Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

216 | Course Descriptions
VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical Nursing I (3-0-3) Application of
the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing
medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a
variety of health care settings.
VNSG 1331 Pharmacology (3-0-3) Fundamentals of medications and
their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing
interventions utilizing the nursing process.
VNSG 1334 Pediatrics (3-0-3) Study of the care of the pediatric
patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth
and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process.
VNSG 1402 Applied Nursing Skills I (3-3-4) Introduction to and
application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the
nursing process and related scientific principles.
VNSG 1432 Medical-Surgical Nursing II (3-2-4) Continuation of
Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process
to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical
conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health
care settings.
VNSG 1462 Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(0-0-4) A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
VNSG 2413 Applied Nursing Skills II (3-4-4) Application of nursing
skills to meet complex patient needs utilizing the nursing process
and related scientific principles.
VNSG 2463 Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(0-0-4) A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
WIND
WIND 1300 Introduction to Wind Energy (3-0-3) Introduction of
wind technology, wind farm design, and wind power delivery.
WIND 1302 Wind Safety (2-2-3) Introduction to safety procedures
and practices relating to turbine towers. Includes first aid training
and CPR certifications.
WIND 2310 Wind Turbine Materials and Electro-Mechanical
Equipment (2-2-3) Identification and analysis of the components
and systems of wind turbine. Prerequisite WIND 1300, WIND 1302,
CETT 1303
WIND 2455 Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair (2-4-4)
Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine
electro-mechanical systems. Prerequisite CETT 1305, INMT 1317
WIND 2459 Wind Power Delivery System (3-2-4) Components,
equipment, and infrastructure used in the production and
transmission of electricity as related to wind turbine power.
Prerequisite CETT 1305
WLDG
WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders (3-0-3)
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology,
symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes
systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes
interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate
field application and production.
WLDG 1327 Welding Codes and Standards (2-4-3) An in-depth
study of welding codes and their development in accordance
with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and
nondestructive test methods. Prerequisite WLDG 2413
WLDG 1337 Introduction to Welding Metallurgy (2-4-3) A study
of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished
product. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing,
welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical
properties of metal including hardness, machinability, and ductility.
Prerequisite WLDG 2413
WLDG 1391 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (2-4-3)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge,
and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or
occupation and relevant to the professional development of the
student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to
improve student proficiency.
WLDG 1407 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
(2-6-4) Basic welding techniques using some of the following
processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc
welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten
arc welding (GTAW).
WLDG 1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication (2-6-4) A
fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the
welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in
construction. Prerequisite WLDG 1313 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
(2-6-4) An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process.
Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel
cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW
fillet welds in various positions.
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding (2-
6-4) Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup,
GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs.
Prerequisite WLDG 1407
WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding (2-6-4) An introduction
to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process
(SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe
shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various
electrodes. Prerequisite WLDG 2435
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
(2-6-4) A study of the production of various fillets and groove
welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions.
Prerequisite WLDG 1428
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