2 - Lake Washington Institute of Technology

WELD 106 CARBON ARC, PLASMA, &
OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING
8CR
This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment
to properly and safely use the carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting
processes. Prerequisite: WELD 101.
WELD 201 SHIELDED METAL
ARC PIPE WELDING
7CR
This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment
to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process as it
relates to pipe welding. Prerequisite: WELD 102 or instructor permission.
WELD 202 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC PIPE WELDING 8CR
This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment
to properly and safely use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process as it
relates to pipe welding. Prerequisite: WELD 105 or instructor permission.
WELD 203 LAYOUT AND
FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
7CR
This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of
equipment to properly and safely use layout and fabrication techniques.
Prerequisites: WELD 103, WELD 104, WELD 105, WELD 106, WELD 201.
WELD 204 WABO TEST PREP
AND WELD TESTING
8CR
This course covers the description and identification of industrial metals; their
physical, mechanical, and chemical properties; and the fundamentals of weld
testing. Prerequisites: WELD 103, WELD 104, WELD 105, or instructor permission.
WELD 205 ADVANCED PIPE WELDING 8CR
This course is a continuation of the principles, procedures, and operation of
equipment to properly and safely weld various diameters of pipe in various
positions, using shielded metal (SMAW) and/or gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW). Prerequisites: WELD 201, WELD 202.
WELD 220 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN
ARC WELDING I
8CR
This course is a continued focus on the principles, procedures, and
operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc
welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as thin as 16 gauge.
Prerequisites: WELD 102, WELD 105.
WELD 221 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN
ARC WELDING II
7CR
This course is a continuation of WELD 220. It continues the focus on the
principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use
the gas tungsten arc welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as
thin as 20 gauge. Prerequisite: WELD 220.
WELD 230 METAL FORMING I 8CR
This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of
manual metal forming equipment such as hammers, hydraulic presses for
die-forming, and slip rollers. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow
forms, with or without the application of heat. Prerequisite: WELD 106 or
instructor permission.
WELD 231 METAL FORMING II 7CR
This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of manual
metal forming equipment such as English wheel, press break, shear, and
shrinking torch. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow forms, with or
without the application of heat. Prerequisite: WELD 230 or instructor permission.
Course Descriptions
WINE 117 INTRO TO SUS VITICULTURE 3CR
Students will learn the fundamentals of vineyard management in Western
Washington with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Topics will include
botany, grafting, varietal selection, trellising, pruning, irrigation, integrated
pest and disease management practices, and organic vineyard techniques
including cover crops.
WINE 241 WINES OF THE WORLD 3CR
This course offers a survey of wine, winemaking techniques, and grape varietals
across the globe. The course will explore the history of wine by region, including a
focus on viticulture practices and wine-making styles. Terroir, regional influences of
climate, and soil types are also explored. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old.
WINE 242 NORTHWESTERN WINES 3CR
This course is a survey of wines produced in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho,
including the American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in those states and their
premier producers. The history of Northwestern wine-making, the grapegrowing
regions of the Northwest, viticulture practices and winemaking styles
are explored. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old.
WINE 243 THE BUSINESS OF WINE 4CR
This course provides an overview of the national and local wine industries.
Topics include the role wine plays in the hospitality industry, the distribution
chain, the wine labor force, and the supervision and management issues in
the wine industry.
WINE 244 WINE MARKETING 3CR
This course focuses on methods for marketing wine, including market analysis,
packaging, advertising, promotional techniques, label development, and the
use of consultants.
WINE 245 WINE SALES 3CR
This course provides an in-depth look at wine sales and the types of
occupations involved in the sales process. Discusses the role importers,
brokers, and distribution agents play in wholesale and retail sales. Direct sales
methods are also discussed. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old.
WINE 246 RESTAURANT WINE SERVICE 3CR
This course covers tableside wine service practices in the restaurant industry
with a focus on methods for suggesting the product. The different methods
for developing and maintaining a wine list and working with purveyors are
included. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old.
WINE 262 TASTING ROOM AND EVENT
MANAGEMENT
3CR
This course covers the process of setting up and managing tasting rooms,
supervisory techniques, and training for basic wine tasting. Students will
learn how to collaborate with professional event coordinators. Topics include
operations, logistics, design, strategy, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Must be at
least 21 years old.
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Course Descriptions
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