2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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Maybe you’ve known what you wanted to do for a living since age 10. Maybe you only recently decided. Or maybe you want to take some classes because, well, you just want to. Whatever your case, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College can fit your interests with courses that lead you to a degree, a career, a more fulfilled life.
It’s been proven time and again that a college education means more money and more self-esteem. The instructors of our courses and programs know this, too, and that’s why they keep pace with current trends and technology. And it’s why they bring their knowledge and expertise to the classroom, the lab, the studio, the online course or wherever class may take you.
The three figures in parentheses after the description of each academic and technical course indicate the number of semester hour’s credit for the course, the number of lecture hours each week, and the number of laboratory or activity hours each week, respectively. Instructional hours are indicated for career and technical courses. |
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Information Systems Technology |
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IST 2424 - XML Programming
Credit(s): 4
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Extensible Markup Language (XML). Prerequisites: IST 1154 . (4,2,4)
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IST 2514 - Advanced Database Architecture and Administration
Credit(s): 4
This course is a continuation of Database Architecture and Administration. It is designed to provide a firm foundation in basic database tasks enabling students to design, create, and maintain a database. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students will also learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures. Prerequisites: IST 1534 . (4,3,2)
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IST 2524 - Linux Operating System Fund.
Credit(s): 4
In this course, students develop proficiency in using and customizing a Linux operating system for common command line processes and desktop productivity roles. Pre-requisite: IST 1124 (4,2,4)
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IST 2534 - IT Project Management
Credit(s): 4
In this course, students develop proficiency in using and customizing a project timeline for IT implementation. Prerequisites: IST 1113 and IST 1124 .(4,2,4)
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IST 2613 - Windows Security
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the knowledge and fundamental understanding of Windows security, how to harden current Windows operating systems, and how to defend against attacks. Topics include designing Active Directory, authentication for Windows, group security and policy, service security, remote access security, planning a public key infrastructure securing file resources, Internet Protocol Security, and additional Windows security topics. Prerequisites: IST 1243 . (3,2,2)
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IST 2623 - Linux/Unix Security
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the knowledge and fundamental understating of Linux/Unix security, how to harden Linux/Unix, and how to defend against potential attacks against vulnerabilities and unused system services. Topics include how to protect password files, monitor log files, and use port scanners and network scanners, and additional Linux/Unix security topics. Prerequisites: IST 1254 IST 1253 . (3,2,2)
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IST 2633 - Security Testing and Implementation
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an in-depth exploration of various methods for gaining unauthorized access and explores network security concepts from the point of view of hackers and their methodologies. Topics include hackers, crackers, ethical hackers, attacks, intrusion detection systems, malicious code, computer crime, and industrial espionage. Prerequisite: IST 1643 . (3,2,2)
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IST 2634 - Security Testing and Implementation
Credit(s): 4
This course provides an in-depth exploration of various methods for gaining unauthorized access and explores network security concepts from the point of view of hackers and their methodologies. Topics include hackers, crackers, ethical hackers, attacks, intrusion detection systems, malicious code, computer crime, and industrial espionage. Prerequisite: IST 1613 and IST 1643 and any programming course. (4,2,4)
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Interpreter Training |
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IDT 1113 - Introduction to Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
Define interpreting terms, list and discuss RID code of ethics, placement of interpreter in various settings, discuss environmental factors which are considered in assignments, describe the assessment and certification process. (3,3,0)
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IDT 1123 - Foundations of Deafness
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide students with knowledge in types of communication problems resulting from deafness, ease in mixing with deaf persons, occupational trends for the deaf, causes and physiological aspects of deafness, and social barriers faced by deaf individuals. Deaf individuals and leaders in the community will be invited into the classroom to discuss these topics along with professionals working with the deaf in various situations. Also designed for students majoring in interpreting for the deaf, teachers, teachers’ aides, and school counselors, etc. Review of a normal mechanism of speech and hearing and how they are affected by hearing loss. Emphasis on the history of deafness, trends in deaf education, and the deaf community and its culture. (3,3,0)
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IDT 1211 - Expressive and Receptive Fingerspelling
Credit(s): 1
This course will develop beginning expressive and receptive fingerspelling skills based on word and phrase recognition principles. Fingerspelling is an important part of communicating. (1,1,0)
