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RPT 244 - Critical Care Considerations for the RCP
2 Hours
This course provides for continued discussion concerning the monitoring and maintenance of patients who are treated in the critical care area of an acute care hospital. Course emphasis is placed upon advanced monitoring and assessment techniques employed in the treatment of the critical care patient. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate increased psychomotor and cognitive abilities as pertaining to critical care. CORE
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RPT 256 - Writings and Research for the RCP I
1 Hour
This course is provided to allow for independent research on a topic of special interest within the field of respiratory care. A written narrative of research activities or a literature research paper is required. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively communicate in written narrative form the results of independent study.
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RPT 266 - Seminar in Respiratory Medicine I
1 Hour
This course is a series of physician and/or guest lecturers designed to present topics of special interest to the student or practitioner. Emphasis is placed upon current medical practice within the field of pulmonary medicine and cardiology. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an increased knowledge base concerning the topics of special interest presented.
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RPT 268 - Writing and Research for the RCP II
1 Hour
This course allows for independent research on a topic of special interest within the field of respiratory care. A written narrative of research activities or a literature research paper is required. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively communicate in written narrative form the results of independent study.
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Sociology |
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SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior.
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SOC 210 - Social Problems
3 Hours
Prerequisite: SOC 200
This course examines the social and cultural aspects, influences, incidences, and characteristics of current social problems in light of sociological theory and research.
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SOC 247 - Marriage and the Family
3 Hours
Prerequisite: SOC 200
This course is a study of family structures and families in a modern society. It covers preparation for marriage, as well as sociological, psychological, biological, and financial factors relevant to success in marriage and family life.
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SOC 296 - Directed Studies in Sociology
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: SOC 200
This course provides the student with opportunities to have “hands-on” experience with research methods used in the behavioral sciences or to complete directed readings under faculty supervision.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101 - Introductory Spanish I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course provides an introduction to Spanish. Topics include the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.
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SPA 102 - Introductory Spanish II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in SPA 101
This course includes the continuing development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.
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Speech |
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SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This is a performance course that includes the principles of human communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. The course surveys current communication theory and provides practical application for workforce readiness.
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SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course explores principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning, rehearsing, and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations, communication theories, and student performances are emphasized.
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SPH 116 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
Co-Requisite: ENG 101
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of interpersonal communication.
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SPH 123 - Forensics Workshop I
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course offers experience in speech activities such as debate, discussion, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and original oratory. The student is required to participate in scheduled intercollegiate speech tournaments.
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SPH 124 - Forensics Workshop II
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course offers experience in speech activities such as debate, discussion, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and original oratory. The student is required to participate in scheduled intercollegiate speech tournaments.
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SPH 125 - Forensics Workshop III
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course offers experience in speech activities such as debate, discussion, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and original oratory. The student is required to participate in scheduled intercollegiate speech tournaments.
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SPH 206 - Oral Interpretation
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
Co-Requisite: ENG 101
This course is designed to help students develop specific skills in the analysis and oral interpretation of poetry, prose, and drama. It includes a study of the elements of oral communication such as imagery, structure, and dramatic timing. Opportunity is given for public/classroom performance of literature.
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Theatre |
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THR 113 - Theatre Workshop I
1 Hour
This is the first in a six-course sequence providing practical experience in the production and performance of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography, sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theatre production.
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THR 114 - Theatre Workshop II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: THR 113
This course is a continuation of THR 113 .
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THR 120 - Theatre Appreciation
3 Hours
This course is designed to increase appreciation of contemporary theater. Emphasis is given to the theater as an art form through the study of history, theory of drama, and the contributions to modern media. This course places emphasis on playwright, actor, director, designer, and technician to modern media. Attendance at theater productions may be required.
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THR 126 - Introduction to Theater
3 Hours
This course is designed to teach the history of the theater and the principles of drama. It also covers the development of theater production and the study of selected plays as theatrical presentations.
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THR 131 - Acting Techniques I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This is the first of a two-course sequence in which the student will focus on the development of the body and voice as the performing instruments in acting. Emphasis is placed on pantomime, improvisation, acting exercises, and building characterizations in short acting scenes.
