description
A study of problems of inequality, problems of the global setting, problems of the life cycle, problems caused by violating social norms and other related issues. Discussed are underlying processes, the interpretation of statistics and social policies that address these social problems.

1. State the theories regarding the origins of the social problems that confront society today.
2. Describe the social problems confronting modern American society.
3. Engage in analytical thinking regarding contemporary social problems.
4. Analyze alternative hypotheses for the causes and etiology of various social ills.

 Listed Topics

1. Social theories regarding social problems
2. Problems of social inequality
3. Problems of the global setting
4. Problems of the life cycle
5. Problems created by normative deviance
6. Contemporary social policies

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SOC 213 - Sociology of Health and Illness

1. Define terms such as health, illness, disease and suffering.
2. Describe values and beliefs related to health and illness.
3. Describe issues of costs, rationing, insurance, and managed care.
4. Recognize problems of inequality in health care.
5. Discuss the socialization of professional health care workers.
6. Assess the impact of technology in health care provision and costs.

1. Illness vs. Health
2. Roles: sick, care giver and enabler
3. The United States’ health care system
4. Managed care vs. private care
5. Care of the very young and very old
6. Environmental diseases
7. Wellness programs
8. Pandemic disease-HIV/AIDS
9. Genetics and other technologies
10. Rationing resources
11. Health Care/Medicare Providers
12. Prevention
13. Chronic illness
14. The future of health care in the U.S.

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SOC 216 - Sociology of Deviance

 
Description
In this course, students gain the ability to analyze a variety of deviant behaviors from sociological, critical and cross-cultural perspectives. Deviant Behavior is any activity or action that attracts widespread social disapproval. Topics include but are not limited to homicide, rape, family violence, mental disorders, unconventional sexuality, drug use, suicide, physical disability and appearance, unconventional behavior and freedom of expression.

1. Explain the difference between criminal and non-criminal deviance.
2. Discuss societal definitions of deviance and identify the impact on society.
3. Define Stigma and discuss its effects on individuals and society.
4. List and define various theoretical perspectives as applied to Deviance including, Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Labeling, Strain Theory, Differential Association, Control Theory, and Phenomenology.
5. Identify specific variant forms of personal, interpersonal and lifestyle deviance and explain each influence on social interactions.
6. Identify positive and negative consequences of deviant behavior.
7. Discuss deviance as a catalyst for social change.

1. Various objective, subjective, and cross-cultural definitions of deviance
2. Theories of deviance formation
3. Specific forms of criminal and non-criminal deviance which will include physical violence, substance deviance, sexual deviance, deviant language, physical disability, economic deviance, political & ideological deviance, obesity & eating disorders, deviance as expression, deviance as catalyst for social change

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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish 1

 
Description
This course is designed to encourage the development of communicative proficiency through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammatical structures, vocabulary and readings are presented as tools for developing good communications skills. In addition, this course aims to promote culture awareness of the Spanish-speaking world.

1. Apply what has been learned both linguistically and culturally in a variety of situations.
2. Utilize Spanish language vocabulary, grammar and Spanish cultural awareness.
3. Translate level appropriate material.
4. Write simple sentences. 
5. Communicate at a basic level in Spanish.
6. Use a low-mid novice level vocabulary both in and out of the classroom.
7. Identify the difference between Spanish and English grammar.
8. Compare and contrast cultural differences among Spanish speaking countries.

1. Speaking
2. Listening comprehension
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Vocabulary
6. Grammar – Present, Present Participle

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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish 2

 
Description
This course builds on the skills acquired in Elementary Spanish 1, as students continue to develop their communicative language skills in Spanish. In addition, this course aims to promote culture awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. It is recommended that students take the next level SPA course (SPA 201 ) within one academic year of the completion of this course.

1. Apply what has been learned both linguistically and culturally in a variety of situations.
2. Utilize Spanish language vocabulary, grammar and Spanish cultural awareness.
3. Translate level appropriate material.
4. Write more detailed sentences and paragraphs.
5. Communicate at a basic or better level in Spanish.
6. Use a high novice to low intermediate level vocabulary in and out of the classroom.
7. Identify the difference between Spanish and English grammar.
8. Compare and contrast cultural differences among Spanish speaking countries.

1. Speaking
2. Listening comprehension
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Vocabulary
6. Grammar – Present, Present Participle, Preterite, Imperfect
7. Basic conversations

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SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish 1

 
Description
This course builds on the skills acquired during the elementary Spanish language sequence. It includes a functional review of the basic language structures and grammar, then goes on to introduce more complex structures. The course has a strong cultural component. It is recommended that students take the next level SPA course (SPA202) within one academic year of the completion of this course.

1. Apply what has been learned both linguistically and culturally in a variety of situations.
2. Utilize Spanish language vocabulary, grammar and Spanish cultural awareness.
3. Translate level appropriate material.
4. Write detailed paragraphs.
5. Combine what has been learned in this course with what has been learned in the Elementary Spanish courses to develop a more distinguished way of speaking.
6. Communicate at an intermediate level in Spanish.
7. Use a mid to high intermediate level vocabulary in and out of the classroom.
8. Identify phonological and syntactical differences between Spanish and English grammar.
9. Compare and contrast cultural differences among Spanish speaking countries and the United States.

1. Speaking
2. Listening comprehension
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Vocabulary
6. Grammar – Present, Present Participle, Preterite, Imperfect, Past Participle, Subjunctive
7. More in depth conversations

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SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of the Intermediate Spanish 1. Students continue to refine their language abilities, increase grammar comprehension and enhance their vocabulary. All grammatical structures are covered. The course has a very strong cultural component. It is recommended that students take the next level SPA course within one academic year of the completion of this course.

1. Apply what has been learned both linguistically and culturally in a variety of situations.
2. Utilize Spanish language vocabulary, grammar and Spanish cultural awareness.
3. Translate level appropriate material.
4. Write detailed paragraphs and dialogs.
5. Combine what has been learned in this course with what has been learned in the Elementary Spanish courses to develop a more distinguished way of speaking.
6. Communicate at an intermediate level in Spanish.
7. Use a high intermediate to advanced level vocabulary in and out of the classroom.
8. Identify phonological and syntactical differences between Spanish and English grammar with ease.
9. Compare and contrast cultural differences among Spanish speaking countries and the United States.

1. Speaking
2. Listening comprehension
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Vocabulary
6. Grammar – Present, Present Participle, Preterite, Imperfect, Past Participle, Subjunctive, Past Subjunctive, Conditional, Future
7. Detailed conversations

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SPA 207 - Spanish Grammar & Composition

 
Description
This course reviews Spanish grammar and is designed to aid the students in vocabulary building, improving their knowledge of idiomatic usage and their ability to translate from English to Spanish. In addition, the students will learn to compose formal documents pertinent to everyday life and the workplace. Emphasis will also be placed on proper use of grammar while speaking in the classroom.

1. Increase accuracy of Spanish language grammar by refining information previously learned in class.
2. Write small compositions and essays which demonstrate proper usage of common Spanish idiomatic expressions and colloquial speech patterns.
3. Use the Spanish language in both formal and informal situations.
4. Apply new vocabulary and refined grammar techniques into everyday topics of conversation.
5. Incorporate advanced grammar to work related situations.

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SPA 210 - Spanish Conversation

 
Description
This course enhances conversational abilities and the development of oral proficiency in Spanish. Although the emphasis is on speaking and listening skills, reading and writing assignments are also an important part of the course. Certain grammar points are reviewed, but communicative competence is not assessed solely by grammatical competence. This course helps students to improve their conversational abilities, pronunciation and increases their vocabulary through readings, films and other authentic materials.

1. Utilize colloquial and dialectal variations of Spanish vocabulary that is more functional to everyday situations and conversations.
2. Refine grammar usage, grammar concepts and proper pronunciation acquired in previous courses.
3. Apply new vocabulary and advanced grammar concepts (ser/estar, preterite/imperfrect, por/para, etc.) to speaking abilities.
4. Increase the rate of speed of responses in certain informal situations.
5. Establish an intermediate to advanced way of conversing in Spanish, which demonstrates the ability to converse in a more fluid manner.
6. Formulate grammatically correct responses to given questions.
7. Use cultural information learned in this and previous classes to yield a more authentic style of speech.
8. Incorporate both language and culture into everyday speech acts.
9. Devise ways of speaking that are culturally sensitive in given situations.

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SPA 211 - Latin American Spanish Cinema, Experimental

 
Description
This film course explores Spain and Latin American cultural issues and historical events through considerations of violence, gender roles, mainly. However, other related issues like social justice, revolution, human rights and immigration will be discussed, as well. All this issues will be the topics that we will analyze in class. In summary, the course is an examination of how film challenges received stereotypes and introduces students to some of the key concepts and terminology in film, cultural studies and relevant historical events pertaining to Latin America and Spain. This course will be taught in Spanish

1. Students will distinguish the different types of film genres and main thematic concerns of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Principally, students will approach to historical events and social problems.
2. Students will also be knowledgeable about film terminology, techniques, and strategies so that they can produce informed critiques on film.
3. Students will distinguish among the varied currents of film theory and will be able to understand and explain how films bear meaning.

1. Speaking
2. Listening Comprehension
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Film and cultural vocabulary
6. Detailed Conversation

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SPH 101 - Oral Communication

 
Description
This course develops student skills in the organization and oral expression of ideas through a variety of speeches. Emphasis is on the way people communicate effectively in professional, business and social situations.

1. Organize material for various types of speeches using supporting material.
2. Discern the major methods and styles of delivery.
3. Deliver well-designed informative and persuasive speeches.
4. Assess speech topics, presentations and preparation by cooperating in small groups.
5. Perform public speaking with confidence.
6. Adapt presentations appropriately by analyzing diverse audiences and situations.

