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2019 - 2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

To find and select courses, it is important to understand IVCCD’s Course Numbering System. All courses are numbered in the same format with a three-letter prefix and a three-digit suffix. The prefix indicates the discipline; the suffix indicates the particular course. 

Career and Technical Credit Type – Career and technical education prepares students for a wide range of careers that require varying levels of education—from one-year diplomas to two-year AAS and AS college degrees. Up to 16 of these credits can be applied to an AA degree as electives.

Developmental Credit Type – Developmental credit classes do not apply towards any degree and are not calculated into the GPA.

Nursing Credit Type - Nursing classes have a requirement of ‘C’ or higher for successful completion of the course.

Standard Credit Type – These courses are transfer level courses. See advisors for how they will work for the student’s program.
 

Sociology
  

  • SOC 917 - Experimental Course

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor’s approval
    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.
  

  • SOC 927 - Honors Study

    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    This course is designated as an honors course in sociology as a special project.
  

  • SOC 929 - Individual Projects

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor’s approval
    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Special assignment designed by student/instructor.

Speech
  

  • SPC 064 - Academic Transitions Speaking IV

    Prerequisites:
    COMPASS listening score of 42-66
    DEVELOPMENTAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to introduce students with limited English proficiency to the oral language skills that will be needed in order to communicate successfully in academic classes and in the community. They will learn how to summarize, how to recognize important points, organize and outline information presented in audio and visual formats. They will also learn the basics of small group communication, including appropriate preparation, roles, small group dynamics, cultural variations, and small group facilitation and leadership. They will be exposed to a variety of dialects, speech patterns, idioms, and cultural forms of communication appropriate to the classroom/college experience.
  

  • SPC 112 - Public Speaking

    AA Approved

    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Public Speaking develops oral communication skills. Students develop both speaking and listening skills, adjust to and audience, and prepare and deliver informative and persuasive speeches.
  

  • SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication

    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course explores how humans communicate in one-on-one and group situations through personal and professional relationships. Special emphasis is placed on improving workplace communication in small and large group settings. Active listening skills and understanding how conversations influence our social environment are also highlighted.
  

  • SPC 917 - Experimental Course

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor’s approval
    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.
  

  • SPC 929 - Individual Projects

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor’s approval
    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Specialized assignment designed by student/instructor.

Welding
  

  • WEL 103 - Oxy-Acetylene Welding & Brazing

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Fillet welds and brazing in the flat and horizontal positions. Oxy-Acetylene equipment safety, storage and nomenclature.
  

  • WEL 116 - General Welding

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Studies welding heat, polarities, and electrodes for use in joining ferrous metal by arc, mig, tig, and gas welding processes.
  

  • WEL 221 - Flux Cored Arc Welding

    Prerequisites:
    WEL186
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Fillet welds and groove welds on carbon steel and stainless steel in all positions using self-shielded and gas shielded electrodes. Practice geared to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code standards. Opportunity for FCAW structural welder qualification/certification to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code for groove welds on 3/8” and 1” plate.
  

  • WEL 228 - Introduction to Welding, Safety & Health of Welders: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    This course will provide students with orientation to the welding profession and will cover the basics of safety & health within the welding profession. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 1 and Module 2 - Key Indicators 1-6.
  

  • WEL 233 - Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretation: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Provides instruction in interpreting elements of welding prints (drawings or sketches), focusing on measurement, American Welding Society welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Students will understand how to prepare, assemble and tack welding parts according to drawings or sketches, using proper materials and tools. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 3: Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Key Indicators 1 and 2.
  

  • WEL 244 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Short-Circuiting Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended. This course aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5 Key Indicators 1-7.
  

  • WEL 245 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat and horizontal positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5 Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, as well as Module 2 - Indicator 7, Module 3-Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 251 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for successful completion of this course. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 7 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 252 - Gus Tungsten Arc Welding for Aluminum: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for gas tungsten arc welding. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on aluminum in flat and horizontal positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for successful completion of this course. This course aligns to SENSE Level I, Module 7 Key Indicators 1, 2 and 13 - 17, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 253 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic Stainless Steel: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on austenitic stainless steel in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for successful completion of this course. This course aligns to SENSE Level I, Module 7 Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12 as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 254 - Welding Inspection and Testing Principles: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Students will visually examine test weldments and thermally cut surfaces per multiple welding codes, standards, and specifications. This course aligns to SENSE Level I, Module 9: Welding Inspection and Testing Principles.
  

  • WEL 262 - Thermal Cutting Processes I - Manual and Mechanized OxyFuel Cutting: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for manual and mechanized OxyFuel cutting on carbon steel. Students perform American Welding Society compliant cutting operations in the flat position. The student will also perform scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal in flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 8 - Units 1 and 2, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7 and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1.
  

  • WEL 263 - Thermal Cutting Processes II - Plasma and Carbon Steel Arc: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for Plasma and Carbon steel Arc cutting on carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel, and aluminum. Students perform American Welding Society compliant cutting operations in the flat position. The student will also perform scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal in flat and horizontal positions. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 8 - Units 3 and 4, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7 and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1.
  

  • WEL 274 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the shielded metal arc welding process. Students will perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1.
  

  • WEL 275 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding II: SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (informally known as stick welding) process. Students perform American Welding Society complaint welds on carbon steel, in vertical up and overhead configurations, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Key Indicators 1-7 for the flat and horizontal positions, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 280 - Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self-Shielded): SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Flux Cored Arc Welding Self-Shielded. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 6 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 281 - Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas-Shielded): SENSE1

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded). Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 6 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
  

  • WEL 300 - Pipe Welding Basics

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Covers basics of pipe welding techniques unique to the utility technician industry. Students will perform stress tests and simple pressurized welding and some techniques in fusion of the plastic pipes.
  

  • WEL 917 - Experimental Course

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.
 

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