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2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Cowley College has nearly 600 courses approved by the Kansas Board of Regents which coincide with the many pathways and programs of study that lead towards a degree, vocational certificate, or industry recognized credential or skill. Cowley advisors will help you design a program to meet your educational and career goals.

Refer to the Cowley College “Programs (By Degree/Award) ” to determine the course requirements and recommended elective courses for each degree or certificate for each specified pathway. Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should visit with their advisor for information on courses that are offered on a rotational basis. Some courses list a scheduling note in the description. Click here to link to the current published class schedule listed for a particular semester. 

Course Descriptions

Following are descriptions of approved courses which can be offered by Cowley College. Courses are grouped under academic disciplines identified with a 3-letter prefix and are alphabetized. 

Descriptions are listed by prefix and include the course number, course title, credit hours, elective type, course description, prerequisites/corequisites, and a link to the approved course outcomes/procedures document. If applicable, special identifiers next to the course title are identified with (T►) if the course qualifies as a Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Shared Number (KRSN) course or ($) indicating the course qualifies for Special Funding.

Cowley College Course Procedures/Outcomes    
Each course has a link to the Course Outcomes/Procedures document that details:

  • Student Level
  • Prerequisite
  • Controlling Purpose
  • Learner Outcomes
  • Units Outcomes
  • Projects Required
  • Textbook
  • Material/Equipment Required
  • Grading Policy
  • Course Time Frame
  • Attendance Policy & Applicable Policies
  • Disability Service Program contact information

 Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Shared Number (KRSN)

Courses that currently have a Kansas Regents Shared Number (Common Course Numbers designated by the Kansas System Wide Transfer Course Matrix) are indicated by their associated KRSN number. The learning outcomes and competencies in these courses meet or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for these courses as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. 

The Kansas Regents Transfer KS portal provides information on Systemwide Transfer (SWT) courses for Kansas public colleges and universities. Systemwide Transfer courses transfer to any Kansas public institution offering an equivalent course. The decision of lower division courses to count toward upper division credit hours is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

For a full listing of approved courses and their corresponding transfer course visit the Kansas Regents website that links to the Transfer Equivalency Gateway.

(T►) - Symbol identifies Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course


($) - Special Funding Identifier

  • KS Excel in CTE Initiative - Identifies a course that qualifies for the State of Kansas Excel in CTE Initiative that provides free tuition to qualifying High School students in qualifying technical programs and courses.

    NOTE: Courses not listed as KS Excel in CTE Initiative allow High School students in Kansas and Oklahoma to qualify for the AcceleRATE which is a discounted flat-rate tuition amount for dual enrolled high school students. Some of the courses in technical programs fall under the AcceleRATE pricing and do not qualify for the Excel in CTE. 

 
 

Psychology
  

  • PSY6730 - Cognitive Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: The objective of the course is to introduce a general understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature and complexity of the human mind from the perspective of cognitive psychology. This will include knowledge about the various phenomena investigated by cognitive psychologists.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 6711   General Psychology

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: PSY6730 Cognitive Psychology Course Procedure  
  

  • PSY6750 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: An introductory study of behavior pathologies. Emphasis will be on background and causes; Patterns abnormal behavior; also, modern treatment and prevention methods.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 6711  General Psychology or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: PSY6750 Abnormal Psychology Course Procedure  

Religion
  

  • REL6430 - Comparative Religions (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN REL1010]
    Description: A survey of the world’s major religious systems, with an emphasis on the non-Western traditions. Provides the student an opportunity to develop an understanding of the world’s various religious texts, beliefs and practices, to note similarities and difference among religions, and to develop an appreciation for religious diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: REL6430 Comparative Religion Course Procedure  
  

  • REL6432 - Survey of the Old Testament (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN REL1020]
    Description: An introduction to the history, literature, and culture that gave rise to the Old Testament from an objective and analytical approach.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: REL6432 Survey of the Old Testament Course Procedure  
  
  

Sociology/Social Science
  

  • SOCELEC - Social Science Elective

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: Students should work with their advisor to select appropriate courses for their transfer pathway in different disciplines from ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, or SOC.

    For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .
  

  • SOCELEC #1 - Social Science Elective #1

    3 hour(s)
    Description: Students should work with their advisor to select appropriate courses for their transfer pathway in different disciplines from ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, or SOC.

    For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)  
  

  • SOCELEC #2 - Social Science Elective #2

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: Students should work with their advisor to select appropriate courses for their transfer pathway in different disciplines from ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, or SOC.