1. Listening
2. Research
3. Presentation Skills
4. Interpersonal Communication
5. Persuasive Speaking
6. Outlining
7. Organization
8. Audience Analysis
9. Informative Speaking
10. Nonverbal Communication
11. Impromptu Speaking

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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SPH 102 - Voice and Speech

 
Description
A course which helps students improve their speech through the elimination of faulty voice and articulation habits. Attention is given to such skills as volume, pitch, resonance, rate, phrasing, pronunciation, and articulation. Tape recordings are used to analyze problems and note progress.

1. Students will determine the Strengths and weaknesses of their own speech habits and patterns.
2. Students will learn the psychological factors involved in the speech process to cultivate the voice through mastery of proper respiration, phonation, resonation and articulation.
3. Students will improve their speech clarity (pronunciation and articulation).
4. Students will improve their speech quality (resonation, phonation and pitch).
5. Students will improve their speech expressiveness (Pitch, rate, force and variety).
6. Students will be able to identify standard and nonstandard forms of speech and learn to apply them appropriately.
7. Students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and apply it to improve articulation and pronunciation.
8. Students will learn to critique their own speech patterns as well as the speech patterns of others in the class.
9. Students will be able to identify the parts of the body that create speech and be able to identify how each part affects speech.

1. Terminology related to voice production and voice analysis
2. The physical process of voice production (breathing, phonation, resonation and articulation)
3. Standard and non standard speech
4. Articulation and pronunciation exercises
5. The International Phonics Alphabet and diacritical markings
6. Basic interpretive skills (understanding sentence stress, pitch, rate, pause and duration in relation to meaning and clarity)

Cassette recorder (may be owned by the student or the student may use the recorder located in the Speech and Theater
office).
A Pronouncing Guide of American English by Kenyon and Knott (found on reserve for voice students in the Allegheny
Campus Library).
Various other library reference materials such as The NBC Guide to Pronunciation, The OED, etc.
 

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SPH 106 - Interpersonal Comm Skills for Workplace

 
Description
This course examines communication knowledge and skills with an emphasis on identification and application of the skills needed to successfully communicate on a personal level, in the workplace and among different cultures.

1. Identify factors limiting effective communication and develop strategies to overcome them.
2. Recognize the communication needs of the workplace based on its climate and culture.
3. Communicate effectively with people from different cultures.
4. Recognize the factors of self-concept and perception and how they influence communication.
5. Explain the influences of language and non-verbal messages on speech communication.
6. Distinguish between and define the elements of effective listening and their counterparts.
7. Demonstrate conflict resolution communication techniques.

1. Intrapersonal communication
2. International communication
3. Interpersonal communication
4. Organizational communication
5. Listening
6. Non-Verbal communication
7. Research and analysis
8. Presentation skills

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SOE 101 - Electricity 1

1. Define the following: Electricity, Matter, Atoms, Valence Electrons, Elements, Compounds, Law of Electric Charges, Electron Flow, and Electricity Production.
2. Identify application for the following: Codes and Standards, Fire Extinguisher Classes, Personal Protective Equipment, Electrical Shock, Grounding, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Enclosures, Electrical Safety, Electrical Motor Safety, Pressure Relief Valves and Documentation Forms.
3. List and explain Meter Types, Meter Abbreviations, Meter Symbols, Meter Terminology, Reading Analog Displays, Digital Displays, Bar Graphs, Ghost Voltages, Meter Precautions and Meter Characteristics.
4. Calculate Voltage, Current and Resistance Using Ohm’s Law, Using Ohm’s Law When Designing Circuits, Calculating Power, Voltage and Current.

1. Electricity Principles
2. Safety
3. Math Applications
4. Numbering Systems & Codes
5. Meter Abbreviations & Displays
6. Abbreviations, Acronyms, & Symbols
7. Circuit Conductors, Connections, and Protection
8. Series Circuits

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SOE 102 - HVACR 1

1. Define and explain matter and energy, refrigeration and refrigerants and general safety practices.
2. Identify HVACR tools and equipment, fasteners, tubing and piping and system evacuation.
3. List processes for the recovery, recycling, reclaiming and retrofitting for refrigerant and oil management.
4. Explain basic electricity and magnetism, introduction to automatic controls, automatic control components and applications.
5. List processes used in troubleshooting basic controls, electronic and programmable controls.
6. Identify types of electric motors, application for motors, motor controls and methods for troubleshooting electric motors.

1. Theory of Heat
2. Safety, Tools and Equipment
3. Shop Practices
4. Basic Automatic Controls
5. Electric Motors
6. Commercial Refrigeration

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SOE 103 - Plumbing 1

1. List and define the following: Plumbing Codes, Print Reading and Specifications and the Plumbing Systems of a Building.
2. Identify Employee Responsibilities, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Tool and Equipment, Ladders, Aerial Lifts, Scaffolds, Material Handling, Motor Vehicle Safety, Hazardous Materials and Accident Reports.
3. Calculate with Fractions, Decimals, Metric Measurement, Piping Calculations, Area and Volume.
4. Identify and explain Plastic Pipe and Fittings, Copper Tube and Fittings, Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings, Steel Pipe and Fittings, Identification of Pipe Fittings, Plumbing Valves and Water Meters.
5. Describe and explain use of Basic Plumbing Tools, Pipe Vises, Cutting and Drilling Tools, Plastic Pipe Tools and Equipment, Copper Tube Tools and Equipment, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Tools and Equipment, Steel Pipe Tools and Equipment, Finishing Tools, Testing Tools and Equipment, Digging and Lifting Tools.
6. Prepare a Plastic Pipe Joint, Copper Tube Joint, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Joint, Steel Pipe Joint, Installing and Supporting Pipe.
7. Explain Sanitary Drainage Piping, Drainage Piping Installation, Sanitary Drainage Piping Venting and Storm Water Drainage Principles.

1. The Plumbing Trade
2. Job Site Safety
3. Math Applications
4. Plumbing Math
5. Plumbing Tools and Equipment
6. Joining, Installing and Supporting Pipe
7. Sanitary Drainage, Vent and Storm Water Drainage Piping

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SOE 110 - HVACR 2

 
Description
This coure is a continuation of the introduction to HVACR 1 and provides additional training in the principles, practices, applications, maintenance, troubleshooting and design of HVACR systems. The course also provides opportunities for hands on training. Topics covered in the course include refrigeration, tubing and evaporators.

1. Explain evaporators and the refrigeration system.
2. Describe condensers, compressors, expansion devices and special refrigeration system components.
3. Identify and list applications for refrigeration systems and special refrigeration.
4. Troubleshoot typical operating conditions for commercial refrigeration.

1. Electric Motors
2. Troubleshooting
3. Commercial Refrigeration

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SOE 111 - Electricity 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of Electricity 1 and is designed to provide training in the more advanced areas of electrical principles, practices, and maintenance in residential, commercial and industrial applications. The training includes more advanced applications using the tools, materials, fixtures, and practices of circuits, transformers, and electric control devices commonly used in the electrical trade.

1. Define and explain Parallel Connections, Polarity, Switch Connections, Resistance, Voltage, Current, and Power in Parallel Circuits, Parallel Circuit Application, Capacitors and Inductors in Parallel Circuits, Batteries and Solarcells in Parallel Circuits.
2. Identify and define Series Parallel Connections, Polarity, Switch Connections, Resistance, Current, Voltage and Power in Series/Parallel Circuits, Series/Parallel Circuit Application, Capacitors and Inductors, Batteries and Solarcells.
3. Classify and describe Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Solenoids, Transformers, Sizing Transformers, Determining Transformer Current Draw, Transformer Ambient Temperature Compensation, and Transformer Connections.
4. Identify and explain Electric Motors, Work, Torque, Horsepower, Motor Speed, Single-Phase Motors, Split-Phase Motors, Capacitor Motors, Three-Phase Motors and DC Motors.
5. Outline and explain Basic & Complex Circuits, Load Power Requirements, High & Low Voltages, Voltage Stabilizers, Transient Voltages, Power Sources, Control Requirements, Protection Requirements, Monitoring Systems and Improper Phase Sequence.
6. Classify and explain NEC Branch Circuit Voltage Limits, Distribution Systems, Voltage Variation Effects on AC Motors, Heating Elements and Lamps, Conductor Identification-Color Coding, Receptacles, Commercial Lighting Systems.

1. Parallel Circuits
2. Series/Parallel Circuits, Digital, Electronic, and Fluid Power Circuits
3. Electrical Circuits
4. Magnetism, Solenoids, and Transformers
5. Electric Motors
6. Audio Systems
7. Electric Control Devices
8. Digital Electronic Circuits

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SOE 112 - Plumbing 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of Plumbing 1 and is designed to provide training in the more advanced areas of plumbing design and installation in commercial/industrial settings. The training includes more advanced applications using the tools, materials, fixtures, and practices commonly used in the plumbing trade.

1. Define and explain One-Store, One-Family Dwelling, Two-Story, Duplex residence, Multifamily Dwelling, Two-Story Industrial Building Bathroom Piping and Two-Story Office Building Bathroom Piping.
2. Discuss the types of Traps, Prohibited Traps and Trap Seal Loss.
3. Calculate available water pressure, fixture demand, type and length of piping, height of building, flow pressure needed at top floor and sizing water supply piping.
4. Explain back-flow, cross connections, back-flow prevention devices and cross connection control programs.
5. Identify water closets, urinals, lavatories, bathtubs, showers, bidets, kitchen sinks, food waste disposers. domestic dishwashers, laundry trays, clothes washer outlet boxes, floor drains, drinking fountains, water coolers, service sinks, mop basins, water softeners, water filters, water heaters, plumbing fixture and appliance installation.
6. Complete plumbing system tests, building sewer tests, water service tests, sanitary drainage and vent piping tests, storm water drainage piping tests, portable water supply and distribution piping, air tests, final air tests, and plumbing test procedures.
7. Discuss prints, specifications, tough-in sheets, plumbing permits, building sewer and water service installation , roughing -in finishing, final air test and final cleanup.