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THR 132 - Acting Techniques II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: THR 131
This course is a continuation of THR 131 .
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THR 216 - Theatrical Make-Up
2 Hours
This course is a study of the materials and techniques of theatrical make-up.
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THR 236 - Stagecraft
3 Hours
This course is a study of the principles, techniques, and materials in theatrical scenery and lighting.
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THR 241 - Voice and Speech for the Performer
3 Hours
This is a beginning course in the effective and healthy use of the vocal instrument for performance. It is designed to approach both the physical and mental processes of vocal production and includes the following: learning a physical/vocal warm-up, dialect reduction, articulation, class performance, and written exams.
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THR 281 - Stage Movement I
3 Hours
This is the first in a two-course sequence offering the student a basic introduction to movement for the stage for those interested in acting or dance. The course also includes consideration of role development through movement.
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THR 282 - Stage Movement II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: THR 281
This course is a continuation of THR 281 .
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THR 296 - Directed Studies in Theatre
2 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course deals with problems in theater and art management. Problems may be arranged in conjunction with other disciplines in the Fine Arts.
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Welding |
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WDT 102 - SMAW Fillet/OFC
6 Hours
This course provides the student with instruction and opportunities to develop skills with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation, and related information in the SMAW process. This course also covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting.
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WDT 104 - SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC
6 Hours
This course provides students with instruction and opportunities to develop skills with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW processes. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation, and related information in the SMAW process. This course also covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides students with skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of carbon arc cutting and plasma arc cutting.
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WDT 106 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove
6 Hours
Prerequisite: WDT 102 and WDT 104 (effective spring 2021)
This course provides students with instruction and opportunities to develop skills on joint design, joint preparation, and fit-up of groove welds in accordance with applicable welding codes. Emphasis is placed on safe operation, joint design, joint preparation, and fit-up.
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WDT 110 - Industrial Blueprint Reading
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in a basic welding course or have taken a basic welding course at Shelton State or have proof of completion at another institution. Also, it is highly recommended that the students take a technical math (for example: MTH 116 ) before they take the Industrial Blueprint Reading class.
This course provides students with the understanding and fundamentals of industrial blueprint reading. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting lines, views, dimensions, weld joint configurations, and weld symbols. Upon completion, the student should be able to interpret welding symbols and blueprints as they apply to welding and fabrication. This is a CORE course.
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WDT 126 - Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding
6 Hours
This course introduces the student to the gas metal arc and flexes cored arc welding processes and allows them to develop skills. Emphasis is placed on safe operating practices, handling and storage of compressed gasses, process principles, component identification, various welding techniques and base and filler metal identification.
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WDT 180 - Special Topics
3 Hours
This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor.
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WDT 181 - Special Topics Lab
3 Hours
This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs.
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WDT 218 - Certification
3 Hours
Prerequisite: WDT 102 and WDT 104 (effective spring 2021)
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge needed to perform welds using the prescribed welding process. Emphasis is placed on the welding test joints in accordance with the prescribed welding code. Upon completion, students should be able to pass and industry standard welding test in accordance with various applicable welding code requirements.
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WDT 221 - Pipefitting and Fabrication
3 Hours
This course provides the student with skills and practices necessary for fabricating pipe plans using butt-welded fittings. Emphasis is placed on butt-welded fittings to include 45 and 90 degree angles, flanges, reducers, and tees. Upon completion, the student should be able to fit butt-welded fittings as well as cut and fabricate tees, laterals, and assorted angles.
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WDT 232 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
6 Hours
Prerequisite: WDT 102 , WDT 104 , and WDT 110 (effective spring 2021)
This course provides students with knowledge and the opportunity to develop skills for gas tungsten arc welds using ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals, according to applicable welding codes. Topics include safe operating practices, equipment identification and set-up, correct selection of tungsten type, polarity, shielding gas and filler metals.
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WDT 258 - Certification Lab
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Students must have completed WDT 102 and WDT 104 at Shelton State or have proof of completion at another institution.
