Jun 16, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses 
 

Machine Tool Technology

  
  • MCH 2740 - Machine Tool Processes I


    Credits: 4
    This class is offered as an evening class primarily for employed industrial maintenance mechanics who wish to expand their capabilities as machinists. It covers fundamental lathe operations and special topics to meet the job needs.

  
  • MCH 2750 - Machine Tool Processes II


    Credits: 4
    This class is a continuation of MCH 2740  and is also offered as an evening class primarily for employed industrial maintenance mechanics who wish to expand their capabilities as machinists. It covers milling machine, shaper and surface grinder operation.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2740 
  
  • MCH 2760 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes I


    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Processing II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation and horizontal surface grinder operation.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2740  and MCH 2750 
  
  • MCH 2770 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes II


    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Processing II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation and horizontal surface grinder operation. This course will focus on machining precision mating parts on projects built by students.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2760 
  
  • MCH 2780 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes III


    Credits: 4
    This course is a continuation of Advanced Machine Tool Processing I and II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation, horizontal surface grinder operation, and building parts using principles of hardening processes. This class is going to focus on machining precision mating parts on project built by students, particularly on building parts and heat treating principles.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2770 
  
  • MCH 2999 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes IV


    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Advanced Machine Tool Processing I, II, and III and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation, horizontal surface grinder operation, and building parts using principles of hardening processes. This class is going to focus on continued machine shop projects.

    • Build a project of assembled parts.
    • Advanced machine projects approved by instructor.


    Prerequisite: MCH 2780  

Management

  
  • MGT 1000 - Introduction to Supervision


    Credits: 3
    This course will furnish the student with a knowledge of employer-employee relations from the standpoint of both the employee and the supervisor. Current practices of this type of human relations are studied and discussed in recognition of their importance to worker morale and productivity.

  
  • MGT 1040 - Legal Environment of Business


    Credits: 3
    This is an introductory course that provides a broad overview of business-related legal topics including the U. S. court systems, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional law, tort and criminal law, intellectual property law, contract law, and business forms.

  
  • MGT 1200 - Human Resource Management


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to explore issues related to organizing and staffing the work force and to employee relations. Major areas of focus will be human behavior, human resource planning, job analysis and design, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and legal issues.

  
  • MGT 2100 - Principles of Management


    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of management in its application to the public and private sectors. The basic idea of the course is to stimulate an awareness of management, management functions, and management in utilizing and coordinating human and physical resources. Scientific and quantitative techniques are emphasized in the decision making and the solving of decision problems involving alternatives.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 

Mining Technology

  
  • MINE 1500 - Introduction to Mining


    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student or prospective underground and surface miner to general orientation to mining, safety and operator rights and responsibilities. State and federal laws, first aid, mine gases, fire prevention, ventilation and mine mapping, roof and rib control, haulage and equipment safety and general mine safety. CREDIT CHANGED FROM 2 TO 3 F97

  
  • MINE 1600 - Underground Mine Frm Review


    Credits: 3
    This is a preparatory course for the Wyoming Mine Foreman exam that is given by the Wyoming Mine Examining Board each year. All phases of underground mining that may appear on the state exam will be addressed during the course. Successful completion of this course should prepare the student for the state exam, but does not guarantee state certification as a mine forman or examiner. Please note that three years of mining experience are required to take the Wyoming Mine Foreman Exam.

  
  • MINE 1850 - MSHA Surface New Miner


    Credits: 1.5
    This course provides 24 hours of the mandatory Mine Safety and Health Administration training for surface mine workers. Onsite training must be completed at an actual mine site.

  
  • MINE 1855 - MSHA Surface Annual Refresher


    Credits: 0.5
    This refresher course is offered annually to any individual who has prior certification of completion of a Surface New Miner training program. This course provides 8 hours of mandatory MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training for surface mine workers.

    Prerequisite: Non-expired 5000-23, past proof of 5000-23, or signed agreement with employer as an experienced miner
  
  • MINE 1870 - MSHA Underground New Miner


    Credits: 0.5
    This course adds 8 hours of underground mine instruction to the prerequisite 24 hours of surface for a total of 32 hours of the mandatory 40 hours of Mine Safety and Health Administration for underground mine instruction. The remaining 8 hours of onsite training is the student’s responsibility and must be completed at an actual mine site.

