Course Descriptions

Prerequisites and corequisites may have changed since this catalog was published.  Please verify prerequisite and corequisite at www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html.  Developmental reading courses are required if a student’s reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 032 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent.  Developmental math courses are required if a student’s math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 032 and/or MAT 100.  Developmental English courses are required if a student’s English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 032 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent.  Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.

   

TEL 101

FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of the telecommunications network, including an overview of network topologies, switching operations, local loop operations and telephone circuit operations.  (Prerequisite: RDG 035, MAT 100)

 

 

 

TEL110

TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PLANNING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the telecommunications planning process.  Topics include switching hierarchies, local loop and interoffice network design.  Using the long range outside plant plan concepts, F1/F2 concepts and distribution area design.  (Prerequisite: TEL 101)

 

 

 

TEL 203

FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of current wireless technologies.  Digital, analog and PSC, as well as future directions.  (Prerequisite: IST 202)

 

 

 

TEL 240

FIBER OPTICS THEORY

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of fiber optics transmission.  Topics include O/E conversions, multiplexer design and sonet standards.  (Prerequisite: TEL 101)

 

 

 

TEL 250

TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE DESIGN

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of various structures used in the telecommunications outside plant network.  (Prerequisite: TEL 101)

 

 

THE 101

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

3.0 Credits

This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history and production.  (Prerequisite: ESL 100 or RDG 100)

 

 

 

THE 105

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING

3.0 Credits

This course includes the study of dramatic performance techniques, including improvisations and interpretation of characters.  (Prerequisites: ESL 100 or RDG 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110 or equivalent test score)

 

 

 

THE 125

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA

3.0 Credits

This course is an applied study of acting techniques and skills used in television and video performance.  It is intended for students who have a strong professional interest in acting for television, industrial video and film.  (Prerequisite: THE 105)

 

 

 

THE 220

THEATRE LABORATORY I

1.0 Credit

This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions.  (Prerequisite: RDG 100)

 

 

 

THE 221

THEATRE LABORATORY II

1.0 Credit

This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions.  (Prerequisite: RDG 100)

 

 

WLD 102

INTRODUCTION TO WELDING

2.0 Credits

This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment.  (Prerequisites: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100)

 

 

 

WLD 103

PRINT READING I

1.0 Credit

This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes.  Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered.  (Prerequisites: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100)

 

 

 

WLD 104

GAS WELDING AND CUTTING

2.0 Credits

This course covers gas welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting of metals.  (Prerequisites: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100)

 

 

 

WLD 105

PRINT READING II

1.0 Credit

This course includes print reading, including welding symbols and their applications to pipe fabrication.  Basic sketching of piping symbols, single line and double line pipe drawings, material estimating, template layout and how templates are used in pipe layouts are included.  (Prerequisites: WLD 102, WLD 103, WLD 104, WLD 111, WLD 140)

 

 

 

WLD 111

ARC WELDING I

4.0 Credits

This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded metal arc welding process.  Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions.  (Prerequisites: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100)

 

 

 

WLD 113

ARC WELDING II

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of arc welding of ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals.  (Prerequisites: WLD 102, WLD 103, WLD 104, WLD 111, WLD 140)

 

 

 

WLD 134

INERT GAS WELDING NON-FERROUS

3.0 Credits

This course covers fundamental techniques for welding non-ferrous metals.  (Prerequisites: WLD 102, WLD 103, WLD 104, WLD 111, WLD 140)

 

 

 

WLD 136

ADVANCED INERT GAS WELDING

2.0 Credits

This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  (Prerequisites: WLD 105, WLD 113, WLD 134, WLD 154)

 

 

 

WLD 140

WELD TESTING

1.0 Credit

This is an introductory course in destructive and non-destructive testing of welded joints.  (Prerequisite: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100)

 

 

 

WLD 142

MAINTENANCE WELDING

3.0 Credits

This course covers gas and arc welding processes used in maintenance shops.  (Prerequisites: RDG 035, MAT 100 or equivalent  placement test score)

 

 

 

WLD 154

PIPE FITTING AND WELDING

4.0 Credits

This is a basic course in fitting and welding pipe joints, either ferrous or non-ferrous, using standard processes.  (Prerequisites: WLD 102, WLD 103, WLD 104, WLD 111, WLD 140)

 

 

 

WLD 170

QUALIFICATION WELDING

4.0 Credits

This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests.  (Prerequisites: WLD 105, WLD 113, WLD 134, WLD 154)