1. Sizing Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping
2. Plumbing Traps
3. Sizing Water Supply Piping
4. Protecting the Potable Water Supply
5. Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
6. Testing and Inspecting Plumbing Systems
7. Plumbing a House

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SOE 114 - High Pressure Steam Boilers

1. Define and explain Steam Boiler Types, ASME Code Standards, Package Boilers, Field-erected Boilers, Electric Boilers Fittings and Accessories.
2. Compare and contrast Appropriate Applications for Steam System, Feedwater System, Fuel System, Draft Systems, Feed water Heaters, Feedwater Pumps, Condensate Tank and Pump Unit, Main Feedwater Line, Feedwater Regulators, Steam Traps, De-superheating and Pressure-reducing Station.
3. Rank and explain the Best Use of Fuel Oil Burners, Gas Burners, Combination Gas/Fuel Oil Burners, and Stokers (Coal Burners).
4. Outline the components and explain the importance of Measurement of Draft, Natural Draft, Mechanical Draft, Air Heaters, Gas and Fuel Oil Draft System, Chain (Traveling) Grate Stoker Draft System, Pulverized Coal Draft System, and Scrubber.
5. Classify and describe how to apply Automatic Combustion Controls, Pressure Gauges, Temperature-measuring Devices, Pneumercators, Flow Meters, Recorders, and Smoke Indicators.
6. Define and explain the importance of Boiler Water Conditions, Internal Boiler Water Treatment, External Boiler Water Treatment, and Automatic Blow Down System.
7. Describe applications for the following: Operator Duties & Responsibilities, Boiler Start-up & Shutdown Procedures, Boiler Inspection, Boiler Lay-up, Emergency Procedures in Boiler Operation, Routine Boiler Plant Maintenance, Boiler Room Safety, and Boiler Room Fire Prevention.

1. Steam Boilers, Fittings, and Accessories
2. Basic Boiler Room Systems
3. Steam and Water Accessories
4. Fuel Burning Equipment
5. Draft, Combustion, and Combustion Controls
6. Boiler Water Treatment
7. Steam Boiler Operation
8. Testing

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SOE 201 - Industrial Maintenance 1

 
Description
This course is a comprehensive introduction to fundamental maintenance and troubleshooting principles, procedures, and practices in a system format. Systems include electrical, refrigeration, boiler, HVAC, mechanical, fluid power, welding, programmable controllers and preventive maintenance.

1. Identify and describe Workplace Safety, Hazardous Material Handling, Hand Tools, Measuring Devices, Power Tools, Threads, Taps and Dies, Fastener Types, Fastener Grades, Torque Specifications and Retaining Ring Fasteners.
2. Define and explain the importance of Electrical Symbols, Welding Symbols and Welding Drawings.
3. Demonstrate functions of Belts and Sheaves, Chains and Sprockets, Gears and Gearboxes, Speed Calculations, Bearing Loads, Bearing Construction, Series of Bearings, Bearing Types, Bearing Installation and Removal, Bearing Failures.
4. Illustrate Shaft Alignment, Dial Indicator Method, Reverse Dial Indicator Method, Feeler Gauge Method, Laser Shaft Alignment, General Terms, Types of Lubricants, Methods of Application and Lubrication Schedules.
5. Compare and contrast uses for Packing Seals, Mechanical Seals, Radial Lip Seals, Hydraulic Pumps, Pump Specifications, Pump Troubleshooting, Air Compression, Compressor Types, and Compressor Troubleshooting.
6. Identify various Piping Tools, Piping Systems, Fittings, Piping Sketches, Fitting Allowances and Pipe Connection Methods.
7. Describe how the following topics apply to the maintenance of a facility: Atomic Structure, Current, Voltage, Resistance, Resistor Wattage Ratings and Power, Scientific Notation, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, Digital Multimeter, Clamp-On Ammeter, Megohmmeter, Oscilloscope, Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits and Combination Circuits.

1. Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals
2. Troubleshooting
3. Types of Systems
4. Preventive Maintenance

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SOE 202 - Industrial Electric 1

 
Description
This is a comprehensive introductory course that covers the study of industrial electrical principles, practices and their applications in an Industrial/Commercial setting. Topics covered during the course include the language of electricity, alternating current, wiring applications and DC currents.

1. Define and explain Electrical Symbols, Electrical Drawings, Using the Drawings/Diagrams, Scientific and Engineering Notation.
2. Discuss Structure of Matter, Static Electricity, Electric Current, Current Measurement, Voltage, Voltage Sources, Voltage Measurements, Resistance and Ohm’s Law.
3. Classify and describe Work, Power, Energy, Efficiency, Mechanical Transmission of Power, Drives and Sizing Motors.
4. Differentiate between the Digital Multimeter, the Voltage Tester, the Clamp-on Ammeter, the Megohmmeter, the Oscilloscope, Oscilloscope Probes and Making Measurements.
5. Label and explain the Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits and Combination Circuits.
6. Compare and contrast Magnets, Magnetic Fields and Forces, Magnetic Theories, Magnetic Materials, Electromagnetism, Magnetic Circuits and Measurements and Solenoids.
7. Explain the Basic AC Theory, Alternating Current and Voltage Values, Advantages and Disadvantages of AC Electromagnetic Induction, Capacitance, Power in AC Circuits and Three-Phase Systems.
8. List and explain Units of Measurement, Mil-Foot Wire, Resistivity, Thermal Effect, Insulation and Ampacity of Conductors, Flexible Cords and Cables, Electrical Distribution, Terminal Connections and Splices.
9. Describe the differences between Residential Wiring, Commercial and Industrial Wiring.
10. Classify and describe Transmission Efficiency, Transformer Principle, Losses and Efficiency, Transformer Construction, Control Transformers, Special Transformers and Transformer Connections.

1. Language of Electricity
2. Electrical Fundamentals
3. Basic Resistive Electrical Circuits
4. DC Currents
5. Alternating Currents
6. AC Circuits
7. Conductor Types and Sizes
8. Wiring Methods
9. Wiring Applications
10. Transformers
     

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SOE 203 - HVACR 3

 
Description
This course provides an advanced presentation and hands on training in the principles, practices, application, installation, maintenance, repair, design and troubleshooting procedures for HVACR technicians. The emphasis is on industrial and commercial applications. Topics include all weather systems, indoor air quality, and domestic refrigeration.

1. Define and explain electric heat, gas heat, oil heat, hydronic heat, alternative heating and indoor air quality.
2. Label and explain the similarities and differences of comfort and psychrometrics, refrigeration applied to air conditioning, Air Distribution and Balance, Installation, Controls, Typical Operating Conditions and Troubleshooting.
3. Classify and describe appropriate applications for Electric, Gas, and Oil Heat with Electric Air Conditioning, Air Source Heat Pumps and Geothermal Heat Pumps.
4. Install and troubleshoot a sample Domestic Refrigerators, Domestic Freezers and Room Air Conditioners.

1. Air Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)
2. Air Conditioning (Cooling)
3. All-Weather Systems
4. Domestic Appliances

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SOE 204 - Direct Digital Control 1

 
Description
This is an introductory course that provides training in the fundamental principles of direct digital/programmable logic controllers. In the course, students will cover DDC and PLC procedures, installations, and controllers in a system format.

1. Recognize and explain DDC/PLC Controls, Safety, Electrical Shock, Electrical Properties, Current, Voltage Resistance, Grounding, Grounding Systems, Static Electric Charges, NEC Enclosures and all OSHA Electrical Safety Procedures.
2. Identify PLC Problems, Voltage, DC Voltage, Polarity, AC Voltage, Ratings, Current, Series and Parallel Circuits and Voltage Drops.
3. List Electrical Symbols and Diagrams, Programming Symbols, Pictorial Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Line Diagrams and Schematics.
4. Explain Programmable Logic Controllers, Input and Output Sections, Programming Devices, Random Access Memory and Operating Cycles.
5. Explain in detail: Timers and Counters.

1. DDC and Electrical Safety
2. Electrical Principles DDCs/PLCs
3. Electrical Circuits and DDCs/PLCs
4. DDC/PLC Hardware
5. DDC/PLC Programmable Instruction
6. DDC/PLC Timers and Counters

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SOE 205 - Chief Engineer Leadership Training

1. Identify and list the process steps needed for record keeping and budget preparation.
2. Explain and demonstrate methods that can be used for both time and planning management.
3. Develop and deliver a presentation on the need for health and safety education in the building maintenance field.
4. Participate in a group planning and identify components of team work that supported the planning.

1. Budget Preparation
2. Record Keeping
3. Human Relations
4. Planning & Time Management
5. Health & Safety
6. Energy Conservation

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SOE 206 - Backflow Tester Certification, Experimental

1. Recognize new and traditional designs of cross-connection control devices.
2. Recognize a variety of testing equipment.
3. Use test procedures, utilize documentation and comply with industry regulations.
4. Recognize common cross connections related to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and irrigation systems.
5. Disassemble backflow devices.

1. Basic concepts and definitions
2. Back siphonage, back pressure and fluid dynamics
3. Cross connections
4. Common public health issues with drinking water safety
5. Backflow protection

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SOE 210 - Industrial Maintenance 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of industrial Maintenance 1 and provides advanced training for fundamental maintenance and troubleshooting principles, procedures and practices in a system format. Systems include electrical, refrigeration, boiler, HVAC, mechanical, fluid power, welding, programmable controllers and preventive maintenance.

