Construction Industry Basics

(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.

Introduction to Welding

(WTC course 442105) A one-credit course to prepare welding students to be successful in the lab and online. Topics covered will include Blackboard (or current LMS), email, and basic metal shop safety. The students will also get introduced to the most frequently used equipment in the shop such as welders, grinders, saws, and shears.

Machining for Maintenance

(WTC course 420105) This course is a basic introduction to machining and machine tool concepts for industrial maintenance personnel. Fundamental lathe, mill and drill processes will be covered along with layout skills and tool usage in a hands-on lab environment.

Welding for Maintenance

(WTC course 442109) This course is a basic introduction to welding concepts for industrial maintenance personnel in a hands-on lab environment. MIG welding will be the main emphasis of the course along with an introduction to Stick and TIG processes. Plasma cutting and Torch skills will also be included.

Welding-SMAW 1

(WTC course 31442303) The study of welding techniques and applications for the flat and horizontal positions, to include electrode selection, fundamental joints, welding positions, and basic electricity for arc welding.

Intro to Energy Effic & Mgmt

(WTC course 481100) Students in this course will be introduced to the principles of energy management and the energy industry. Students will learn about the history of energy production and costs, the dynamics of worldwide energy consumption and growth, the principle methods by which energy is used, and its environmental and financial impacts and consequences. Objectives and components of an effective energy management program are explored. In addition, students will be introduced to the use of building diagnostic tools commonly employed in industry.

Residential Cabinetmaking

(WTC course 409323) This course introduces students to design concepts and construction methods used in residential cabinetmaking. The application of manufactured wood products, hardware, cabinet case, drawer and door construction, and assembly of residential cabinetry will be applied.

Basic Electrical Systems

(WTC course 404304) Diagnose, test, repair and replace basic automotive electrical system components. Includes and introduction to tools and equipment, automobile and shop safety, and safety sheets are signed. Adequate shop time is provided for practical application.

Student Teaching Seminar

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

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.

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