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IDT 1224 - American Sign Language I
Credit(s): 4
A developmental course, meaning that the students (whatever their competency level at the beginning of the course) are expected to grow continuously throughout the semester. The students will develop a high degree of familiarity with and a respect for the usage of the basic principles of American Sign Language (ASL) through nonverbal communication techniques, eye training, and fingerspelling. Also, students will be introduced to the basic patterns of ASL through discipline and instruction. Corequisite: ENG 1113 . (4,3,2)
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IDT 1234 - American Sign Language II
Credit(s): 4
An introduction to Sign Language idioms and English idioms. This course will introduce ways to express English idioms in signs and also the vocabulary for the sign language idioms. Continuation of building student’s sign language vocabulary is a primary interest of this course. Deaf resource persons, video tapes and other related materials will be included. Prerequisite: IDT 1224 . (4,3,2)
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IDT 1253 - Transliterating I
Credit(s): 3
Studies skills required to transmit English into Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE). (3,3,0)
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IDT 2243 - American Sign Language III
Credit(s): 3
An advanced- level course in American Sign Language (ASL). Will expand sign vocabulary to include English and deaf idioms and proper use in both languages. Concentration will be on proficiency in both ASL and methods of simultaneous translation of hearing-impaired people who communicate in various forms of manual English. Increased emphasis will be placed on the development of native-like fluency. Instructions through conversational techniques incorporating additional principles and vocabulary items. Prerequisite: IDT 1224 , IDT 1234 IDT 1174 . (3,2,2)
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IDT 2263 - Transliterating II
Credit(s): 3
Further study of the skills of transmitting English into Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE). Prerequisites: IDT 1253 . (3,3,0)
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IDT 2313 - Sign-to-Voice I
Credit(s): 3
Classroom work giving verbatim translations and sign-to-voice materials. There is an emphasis on the use of tapes and simulated situations. Vocabulary development, word endings, and use of temporary signs are discussed. Students will learn to translate simultaneously from manual English to spoken English and learn to interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to spoken English while keeping appropriate English diction. Prerequisite: IDT 2243 IDT 2123 . (3,3,0)
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IDT 2323 - Educational Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
Studies techniques and ethics involved in educational interpreting, focusing on special settings, code of conduct, physical arrangements and resources for educational interpreters. Further study of the skills of transmitting English into Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE). (3,3,0)
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IDT 2333 - Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
Accuracy and clarity in expressive interpreting at a conversational speed. Refine and build English-to-ASL skills. Role-play and videos of actual experiences will be used. Corequisite: IDT 2243 IDT 1164 , IDT 1174 . (3,3,0)
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IDT 2333 - Legal Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
This is a preparation course for legal interpreting. The student will learn to anticipate settings, assess linguistic systems, determine and study specialized vocabulary, identify problems and apply ethical solutions, and practice interpreting legal texts. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. (3,3,0)
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IDT 2343 - Sign-to-Voice Interpreting II
Credit(s): 3
Continue classroom work giving verbatim translations and sign-to-voice materials. There is an emphasis on the use of tapes and simulated situations. Vocabulary development, word endings, and use of temporary signs are discussed. Students will learn to translate simultaneously from manual English to spoken English and to interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to spoken English while keeping appropriate English diction. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor IDT 1164 , IDT 1173 , IDT 1174 . (3,3,0)
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IDT 2353 - Interpreting in Special Situations
Credit(s): 3
This course includes lectures and observation of interpreters in various settings, including educational, legal, medical, religious, platform, deaf-blind, mental health, and so forth. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. (3,3,0)
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IDT 2363 - Artistic Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
Study the principles and techniques of artistic interpreting including literary and musical works. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. (3,3,0)
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IDT 2413 - Interpreting Practicum
Credit(s): 3
Application of interpreting/transliterating skills in a supervised, approved site(s). All contact hours will be verifiable, and direct observation will be administered by practicum supervising interpreter. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. (3,150 clock hours)
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IDT 2424 - Interpreting Practicum
Credit(s): 4
Application of interpreting/transliterating skills in a minimum of three supervised, approved practicum sites. All contact hours will be verifiable and direct observation will be administered by practicum supervisor. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. (1 hr. lecture, 9 hrs. Supervised work experience)
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Instrumentation Electronics |
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IET 1114 - Industrial Measurement of Pressure and Level.