1. Define and explain Inductance & R-L Circuits, Capacitance & R-C Circuits, R-L-C Series & Parallel Circuits, Power Factor Correction, Three-Phase Circuits and Three-Phase Power Factor Correction.
2. List Applications for Conductor Selection & Sizing, Conductor Color Code, Raceway Selection and Raceway Sizing.
3. Demonstrate Basic Transformers, Three-Phase Transformers, Primary Distribution Systems, Consumer Distribution Systems and Grounding Systems.
4. Explain DC Generators, DC Motors, Alternators, Three-Phase Motors and Single-Phase Motors.
5. Categorize Two-Wire Controls, Three-Wire Controls, Multiple Start/Stop Controls, Forward/Reverse Controls, Speed Control, Speed Control, Jog Control, Miscellaneous Control, Multiple Motor Starter Control, Sequential Starting Control, Various Starting Methods and Braking.
6. Utilize DC Drives, Troubleshooting DC Drives, Inverter Drives and Troubleshooting Inverter Drives.
7. Illustrate PLC Components, I/O Wiring, and Programming.
8. Demonstrate skill in Gas Welding Safety, Setup Procedures, Shutdown Procedures, Types of Flames, Puddling and Running a Bead, Types of Welds, Types of Joints and Welding Positions.
9. Refine skills and techniques with Arc Welding Safety, Arc Welding Components, Striking the Arc, Running a Bead, Types of Welds, Types of Joints and Common Problems of Arc Welding.
10. Discuss History, Planning and Coordinating, Hazardous & Confined Locations and Executing the PM.
11. List Four Rules of Electrical Maintenance and Maintenance Responsibility.

1. Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals
2. Troubleshooting
3. Types of Systems
4. Welding
5. Preventive Maintenance

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SOE 211 - Industrial Electric 2

 
Description
This advanced course is a continuation of Industrial Electric 1 and covers advanced electric principles, practices, and their application in an Industrial/Commercial setting. Special emphasis is on troubleshooting and high voltage distribution systems.

1. Define and explain Primary Distribution Systems, Consumer Distribution Systems, Grounding of Electrical Systems, Grounding of Electrical Equipment, Ground-Fault Protection, Three-Phase Systems, Harmonics, Lighting Measurements, Inverse Square Law and Light Distribution.
2. Discuss applications for Space Heating, Heating Equipment, System Controls, Humidity Controls, Dielectric Heating, Induction Heating, Resistance Heating, ARC Heating, Infrared Heat, Generator Construction, Self-Excited Generator, Separately Excited Generator, Voltage Control Versus Voltage Regulation, Parallel Operation of Generators and Generator Efficiency.
3. Identify applications that require an understanding of Basic Motor Operation, Generator Action in a Motor, Commutation, Motor Speed, Types of DC Motors, Motor Maintenance, AC Generators Versus DC Generators, Alternator Construction, Alternator Voltage Output, Voltage and Frequency Control, Alternator Characteristics, Paralleling Alternators, Motor-Generator Sets and Rotary Converters, (Dynamotors).
4. Compare and contrast AC Motor Construction, Three-Phase Motor Theory, Three-Phase Motor Starting and Running Current, Types of Three-Phase Motors, Single-Phase Motors, Starting Single-Phase Motors, Universal Motors, Selection of Single-Phase Motors, Torque Motors, Dual-Voltage Windings, Multi-speed Induction Motors.
5. Compare and contrast DC Drives, Switching Amplifier Field Current Controller, SCR Armature Voltage Controller, Choppers, the Four Quadrants of Motor Operation and Troubleshooting DC Drives.
6. Identify Inverter Drives, Flux Vector Drives, Troubleshooting Inverter Drives, the Electrical Supply to the Motor and the Drive, PLC Components, I/O Wiring, Programming and Types on Instructions.

1. Lighting
2. DC Generators, Motors, Drives
3. AC Generators (Alternators) and Motors
4. Motor Control Devices and Circuits
5. Basic Industrial Electronics, Distribution and Heat
6. Programmable Logic Controllers

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SOE 212 - HVACR 4

 
Description
This course is a continuation of HVACR 3 and provides additional advanced presentation and hands on training in the principles, practices, application, installation maintenance, repair, design and troubleshooting procedures for HVACR technicians. The emphasis is on industrial and commercial applications. Topics include chilled water air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and cooling towers and pumps.

1. Compare and contrast applications for high-pressure, low pressure and absorption chilled-water systems.
2. Explain cooling towers and pumps.
3. List the procedures for maintenance on the heating and cooling systems.
4. Troubleshoot a chilled-water air conditioning system.

1. Chilled-Water Air Conditioning Systems
2. Cooling Towers and Pumps

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SOE 214 - Direct Digital Control 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of Direct Digital Control 1 and is designed to provide traning in the more advanced areas of DDC and PLC principles, practices and maintenance in residential, commercial and industrial applications. The training includes more advanced principles, use of DDC and PLC procedures, installations and controllers in a system format.

1. Explain applications for primary systems, system interfacing, electrical circuit, solid state relays, electro-mechanical interfacing.
2. Install wiring ducts and perform the initial check, program checks and final checks.
3. Perform system maintenance, visual inspections, battery maintenance, equipment documentation and program verification to code standards.
4. Demonstrate various PLC troubleshooting methods and identify the equipment needed.
5. Perform troubleshooting on both inputs and outputs sections, in some cases using troubleshooting of software.

1. System interfacing
2. Installations and start up
3. System maintenances
4. Trouble-shooting principles and test instruments

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SOE 215 - City Engineers License Refresher and Testing

 
Description
This course prepares individuals to sit for the City of Pittsburgh Engineer License. The course includes, but is not limited, to the following: boilers, fittings and acessories, basic electric, calculations, overcurrent protection. There is also an HVACR overview, such as basic refrigeration system components, temperature/pressure relationship, Dalton’s Law etc. Participants will use practice test questions and test methodology during the course.

1. Identify and explain the use of boilers, fitting and accessories.
2. Compare and contrast the components of an HVACR system.
3. Name and explain the application for various types of electrical components.
4. Demonstrate 80% accuracy on the math formula review.

1. Boilers, fitting and accessories
2. HVACR review
3. Electrical review
4. Math formula review

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SOE 216 - Prep for First Class Power Engineer Certification, Experimental

1. Understand fluid power applications.
2. Identify applied thermodynamics and plant cycles.
3. Describe applied engineering technologies and power plant opperations.
4. Explain legislation and codes for indudtrial equipment, safety and environmental management.
5. Apply inspection, maintentance and repair procedures.

1. Static fluid pressuresand forces, liquid columns and hydrauics.
2. Presure, volume and temperature relationships.
3. Metallurgy, corrosion and, combustion.
4. Codes and regulations pretaining to industrial equipment, safety and environmental management.
5. Inspection, maintentance and repair procedures.

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STI 130 - Ornamental Ironworking 1

1. Calculate sums and differences of measurements.
2. Demonstrate the proper uses of common power tools used in ironworking.
3. Accurately drill holes for fasteners in steel and aluminum.
4. Create drawings by taking field measurements.
5. Identify different types of fasteners and their proper installation.

 Listed Topics

1. Construction math
2. Measurement and layout
3. Tool use
4. Curtain walls and window walls

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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STI 131 - Ironworker Reinforcing 1

1. Execute five basic ties.
2. Identify reinforcing tools.
3. Identify reinforcing steel by size and grade.
4. Calculate weight of reinforcing steel.
5. Name reinforcing accessories and their applications.
6. Create layout spacing in order to install reinforcing mats and caissons.
7. Explain how reinforcing steel changes the structural integrity of concrete in tension zones.
8. Describe the characteristics of concrete structures.

1. Basic rebar ties
2. Rebar weight
3. Basic layout
4. Reinforcing fundamentals

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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STI 132 - Ironworker Safety 1

This second part of this class is a study of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the ironworkers’ role in the labor movement. Emphasis is put on the Iron Workers Local #3 collective bargaining agreement.

1. Evaluate the health of an injured person to determine the correct mode of first aid.
2. Care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, as well as heat and cold emergencies.
3. Evaluate fall hazards on a construction site in order to create a fall protection plan.
4. Properly don a personal fall arrest harness.
5. Choose proper anchorage points to be used with a fall arrest system.
6. Identify common hazards involved with using scaffold on a construction site.
7. List the basic requirements for using supported and suspended scaffolding.
8. Describe the role of the Ironworkers in the history of organized labor in the United States and abroad.

 Listed Topics

1. Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
2. Fall protection
3. Safe scaffold user

• Culture Society & Citzenship

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STI 133 - Structural Ironworking 1

1. Identify and use the basic tools used in structural steel erection.
2. Describe the different tasks that ironworkers perform during structural erection process.
3. Interpret basic information on a structural blueprint.
4. Perform the basic steel erection tasks of bolting, plumbing and decking.
5. Identify different types of cranes and their components.
6. Direct the operation of a crane using basic hand signals.
7. Apply the five basic knots used in ironworking.
8. List and properly execute the basic hitches used when rigging with wire rope slings.

1. Structural tools
2. Ironworker responsibilities
3. Introduction to steel erection
4. Basic rigging

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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STI 134 - Ironworker Welding 1

1. Set up and operate arc welding equipment and a torch cutting outfit.
2. Demonstrate appropriate welding safety measures.
3. Identify health hazards associated with the OFC and SMAW processes.
4. Use safety procedures for arc welding and OFC.
5. Describe the arc welding processes, components and power sources.
6. Determine the best American Welding Society (AWS) electrode groups to use based on weldment types and specifications.
7. Describe the importance of electrode storage and care.
8. Identify the factors that effect bead formation.
9. Create weldments using basic stringer beads in the 2F, 3F, and 4F positions.
10. Build multiple pass fillet welds to satisfy weld specifications.

