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Introduction to beginning reading and writing. Students study letter names and sounds, blending, letter formation, and basic sight vocabulary. Student works with tutor until mastery of level one. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations. The course continues in TLC 017. The course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations. Course is a continuation of TLC 016. May be repeated. (ESOL I) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Second level reading and writing skills. An introduction to basic geometry and science are included. Student builds upon previously learned skills, and works with tutor until mastery of level 2. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations. Course continues in TLC 027. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
An overview of basic English skills covering the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, as used in everyday living. Continuation of TLC 026. May be repeated. (ESOL II) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Read stories to develop basic English skills, including comprehension, vocabulary, idioms, sentence structure, verb tenses, parts of speech, writing and punctuation. Especially for students whose primary language is not English. (ESOL II) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Read stories to develop basic English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, sentence structure, verb tenses, parts of speech, writing and punctuation. This is a continuation of TLC 028. (ESOL III) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to third level reading, writing, mathematics, and science skills. Student works with a tutor and independently to develop mastery of course objectives and personal literacy goals. Emphasis on expanding sight and written vocabulary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Continuation of third level reading and writing skills. Student works with a tutor and independently to develop mastery of course objectives and personal literacy goals. Emphasis on developing study skills and written expression. Geography and science units are included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Basic communication skills necessary to function in an English speaking society. Introduces vocabulary in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities with special attention to document literacy and pronunciation. May be repeated. (ESOL III) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic communication skills necessary to function in an English-speaking society. Introduces vocabulary in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities with special attention to document literacy and pronunciation. May be repeated. This course is a continuation of TLC 036. (ESOL IV) Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
A literature based course that refines -English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, sentence structure, verbs, tense, homonyms, writing, and punctuation. It is especially for students whose primary language is not English. (ESOL IV), Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Literature-based course that develops English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, literary terms, critical thinking, and writing of compositions. Especially for students whose primary language is not English. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture, two lab.
Introduction to fourth level reading and writing skills. Units on family dynamics, social studies and science are included. Student works in lab with tutor to master course objectives and personal literacy goals. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Introduction to fifth level reading and writing skills. Social studies and science units are included. Student works in lab with tutor to master course objectives and personal literacy goals. Prepares student for independent developmental study. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Independent study of writing techniques. Practice writing in response to stated purposes. Focus on writing complete sentences and increasing student confidence. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Independent study and practice with reading skills. Student develops fluency, literal comprehension, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with frequently-used vocabulary. Spelling rules, common prefixes and suffixes and compound word formation are emphasized. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice and practical application in mathematical basics including whole numbers, place value, money, addition, subtraction, data and probability, patterns, geometric shapes and measurement. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Expanded instruction, practice, and practical applications in mathematical basics, including whole numbers, place value, multiplication, division, data and probability, patterns, geometric figures, and customary and metric measurement. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Introduction to the General education Development (GED) test topics, timeline and procedures. Students may take the official GED Practice Test and/or other test skills diagnostics including TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). Instructor and student develop a study plan to prepare for GED test. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Half lecture.
Information and skills necessary to -become a naturalized U.S. Citizen. Focus is on U.S. history, government and English literacy. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Independent study of writing techniques. Practice writing in response to stated purposes. Focus on sentence variety, mechanics and increased writing confidence. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Independent study and practice in reading. Student builds on previously learned skills. Focus on developing interpretive and critical reading skills and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides reading skills practice and content learning in the social sciences, including readings in political science, history, geography, economics and behavioral science. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides reading skills practice and content learning in the physical sciences, including biology, earth science, physics and chemistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Develop strategies in the literature content area. Specific emphasis on reading and interpreting fiction and nonfiction selections. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application with fractions. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical applications with decimals and percents. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in beginning geometry and measurements, including angles, triangles, plane figures, solid figures, length, weight, capacity, volume and time. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in the basics of pre-algebra, including signed numbers, algebraic expressions and equations. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice in writing sentences and paragraphs. Emphasis on improving expression and fluency. Review correct usage and mechanics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with literal and inferential reading comprehension. Focus on interpreting practical passages and selections. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice using the Casio fx-260 scientific calculator to solve specific kinds of problems such as those that might appear on a GED mathematics test. Focus of course is calculator proficiency, not mathematics content. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Half lecture, one lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in interpreting information found on graphs, tables, diagrams, and charts. Key concepts in analyzing data, creating and interpreting charts and graphs, working with statistics and probability. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in solving word problems, including test-taking strategies and reasoning. Fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, data analysis, geometry, and -beginning algebra topics are integrated into a problem solving format. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, geometry, measurements and basic algebra. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
A course for vocabulary development. Students read literature selections and complete exercises for the purpose of expanding vocabulary. Limited practice in spelling and reading comprehension included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice in paragraph and short essay construction. Practice and applications with pre-writing techniques, sentence variety, self editing and revision. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Reading strategies for literal and interpretive comprehension of written passages. Focus on interpreting popular literature and text passages. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with reading strategies in the content areas of political science, history, geography, economics and behavioral science. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; one lab.