Credit(s): 4
The first of two introductory courses that cover the concepts and principles of industrial measurement required for instrument technicians. IET 1114 is a study of the concepts, principles and devices for the measurement of industrial pressure and level variables. Corequisite/Prerequisite: IET 1214 , EET 1114 . (4,2,4)
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IET 1214 - Industrial Measurement of Temperature and Flow
Credit(s): 4
The second of two introductory courses that cover the concepts and principles of industrial measurement required for instrument technicians. IET 1214 is a study of the concepts, principles and devices for the measurement of industrial temperature and flow variables. Corequisite/Prerequisite: IET 1114 , EET 1114 . (4,2,4)
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IET 1314 - Industrial Control I
Credit(s): 4
An intermediate level course that applies all elements of pneumatic and electronic process control loops, measurement theory and includes the principles of operation, connection, maintenance, testing, calibration, troubleshooting and repairing/replacing of pneumatic and electronic analog process controllers, signal transmitters, recorders, alarms and associated test equipment along with annunciator/ shutdown systems and introduce the concepts of proportional, intergral, and derivative control modes, loop tuning, and documentation. Prerequisites: IET 1114 , IET 1214 , EET 1114 (4,2,4)
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IET 2114 - Final Control Elements
Credit(s): 4
An intermediate level course that provides a survey of valve configurations, principles of operation and hands-on work with control valves and variable speed drives (VSD), and includes study of the various designs of control valves including principles of operation, sizing, selection, servicing pneumatic and electric actuators, positioners, solenoid operated valves, self contained regulators, louvers, dampers, metering pumps and required documentation. Includes instruction in basic techniques and calculations for proper liquid and gas valve sizing and introduces concepts of variable speed drives and frequency speed circuitry. Prerequisites: IET 1314 (4,2,4)
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IET 2414 - Industrial Control II
Credit(s): 4
An advanced level course that integrates material from previous courses for constructing, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of control systems, and includes the study of process controllers, implementing PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) feedback, cascade, ratio, feed forward and auto select/override and introduces other advanced control strategies; includes the study of techniques for loop tuning and calibrating process loop components including smart transmitters and field communicators. Loop documentation and drawings are also developed. This course is a capstone course. Prerequisite: IET 2114 (4,2,4)
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Journalism |
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JOU 1111 - College Publications I
Credit(s): 1
This laboratory course is designed to give practical experience in working with the college newspaper or yearbook production. News, feature, and editorial writing, make-up and layout, editing, advertising and photography will be emphasized according to student need. (1,0,2)
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JOU 1121 - College Publications II
Credit(s): 1
A continuation of JOU 1111 . (1,0,2)
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JOU 1313 - News Writing and Reporting I
Credit(s): 3
An introductory course in journalism designed to teach news writing and reporting, the construction of the news article with an emphasis on source news, features, sports, and interview stories and editorials. (3,3,0)
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JOU 2111 - College Publications III
Credit(s): 1
Leadership and Organization SkillsThis laboratory course will include coverage of news events on campus, sports writing, and editorial writing. Advancement in skills in headline writing, copy editing, and make-up design will also be stressed. Admission by consent of instructor only. (1,0,2)
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JOU 2121 - College Publications IV
Credit(s): 1
A continuation of JOU 2111 . (1,0,2)
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Leadership |
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LEA 1811 - Leadership and Organization Skills I
Credit(s): 1
A study of leadership styles and skills, roles and functions of officers of student organizations. Includes parliamentary procedure, chain of command, communication, conducting effective meetings, role of constitution/by-laws, principle of ethics, etiquette, and working with volunteers. (1,1,0)
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LEA 1821 - Leadership and Organization Skills II
Credit(s): 1
Continued study of LEA 1811 , ice breakers; non-verbal communication; role of functions in groups; power; time management; stress management; role of constitution; Personal Style type indicator; planning and goal setting; leadership mentoring. (1,1,0)
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LEA 1911 - Leadership and Communication Skills Development - Recruiting and Public Relations I
Credit(s): 1
This course familiarizes the student with his/her responsibilities as a member of the recruiting/public relations team. It explores leadership skills, communication, and factual information about the college. Through this course the student will be able to function as a representative in recruitment and in public relations. (1,1,0)
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LEA 1921 - Leadership and Organization Skills II
Credit(s): 1