 Listed Topics

1. Arc welding and oxy-fuel cutting set up
2. Arc welding safety equipment and procedures
3. Arc welding
4. Electrode selection
5. Single and multiple pass SMAW welds

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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STI 195 - Ornamental Ironworking 2

 
Description
This course is designed to teach field layout, basic sealant application, auto level use, and glazing systems.  Knowledge of glazing systems, sealant application skills, and accurate instrument use will be developed through classroom instruction and hands on lab.   Instruction will focus on the precision use of auto levels in order to install ornamental and structural products.  Knowledge and skills will be evaluated through written tests and hands on lab projects.

1. Calculate elevations using an auto level and a known benchmark.
2. Lay out elevations for curtain wall installation using an auto level.
3. Identify different types of glazing systems.
4. Demonstrate safe handling, storage, identification and installation of architectural glass.
5. Demonstrate the proper installation of sealants.
6. Create layout marks using information from drawings in order to install structure and ornamental material.

1. Auto levels and elevations
2. Glazing systems
3. Glass installation
4. Sealants
5. Layout

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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STI 196 - Ironworker Reinforcing 2

 
Description
This course focuses on concepts needed to successfully install post-tensioning systems, including installing reinforcing steel in concrete columns and beams.  This course includes a Level 1 Unbonded PT certification from Post-Tensioning Institute. Evaluations are made using written and performance assessments.  Emphasis is put on the learning and application of safe industry practices throughout the course.

1. Identify the components of a monostrand unbonded post-tensioning system and its stressing equipment.
2. Describe the installation of unbonded post-tensioning system and its effects on a concrete structure.
3. Construct reinforcing assemblies used in concrete columns.
4. Construct reinforcing assemblies used in concrete beams.
5. Construct reinforcing assemblies used in concrete caissons.
6. Describe the purpose of bands in a caisson.
7. Place ties in the necessary positions to assure safe hoisting of a preassembled reinforcing cage.
8. Identify the different types of footings and foundations.

 Listed Topics

1. Unbonded post-tensioning
2. Columns, beams and caissons

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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STI 197 - Ironworker Safety 2

 
Description
This course provides certifications for operating mobile elevated work platforms and telehandlers.  Instruction focuses on proper machine inspection, machine controls, machine capabilities and common safety hazards.  An additional certification in scaffold erector and dismantler is provided. Certifications are contingent upon passing written and performance evaluations.

1. Identify the different types of scaffold used in the construction industry.
2. Demonstrate the techniques required to properly erect and dismantle scaffolds used in the construction industry.
3. Describe the limitations and the proper uses of scaffolding.
4. Create a fall protection plan for erecting and using scaffolding.
5. Execute a safety inspection of a telehandler and a mobile aerial work platform as is it described in JLG’s safety standards.
6. Operate a telehandler and a mobile aerial work platform safely.

 Listed Topics

1. Mobile elevated work platforms
2. Telehandlers
3. Scaffold erection and dismantling

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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STI 198 - Structural Ironworking 2

 
Description
This course is designed to teach erection and detailing of pre-engineered metal buildings.  The course provides instruction on reading related blueprints and precast concrete erection.  Skills addressed include installation of metal sheeting, detailing steel structures, rigging precast concrete, and the associated knowledge of cranes necessary to carry out all activities safely.  Evaluations are made using written and performance assessments.  Knowledge and application of safe industry practices are emphasized throughout the course.

1. Identify and properly erect components of pre-engineered metal buildings.
2. Properly install metal sheeting.
3. Demonstrate the ability to detail a structural steel building.
4. Interpret structural steel blueprints in order to plan the erection and detailing of a building.
5. Interpret weld symbols within a structural drawing in order to carry out weld procedures during the detailing process.

1. Pre-engineered metal building systems
2. Sheeting
3. Precast concrete erection
4. Weld symbols

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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STI 199 - Ironworker Welding 2

 
Description
This course is designed to develop proficiency using oxy-fuel cutting (OFC) and welding out of position.  Emphasis is placed on the use of OFC for field fabrication and weldment preparation.  Out-of-position welds are in the 2G, 3G and 4G positions.  Instruction on proper preparation of weldments is addressed. Other topics include field fabrication, weld symbol interpretation and field fabrication.  The knowledge and skills needed to weld proficiently are measured through performance and written assessments.  The learning and application of safe welding practices are emphasized throughout the course.

1. Troubleshoot the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and OFC processes.
2. Select the proper OFC tips and pressures with respect to steel thickness. 
3. Fit up and prepare weldments to correct dimensions.
4. Interpret standard weld symbols in order to create weldments.
5. Demonstrate proper use of OFC by trimming a wide flange beam.
6. Bevel the flange of a beam at a 45-degree angle to prepare for a weld.
7. Cut a hole in steel using OFC to accept a bolt.
8. Fabricate a structural component by using a detailed drawing.

 Listed Topics

1. Weld joints and their cross sections
2. Weld joint preparation
3. OFC troubleshooting and setup
4. Steel fabrication

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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STI 210 - Ornamental Ironworking 3

 
Description
This course focuses on miscellaneous structural steel and ornamental panel installation.  Subjects addressed include interpretation of steel stair drawings, stair installation, handrail installation, grating installation and related layout.  Emphasis is placed on interpreting print measurements, notes and schedules needed for quality product installation.  Knowledge and skills are evaluated through written tests and hands-on lab projects.

1. Interpret miscellaneous steel drawings for material installation.
2. Create layout needed to install steel stairs.
3. Install a one-story steel stair system according to drawings and specifications.
4. Create a miscellaneous steel installation material list using drawings.
5. Install ornamental aluminum panels according to drawings and specifications.
6. Produce a fastener list using miscellaneous drawings.

 Listed Topics

1. Ornamental prints
2. Miscellaneous steel installation
3. Hardware schedules
4. Ornamental wall systems

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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STI 211 - Ironworker Reinforcing 3

 
Description
This course is intended to develop understanding of reinforcing blueprints. Instruction provides knowledge of placement drawings for installing reinforcing steel.  Additional concepts include interpretation of rebar schedules for material identifications and locations.  Evaluations are based on written tests and hands-on projects.

1. Interpret abbreviations and symbols used on a reinforcing blueprint.
2. Interpret placing drawings to properly install reinforcing steel.
3. Interpret bend tables and material schedules.
4. Create material lists using placement drawings.
5. Calculate total weights of reinforcing steel assemblies.
6. Create a rigging plan for erecting reinforcing steel assemblies.  

1. Placement drawings
2. Rebar schedules
3. Material identification
4. Reinforcing rigging

• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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STI 212 - Ironworker Safety 3

 
Description
This course provides a fundamental understanding of the skills needed to become an effective Ironworker Foreman. Subjects include job safety awareness, team building, effective communication, record keeping, safety programs and job planning.  A completion certificate is issued for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 30-hour Hazard Awareness program.  Certifications are contingent upon passing written evaluations.

1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Ironworker Foreman.
2. Describe the qualities of an effective and diverse work team.
3. Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills by making corrections to a structural drawing used for erection.
4. Document work activities and maintain records utilizing job narratives.
5. Evaluate contract documents in order to plan worker assignments.
6. Design a safety management program.
7. Demonstrate the principles of quality management.
8. Identify common hazards of the construction industry as they are outlined in OSHA standards.

1. OSHA hazard awareness
2. Foreman team building
3. Foreman record keeping
4. Foreman safety responsibilities

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Communication

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STI 213 - Structural Ironworking 3

 
Description
This course focuses on the fundamentals of erecting structural steel.  Concepts include reading crane charts, sequencing, rigging and structural component assembly.  Skills are developed through classroom instruction and hands-on projects.  Projects include erecting a two-story steel structure.  Evaluations are made using written and performance assessments. Knowledge and application of safe industry practices are emphasized throughout the course.

1. Interpret crane charts in order to successfully and safely hoist structural steel members.
2. Select the correct size of a crane according to the weight to be lifted. 
3. Identify the correct rigging components using charts, configuration calculations and listed load ratings in order to safely hoist material.
4. Create a written list of tasks in order to successfully erect a steel structure.
5. Demonstrate the ability to properly rig structural members for the erection process.
6. Erect a steel structure.
7. Bolt up a steel structure by assembling a bolted structural connection.

1. Steel erection
2. Crane charts
3. Crane components
4. Structural rigging

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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STI 214 - Ironworker Welding 3

 
Description
In this course students develop an understanding of the flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) process through classroom instruction and hands-on projects.  Focus is on the knowledge needed to properly set up and maintain flux core components.  Additional instruction and lab time are provided in order for students to successfully pass the American Welding Society (AWS) 1” groove weld test.  Knowledge and skills are measured through performance and written assessments.  The learning and application of safe welding practices are emphasized throughout the course.

1. Explain deposition rates and how they relate to amperage.
2. Weld FCAW in the vertical position.
3. Evaluate what types of materials should be welded with the FCAW process.
4. List the various types of material used in FCAW and their limitations.
5. List different electrode groups and classification numbers.
6. Troubleshoot problems associated with FCAW.
7. Identify the different types of weld testing.
8. Certify on an AWS D1.5 1” groove weld test in the 3G and 4G positions using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).

1. FCAW in 1G, 2G and 3G positions
2. FCAW trouble shooting
3. AWS Welder certification test

 Reference Materials
Ironworkers Flux Cored Arc Welding - Reference Manual
Ironworkers Flux Cored Arc Welding - Student Workbook

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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SDS 101 - Career Planning

1. Analyze aspects of personal career decision-making.
2. Identify personal interests, skills, values and personality as they relate to career choice.
3. Evaluate potential career choices.
4. Develop ongoing career development goals and strategies.