Reading practice and instruction in biology, earth science, physics and chemistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; one lab.
Improve skills for understanding and interpreting literature. Students study the fundamentals of prose, poetry, drama and the essay. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; one lab.
Instruction and practice with practical vocabulary used in the work environment. Instruction in spelling rules, dictionary usage, and practice with content word lists. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Rapid content review, confidence building and test strategies for student already possessing GED-level skills. Prepares students to successfully complete the five GED -Exams: (1) Language Arts, Writing, (2) Social Studies, (3) Science, (4) Language Arts, Reading, and (5) Mathematics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Vocabulary development and spelling skill mastery. Read classic literature selections and complete exercises for the purpose of expanding vocabulary. Practice in spelling and reading comprehension included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides student with instruction and practice with grammar and mechanics necessary for successful completion of the multiple choice section of the General Education Development (GED) Language Arts, Writing Exam. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Provides instruction in the types of essay writing techniques needed specifically for the General Education Development (GED) Language Arts, Writing Essay test. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; two lab.
Improve writing techniques, fluency, mechanics, and grammar in preparation for ENL 101. Practice in writing paragraphs, essays and a research paper. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture; one lab.
Effective techniques for studying, reading, and comprehending college-level work. Intensive study of literal comprehension and content area reading techniques. Introduction to efficient study skills. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture; one lab.
Instruction, practice, and practical application in beginning algebra, including signed numbers, powers and roots, equations, algebraic expressions, polynomials, and rectangular coordinates. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture; two lab.
Develop vocabulary in a practical, systematic and comprehensive manner. Learn academic terms essential to understanding basic concepts of introductory college courses, use structural analysis and context clues to master words associated with advanced reading and standardized tests. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture; one lab.
Introduction to basic study skills for organizing college and pre-college coursework. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture.
Workshop to enhance pre-college learning skills. Designed to meet the common interests and needs of a group of students. Course topics vary according to student needs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One to three lecture; one to three lab.
Introduction to the college/university experience. Orientation to campus resources, regulations, policies, and procedures; time management; note taking methods; test reading approaches and skills; library use; test taking; academic planning and information; and goal setting. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Literal, inferential, and critical interpretation of varied reading materials. Prepares students with critical thinking and decision making skills required for success in college and university degree programs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Course includes: Definition of health, exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health, various therapeutic modalities, identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy field. Three lecture.
Introduces historical and fundamental knowledge and skills, including ethics and legal responsibilities, study of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the muscles, development of basic palpation and draping skills. Student will need CPR card. Three lecture, three lab.
Continues study of structure and function of the human body systems, mastery of the eight fundamental massage techniques for special populations, also includes the principles and application of ethical business practices for massage therapists. Prerequisite: TMP 103. Three lecture, three lab.
Massage manipulation skills: basic massage and complementary manipulation techniques; review of body systems and body mechanics. Corequisite: TMP 103. Three lecture, three lab.
Assesses health condition, development of client records, and recognition of common health conditions and effects of aging. Use of standard precautions and safety measures to prevent disease transmission in massage practice. Prerequisites: TMP 103, 203. Three lecture, three lab.
Refines and integrates technical massage skills. Emphasis on student development as a massage therapist within the legal/ethical framework of the profession. Corequisite: TMP 104. One lecture, 6 lab.