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills needed to perform welds using the prescribed welding process. Emphasis is placed on welding test joints in accordance with the prescribed welding code. Upon completion, the student should be able to pass an industry standard welding test in accordance with D1.1 code requirements.
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WDT 260 - SMAW Carbon Pipe
6 Hours
Prerequisite: WDT 106 , WDT 110 , and WDT 126 (effective spring 2021)
This course introduces students to the practices and allows opportunities to develop skills for welding carbon steel pipe using the shielded metal arc weld(SMAW) process. Emphasis is placed on safety, pipe positions, electrode selection, joint geometry, joint preparation, and fit-up.
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WDT 292 - Co-Op
3 Hours
This course constitutes a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to welding. In this course, the employer evaluates the student’s productivity, and the student submits a descriptive report of work experiences. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
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Workforce Training |
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TBI 225 - Commercial Truck Driver Training
288 contact hours
Prerequisite: None
This program is a 288-hour competency-based program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the industry as a tractor-trailer driver or straight truck driver. Using the current truck fleet that includes box, flatbed, and lowboy trailers, students’ will receive classroom, range, and highway training in order to obtain a Class “A” (tractor-trailer) Commercial Driver’s License with air brake, tank, hazardous materials, and doubles/triples endorsements when applicable. Upon successfully passing the Commercial Driver’s License written examination, pre-trip inspection, a skills test, and road test requirements the student will be able to obtain his/her operator’s license from the Alabama Department of Public Safety and receive a certificate of completion from Shelton State Community College. Students will receive instruction in the following areas:
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Basic Vehicle Operation
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Non-vehicle Activities
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Proficiency Development
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Workplace Skills Enchancement |
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WKO 107 - Workplace Skills Preparation
1 Hour
This course utilizes computer-based instructional modules designed to access and develop skills necessary for workplace success. The instructional modules in the course include applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information. Upon completion of this course, the student should be assessed to determine if their knowledge of the subject areas has improved.
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WKO 110 - NCCER Core
3 Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to multi-craft technicians in a variety of fields. Information in this course is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum and prepares students to test for the NCCER credential.
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WKO 120 - Ready to Work I
2 Hours
This course provides a career pathway for individuals with limited education and employment experience by providing them with entry level skills. Topics covered include workplace documents, applied math, graphic literacy, diversity, ethics, harassment, workplace violence, precision measurement, workplace safety and basic computer skills. Successful completion of this course earns the student the National Career Readiness Certificate.
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WKO 121 - Ready to Work II
2 Hours
This course provides a career pathway for individuals with limited education and employment experience by providing them with entry level skills. Topics covered include customer service, team building, FDIC, Lean/JIT operation, principles of quality, conflict resolution, decision analysis, problem solving and time management. Successful completion of this course and passing the Ready To Work final exam earns the student the Alabama Certified Worker certificate.
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WKO 132 - MSSC Quality Practices and Measurement
3 Hours
Prerequisite: WKO 131
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to quality practices and measurement in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include
- Participate in periodic internal quality audit activities
- Check calibration of gages and other data collection equipment
- Suggest continuous improvements
- Inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications
- Document the results of quality problems
- Communicate quality problems
- Take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality
- Record process outcomes and trends
- Identify fundamentals of blueprint reading
- Use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools
Students completing this course will receive an MSSC certificate in quality practices and measurement. Students completing courses WKO 131, 132, 133 and 134 will receive the Certified Production Technician credential.
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WKO 134 - MSSC Maintenance Awareness
3 Hours
Prerequisite: WKO 131
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to maintenance awareness in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include
- Prepare preventative maintenance and routine repair
- Monitor indicators to ensure correct operations
- Perform all housekeeping to maintain production schedule
- Recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems, including knowledge of when to inform maintenance personnel about problems with:
- electrical systems;
- pneumatic systems
- hydraulic systems;
- machine automation systems
- lubrication systems
- bearings and couplings
Students completing this course will receive an MSSC certificate in maintenance awareness. Students completing courses WKO 131, 132, 133 and 134 will receive the Certified Production Technician credential.
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