1. Career development theories
2. Career decision-making
3. Career fields and clusters
4. Interests assessment
5. Skills assessment
6. Values inventory
7. Personality inventory
8. Career exploration research
9. Informational interviews
10. Job shadowing
11. Internships
12. Co-operative education
13. Career planning goals
14. Career planning action steps

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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SDS 102 - Academic and Personal Development

1. Utilize campus resources and processes for a particular purpose after having been exposed to the various services.
2. Identify learning styles, recognize teaching styles and develop strategies to respond to them in order to be successful.
3. Set realistic short and long term goals.
4. Identify the steps necessary to make informed decision.
5. Identify stressors and ways to decrease stress using time and stress management techniques.
6. Demonstrate communication styles/skills for effective interpersonal relationships.
7. Demonstrate concepts learned in class through discussion of real time situations.

1. Campus resources and processes
2. Goal setting/decision-making
3. Learning Styles
4. Stress Management
5. College culture
6. Values, Motivation, and Achievement
7. Diversity
8. Communication styles
9. Health/Life-style issues

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SDS 112 - The Job Search

1. Write a resume and cover letter. 
2. Apply the situation, task, action, result (STAR) method for interviews. 
3. Build an effective elevator pitch. 
4. Connect with professionals in their respective interest and career fields. 
5. Develop ongoing career goals and job search strategies.

1. Resumes
2. Cover letters
3. Interviewing
4. Thank you letters
5. Elevator pitch
6. Networking
7. Job search strategies
8. Career development

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• Technological Competence

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SUR 110 - Surgical & Central Service Technology 1

 
Description
This course acquaints the student with the Operating Room and Central Service. The student is introduced to the surgical environment, the history of surgery, legal and ethical responsibilities of the health care professional, professionalism and human relationships, computers, robotics and physics as they relate to surgery and Central Service. Emphasis is placed on asepsis, infection control, basic instrumentation, sterilization, disinfection and basic patient care skills. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate

1. List two duties of each member of the surgical team.
2. Define the three phases of the perioperative process.
3. Identify commonly used Operating Room equipment by name and function.
4. Analyze the components of effective teamwork and communication on the unit exam.
5. List proper attire for the restricted, semi-restricted and unrestricted areas of the hospital.
6. Identify commonly used general surgery instruments by type, function and name.
7. Apply the principles of aseptic technique.
8. List the steps necessary to clean and package a surgical instrument for sterilization.
9. Demonstrate basic patient care skills.
10. Discuss cultural and religious influences of the surgical patient.

 Listed Topics

1. Introduction to the OR and Central Service
2. Human needs and rights
3. Physical environment
4. Instrumentation
5. Principles of asepsis, sterilization and disinfection
6. Microbiology for surgery
7. Robotics, physics and computers for surgery
8. Patient care skills
9. Basic skills applications

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• Culture Society & Citizenship

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SUR 120 - Surgical Technology 2

 
Description
This course builds on the theoretical foundation of SUR 110  Surgical and Central Service Technology 1 with emphasis on nomenclature, the application of the principles of aseptic technique, wound healing, wound closure materials and surgical drains. The student is introduced to radiographic procedures and techniques as well as principles and application of electrosurgical generators and lasers. The student learns how to integrate the surgical supplies and equipment as they relate to opening and closing an abdominal incision and minimally invasive surgery. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. List the principles of aseptic technique including a specific example of each.
2. Demonstrate the surgical scrub procedure to the instructor, maintaining principles of aseptic technique.
3. Demonstrate the method for donning a sterile gown while maintaining principles of aseptic technique.
4. Demonstrate the closed glove procedure while maintaining principles of aseptic technique.
5. Identify, verbally and visually, with 95% accuracy the commonly used instruments on the general surgery instrument handout in the laboratory.
6. Identify three complications of wound healing.
7. Identify the commonly used natural absorbable, synthetic absorbable, natural non-absorbable and synthetic non-absorbable suture along with two specific uses of each.
8. Describe the potential risks for patients and surgical team members from the use of lasers, electrosurgery and diagnostic radiation.
9. Identify all abdominal incisions and the appropriate quadrant of the abdomen.
10. Differentiate the usage of surgical stapling devices.

1. Application of aseptic technique to basic skills
2. Patient preparation for surgery
3. Wound healing, methods of hemostasis and wound closure material
4. Surgical drains
5. Care of specimens
6. Radiography
7. Lasers
8. Electrosurgery
9. Introduction to general surgery
10. Basic skills applications

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• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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SUR 230 - Surgical Technology 3

1. Identify the factors affecting absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs.
2. Define anesthesia.
3. Identify, verbally and visually, the specialty instruments on the orthopedic instrument handouts.
4. Identify the specific pathology leading to the procedures identified on the unit outlines.
5. Define the following fractures and the recommended treatment modalities of each: transverse, longitudinal, oblique, comminuted, impacted and pathological.
6. Apply mathematical concepts to perform drug dosage calculations.
7. Identify the general type of suture used on each procedure.
8. List the surgical steps of orthopedic procedures.
9. Identify the various catheters and drains used in genitourinary surgery.
10. Relate relevant anatomy and physiology to the various surgical specialties and procedures on the unit outlines.

1. Pharmacology
2. Anesthesia
3. General surgery
4. Gynecologic surgery
5. Orthopedic surgery
6. Genitourinary surgery
7. Advanced skills applications

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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SUR 231C - Surgical Technology Clinical 1

1. Employ a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique in the surgical suite.
2. Demonstrate the method of creating a sterile field by draping the back table, Mayo stand and other fields while maintaining good principles of asepsis.
3. Identify breaks in aseptic technique made by self and other team members.
4. Demonstrate ability to rectify breaks in aseptic technique.
5. Demonstrate the correct manner of passing instruments.
6. Assess the surgeon’s needs during procedures.
7. Demonstrate the initiation and execution of sponge, needle and instrument counts for all procedures.
8. Demonstrate appropriate handling of medications on the sterile field including calculation of drug dosage.
9. Produce a class presentation project on a type of specialty surgical equipment.
10. Apply principles of safety to every aspect of the clinical environment.

1. Scrubbing
2. Circulating
3. Safety
4. Counting instruments and sponges
5. Aseptic technique
6. Professionalism
7. Prioritization

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• Technological Competence

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SUR 240 - Surgical Technology 4

1. List the specific uses of a surgical microscope and the care and handling during surgical procedures.
2. List indications for performing a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.
3. Identify, visually and verbally, the instruments on the neurosurgery instrument handout.
4. Select the methods of hemostasis used for neurosurgery.
5. Relate the functions of dressings as they apply to the specific plastic surgery procedures.
6. Determine methods of administration of anesthesia in children that differ from administration of anesthesia in adults.
7. Assess the psychological implications of oncology, transplant and radical surgery on both the patient and family.
8. Relate relevant anatomy and physiology to the various surgical specialties and procedures on the unit outlines.
9. Discuss the various roles of the surgical technologist during an all-hazards event.
10. Discuss resume and interview preparation.

 Listed Topics

1. Cardiac, peripheral vascular and thoracic surgery
2. Ophthalmology
3. Otolaryngology and oral surgery
4. Neurosurgery
5. Plastic and reconstructive surgery
6. Pediatric surgery
7. Advanced patient care concepts
8. Employability skills
9. All-hazards preparation

• Communication
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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SUR 241C - Surgical Technology Clinical 2

1. Employ a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique in the surgical suite.
2. Demonstrate the method of creating a sterile field by draping the back table, Mayo stand and other fields while maintaining good principles of asepsis.
3. Assess the surgeon’s needs for minor and major procedures.
4. Function alone as a surgical technologist on minor and common major procedures.
5. Identify the basic instruments for each surgical specialty.
6. Prioritize skills in the clinical environment.
7. Demonstrate appropriate handling of medications on the sterile field including calculation of drug dosage.
8. Apply principles of safety to every aspect of the clinical environment.
9. Formulate a clinical case study based on research and clinical experiences.
10. Demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting.

 Listed Topics

1. Complex surgical procedures
2. Surgical microscopes
3. Ophthalmology
4. Microsurgical instruments
5. Otolaryngology and oral surgery
6. Neurological surgery
7. Plastic and reconstructive surgery
8. Pediatric surgery
9. Oncology
10. Advanced patient care concepts

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre

 
Description
This course is a comprehensive study of theatre from many perspectives: theatrical, artistic and historical. Emphasis is on plays, playwrights and a critical analysis of theatre, past and present.

1. Describe the fundamental techniques and theories of drama.
2. Identify the functions of the various theatre artists and be able to differentiate them.
3. Explain basic historical periods related to playwriting, directing, acting, scenery and costumes.
4. Analyze social, political and economic conditions as they affect the theatre.
5. Analyze representative plays from historical periods.
6. Identify performance elements that lead to artistic success.

1. Fundamental theories of drama and criticism
2. Analysis of historical periods using representative plays
3. Elements of performance, including script, performers and all of the major theatre artists and technicians
4. Criticism of plays in performance

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THE 104 - Modern Drama

1. Define the dramatic styles developed in the 20th Century.
2. Analyze plays of each time period in the 20th Century.
3. Determine how modern drama mirrors society and how the theater can impact our experiences.
4. Identify the role of technology as each dramatic style developed.
5. Analyze playwrights in each genre.
6. Contrast styles of contemporary drama in a reading/production environment.

1. Dramatic styles
2. Influence of psychology on drama
3. Modern dramatic advances from 1870’s
4. Dramatic realism and naturalism, expressionism, surrealism, and absurdism
5. Technology in theater
6. Playwrights and plays

1. Contemporary text
2. A-V materials
3. Reserved library materials

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THE 108 - Acting 1

1. Outline acting theories.
2. Employ use of stage terminology.
3. Demonstrate use of fundamental performance preparation techniques.
4. Use performance techniques, alone and with others, in various types of acting exercises.
5. Describe acting as an art.
6. Compile criteria upon which value judgments about acting may be formulated.