    Prerequisite: MINE 1850  and student must have a 5000-23 issued from Western Wyoming Community College
  
  • MINE 1875 - MSHA Underground Annual Refresher


    Credits: 0.5
    This refresher course is offered annually to any individual who has prior certification of completion of an Underground New Miner training program. This course provides 8 hours of mandatory MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training for underground mine workers.

    Prerequisite: Non-expired 5000-23, past proof of 5000-23, or signed agreement with employer as an experienced miner

Marketing

  
  • MKT 1100 - Retailing


    Credits: 3
    This introductory course in the area of retail store operation will survey the organization and functions of a retail business and the changes taking place in modern retailing. Topics covered include organization procedures, store location and lay- out, merchandising functions and policies, buying practices and policies, inventory control, pricing strategies and policies, law and regulations important in the field of retailing, franchising, and personnel functions. This course will be offered every other year. Offered: This course will be offered every other year

  
  • MKT 1300 - Advertising


    Credits: 3
    This course provides the student with general information concerning advertising and its role in business. Topics covered in this course will include the purposes of advertising, the different types of advertising and media, how advertisements are planned, prepared and delivered in the media, and how the effectiveness of advertising is measured and evaluated.

  
  • MKT 1400 - Customer Service


    Credits: 3
    This course covers the all-encompassing approach in making excellence a priority in every aspect of business to both external as well as internal customers.

  
  • MKT 2100 - Marketing


    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the marketing discipline. Emphasis is given to vocabulary, principles, and marketing strategies as each relates to products, pricing, distribution and promotion. Also included is a study of the practices and problems in national and international environments.


Molecular Biology

  
  • MOLB 2210 - General Microbiology


    Credits: 4
    A study of the structure, classification, physiology and distribution of micro-organisms, with emphasis on their technological and medical significance. Organisms studied include protozoa, algae, fungi, bacteria, rickettsia and viruses.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1010  (C or better)
    Corequisite: MOLB 2211 
  
  • MOLB 2211 - General Microbiology Lab


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: MOLB 2210 

Music

  
  • MUSC 200 - Music Convocation


    Credits: 0
    Recital hour for student, faculty, and guest performances.

    Prerequisite: Intended for, and required of, Music majors
  
  • MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music


    Credits: 3
    This course is planned for the student who has little or no background or training in music, to understand and enjoy the music of our culture through a programmed presentation of the materials of the music and through a carefully introduced plan for perceptive listening.

  
  • MUSC 1010 - Music Fundamentals


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed primarily for the student who is interested in learning more about the elements of music. Depending on the number of credit hours this course acquaints the student with basic music theory that may include any of the following: an introduction to notation, scales, keys, modes, intervals, and chords.

  
  • MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I


    Credits: 3
    Designed for the student interested in pursuing a major in music, this course uses an integrated approach toward the fundamentals of music and of written harmony.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1035  and MUSC 1290 
  
  • MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I


    Credits: 1
    The study of sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony and diatonic harmony.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1030  and MUSC 1290 
  
  • MUSC 1036 - Improvisation Strategies


    Credits: 1
    Introduction to improvisation in a variety of musical styles. Topics will include: Blues Scale uses; pentatonic scales superimposed over Major 7th, Minor 7th and Dominant 7th chords; modes derived from : Major, Harmonic Minor, and Melodic Minor; chord/scale relationships including: secondary dominants, Sub V7 and Modal Interchange chords; common diatonic melodic patterns, chromatic approach note patterns and standard harmonic patterns all of which will explored through tunes drawn from a variety of styles. Additionally, there will be required readings and listening assignments. These various components will lead to a semester project that will include: research, analysis and performance components. May be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1030  and MUSC 1035 
  
  • MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II


    Credits: 3
    Designed for the student interested in pursing a major in music, this course uses an integrated approach toward the fundamentals of music and of written harmony.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1045  & MUSC 1291 
  
  • MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II


    Credits: 1
    The study of sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony and diatonic harmony

    Corequisite: MUSC 1040 
  
  • MUSC 1070 - Applied Music Composition


    Credits: 1-2
    This course is for students who wish to study music composition in a one-on-one lesson setting. Focus is on the development of an individual creative musical language through the exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques of music composition.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1030 
  
  • MUSC 1150 - Guitar I


    Credits: 1
    A study of basic fundamentals and application of guitar technique.

