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.
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FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
2.0 Credits |
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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) |
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PLANNING |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of current wireless technologies. Digital, analog and PSC, as well as future directions. (Prerequisite: IST 202) |
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FIBER OPTICS THEORY |
2.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of fiber optics transmission. Topics include O/E conversions, multiplexer design and sonet standards. (Prerequisite: TEL 101) |
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE DESIGN |
2.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of various structures used in the telecommunications outside plant network. (Prerequisite: TEL 101) |
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INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history and production. (Prerequisite: ESL 100 or RDG 100) |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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ACTING FOR THE CAMERA |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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THEATRE LABORATORY I |
1.0 Credit |
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This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions. (Prerequisite: RDG 100) |
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THEATRE LABORATORY II |
1.0 Credit |
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This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions. (Prerequisite: RDG 100) |
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INTRODUCTION TO WELDING |
2.0 Credits |
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This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. (Prerequisites: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100) |
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PRINT READING I |
1.0 Credit |
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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) |
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GAS WELDING AND CUTTING |
2.0 Credits |
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This course covers gas welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting of metals. (Prerequisites: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100) |
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PRINT READING II |
1.0 Credit |
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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) |
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ARC WELDING I |
4.0 Credits |
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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) |
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ARC WELDING II |
4.0 Credits |
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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) |
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INERT GAS WELDING NON-FERROUS |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers fundamental techniques for welding non-ferrous metals. (Prerequisites: WLD 102, WLD 103, WLD 104, WLD 111, WLD 140) |
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ADVANCED INERT GAS WELDING |
2.0 Credits |
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This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. (Prerequisites: WLD 105, WLD 113, WLD 134, WLD 154) |
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WELD TESTING |
1.0 Credit |
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This is an introductory course in destructive and non-destructive testing of welded joints. (Prerequisite: ENG 100, MAT 101, RDG 100) |
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MAINTENANCE WELDING |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers gas and arc welding processes used in maintenance shops. (Prerequisites: RDG 035, MAT 100 or equivalent placement test score) |
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PIPE FITTING AND WELDING |
4.0 Credits |
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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) |
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QUALIFICATION WELDING |
4.0 Credits |
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This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests. (Prerequisites: WLD 105, WLD 113, WLD 134, WLD 154) |
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