1. Theories of acting
2. Internal and external techniques (body, voice, emotion, concentration, imagination, etc.)
3. Improvisation
4. Text analysis scene study
5. Acting terminology

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THE 109 - Acting 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of the skills and knowledge developed in Acting 1. Emphasis is upon selecting appropriate monologues within the modern theatre repertory. Students will learn and rehearse scenes and present final performances to an audience.

1. Apply competencies and put to use related to performance.
2. Make appropriate choices in scene analysis and text scoring techniques.
3. Utlize vocal production skills in performances.
4. Develop and evaluate scenes and improvisations contrasting with other actors.
5. Prepare and perform monologues related to a play.

1. Relaxation and centering
2. Vocal production for stage
3. Physicalization and improvisations
4. Basic monologue and scene work

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THE 117 - Theatre Production 1

1. Use the appropriate theatre terminology.
2. Hang and focus stage lights.
3. Outline the relationship between actors, producers and techniques.
4. Identify tools and equipment relevant to the theatre.
5. Define the theatre hierarchy and the relationship between positions.
6. Build basic stage scenery.
7. Operate a fly system.
8. Participate in run crew for a theatrical production.

1. Fundamentals of scene design, stage lighting, construction and other related phases of production.

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THE 118 - Theatre Production 2

1. Take a leadership role on the various production crews.
2. Use tools and equipment relevant to the theatre.
3. Safely rig scenery and draperies.
4. Interpret a light plot and execute design.
5. Hang, focus and circuit stage lights.
6. Operate a computer lighting controller.
7. Operate a theatre sound system.

1. Scenic construction
2. Lighting fundamentals
3. Stage rigging
4. Other related phases of production

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THE 119 - Introduction to Stage Direction

1. Develop a concept for a given production.
2. Produce a schedule including all aspects of a given production.
3. Generate stage movement according to settings.
4. Collaborate and communicate among personnel.
5. Evaluate the script and assess the script in terms of period, style and character analysis.
6. Employ use of directing theory in the production of a one-act play.

1. Blocking
2. Balance regarding stage composition
3. Prompt Book preparation
4. Rehearsal schedule development
5. Character analysis
6. Dealing with actors/concept
7. Rental and royalties

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THE 121 - Technical Theatre 1

1. Define the role of scenic design in a theatrical production.
2. Identify the functions and tools of lighting design.
3. Safely use hand and power tools.
4. Construct scenery for the semester’s productions.
5. Mix paints.
6. Identify the components of a fly system.
7. Set up and operate a sound system.
8. Identify the different types of theatres and explain their components.

1. Construction techniques
2. Hand/power tool instruction operation
3. Safety
4. Rigging
5. Lighting
6. Sound
7. Scenic design and paint

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THE 122 - Technical Theatre 2

 
Description
In this course students will refine the skills learned in Technical Theatre 1. Computer lighting and sound control will be used. Advanced scenic construction techniques will be presented as well as the duties and responsibilities of theatre personnel.

1. Define the role of the designer working within an artistic team.
2. Research historical accuracy of architectural details within genera as it relates to an individual’s theatrical production.
3. Identify the different types of stage lights and explain their functions.
4. Read a light plot and hang the fixtures.
5. Demonstrate a competency in the various crew positions.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the different fly systems and safe rigging practices.
7. Design sets.
8. Construct and paint scenery.

1. Role of designers
2. Architectural designs
3. Construction techniques
4. Hand/power tool instruction operation
5. Safety
6. Rigging
7. Lighting
8. Sound
9. Scenic design and paint

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THE 130P - Acting Practicum 1

1. Construct the rehearsal and performance process.
2. Interpret character relationships within a play.
3. Produce a character analysis and “Who am I?”
4. Accept direction and criticism.
5. Work closely with others.
6. Work under pressure with deadlines.
7. Memorize and deliver lines in the order in which they are written.
8. Demonstrate theatrical protocol.
9. Participate in a performance.
10. Interpret audience reactions.

1. Understanding stage direction and blocking.
2. The actor’s voice, body, and mind.
3. Choreography, meter, and movement.
4. Mental and physical preparedness, focus, and listening.
5. Theatrical protocol.
6. Performance in front of an audience.

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THE 131P - Acting Practicum 2, Experimental

 
Description
This course is a continuation of Acting Practicum 1 (THE130P) designed to prepare the beginning acting students to learn the rehearsal and performance sequence. A rehearsal and performance sequence trains the actor to understand voice, body and mind as it relates to character and the play. Significantly participation in the rehearsal process will lead to  confidence and quality in performance. Participating in a semester performance will be required.

1. Explain the rehearsal and performance process.
2. Assess character relationships within a play.
3. Produce a character analysis and “Who am I?”
4. Apply direction and criticism.
5. Work closely with others.
6. Work under pressure with deadlines.
7. Memorize and deliver lines in the order in which they are written.
8. Participate in a performance.

1. Understanding stage direction and blocking
2. The actor’s voice, body and mind
3. Choeography, meter, and movement
4. Mental and physical preparedness, focus and listening
5. Journal actor experience
6. Performance in front of an audience

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THE 154 - Introduction to Cinema

1. Define technical terms and phases of film pre-production, production and post-production.
2. Identify functions of film personnel.
3. Interpret a film within the social/cultural context of its production and viewing.
4. Recognize the basic psychological theories used to analyze spectator perception of film.
5. Identify film genre.

1. Historical development of film
2. Film terminology
3. Technical aspects of filmmaking
4. Social/cultural context of film context, production and distribution
5. Theories of film analysis

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THE 155 - Improvisation

1. Identify a variety of improvisational techniques.
2. Use of improvisational techniques as they relate to spontaneity in action.
3. Demonstrate leadership abilities during group improvisation.
4. Develop self-confidence in performance through games, exercises, role play and situational improvisation.
5. Exhibit spontaneity and relate how this process can be used as a communication tool for life.

1. Games
2. Improvisational techniques
3. Concentration endowment
4. Spontaneity
5. Listening skills

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THE 156 - Shakespeare for the Actor, Experimental

1. Analyze Shakespearean text for meaning and character.
2. Apply analysis of text to create a role and perform character.
3. Interpret language for modern audiences.
4. Demonstrate confidence with speaking and performing heightened and/or stylized language.
5. Recognize differences between verse and prose passages and apply them to performance choices.
6. Conduct a basic scansion analysis of iambic pentameter verse.
7. Perform classical text using both contemporary and period acting techniques.

1. Shakespeare’s plays
2. Scansion
3. Lexicons and their usage
4. Soliloquies, sonnets and scenes
5. Elizabethian staging and performance techniques

Required materials: pencils, notebook

• Communication
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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THE 171 - Stage Combat 2: Topics in Armed Combat

1. Perform unarmed fight choreography within the context of a theatrical scene.
2. Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions regarding movement performance choices as they relate to character scene and context.
3. Critique a play with an eye toward performing scenes of physical conflict.
4. Utilize personal safety measures in rehearsal situations.
5. Record fight notation for personal or stage management use.
6. Demonstrate the use of proper angles at which to work in order to satisfy audience sight lines.
7. Display the ability to accept direction and criticism while working closely with others.

1. Plays
2. Movies
3. Demonstration
4. Unarmed fight choreography
5. Safety
6. Stage position

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THE 210 - Acting for Television

1. Examine video/film acting skills to the acting student.
2. Show and develop acting techniques applicable to video and compare/contrast with stage performance.
3. Put the student actor into action in a scene and commercial work and the voice audition.
4. Determine a working knowledge of the business how to’s: pictures, resumes, where to go, etc.

1. Camera jargon
2. Listening skills
3. Memorization – scene and monologue work
4. Audition skills

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THE 221 - Introduction to Lighting Design

 
Description
This course will provide students with the skills necessary to work as a lighting designer, lighting technician or master electrician in a professional theatre.

1. Identify various lighting fixtures.
2. Demonstrate tools used in lighting design.
3. Interpret lighting functions.
4. Use lighting interpretatively to establish place and time of day.
5. Hang, focus and circuit stage lighting fixtures.
6. Program and operate a computer lighting board.
7. Draft a light plot and all the associated paper work.
8. Work with a student director to develop a concept and execute a lighting design for a one act play.

1. Principles of electricity as they apply to the theatre.
2. Drafting techniques.
3. Tools and functions of lighting design.
4. Lighting plots
5. DMX protocol and computer lighting control.
6. Photometrics of lighting fixtures.
7. The relationship of the designer and the creative team.

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THE 222 - Stage Make-Up

 
Description
This course focuses on the principles of corrective and character make-up with intensive practical application in a laboratory setting. Practical experience in application is gained through the semester’s stage productions.

1. Outline the principles of stage make-up.
2. Explain the theories of stage make-up.
3. Identify the elements of facial anatomy.
4. Use make-up for special effects.
5. Interpret make-up application in film and television.
6. Use make-up to correct or alter facial features.
7. Apply make-up to establish age, character, and/or disfigurement.
8. Demonstrate the impact of color.
9. Apply a variety of make-up designs.

1. Elements of facial anatomy/bones of the face
2. Light and shade
3. Flat, curved, hard and soft edges
4. Drawing with highlights and shadows
5. Color in pigment
6. Characteristics of color
7. Color mixing and organizing
8. Color tables
9. Lighting and make-up
10. Color in light
11. Light on pigment
12. Planning and application of make-up
13. Character study
14. Elements of design
15. Types of make-up
16. Stippling
17. Modeling with make-up
18. Three dimensional make-up
19. Beards and mustaches

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THE 223 - Stage Management

 
Description
This course is an introduction to Stage Management. Each student will have the opportunity to stage manage their own short production, concentrating on the crucial organizational aspects of this theatrical component.