  
  • MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to teach the beginning piano student the following musical skills: technique, reading in many styles and keys, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, ensemble playing, and composition.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1030  and MUSC 1035 
  
  • MUSC 1291 - Class Piano II


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to teach the beginning piano student the following musical skills: technique, reading in many styles and keys, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisa- tion, ensemble playing, and composition.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1290 
    Corequisite: MUSC 1040  and MUSC 1045 
  
  • MUSC 1295 - Class Piano III


    Credits: 1
    Class piano is a four semester course designed for the non- pianist as well as the person with some piano skills to provide a working understanding and a functional approach to basic key- board skills. The course material is coordinated with the written theory skills for each of the four semesters of under- graduate theory study. Students work in piano lab two hours per week with the instructor for a total of 30 contact hours per week

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1291 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2030  and MUSC 2035 
  
  • MUSC 1296 - Class Piano IV


    Credits: 1
    Class piano is a four-semester course designed for the non- pianist as well as the person with some piano skills to provide a working understanding and a functional approach to basic key- board skills. The course material is coordinated with the written theory skills for each of the four semesters of under- graduate theory study. Students work in piano lab two hours per week with the instructor for a total of 30 contact hours per week

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1295 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2040  and MUSC 2045 
  
  • MUSC 1390 - Jazz Ensemble


    Credits: 1
    A select group of instrumentalists organized to provide continued music training and performance experience for its members, and to provide music for cultural and other activities on campus and within the community. May be taken four times for credit. Meets at least five hours per week.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate level on an ensemble instrument and ability to read music required
  
  • MUSC 1400 - Collegiate Chorale


    Credits: 1
    A course offering applied music training and performance experience to its members, and including concert appearances before the college, the community and the area. This class may be taken four times for credit. Meets at least two hours per week.

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
  
  • MUSC 1415 - Audio Basics & Live Sound Reinforcement


    Credits: 3
    Students will acquire an overview to a broad range of technology-based music applications and concepts including the properties of sound and sound perception, microphone design and application, live sound reinforcement and signal processing, digital audio recording, sound synthesis, and applications of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol.

  
  • MUSC 1435 - Audio Recording


    Credits: 3
    Students develop basic understanding of recording principles and techniques. Students examine the principles of sound, the operation and maintenance of studio equipment, and the systems, operation, and protocol of the modern digital recording studio.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1415 
  
  • MUSC 1450 - Vocal Ensemble


    Credits: 1
    An auditioned group of singers organized to provide music train- ing and experience for its members, and to provide music for

    Prerequisite: Intermediate level on an ensemble instrument and ability to read music required
  
  • MUSC 1465 - Pop Ensemble


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed as a major ensemble to offer vocal training and performance experience in popular music styles. May be taken up to four times for credit.

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
  
  • MUSC 1485 - Instrumental Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5-1
    Open to all students with instrumental proficiency wishing to participate in small instrumental ensembles. Students desiring to play in trios, quartets, or quintets are encouraged to consult with the instructor. Ensembles will be set up by the instructor depending on the instrumentation.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate level on an ensemble instrument and ability to read music required
  
  • MUSC 1490 - Piano Ensemble


    Credits: 1
    A performance-oriented class that explores the ensemble piano literature from the duet and duo (two piano) repertoire. The student will work together with another student while on the keyboard.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate or Advanced Piano student and Instructor Permission
  
  • MUSC 2010 - Popular Music Survey


    Credits: 3
    Popular Music Survey will examine the growth, evolution and documentation of the many styles and stylistic influences inherent in American “popular” music, also called Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM).

  
  • MUSC 2015 - Introduction to the Music of World


    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the music of the world’s peoples. Students will study, hear, and research music from a wide variety of geographical areas of the world.

  
  • MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III


    Credits: 3
    A continuation of MUSC 1040  with added work in harmonic analysis and with some consideration of contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1040 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2035 
  
  • MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III


    Credits: 1
    A continuation of MUSC 1045  incorporating instruction in harmonic analysis and contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1045 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2030 
  
  • MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV


    Credits: 3
    A continuation of MUSC 1040  with added work in harmonic anaylsis and with some consideration of contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2030 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2045 
  
  • MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV


    Credits: 1
    A continuation of MUSC 1045  incorporating instruction in harmonic analysis and contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2035 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2040 
  
  • MUSC 2050 - Music History Survey I


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed as a survey of the history and literature of music in western civilization from ancient times to the present and relates epochs in music to corresponding periods in other arts. Class meets three hours each week.

