2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

WEL V14B - TIG AND FLUX CORE WELDING II - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V14A or equivalent
Hours 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is part II of a course in TIG and Flux Core welding. This course
offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in Tungsten Inert Gas/
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG/GTAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding
(FCAW) processes. Students will develop skill in welding methodology,
project layout, industrial safety and related technical mathematics.
Students can prepare for industry certification testing. Students
receiving credit in WEL V14B will not receive credit in WEL V04.
Fees will be required. Formerly Wel 14B.
WEL V20 - ADVANCED WELDING APPLICATIONS - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V04 or WEL V14B or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers theory and advanced vocational skill in
industrial welding applications. Students will learn advanced
metallurgy as it relates to aluminum, sheet-steel, plate and pipe
welding. Students will also learn about aircraft and ship-building
welding fabrication processes and manufacturing safety hazards.
This course allows additional practice and preparation for industrial
certification exams and employment preparation.
Fees will be required.
WEL V27 - METAL ART SCULPTURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V19 and WEL V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to metal art sculpture utilizing
practical theory and application of materials, welding techniques and
processes. It includes designing, metal cutting, forming techniques
and texturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. WEL V27/ART
V27 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Same as ART V27.
WEL V30 - APPLIED METAL FABRICATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V01 or equivalent skills
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to applied
metal fabrication techniques, including measuring, cutting, forming,
shaping, fitting, shrinking, stretching, and finishing. A variety of
metal forming equipment will be introduced. Fabricated projects will
include custom metal forming for automotive, manufacturing, and/or
industrial applications. MIG, TIG and Arc welding techniques will be
applied. The students will have an opportunity to work on group as
well as individual projects.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times.
WEL V65 - STRUCTURAL STEEL AND WELDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of structural steel and welding use in
building construction. Building types, grades of materials, assembly
methods, blueprint reading, and other subjects will be studied.
The course is intended for inspectors, project supervisors, and
construction workers. The course will also help prepare students for
related industry certification.
Formerly Wel 65. Same as CT V65.
WEL V66 - STRUCTURAL STEEL BLUEPRINT READING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V11 or CT V20 or DRFT V02B or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will cover reading and interpretation of blueprints
for steel fabrication and structural steel construction. Welding and
bolting of connections, general notes, codes and symbols will
be discussed. This course is designed for contractors, welders,
inspectors and system installers involved with the construction of
large-scale commercial and industrial buildings.
WEL V88 - WELDING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly WEL
V89.
WEL V95 - WELDING INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
WEL V96 - WELDING INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field
of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
WOMEN’S STUDIES
See: ANTH V06; ART V07; ENGL V36A, V36B, V136A,
V136B; HED V95; HIST V02A, V02B; and PE V46.
WORK EXPERIENCE
WEXP V95 - WORK EXPERIENCE I - 1-3 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include work
experience
Hours: 60 per unit
This general work experience course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times not to exceed 6 units. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
WEXP V96 - WORK EXPERIENCE II - 1-3 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include work
experience
Hours: 75 per unit
This general work experience course offers students who are
employed an opportunity to expand their work experience. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times not to exceed 6 units. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards 221