1. Outline the importance and complexity of the role of stage manager.
2. Organize rehearsal schedule.
3. Work closely with the director in establishing time-lines.
4. Establish a property list.
5. Manage cast and crew.
6. Record planned stage movement.
7. Execute and manage a production.
8. Manage their own mini-script with a completed prompt book as their goal.
9. Determine the work effort required to stage manage professional theatre.

1. Making things run smoothly
2. Characteristics of a good stage manager
3. Getting the play and understanding it
4. Scheduling and company rules
5. Getting acquainted with your theatre
6. Expediting auditions and readings
7. Budgeting
8. Rehearsal procedures, (keeping the cast on time)
9. Department and property management
10. Lighting, sound and cueing equipment
11. Supervision of shifts
12. Running the technical rehearsal
13. Running the show
14. Working with the House Manager, etc.

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THE 293CP - Cooperative Education

• Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program    
• Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester)
• Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule
• Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization
• Follow established processes; complete and submit all required forms

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THE 296CP - Cooperative Education

• Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program    
• Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester)
• Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule
• Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization
• Follow established processes; complete and submit all required forms

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TRV 101 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism

1. Describe the history of the travel and tourism industry.
2. Differentiate the needs of various types of tourists and travelers.
3. Analyze the economic and social impact of tourism.
4. Investigate the impact of various attractions on the tourism industry.
5. Explain fundamental tourism components and procedures.

1. Characteristics and terminology of the tourism industry
2. History of travel
3. Careers in tourism
4. Transportation options
5. Variety of attractions
6. Services related to tourism
7. Economic impact of tourism

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• Information Literacy

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TRV 102 - Cruises & Tours Marketing & Sales

1. Design itineraries to meet client needs.
2. Identify both the tour and cruise passenger.
3. Evaluate cruise and tour products.
4. Identify domestic and international tour and cruise packages.
5. Present products to clients.
6. Name and describe elements of cruise and tour industries.
7. Analyze the quality of cruise and tour packages.
8. Develop strategies to sell cruise and tour packages.

1. Tours
2. Tour types
3. Specialty tours
4. Contemporary cruise experiences
5. Cruise lines
6. Cruise passengers
7. Marketing packages

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TRV 103 - Destinations Geog 1: U.S., Canada, Mexico

1. Develop travel plans with clients.
2. Match type of destination with client need.
3. Analyze differences in attractions.
4. Produce sample travel itineraries.
5. Examine the impact of currency, port of entry regulations and time zone differences for various destinations.

1. Physical geographic locations:  New York, New Jersey, California, Arizona, Metro Washington DC, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and other North American destinations
2. Natural, cultural and entertainment attractions
3. Climate differences
4. Various types of currency
5. Ports of entry
6. Transportation hubs

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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TRV 104 - Dest Geog 2:S.AM,C.AM,Carib,Asia,S.Pac

1. Develop travel plans with clients.
2. Match type of destination with client need.
3. Analyze differences in attractions.
4. Produce travel itineraries.
5. Examine currency exchange, port of entry regulations and time zone differences for various destinations.

1. Physical geographic locations: South America, Central American, the Caribbean, Asia and South Pacific including the Panama Canal, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Fiji and Australia
2. Natural, cultural and entertainment attractions
3. Climate differences
4. Various types of currency
5. Ports of entry
6. Transportation hubs

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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TRV 224 - Events, Meetings & Convention Services

1. Identify the scope of convention meetings and trade shows.
2. Delineate convention type, facilities and personnel involved.
3. Develop marketing plans for conventions and meetings.
4. Identify characteristics of association meetings.
5. List the steps in performing sales calls.
6. Describe the elements of letters of agreement and contracts.
7. Identify function rooms, meeting setups, audiovisual equipment needs and food and beverage services.
8. Describe the programs that the hospitality division offer meeting guests.
9. Evaluate convention meeting plans.

1. Conventions, meetings and trade shows
2. Marketing plans
3. Organizing for convention sales
4. Negotiations and contracts
5. Preparing for events
6. Function rooms and meeting setups
7. Audiovisual requirements
8. Exhibits and trade shows
9. Convention billing and post-convention review

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TRV 293CP - Cooperative Education

• Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program    
• Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester)
• Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule
• Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization
• Follow established processes; complete and submit all required forms

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WLD 101 - Welding Fundamentals

1. Set up and shut down oxy-fuel equipment safely.
2. Identify the three (3) oxy-fuel flame adjustments.
3. Name the three (3) oxy-fuel flame configurations.
4. Know the safe practices in shielded metal arc welding.
5. Name the various mild steel electrodes used on direct current reverse polarity.
6. Demonstrate multi-layered welds in the horizontal position using E7018 electrodes.
7. Identify the difference between AC and DC currents.

1. Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
2. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
3. Theory in Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding
4. Safety Issues

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WLD 102 - Advanced Welding

 
Description
A course on out-of-position shielded metal-arc welding with emphasis on proper heats, electrode selections, and AC/DC currents. Welding positions include horizontal, vertical, and overhead.

1. Identify the various amperage ranges of mild steel electrodes as per their diameter.
2. Set-up the welding power source for direct current reverse polarity.
3. Differentiate between direct current reverse polarity and direct current straight polarity.
4. Differentiate various techniques that are used for vertical welding and overhead welding.
5. Identify the electrodes used for in position welding and out of position welding.
6. Identify the difference between a long arc and a short arc by slag evaluation.
7. Name the different weave techniques used in vertical welding.

1. T-Joint and Lap Joints
2. Vertical Up Welding
3. Overhead Welding
4. Use of Various Electrodes
5. Safety Issues

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WLD 103 - Welding Safety & Applications

1. Set up and shut down oxy-fuel equipment.
2. Identify the proper cutting tip size for the metal thickness used.
3. Apply the proper oxygen and acetylene gas pressure settings for the tip size being used.
4. Describe the different torch manipulations used for the forehand technique of gas welding.
5. Name the proper techniques to cut mild steel plate using the oxy-fuel cutting equipment.
6. Recognize the importance of clean surfaces for brazing.
7. Name the types of brazing filler rods.
8. Explain the safety and theory of the gas metal arc welding process.

1. Basic Theory and Safety of Set Up and Shut Down of Equipment
2. Basic Theory and Safety of GMAW

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WLD 107 - Blueprint Reading for Welders

1. Identify the basic lines and views.
2. Recognize different types of blueprints.
3. Differentiate different metal structural shapes used by welders.
4. Change decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
5. Identify the American Welding Society welding symbols.
6. Recite the different scales of a tape measure.
7. Identify and interpret various blueprints.

1. Lines and Views
2. Sketching
3. Orthographic Views
4. Welding Symbols
5. Blueprint Reading

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WLD 196 - Welding for Plumbing 1

1. Set up and shut down oxy-fuel equipment safely. 
2. Discuss the methods used to join and assemble different kinds of pipe joints.
3. Use proper techniques for gas and arc welding and cutting.
4. Solder and braze copper and plastic tubing.
5. Interpret weld symbols most often found in plumbing maintenance work.

1. Safety
2. Oxyacetylene cutting
3. Pipe
4. Soldering
5. Weld symbols
6. Brazing

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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WLD 201 - Prep for Welding Certification

 
Description
This is an advanced course in shielded metal-arc welding procedures to prepare for industrial certification. This includes welding single-vee groove weld-butt joints with backing strips in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions following the American Welding Society (AWS) code specifications. Testing materials and fee for AWS certification are added to this course.

1. Demonstrate the welding procedure for plate certificating using the American Welding Society code specifications.
2. Set up and prepare single-vee groove weld-butt joints with backing strips in all positions using American Welding Society specifications.
3. Pass the D1.1 D1.5 American Welding Society test on one inch plate in the vertical position.

1. Welding Positions
2. Beveled Plates with Backing Strips
3. Guided Bend Testing Strips
4. AWS Welding Certification
5. Safety Issues

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WLD 202 - MIG & TIG Processes

 
Description
This is a course on the theory and application of gas metal-arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes.

1. Set up and shut down gas metal arc-welding equipment.
2. Use gas metal-arc welding equipment
3. Apply nozzle to work distance and gun travel angle according to metal thickness and wire size.
4. Demonstrate the theory and application of flux-cored arc welding.
5. Apply welding techniques using the flux-cored arc welding process in the horizontal and vertical up positions.
6. Recognize the color code system of Tungsten electrode identification.
7. Identify the proper Tungsten to use for various metals.
8. Comprehend the proper current and or polarity to set on the power source when using the GTAW welding process.
9. Apply various welding techniques when using GTAW welding process in flat and horizontal welding positions.

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WLD 211 - Welding Inspection

1. Use different measuring tools to check the accuracy weldments and welds according to a blueprint.
2. Identify the different welding symbols used on blueprints
3. Cite the various code specifications of the American Welding Society for Welding Inspection.
4. Employ the various non-destructive testing processes, such as liquid penetrants, ultrasonics, X-ray, magnetic particle and eddy current.

1. Basic Welding Metallurgy
2. Basic Non-Destructive Testing Methods
3. Manual and Automatic Welding Processes
4. Common Inspection Processes

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WLD 217 - MIG Flux Core Certification

1. Demonstrate proper ARC welding safety procedures.
2. Create a stringer Bead in position G1.
3. Create a T joint multilayer weld in position 2G.
4. Construct a T joint in position 3G.
5. Form a 3/8” v-groove in position 3G.
6. Produce a 1” v-groove in position 3G.

1. ARC Welding Safety Procedures
2. Welding Various Positions in the MIG Flux Core Arc Welding Process
3. Machine Maintenance and Set-Up
4. Joint Set-Up and Assembly
5. Weld Bend Test and Inspection
6. Practice Certification Test

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