  
  • MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed as a survey of the history and literature of music in western civilization from ancient times to the present and relates epochs in music to corresponding periods in other arts. Class to meet three hours each week.

  
  • MUSC 2071 - Applied Music Guitar


    Credits: 1-2
    One private half-hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2073 - Applied Music Piano


    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2074 - Applied Music Voice


    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2075 - Applied Music Strings


    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2076 - Applied Music Brass


    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2077 - Applied Music Woodwinds


    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2078 - Applied Music Percussion


    Credits: 1-2
    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
    Corequisite: Music majors must take MUSC 200  concurrently
  
  • MUSC 2150 - Guitar II


    Credits: 1
    This course provides instruction in more advanced guitar techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1150 
  
  • MUSC 2320 - Diction for Singers I


    Credits: 2
    This course studies phonetic sounds of English and Italian.

  
  • MUSC 2325 - Diction for Singers II


    Credits: 2
    This course studies phonetic sounds of German and French.

  
  • MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency


    Credits: 0
    The Piano Proficiency examination is a graduation requirement for all seeking the Associate of Arts degrees in a Music area. Students will be limited to a maximum of 3 attempts. Approved for S/U grading.


Nursing

  
  • NURS 1100 - Prof Nursing Care in Health Promotion


    Credits: 9
    This semester introduces the learner to the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Health promotion includes learning about self-health and health in children, adults, older adults, and the family experiencing a normal pregnancy. Learners will value evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease and illness, apply growth and development theory, develop therapeutic relationships, conduct an age appropriate and culturally sensitive health assessment, and promote health using the nursing process and standards of professional nursing.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program
    Corequisite: NURS 1115 
  
  • NURS 1115 - Prof Nursing Care in Health Promotion Lab


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 1100 
  
  • NURS 1200 - Prof Nursing Care in Chronic Illness


    Credits: 10
    This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with chronic illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with chronic illness across the lifespan. The learner will identify the roles and values of the members of the inter-professional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. Guided and/or precepted learning experiences in various community settings and facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisite: NURS 1100 
    Corequisite: NURS 1215 
  
  • NURS 1215 - Prof Nursing Care in Chronic Illness Lab


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 1200 
  
  • NURS 1510 - Nurse Assistant


    Credits: 4
    This course prepares a person to work as a Nursing Assistant. The course presents basic nursing assistant principles and skills with an emphahsis on care of the elderly client. Opportunities are provided for practice and demonstration of skills in the laboratory related to client care. Students will participate in clinical experience at health care agencies. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles the student to take a competency exam to become certified in the State of Wyoming.

    Prerequisite: Prior to clinical experience, must have proof of the following: American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross AED for Professional Rescuer; immunity for mumps, measles, rubella (MMR); TB status; Tdap immunization; two Varicella (Chicken Pox) immunizations or documentation of positive Varicella titer; Hepatitis B status; orientation to HIPPA requirements
    Corequisite: NURS 1511 
  
  • NURS 1511 - Nurse Assistant Lab


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 1510 
  
  • NURS 1900 - Practical Nursing Roles


    Credits: 1
    The PN Roles course prepares students to take the PN licensure exam and practice as licensed practical nurses. The PN Roles course introduces students to the theory of practical nursing to enable them to provide safe, effective nursing care to clients with common, predictable problems to maximize health potential. Content is organized around the goals of the nursing program.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 1200 
  
  • NURS 2300 - Prof Nursing Care in Acute Illness


    Credits: 10
    This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with acute illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with acute illness across the lifespan. The learner will facilitate the effectiveness of the inter-professional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: NURS 1200  (C or better)
    Corequisite: NURS 2315 
  
  • NURS 2315 - Prof Nursing Care in Acute Illness Lab


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 2300 
  
  • NURS 2400 - Prof Nursing Care in Complex Illness


    Credits: 9
    This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with complex illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. This semester is focused on the vulnerable patient, which could include multisystem acute and chronic diseases processes and physiological, mental and socioeconomic factors that put the patient at risk. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: NURS 2300  (C or better)
    Corequisite: NURS 2415 
  
  • NURS 2415 - Prof Nursing Care in Complex Illness Lab


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 2400 
  
  • NURS 2900 - Advanced Field Work Experience


    Credits: 1-3
    This course provides the nursing student with an opportunity to participate in clinical experiences that enhance the existing nursing curriculum. Students will participate in fieldwork experience with preceptors.