An introduction to the basic skills needed to conduct a trial and the basic ethical duties of an advocate, both in and out of a courtroom setting. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An overview of the judicial system and its relationship to the tribal constitution. Special emphasis on how tribal governments and specifically how the relevant Tribal Constitution evolved. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An introductory study of the development of Tribal Common Law and the influence of other common law bodies. Study will include how traditional Indian beliefs regarding homeland, language, customs and traditions have eventually evolved into self-governing lifestyles that mold present day federal and state relationships with Indian tribes as political entities. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An overview of Tribal criminal jurisdiction, the Indian Civil Rights Act, and the fourth and sixth amendments to the United States Constitution. Particular emphasis given to search and seizure, interrogation, and evidence suppression. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An overview of the basic civil procedures in tribal court and the substantive law in the principal areas of civil practice such as domestic relations, consumer law, guardianship. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An Introduction to the Federal Rules of Evidence as formally and informally adopted by various tribal courts. The basic rules of evidence will be studied. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Introduction to legal problems specific to Native Americans and tribes including the history and current scope of federal Indian law and policy, the federal-tribal relationship, tribal governments and tribal sovereignty, and the jurisdictional framework in Indian country. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
This course introduces trainees to principles and procedures needed to work safely in the construction environment and includes common safety equipment with procedures for inspection and use. Two lecture.
Various oxyacetylene cutting and welding processes using textbook, film, and lecture. One lecture; two lab.
Oxyacetylene welding, cutting, soldering, brazing and testing of welds. One lecture; two lab.
Advanced oxyacetylene welding, cutting, soldering, brazing, and testing welds. Prerequisite: WLD 120 or instructor permission. One lecture; two lab.
Theory of ARC welding with emphasis on SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG) welding using textbook, film and lecture. One lecture; two lab.
Welding machines (DC and AC) history, electrodes, weld symbols. Stick electrode welding in the flat position. One lecture; two lab.
Basic metallurgy, weld testing, welding blueprint reading and shop procedures. Prerequisite: WLD 125 or instructor permission. One lecture; two lab.
How to determine the different types of metal and how to weld them. This is an intermediate general welding class. The student must have had some welding experience or one previous semester of welding. Prerequisite: WLD 125 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
This course teaches the welding trainee how to read and interpret AWS standard welding symbols and welding detail drawings, as well as how to prepare base metal joints for welding. Prerequisite: WLD 100. Two lecture.
This course introduces the welding trainee to oxy-fuel cutting and plasma arc cutting (PAC) and teaches students to understand and apply weld quality principles. Pre-requisite: WLD 100. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to: shielded metal arc welding and its equipment setup; shielded metal arc welding electrodes and considerations for electrode selection; shielded metal arc welding beads and fillet welds and construction of same using only shielded metal arc welding technology. Prerequisite: WLD 100. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to shielded metal arc welding groove welds with backing and their manufacture using shielded metal arc welding equipment. Prerequisite: WLD 100 and WLD 152. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to: gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment and filler metals; gas metal arc plate and the fabrication of quality GMAW fillet weld in plate in all positions; flux core arc welding (FCAW) equipment and filler metals; and manufacture of quality FCAW fillet and groove welds using flux core arc welding. Prerequisite: WLD 100. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) equipment and filler metals and the fabrication of quality groove welds in mild steel plates with the GTAW process. Prerequisite: WLD 100. One lecture; three lab.
Prepares the student to meet the requirements of the American Welding Society (AWS) Level I Entry Level Welder, requirements more comprehensive than the NPC general welding curriculum. When linked with WLD 157 prepares the student to sit for the nine-part AWS national certification exam. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and all Level I courses, or instructor permission. One-half lecture, three lab.
Prepares the student to test for final certification requirements as an American Welding Society Entry Level Welder (Level I) by performing the same nine-part series of workmanship qualification examinations required by the AWS EG2.0-95. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and all Level I courses including WLD 156, or instructor permission. One lecture; six lab.
For the advanced welding student to continue to upgrade skills necessary in testing and inspection with the use of practical and technical skills. Prerequisite: WLD 125. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of Arc Welding II. Arc welding in the three positions. Special emphasis on pipe welding. Basic MIG welding procedures. The student must have had three previous semesters of welding or experience as a welder. This class is for overhead and pipe welding. Prerequisites: WLD 120, WLD 125, and WLD 126. One lecture; two lab.
Continuation of Arc Welding III. Ferrous and nonferrous welding. Prerequisites: WLD 125, WLD 126, and WLD 220. One lecture; two lab.