This course familiarizes the student with his/her responsibilities as a member of the recruiting/public relations team. It explores leadership skills, communication, and factual information about the college. Through this course the student will be able to function as a representative in recruitment and in public relations. (1,1,0)
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LEA 2811 - Leadership and Organization Skills III
Credit(s): 1
Continued study of LEA 1811 , LEA 1821 ; participates fully in class; experiential roles chairing committees and events; lead decision making techniques; consensus, brain storming; observe and give feedback to group on role functions in group; lead planning and goal setting groups; and presentation of leadership topics. (1,1,0)
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LEA 2821 - Leadership and Organization Skills IV
Credit(s): 1
A continuation of activities and events of LEA 1811 , LEA 1821 , and LEA 2811 , emphasizing servant leadership. (1,1,0)
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LEA 2911 - Leadership and Organization Skills III
Credit(s): 1
This course familiarizes the student with his/her responsibilities as a member of the recruiting/public relations team. It explores leadership skills, communication, and factual information about the college. Through this course the student will be able to function as a representative in recruitment and in public relations. (1,1,0)
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LEA 2921 - Leadership and Organization Skills IV
Credit(s): 1
This course familiarizes the student with his/her responsibilities as a member of the recruiting/public relations team. It explores leadership skills, communication, and factual information about the college. Through this course the student will be able to function as a representative in recruitment and in public relations. (1,1,0)
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Learning Life Skills |
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LLS 1413 - Improvement of Study
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to aid the student in study skills, promote student success in basic reading and note-taking techniques, critical thinking, time management, test-taking strategies, and listening and memory enhancement. (3,3,0)
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Logistics Technology |
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LGT 1113 - Fundamentals to Logistics
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in the systems approach to managing activities associated with forecasting, procurement, inventory management, life cycle costing, and product support. (3,3,0)
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LGT 1213 - Transportation and Distribution
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to give an overview of transportation and distribution issues. Emphasis is placed on domestic and international transportation, third party selection, regulations, route and schedule development and planning for shipments. (3,3,0)
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LGT 1233 - Materials Management
Credit(s): 3
This course provides managerial information concerning inventory information systems, managerial tools and techniques, the warehouse environment and distribution planning and control. (3,3,0)
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LGT 1243 - Purchasing
Credit(s): 3
This course provides information about the purchasing function. Emphasis will be placed on vendor analysis, negotiations, systems contracts, public purchasing, competitive bidding and personnel. (3,3,0)
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LGT 1313 - Supply Chain Management
Credit(s): 3
This course provides information concerning the flow of products and information among producers, suppliers, and customers. Emphasis is placed on acquiring, purchasing and distribution of goods and services throughout the supply chain. (3,3,0)
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LGT 1413 - Logistics Support Analysis
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of the support function and the development of analytical tools to support managerial decisions. Topics covered are maintenance planning, provisioning and support, system safety, and life cycle cost. (3,3,0)
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LGT 1513 - Production Planning and Control
Credit(s): 3
This course provides managerial information regarding material requirements, capacity planning and control techniques, master production scheduling, and techniques in cost analysis. (3,3,0)
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LGT 2113 - Logistics Management
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to help the student solve actual challenges they will encounter in the marketplace. Basic decision making tools and concepts will be used for finding cost reduction and strategic opportunities. (3,3,0)
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LGT 2324 - Automatic Identification / Data Capture in Logistics
Credit(s): 4
This course is a study of the methods of recognizing objects, getting information about them and automatically entering that data or feeding it directly into computer systems without any human involvement. Automatic identification and data capture technologies include bar codes, Radio Frequency ID (RFID), Optical character recognition (OCR), magnetic stripes, smart cards and other data media. Laboratory experiences will emphasize bar coding and RFID technologies. Various automatic identification data capture applications will be used. (4,3,2)
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LGT 2513 - Maintenance Management
Credit(s): 3
This course enables the student to understand the relationship between reliability and maintainability (R&M) and acquisition logistics and to evaluate the impact of R&M decisions. (3,3,0)
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LGT 2533 - Configuration Management