    For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)   
  

  • SOCELEC #3 - Social Science Elective #3

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: Students should work with their advisor to select appropriate courses for their transfer pathway in different disciplines from ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, or SOC.

    For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)    
  

  • SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN SOC1010]
    Description: An introductory study to acquaint students with the influence on human social behavior. Sociology studies the processes and patterns of individuals and group interaction by acquainting students with the development, characteristics, and functioning of human groups, the relationships between groups, and group influences on individual behavior. It includes the study of how social relationships are created, maintained and changed.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6811 Principles of Sociology Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6813 - Drug & Alcohol Awareness & Abuse

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is designed to expose students to the effects of drugs and alcohol. The class will also go into a more depth study of their usage, legal aspects and the rehabilitation for each.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6813 Alcohol & Drug Awareness & Abuse Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6816 - Social Problems (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN SOC2010]
    Description: A series of independent, student-selected studies of contemporary social problems in American society. The principal focus is on persistent social problems of concern to the current college student, rather than the dramatic aspects of natural disasters or catastrophes.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6816 Social Problems Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6817 - Human Sexuality

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Fall only as Face-to-face class
    Description: A course in human sexuality designed to assist parents, students and community members in developing and understanding of sexuality and contemporary sexual and social issues.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6817 Human Sexuality Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6821 - Introduction to Social Work (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN SOC1020]
    Description: This course focuses on the historical development of social welfare, social work, and various social services. Emphasis is placed upon the multiple roles of social workers from a generalist perspective. Also addressed, are changing trends of problems in society and how they affect social work practice and the numerous social institutions in the United States.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6821 Introduction to Social Work Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6823 - Marriage & Family Relations (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN SOC2020]
    Schedule Note: Spring only as Face-to-face class
    Description: A study of social and personal factors of pre-marital behavior and parent-child interaction. Relationships in courtship, engagement, human sexuality and the adjustments to these, as well as family relationships, are explored with a functional approach.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6823 Marriage & Family Relations Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6826 - Service & Learning: Impacting Community I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6826 Service & Learning: Impacting Community I Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6827 - Service & Learning: Impacting Community II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6827 Service & Learning: Impacting Community II Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6828 - Service & Learning: Impacting Community III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6828 Service & Learning: Impacting Community III Course Procedure  
  

  • SOC6829 - Service & Learning: Impacting Community IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: SOC6829 Service & Learning: Impacting Community IV Course Procedure  

Sport Management
  

  • HPE6300 - Sport Management Practicum I

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: The course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in a sport related business, industry or organization. Practicum students participate in various components and functions of the management and operation of a sport or fitness facility or sport organization or business. The practicum student can be placed in a professional or amateur sport entertainment facility or organization, for- profit or nonprofit organization, sporting goods related facility, or within a sport services or sport tourism business or organization. Students must clock a minimum of 80 hours in the field and a minimum of 16 hours in class.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: HPE6300 Sport Management Practicum I Course Procedure  
  

  • HPE6301 - Sport Management Practicum II

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: The course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in a sport related business, industry or organization. Practicum students participate in various components and functions of the management and operation of a sport or fitness facility or sport organization or business. The practicum student can be placed in a professional or amateur sport entertainment facility or organization, for- profit or nonprofit organization, sporting goods related facility, or within a sport services or sport tourism business or organization. Students must clock a minimum of 80 hours in the field and a minimum of 16 hours in class.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of HPE6300 - Sport Management Practicum I  or permission from Director of Education.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: HPE6301 Sport Management Practicum II Course Procedure  
  

  • HPE6305 - Introduction to Sport Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course will provide an overview of the sport management profession. Course content will examine various components of the management and operation of sport and fitness facilities and organizations. Introduction to the sport industry will include professional and amateur sport entertainment, for-profit and nonprofit sport participation, sporting goods, sports services and sport tourism.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I (T►)  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: HPE6305 Introduction to Sport Management Course Procedure  
    Co-requisite(s): HPE6300 - Sport Management Practicum I  

Theatre
  

  • THE2730 - Theatre Appreciation (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective (Fine Arts)
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1010]
    Description: The goal of this course is to create an interest in and appreciation of the exciting world of theatre. No theatre background is necessary and the students are not required to perform. Units of study include theatre history, acting as a profession, the Greek, Roman and Shakespeare influences, as well as the technical and backstage aspect of theatre. Attendance and evaluation of a live theatre performance is a requirement for successfully completing the class. Emphasis is placed on appreciation of theatre as a collaborative art and will fulfill three hours of humanities credit towards graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2730 Theatre Appreciation Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2735 - Acting (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1020]
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of the fundamental skills and techniques involved in acting. Major emphasis is placed on the development of one’s individual acting tools. Students will work on training the imagination, the body, and voice through exercises, and developing acting skills through performed scenes.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2735 Acting Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2736 - Voice & Diction (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT 1050]
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of vocal use for the stage and screen.  Students will develop techniques to expand breath support, vocal range and dynamics; learn precise articulation and speech practices; discover vocal anatomy; and introduce implementation of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).  Through this course students will develop their own progression of vocal exercises for practical application.