    Corequisite: NURS 2300  or NURS 2400 

Outdoor Education Activities

  
  • OEAC 1200 - Introduction to Adventure Education


    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce the basics of outdoor and wilderness educational activities. Students will become acquainted with the concepts of experiential learning and team building. Emphasis will be placed on organizing and facilitating group activities.

  
  • OEAC 1230 - Wilderness First Aid & Survival


    Credits: 3
    Wilderness First Aid & Survival is an intense course designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and ability to accomplish two primary tasks: provide high level of care to persons who have suffered injury and/or illness in remote locations without the assistance of qualified medical personnel,


Oil & Gas Production Technology

  
  • OGPT 1502 - Basic Separator & Dehydration Technolog


    Credits: 1
    This course will cover the basics in oil field safety and environmental safety. The course will also provide good foundations on the fundamentals of production, the operations of the separator and dehydrator, as well as problem-solving skills for the operation and production in the oil and gas fields.

  
  • OGPT 1510 - Oil & Gas Production I


    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with the duties of an oil and gas production technician. Specifically, students will be able to discuss the history of the oil market, concepts surrounding exploration and geology, fundamentals of drilling and well completion, and most importantly, describe the equipment and systems used by the oil and gas production technician today.

  
  • OGPT 1515 - Oil & Gas Pump Technology


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to cover the artificial lift created by positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps used in the recovery of oil and gas. The type of pumps covered will include beam, screw, and piston, check ball, and end suction centrifugal pumps.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1530 
  
  • OGPT 1520 - Oil & Gas Production II


    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with the duties of an oil and gas production technician. Specifically, the course will cover the following topics: the natural gas treatment, dehydration and compression system and equipment; the produced water treatment and handling system and equipment; auxiliary systems and equipment; artificial lift and enhanced recovery techniques; pumping and transportation systems; safety, health and environmental consideration relative to the field of oil and gas production.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1510 
  
  • OGPT 1530 - Oil & Gas Production III


    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with a well site. The student will be introduced to the equipment used, as well as all the components and processes that take place at a well site, including how to operate a dehydration and production unit.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1520 
  
  • OGPT 1540 - Oil & Gas Production IV


    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with operation and maintenance of a well site. Students will learn procedures to strap tanks, and light burners on the separator, dehydrator, and flare stack. This course will include classroom work, as well as hands-on work in the on-campus well site facility.

    Prerequisite: Take OGPT 1530 
  
  • OGPT 2470 - Internship: Oil & Gas Technology


    Credits: 1-6
    The basic concept underlying internships is the importance of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience. Students will apply academic and vocational skills in a work experience that will enhance their academic understanding and progress.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1530  Activity courses may be taken two times for credit

Physical Activity

  
  • PEAC 1011 - Aquatic Conditioning


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to introduce different ideas for conditioning in the water. Each student will work at his/her own pace in the process of developing muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Subjects covered will vary from lap swimming to hydro-aerobics. This course is not designed for the beginning swimmer. Students are required to swim eight lengths the first week of class. The student will be taught how to properly use kickboards, pullbuoys, handpaddles, and swim fins and how to get the most benefit from using them. Personal and small craft safety will be covered briefly. Major emphasis is on conditioning. Major muscle groups and theories of movement in the water are discussed and practiced in class sessions.

  
  • PEAC 1015 - Beginning Skin and Scuba


    Credits: 1
    This course is for students with little or no knowledge of scuba diving. This course is designed to serve as an introduction to diving and the exciting, beautiful aquatic environment. Along with classroom sessions, pool training with scuba equipment will occur early in the course. Topics include diving equipment, adapting to the underwater world, underwater communication, dive planning, boat diving, health for diving and aquatic environment orientation.

    Prerequisite: Demonstrated Swim Skills
  
  • PEAC 1060 - Beginning Ice Skating


    Credits: 1
    This course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills of ice skating. The emphasis will be on technique, conditioning, safety and equipment. The course has both classroom and activity portions.

