May 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • T.C. 5916 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    Internship in a business, organization, or agency for 12-15 hours (weekly) of focused communication responsibilities. Weekly conference to discuss workrelated journal with supervising instructor and/or other interns.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  
  • T.C. 5946 - Graduate Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Designed for new students in the Master’s program in Technical Communication, this course will examine the gamut of opportunities available to technical communicators. The course will be coordinated by one faculty member. Participation of other faculty and of community professionals is anticipated, as is discussion and critique of student research.

  
  • T.C. 5956 - Special Topics

    1 - 3 credit (Variable) (Hrs: Vary.)
    Offerings based on the needs of several students as determined by the faculty steering committee. Course topics include, but are not limited to Organizational Communication, Project Information Management, Technical Communication and the Public, and Usability Testing.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent. Course offered on demand.
  
  • T.C. 5996 - Thesis/Graduate Project

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Course will be individualized to student need to complete a written or multimedia project as a capstone. Student Advisory Committee will assist and guide the process. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and Advisory Committee approval.

    Need a total of 6 credits and have to do 3 credits at time. Course generally offered year round.
  
  • T.C. 6970 - Special Problems

    1 credit (Variable)
    Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • T.C. 6990 - Dissertation

    1 credit (Variable)
    Doctoral dissertation research activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • WLDG 105 - Shop Safety

    1 credit
    Safe work practices are paramount in all aspects of industrial work. Students will receive training in each piece of equipment using manufacturers’ safety recommendations. Students will learn to identify and follow safe work practices as well as inspections of power equipment (pOitable and stationary), hand tools, and also demonstrate the safe and proper use of each tool.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Highlands College Welding Program
  
  • WLDG 112 - Cutting Process

    1 credit
    This course will examine the different cutting processes llsed in today’s welding industry. The cutting processes examined in this course are Oxy Fuel, Plasma Arc. and Carbon Arc cutting. Hands on training will be administered throughout tbis course to ensure that proper technique and safety measures are met with all above mentioned cutting processes.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Highlands College Welding Program
  
  • WLDG 155 - Design and Fabrication

    3 credits
    This course incorporates al.1 skills learned during the fall semester courses. Students will learn proper identification, care, and use of hand tools used in metal fabrication. Students will be assigned in-shop and live work projects to refine their fabrication and welding skills.

  
  • WLDG 170 - Welding I (NCCER Level I)

    13 credits
    Corequisite(s): WLDG 155  
  
  • WLDG 192 - Independent Study

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    Combines academic work with an approved work experience related to the Metals Fabrication Technology degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • WLDG 270 - Welding II (NCCER Level II)

    13 credits
    Pre-requisite:  WLDG 170, Co-requisite WLDG 291  
  
  • WLDG 291 - Special Topics

    3 credits
  
  • WRIT 100 - Composing Mindfully: Writing Fundamentals

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
    Course provides instruction and practice in basic writing skills; emphasizes paragraph development and organization; reviews sentence structure, word choice, and usage; and introduces students to audience awareness, documenting sources, and common forms of workplace writing.  Assignments include short pieces, journals, and essays. Mastery of the basics of grammar and mechanics is assumed. Prepares students for College Writing WRIT 101 and Introduction to Technical Writing WRIT121. Incoming students not meeting the minimum passing score on placement test are required to enroll in and successfully complete WRIT 100 prior to enrolling in WRIT 101 or WRIT 121.

  
  • WRIT 101 - College Writing I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces students to forms and processes of written communication appropriate to college-level audiences. Coverage includes, at a minimum, expository prose, formal research writing, grammar, usage, and style.

    Prerequisite(s): Passing score on placement test, WRIT 100, or consent of Director of Writing. Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • WRIT 121 - Introduction To Technical Writing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces students to written technical communication. Coverage includes electronic communication, memo writing, report writing, formal research writing, document design (including the design of graphical elements), grammar, usage, and style. Course assumes working knowledge of Microsoft Word.

    Prerequisite(s): Passing score on placement test, WRIT 100, or consent of the Director of Writing. Satisfies the Communication Core Primarily offered during Fall Semester.
  
  • WRIT 122 - Introduction to Business Writing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Class integrates major business English skills with traditional business communication concepts. Students will write letters and reports. Major emphasis is placed on writing clear, forceful, and persuasive documents. Technical aspects such as format, style, and organization will be stressed.

    Prerequisite(s): Passing score on placement test, WRIT 100, or consent of Director of Writing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • WRIT 201 - College Writing II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Enables students to further develop their expository writing skills, with particular emphasis on editing, writing for various disciplines, and research using both traditional and electronic sources.

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 101  or WRIT 121   Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • WRIT 321W - Advanced Technical Writing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Emphasizes effective, clear and accurate scientific and technical communication. Focuses on writing theory and on the process approach to writing. Rewriting is stressed. Written work integrated with major fields.

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 101   or WRIT 121  (or equivalent) AND Junior Standing (Formally PTC 3216W.). Satisfies Communication and upper division Writing cores. Course primarily offered Spring Semester.
  
  • WRIT 322W - Advanced Business Writing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Provides strategies for effective communication used in business, engineering and other professions, such as correspondence, interagency communication, reports and proposals. Emphasizes audience-oriented, clear, concise writing; techniques of research; formats; and electronic communication (sometimes offered electronically)

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 101   or WRIT 121   (or equivalent) AND Junior Standing Satisfies Communication and upper division Writing cores. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • WRIT 325W - Writing in the Sciences

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Emphasizes research strategies, including electronic searching and retrieval, to write, format, and polish action-oriented, ethical documents focusing on the profession that student is preparing to enter. Collaborative writing and incorporation of computerized capabilities for documents are course expectations.

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 101   or WRIT 121  (or equivalent) AND Junior Standing Satisfies Communication and upper division Writing cores. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • WRIT 350W - Technical Editing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Participating actively, students learn strategies and practice skills in editing their own writing and the writing of peers and professionals. Learning, using, and developing style guidelines, as well as practicing organizational strategies, provide students the tools to add value to their written products.

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 321W  , WRIT 322W  , or WRIT 325W   Satisfies Communication and upper division Writing cores. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
 

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