     

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2736 Voice and Diction Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2737 - Advanced Acting (Acting II) (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course will build upon the principles explored in Acting.  Furthering the development of the actor’s instrument, implementing advanced acting theory and practice, and employing styles in performance, students will explore contemporary and non-contemporary techniques in character analysis and creating roles

    Prerequisite(s): THE2735 - Acting I

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2737 Advanced Acting (Acting II) Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2738 - Introduction to Theatrical Design

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course will provide students with an opportunity to apply their cretive abilities in designing for the theatre. Students will learn the basics of the design process, how to collaborate with a director, research, and apply that newfound kjnowledge within the context of the script. 

    Course Classification: Studio
    Prerequisite(s): THE2742 - Stagecraft (T►)      
  

  • THE2739 - Script Analysis

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: An introductory course in script analysis for actors, directors, and designers interested in deepening their understanding of how a script works to become a living play.  Examines various approaches to reading plays as dramatic texts and as the basis for production; focusing on elements such as structure, action, character, given circumstances, exposition, image, theme, and ideas.

     

    Course Classification: Lecture
    Prerequisite(s): None
  

  • THE2740 - Theatre Portfolio

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: Students will develop portfolio materials appropriate for transfer, internship, and employment opportunities in theatre arts. Students will focus on their specific area of specialization (performance, design, arts management). Students will meet two hours each week for lecture, classroom activities, and peer critique. This course requires substantial out-of-class work and reliable internet access.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; six credit hours of prior coursework in THE, MUS, DAN, or Dramatic Literature, or permission of the instructor.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2740 Theatre Portfolio Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2742 - Stagecraft (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1030]
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course is an introduction to the design, construction, and handling of theatrical scenery, lighting, and sound. Class work will involve lecture, projects, practical laboratory technical work in college productions, and examinations.

     

     

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2742 Stagecraft Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2743 - Theatre Practicum I (T►)

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1040]
    Description: This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.

    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2743 Theatre Practicum I Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2744 - Theatre Practicum II (T►)

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1040]
    Description: This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.

    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2744 Theatre Practicum II Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2745 - Theatre Practicum III (T►)

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1040]
    Description: This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.

    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2745 Theatre Practicum III Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2746 - Theatre Practicum IV (T►)

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN THT1040]
    Description: This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.

    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2746 Theatre Practicum IV Course Procedure  
  

  • THE2749 - Advanced Stagecraft

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course explores the application of many technical theatre skills in professional settings outside of a traditional theatre. The bulk of the course is built around a design and fabrication project for a local non- profit or Cowley-linked office, organization, or facility. Specific fabrication and design skills and techniques utilized will vary depending on the needs of the project. Additionally, students investigate careers in the design and fabrication of user-interactive performative spaces, and methods of marketing their technical theatre skills in non-theatre settings.

    Prerequisite(s): Refer THE2742 - Stagecraft (T►) .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: THE2749 Advanced Stagecraft Course Procedure  

Web Design
  

  • CWB1837 - Web Design (Dreamweaver)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Description: This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of Web page authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of how to plan, design, create, modify, and publish a Web site. Students will create their own Web site throughout the course of the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CGA2030 - Intro. to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)  or Instructor approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CWB1837 Web Design (Dreamweaver) Course Procedure  

Welding
  

  • WEL3613 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Structural ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: Students in this course receive instruction and gain the necessary skills to produce sound welds on ferrous structural shapes in various positions. Students will prepare a number of different joint configurations used in industry. Welds will be made with several different electrodes using the Shielded Metal Arc welding equipment.

    Course Classification: Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3613 Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Structural Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3615 - Basic Welding Processes ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This lecture course is arranged to study the basic practices of various forms of electric arc and oxy- acetylene cutting and welding. Safety is emphasized in the use and care of equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): No previous welding experience required. Testing by appointment with instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3615 Basic Welding Processes Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3620 - Gas Welding Processes ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course is designed to introduce students to oxy-fuel soldering, brazing and welding techniques used to manufacture and repair weldments. Safety precautions and the use and care of equipment are stressed in this course. This course also serves as an introduction to the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding method because of its similarities.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/2 credits Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3620 Gas Welding Processes Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3622 - GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/Structural) ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course offers the student the knowledge and necessary skills to produce code quality welds using a variety of wire and gas combinations common to industry for fabrication purposes.