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to give the student a foundation of the interrelationship of configuration management to life cycle activities and logistics support. Emphasis will be placed on configuration identification, audits, controls, as well as data management. (3,3,0)
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LGT 2814 - Business Logistics Capstone Project
Credit(s): 4
This course is designed to write a research paper specific to an approved logistics/supply chain management topic either selected by the student or assigned by the instructor. (4,4,0)
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LGT 2913 - Special Project
Credit(s): 3
A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Logistics Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. (3,3,0)
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Maritime Shipfitting Technology |
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CTE 1113 - Occupational Math
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for apprentices to improve their basic math skills to increase probability of success while in the Apprenticeship Program. Topics covered include general math fundamentals, measurement principles, algebraic fundamentals, fundamentals of plane geometry, and application of trigonometric functions. (3,1,3)
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MTA 1004 - Supervised Work Experience
Credit(s): 4
This supervised work experience will be performed in an on-the-job training setting related to the apprentice’s major field of study. This course is designed for the on the job application of various industrial and educational skills with the integration of the apprentice’s technical studies and industrial experience. Two hundred fifty-five hours. (4,0,0,12)
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MTA 1113 - Occupational Math
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for apprentices to improve their basic math skills to increase the probability of success while in the Apprenticeship Program. Topics covered include general math fundamentals, measurement principles, algebraic fundamentals, fundamentals of plane geometry, and application of trigonometric functions. (3,3,0)
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MTA 1122 - Carpenter Shop I
Credit(s): 2
Carpenter Shop I will provide the student with the basic carpenter skill sets using basic hand and power tools with practical applications, that they will apply in the field and the carpenter shop, while in a marine environment. (2,0,4)
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MTA 1133 - Carpenter Shop II
Credit(s): 3
Carpenter Shop II will provide the student with intermediate carpenter skill sets with practical applications that they will apply in the field while working to erect scaffolding and shoring / blocking, while in a marine environment. (3,0,6)
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MTA 1143 - Inspection Fundamentals
Credit(s): 3
Inspection Fundamentals is designed for students who want to improve their Marine Coating’s inspections skills. This course is designed to enhance the quality and application of applying marine paint to Naval ships while administering to strict Marine Classifications and Navel ship specifications. (3,2,2)
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MTA 1152 - Surface Preparation
Credit(s): 2
Surface Preparation is designed for students who want to improve their application skills of applying Marine paint to various surfaces. The participants will study the air less spray system and the use of proper roller and brush application of paint inside and outside of tanks. (2,0,4)
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MTA 1163 - Spray Painting
Credit(s): 3
Spray Painting will provide the students theoretical and practical experience in the safe use of pressure fed, gravity fed and siphon fed painting systems in a marine environment. Students will also learn how to safely set up and maintain various air compressors and air compression methods used in the shipyard. Students will demonstrate mastery of practices through practical experiences in applying paint to various shapes. (3,0,6)
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MTA 1172 - Joiner Layout I
Credit(s): 2
Joiner Layout I is designed to cover basic trade theory of shaping, cutting and any in hand process related to the Sheetmetal and the Joiner trade. This course also exposes the participant to machine usages and processes and basic layout. (2,1,2)
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MTA 1183 - Joiner Layout II
Credit(s): 3
Joiner Layout II is designed to teach the basic principles of parallel and radial line development as related to Sheetmetal and Joiner layout work. (3,1,4)
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MTA 1192 - Rigger Shop I
Credit(s): 2
Rigger Shop I introduces rigging communications, basic principles of cranes, crane safety, basic rigging, rigging equipment and rigging practices. (2,0,4)
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MTA 1213 - Rigger Shop II
Credit(s): 3
Rigger Shop II introduces intermediate rigging, wire rope, and basic principles of cranes. (3,1,4)
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MTA 1222 - Sheetmetal Layout I
Credit(s): 2
Sheetmetal Layout I will provide an introductions on fundamentals of layout, cutting, forming and fabrication of sheet metal so that the apprentice will be able to discuss, explain and/or demonstrate sheet metal careers, working tools and machinery, shop safety, sheet metal types, materials of the sheet metal trade, fasteners, using patterns and cutting metal, punching, drilling and riveting, folding edges and making seams, turning, burring, and raising, forming, crimping and beading, drawing for pattern drafting, making and notching simple patterns, parallel line development, triangulation, radial line development, and short method of pattern development as applicable to the sheetmetal craft at Ingalls Shipbuilding. (2,1,2)
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MTA 1233 - Sheetmetal Layout II