  
  • PEAC 1120 - Introduction to Free Weight Training


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed for individuals with no prior weight training experience. Students learn proper technique for basic free weight lifting exercises. A predetermined workout program to develop muscular strength and endurance is used for the first half of the course. New exercises will be taught and perfected throughout the semester. By the end of the course, students will have perfected form on the basic free weight lifts and be able to create a basic program to increase fitness. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective use of the free weight equipment.

  
  • PEAC 1130 - Stability Ball


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to enhance physical fitness by using the stability ball. Emphasis is placed on training the core muscles of the body, using proper exercise techniques and body alignments, as well as applying general fitness principles. Progressive conditioning techniques will be used to develop muscle tone and strength, balance, and stability.

  
  • PEAC 1253 - Beginning Bowling


    Credits: 1
    An introduction to the fundamentals of bowling to include score-keeping, computing an average, figuring handicaps, bowling terminology, bowling approach, stance, types of deliveries, tournament play, rules and bowling etiquette.

  
  • PEAC 1254 - Snowboard Riding I


    Credits: 1
    This course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills of snowboard riding. The emphasis will be on technique, conditioning, safety and equipment repair and tuning. The class has classroom and activity portions. Trips to ski areas will be incorporated and

  
  • PEAC 1258 - Downhill SkIIng I


    Credits: 1
    Downhill skiing with emphasis on fitness, equipment and safety. This course will have classroom and activity portions. All of the hill activities will be supervised by certified instructors. Special fee includes lift tickets, instruction, lodging and transportation. Student must provide own equipment.

  
  • PEAC 1259 - Beginning Cross-Country SkIIng


    Credits: 1
    This course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills of cross-country skiing, The emphasis will be on skiing technique, conditioning, safety and equipment. The class has classroom and activity sections. Trips to ski areas will be incorporated and fees for ski rentals and trip expenses are additional costs.

  
  • PEAC 1260 - Beginning Volleyball


    Credits: 1
    Introduction fundamentals of volleyball to include rules, serving, spiking, setting, blocking and game strategy.

  
  • PEAC 1263 - Beginning Basketball


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed for individuals with no prior basketball experience through intermediate level players. Focus will be on gaining and improving knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategies to improve one’s enjoyment of and participation in participating in basketball. Offensive and defensive principles will be taught including basic man-to-man and zone defensive principles and offensive strategies to overcome defensive pressure.

  
  • PEAC 1273 - Weight Training Conditioning


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed for individuals with no prior weight training experience. Students learn proper techniques for basic weight lifting exercises. Evaluations of individual fitness levels and knowledge of weight training principles are integral components of the course. A pre- determined workout program to develop muscular strength and endurance is used for the first half of the course. By the end of the course, students will learn how to develop their own personalized weight training program. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective use of the Cybex machines and dumbbells.

  
  • PEAC 1280 - Fly Fishing I


    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the equipment and the fundamentals of fly fishing. The technique of fly fishing will be emphasized and practiced. Care of equipment, safety and determining fish behaviors will also be covered.

  
  • PEAC 1287 - Rock Climbing I


    Credits: 1
    This course introduces the student to the necessary equipment, safety, and skills to be able to rock climb. Two overnight trips will provide students with opportunities to use and practice the knowledge and skills they acquire. The fundamentals of rock climbing will include knot tying, belaying, belay signals, and use of the rope as a safety line for ascending and descending rough terrain. After introduction and practice on gradual slopes, the course continues on a series of short rock faces where a variety of problems give each student a chance to climb pitches of various difficulty. All climbing is protected with an upper belay. Continuing instruction and practice is designed to acquaint each student with a variety of the special equipment associated with rock climbing and the practice using this equipment safely.

  
  • PEAC 1290 - Physical Conditioning


    Credits: 1
    Physical Conditioning is the enhancement of physical fitness through the proper use of exercise and training. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general fitness principles. Utilizing the latest equipment and techniques designed for physical enhancement, conditioning will focus on muscle tone and strength, cardiovascular endurance, balance, agility, and stability.

  
  • PEAC 1294 - Beginning Yoga


    Credits: 1
    This course enhances physical health and mental well-being through the non-competitive and introspective practice of physical poses and breathing techniques from the Yoga tradition. It is appropriate for men and women of all ages. Various fitness levels will be demonstrated.

 

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