    Course Classification: Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3622 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/Structural) Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3623 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural) ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course is designed to help the student gain the knowledge and skill to produce welds on both ferrous and non-ferrous base metals using the gas tungsten arc welding method.

    Course Classification: Technica Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3623 GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural) Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3632 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Pipe ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course offers the student an opportunity to gain the skills required to produce code quality welds on piping materials. These welds are expected to pass guided bend tests to detect flaws.

    Course Classification: Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3613 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Structural ($)  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3632 Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Pipe Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3633 - Gas Metal Arc Welding/Pipe ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to produce code quality welds on various diameters of pipe. These welds are to be produced using the gas metal arc welding process. Welds made with these procedures will be tested using the guided bend test to detect flaws.

    Course Classification: Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3622 - GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/Structural) ($)  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3633 Gas Metal Arc Welding/Pipe Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3635 - Arc Welding Processes ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course is designed to expose the student to materials used in analyzing the equipment needs of specific processes of manufacturing. This course also deals with welding codes and standards, and cost estimating.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3635 Arc Welding Processes Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3636 - Welding Math & Layout

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Description: Students will be introduced to the basics of mathematical principles and Layout procedures used in welding. Students will receive instruction in the principles and use of mathematics as it relates to on the job and used in project layout. Additionally, students will receive instruction in the steps and procedures used in the layout process, equipment and how to use blueprints.

    Course Classification: 2 credits Lecture/1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3636 Welding Math & Layout Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3637 - Fabrication & Welding Techniques ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: Students will be introduced to the basics of fabrication and welding techniques used in the welding field, the course will be instructed in a fabrication shop type environment. 

    Course Classification: 2 credits Lecture/1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3637 Fabrication & Welding Techniques Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3638 - Welding Materials Inspection & Testing ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: Students will be introduced to the basics of inspection and testing techniques in the welding industry used on welds and materials to meet codes and standards set by the industry to meet the needs of aircraft, structural and pipe.

    Course Classification: 2 credits Lecture/1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3638 Welding Materials Inspection & Testing Course Procedure  
  
  

  • WEL3642 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Pipe ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: Students in this course will be expected to pass qualification procedures in pipe welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process. Welds made in various positions will be subject to guided bend test or x- ray examination to detect flaws.

    Course Classification: Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3623 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural) ($)  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3642 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Pipe Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3644 - Special Alloy Welding/Inspection ($)

    6 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: Upon completion of this course a student will be able to successfully produce documentation of test specimens and compare that information to codes and standards to determine component usability. Students are expected to become proficient in the identification of various common alloys and apply precautions in selecting correct filler metals for welding. Students will be introduced to automated shape cutting and become familiar with working with images, designing shapes and dimensioning, editing cut paths and cutting parts using plasma arc cutting equipment.

    Course Classification: 2 credits Lecture/4 credits Technical Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3644 Special Alloy Welding/Inspection Course Procedure  
  

  • WEL3645 - Special Alloy Welding ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: Excel in CTE
    Description: Students will be introduced to welding processes used on special and unique alloys. The process will include structural and pipe procedures.

    Course Classification: 2 Lecture/1 Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WEL3645 Special Alloy Welding Course Procedure  

Wind Energy Technology
  

  • WND3660 - Introduction to Wind Energy

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Description: Students gain a basic understanding of the fundamental science behind harnessing useable energy from the wind.  (2 cr. Lecture/1 cr. Lab)

    Course Classification: 2 cr. Lecture/1 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Wind Technology program.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WND3660 Introduction to Wind Energy Course Procedure  
  

  • WND3661 - Wind Energy Technical Systems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Description: Students will gain an awareness of the systems and hazards encountered when working on wind energy hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and installation systems. Students will also study how to control and mitigate these hazards, preparing them to work in the wind power industry. 

    Course Classification: 2 cr. Lecture/1 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Wind Energy Program

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WND3661 Wind Energy Technical Systems Course Procedure  
  

  • WND3662 - Field Safety & Experience

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Description: This Wind Technology Program course covers basic safety training, advanced rescue training, and basic first aid. The course will prepare participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties.  The course will also prepare participants to perform entry-type injured person rescue operations in a wind turbine generator, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques. 

    Course Classification: 2 credits Lecture/1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Wind Technology Program

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: WND3662 Field Safety and Experience Course Procedure  
 

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