Credit(s): 3
Sheetmetal Layout II will provide intermediate hands on fundamentals of layout, cutting, forming and fabrication of sheet metal so that the apprentice will be able to discuss, explain and/or demonstrate layout rectangle to flat oval, layout and fabricate rectangle to flat oval, as well as flat oval with offset, layout and fabricate rectangular to radius corner center tapered and, radius corner with double offset, layout and fabrication of radius corner to flat oval center tapered, and to flat oval with double offset. And it finishes off with layout and fabricate round two piece 90 degree elbow as applicable to the sheetmetal craft at Ingalls Shipbuilding. (3,1,4)
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MTA 1243 - Sheetmetal Layout III
Credit(s): 3
Sheetmetal Layout III will provide advanced hands on fundamentals of layout, cutting, forming and fabrication of sheet metal so that the apprentice will be able to discuss, explain and/or demonstrate sheet metal layout, fabrication and the use of manufacturing aids lists with sub assembly drawings required for apprentices applicable to Ingalls Shipbuilding. Final course assessment score will be 70%. (3,1,4)
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MTA 1254 - Journeyman Essentials for Shipfitters
Credit(s): 4
Journeyman Essentials for Shipfitters is designed to take seventy-two hours to complete. Instruction methods include lecture, assessment exercises, and labs for performance checks. The first half of this course will provide flame cutting methods, including layout and cutting bevels, chamfers, and circles. Also covers methods used to cut or split common structural components such as beams and bars. Plasma arc cutting equipment and safe work area preparation. Identifies correct amperage, gas pressures, and flow rates. Plasma-arc cutting methods for piercing, slotting, squaring, and beveling metals. How to store equipment and clean the work area. Selection and application of gaskets and packing’s, fit-up tasks, and inspection of finished work. Structural accessories, proper measuring techniques, and creating a materials list. The second half of this course will cover Dimensional Control Construction Guidance (DCCG), reference control line training, dimensional control concepts, and fitting tolerances. (4,1,6)
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MTA 1263 - Journeyman Essentials for Welders
Credit(s): 3
Journeyman Essentials for Welders will provide welding costs, welding terms and definitions, welding methods and workmanship requirements, visual inspection, welding symbols, filler metals, and physical progressing. (3,1,4)
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MTA 1272 - Marine Pipefitting Elective I
Credit(s): 2
This course provides the trainee with an overview of pipefitting, pipefitter responsibilities, and career opportunities. The course also covers basic principles of safety, pipefitting layout and pipefitting installation.
(2,1,2)
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MTA 1282 - Marine Pipefitting Elective II
Credit(s): 2
This course introduces chemical, compressed air, fuel oil, steam, and water systems and explains how to identify them by color-code. It also explains thermal expansion of pipes and pipe insulation. This course introduces the trainee to plot plans, structural drawings, elevation drawings, as-built drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, spool sheets, and detail sheets. (2,1,2)
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SFT 1125 - Structural Fitting I
Credit(s): 5
This course covers safety equipment, protective clothing, and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of metals. Also covered will be proper procedures to clean and prepare base metals, joint design and welding task. Oxy fuel and various welding (taking) techniques along with applicable codes will also be covered. Filler metals and weld testing is also included. (5,2,3)
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SFT 1135 - Structural Fitting II
Credit(s): 5
This course prepares a worker to perform fire watch duties in support of welding and flame cutting activities. Drawing details, revision blocks, plan and symbol interpretation is integrated throughout the course with common applications for shipfitter blueprint reading. Also incorporated throughout the courses are layout tools, fitting tools, and fitting aids used to fit and align plate points. (5,1,8)
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SFT 1147 - Structural Fitter III
Credit(s): 7
This course covers advanced topics such as laying out and cutting bevels, chamfers, circles, beams and bars while utilizing other cutting methods for piercing, slotting, squaring, and beveling metals as well. The utilization of plasma arc cutting equipment, preparation, storage, and identifying correct amperage, gas pressures, and flow rates is also covered. (7,3,8)
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SFT 1158 - Structural Fitter IV
Credit(s): 8
This course covers the interpretation of fabrication and installation drawings, sketching of isometric and orthographic drawings, and advanced interpretation of welding symbols. Also included is the selection and application of gaskets and packings, fit-up tasks, and inspection of finished work, structural accessories, proper measuring techniques, and creating a materials list. (8,3,10)
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Mathematics NOTE: Placement into mathematics courses is based on ACT or COMPASS test scores and/or successful completion of identified high school mathematics classes. |
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CSC 2844 - Data Structures
Credit(s): 4
Advanced data structures and their representation; advanced data abstraction and corresponding algorithms; memory management; trees and graphs; search and sort techniques; symbol tables and indexes; classes of algorithms. Prerequisites: CSC 1134, CSC 1144. (4,3,2)
