(WTC course 404302) This course includes three areas: 1. Automotive shop and environmental safety practices are introduced and safety sheets are signed. 2. Parts room procedures to introduce the functions of the parts sector in relation to the automotive technology field including parts systems, parts research and online parts catalogs. 3. Automotive related instruction which includes gas metal arc welding and oxy fuel cutting and heating.
(WTC course 404313) Covers the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the heating and cooling systems, tires and wheel balancing, vehicle safety, service and shop management and parts distribution. Automotive shop safety practices are also stressed.
(WTC course 410303) Students will be introduced to measuring and layout procedures and site development using surveying equipment such as digital theodolites, lasers, and total station. Concrete as a building material, foundation walls and footings, flatwork, and below grade foundation preparation will be studied as well.
(WTC course 10410103) This course provides an overview of the professions found within the construction industry. Students will research skills necessary for success within their chosen field and correlate to their personal strengths. Students will also learn to interpret architectural construction documents and be introduced to the assemblies that make up a building. An exploration of building science principles will provide a foundation for future coursework.
This course will assist student teachers in integrating theory with practice through discussion and personalized conferences. Special emphasis is on specific aspects of the teaching profession such as contracts, career, and life planning, professional organizations, resume preparation, interviews, legal rights and licensure. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.
Student teaching occurs at the elementary and middle school levels. This is a capstone experience that is typically completed during the final semester. Student teaching requires students to work in a K-12 classroom full-time for an entire semester. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.
Teaching in a cross-categorical special education placement at the K-12 levels. Capstone experience is typically completed in the final semester. The cross-categorical special education placement requires students to work in a classroom full-time, during the semester of student teaching. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisites: 304, 309, 344, 353, 354. admission to the teacher education program, admission to student teaching. Graded CR/NC.
Teaching in a cross-categorical special education placement at the K-12 levels. Capstone experience is typically completed in the final semester. The cross-categorical special education placement requires students to work in a classroom full-time, during the semester of student teaching. Prerequisites: 290, 306, 340, 374, 385, admission to the teacher education program, admission to student teaching. Graded CR/NC.
Rooted in critical media consumption, this course focuses on the need of individuals to be multi-literate, competent, and intelligent users of information. Participants will learn to evaluate the credibility of information claims, to distinguish between news and other forms of information, and to identify systems of power, influence, economics, motivations, and emotions as they relate to the generation and sharing of information. Written, visual, and social media will be evaluated.
(WTC course 409311) This course introduces students to concepts that include wood identification, stationary and portable woodworking equipment operations and safety, the lumber milling process, joinery used in woodworking and general safety operations.