Tungsten inert gas welding process using textbook, film, and lecture. One lecture; two lab.
Welding machine operation. Inert gases and mixtures. Welding procedures used in ferrous and nonferrous metals. The student must have had three previous semesters or experience as a welder. Basic TIG welding on plates; not for pipe. Prerequisite: WLD 125. One lecture; two lab.
Continuation of TIG Welding I. The student must have had four previous semesters of welding or experience as a welder. This class is for pipe welding only. Prerequisite: WLD 225. One lecture; two lab.
To provide an understanding of the GMAW welding process with hands-on applications of both ferrous and nonferrous metals in a variety of positions and power supplies. One lecture; one lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to: joint fit up and alignment using equipment associated with shielded metal arc welding; air carbon arc cutting and gouging; physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metal especially as they relate to base metals and affect weld quality; and weld quality theory. Prerequisite: WLD 100. One lecture; one lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to shielded metal arc welding open V-butt welds using appropriate equipment. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and WLD 152. One lecture; three lab.
This course offers the welding trainee advanced training in the manufacture of acceptable open V-butt welds using shielded arc welding equipment. Prerequisites: WLD 100, WLD 152, WLD 153 and WLD 261. One lecture; three lab.
This course instructs the welding trainee in the performance of open root pipe welds in the flat and horizontal positions using SMAW equipment. Prerequisites: WLD 100, WLD 152, WLD 153, WLD 261 and WLD 262. One lecture; four lab.
This course offers the welding trainee advanced training in the manufacture of open root pipe welds in the vertical and 45 degree inclined position using SMAW technology. Prerequisites: WLD 100, WLD 152, WLD 153, WLD 261, WLD 262 and WLD 264. One lecture; four lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to: gas metal arc welding pipe and the installation of quality GMAW V-groove welds i n pipe; GMAW equipment and filler metals; and flux cored arc welding of pipe and the manufacture of quality FCAW open root V-groove welds in pipe. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and WLD 154. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to GMAW equipment and filler metals and the manufacture of quality FCAW open root V-grooves. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and WLD 154. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee to the GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding) process of: installing quality open root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe; using GTAW equipment and filler metals; and manufacturing quality open root V-groove welds on low alloy steel pipe with the GTAW process. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and WLD 155. One lecture; three lab.
This course offers advanced training in the use of GTAW technology and introduces the process of installing quality open root V-groove welds in carbon steel pipe with the GTAW process. Prerequisites: WLD 100, WLD 155 and WLD 267. One lecture; three lab.
This course introduces the welding trainee in the areas of performing open root pipe welds with SMAW equipment in the 6G position; manufacturing quality FCAW open root V-groove welds in pipe in the 6G position; making of quality open root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe with the GTAW process in the 6G position; installing quality open root V-groove welds in carbon steel pipe with the GTAW process in the 6G position. Prerequisites: Completion of all requirements, and received certificates of Proficiency for Welding Level I and Welding Level II. Three lab.
For the advanced student to continue training in welding. The student will complete a project from blueprint to complete product. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. One lecture; three lab.
This internship course is designed to accompany any WLD course to learn the fundamentals of welding, fabrication, and cutting through on-the-job-training as an intern with a local contractor. The course emphasizes techniques and use of basic tools in performing welding related work and includes physical demonstrations of safety requirement. The student must schedule job hours with a designated contractor for an average minimum of 10 hours per week. Prerequisites: WLD 100 and instructor permission.
The following is a description of courses that are available and applicable in every departmental area and may carry the departmental prefix. Such courses are not described in the preceding Course Description section since their descriptions, which follow, are the same for all similarly numbered courses.
An on-the-job training program enabling the student to earn college credit for learning achieved on the job. Such learning is demonstrated through student completion of employer, student (employee), and NPC instructor approved written learning objectives relating to the student's job, career goals and academic major.
Courses designed to meet the common interests and problems of a group of students. Course topics vary according to the needs of the students involved.
Supervised special project in field of study designed for application to professional/technical and academic studies. Students will participate in an in-depth, critical evaluation of their own work as it relates to competencies developed during their program. Development of a portfolio of individual performance consisting of assessment and examples demonstrating success in communications, problem solving, decision making and technical competencies.
A course designed to meet the needs of an individual student who has an interest in a specific topic. This course is especially applicable to the occupational student who wants specialized training.
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