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MAT 0111 - Pre-Beginning Algebra Lab
Credit(s): 1
A review of fundamental arithmetic skills including the four basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. (1,0,2)
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MAT 0121 - Pre-Intermediate Algebra Lab
Credit(s): 1
A review of operations with real numbers, solving basic equations, and simplifying exponential expressions. (1,0,2)
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MAT 0123 - Beginning Algebra
Credit(s): 3
A course in algebra to include operations with real numbers, linear equations, the coordinate system, linear inequalities exponents, operations with polynomials, and factoring. Prerequisite: MAT 0113 or Basic Math Competency. (3,2,2)
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MAT 0131 - Pre-College Algebra Lab
Credit(s): 1
A review of factoring polynomials, solving linear equations, and simplifying radicals. (1,0,2)
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MAT 1233 - Intermediate Algebra
Credit(s): 3
The topics include linear equations and their graphs; inequalities and number line graphs; rational expressions; factoring; laws of exponents; radicals; polynomials. Prerequisite: or high school algebra I. (3,2,2)
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MAT 1313 - College Algebra
Credit(s): 3
This course includes inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, circles, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; applications; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 1233 or ACT Math 19 or higher or equivalent ACCUPLACER score. (3,3,0)
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MAT 1314 - College Algebra
Credit(s): 4
This course includes inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, circles, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; applications; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions. (4, 3, 2)
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MAT 1323 - Trigonometry
Credit(s): 3
This course includes trigonometric functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities; trigonometric equations; radian measurement; solutions of right and oblique triangles; inverse trigonometric functions; applications. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry. Corequisite: MAT 1313 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 1343 - Pre-Calculus
Credit(s): 3
A review of college algebra and trigonometry in preparation for Calculus I. Topics include functions; solving equations; logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions; solving trigonometric equations. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and trigonometry. This course is intended for those students requiring a review of both algebra and trigonometry before beginning the calculus sequence. (3,3,0)
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MAT 1513 - Business Calculus I
Credit(s): 3
A study of functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, and their applications to business and economics. Prerequisite: MAT 1313 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 1613 - Calculus I
Credit(s): 3
This course includes the following topics: limits, continuity, the definition of the derivative; differentiation; applications; anti-derivatives. Prerequisites: Two years of High School Algebra and Trigonometry or MAT 1313 and MAT 1323 or MAT 1343 . MAT 1613 and MAT 1323 may be taken during the same semester. (3,3,0)
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MAT 1623 - Calculus II
Credit(s): 3
This course includes the following topics: the definite integral; differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; techniques of integration; applications. Prerequisite: MAT 1613 MAT 1613. (3,3,0)
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MAT 1723 - The Real Number System
Credit(s): 3
Designed for elementary and special education majors, this course includes set theory, numeration systems, foundations of number theory, and properties and operations of real numbers. Corequisite: MAT 1313 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 1733 - Geometry, Measurement, and Prob
Credit(s): 3
Designed for elementary and special education majors, this course includes geometric definitions, shapes, and formulas; linear and angular measurements; unit conversions, statistics and probability. Prerequisite: MAT 1313 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 2113 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
Credit(s): 3
This course includes the following topics: systems of linear equations; matrices; Vector spaces; determinants; linear transformation; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Prerequisite: MAT 1623 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 2323 - Statistics
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to statistical methods of describing, summarizing, comparing, and interpreting data to include probability distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MAT 1313 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 2613 - Calculus III
Credit(s): 3
This course includes the following topics: analytical geometry; parametric equations; polar coordinates; improper integrals; infinite series. Prerequisite: MAT 1623 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 2623 - Calculus IV
Credit(s): 3
This course includes the following topics: partial differentiation; multiple integration; vector calculus; quadric surfaces and line integrals. Prerequisites: MAT 2613 . (3,3,0)
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MAT 2913 - Differential Equations
Credit(s): 3
This course includes the following topics: solution of first and higher order differential equations; existence theorems; Laplace transforms; applications. Prerequisite: MAT 2623 or enrollment in MAT 2623 . (3,3,0)
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