Course Descriptions - Kankakee Community College

TOWR 1171 – Rigging & Ropes
(Based on demand) (Variable, up to 1.5)
This course provides rigging standards, uses and applications
for slings, shackles, and hooks to workers in the construction
industry in order to impart the most efficient and safe methods
to use.
TOWR 1181 – Authorized Climber
(Based on demand) (Variable, up to 1.5)
This is an introductory course designed to allow the student to
develop the basic skills necessary for safe tower work. This course
will address a variety of subject areas including regulatory safety
standards, equipment commonly used, engineering controls, or
practice controls, and return demonstrations. Upon completion,
the authorized climber will be able to demonstrate knowledge,
understanding, and application of the equipment used, as well
as safe practices while working on the tower.
Theater
THEA 1813 - Introduction to Drama 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The student will be introduced
to basic techniques of acting. He or she will participate
in improvisations and present practice scenes in class to
develop abilities in character analysis and creation, stage movement,
and voice and body control. The student also will be
introduced to technical elements of play production. AAS:
Humanities elective.
THEA 1823 - Intermediate Drama
(Based on demand) 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 1813. The student will continue to develop
the acting skills presented in THEA 1813. He or she will present
practice scenes in class to develop a greater understanding
of characterization, stage composition and movement, and to
apply techniques of various modern and historical styles of acting
and production.
Theatre Practicum
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The student will acquire practical
experience by working in theatrical productions. He/she will
choose the area in which he/she wishes to gain experience during
each semester: (a) acting, directing, and stage management, (b)
set design and construction, lighting and sound, (c) costuming
and makeup, (d) publicity and program construction. The student
may repeat this course for a maximum of four semester hours
credit choosing a different area during each enrollment. Each
enrollment awards one credit hour.
THEA 1941 - Acting, Directing, Stage
Management 0/3 (1)
THEA 1951 - Set Design & Construction 0/3 (1)
THEA 1961 - Costuming & Makeup 0/3 (1)
THEA 1971 - Publicity & Program
Construction 0/3 (1)
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Transportation
TWDL 1003 - Transportation & Physical
Distribution 3/0 (3)
This course studies the fundamental roles and importance of
transportation in companies and society. The course evaluates
the complex environment in which transportation services
are provided and discusses how to adapt to a fast-paced and
rapidly changing industry. Specific topics include overview of
transportation, supply chain, the economy, traditional modes of
transportation, special carriers, global transportation, economic
and operating characteristics of each mode, cost, prices, carrier
strategy and information management.
TWDL 1103 - Introduction to Supply Chain
Management 3/0 (3)
This course covers the basics of supply chain management, which
includes all activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to
the consumer. Such activities include the supply chain concept,
inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution,
order management, materials handling, capacity management,
just-in-time manufacturing and total quality management.
TWDL 1203 - Introduction to Import/Export 3/0 (3)
This course focuses on the practices of international trade
professionals. It is designed to form a sound foundation and
understanding of the major factors affecting the global marketplace.
Students will build exporting and importing skills and an
understanding of the methods and procedures of importing and
exporting products. All of the major concepts and terminology of
international trade will be addressed through hands-on activities
and topic papers. Emphasis will be on practical details, and case
histories will be studied.
TWDL 1303 - Principles of Operations
Management 3/0 (3)
This course provides a detailed study of operations management,
emphasizing the achievement of the highest levels of service and
product quality while keeping costs as low as possible. This course
provides detailed operations management study. The major areas
covered include integrated product development, integrated
supply chain management, process and capacity planning and
control, inventory planning, forecasting, just-in-time philosophy,
push vs. pull program, total quality management, and enterprise
resource planning.
TWDL 1402 - Transportation & Cargo Security 2/0 (2)
This course examines relevant facets of maritime, land, pipeline,
and air transportation security related systems and associated
issues. It covers applicable legislation and the agencies tasked
to oversee each mode of transportation. It also describes how to
implement an appropriate program to enhance the security of a
particular mode of transportation.
Welding Technology
WELD 1114 - Basic Welding 2/4 (4)
The student will be able to perform basic welding skills using the
oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc processes. The student also
will be able to explain the principles of shielded metal arc welding
and oxyacetylene, cutting, welding, and brazing. Basic tools
must be supplied by the student.
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