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VT 8.626 VETERINARY OFFICE SOFTWARE( 3 credits) Designed as a survey course to familiarize students with veterinary practice front office software systems, on-line applications, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and customer contact software. Emphasis will be on the veterinary practice front office software systems. Prerequisite: MTH 060 Intro to Algebra and WR 115 Intro to College Writing; Required: Basic use of a computer. Recommended: Basic internet, email, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
VT 8.630 PHARMACOLOGY( 2 credits) Students gain a working knowledge of the commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. This includes a knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug classifications, indications and routes of administration, and the skills to calculate drug dosages. Prerequisites: MTH 060 Intro to Algebra and WR 115 Intro to College Writing
VT 8.635 ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES FOR VET ASSISTANTS( 1 credit) Introduces students to alternative therapies such as acupuncture, physical manipulation, therapeutic manipulation. Pain management medicine and multi-modal therapies are also covered. Prerequisite: MTH 060, WR 115
VT 8.640 LAW & ETHICS FOR VET ASSISTANTS( 1 credit) Covers the law and Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to Veterinary Assistants and Technicians. It also presents ethical considerations typical in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: MTH 060 and WR 115. Required: High School Diploma or GED
WD: WELDING
WD 4.151 WELDING I( 2 credits) Stresses safety and equipment familiarization, with lab exercises for skill development in basic gas and electric arc welding. Includes technical information lectures in related subjects.
WD 4.152 WELDING II( 2 Credits) Provides welding skill level required in minor industrial applications. Includes more advanced electric arc-welding and an introduction to gas-shielded arc processes( MIG and TIG), as well as lab and technical information on related welding subjects. Prerequisite: WD4.151 Welding I
WD 4.154 WELDING SEMINAR( 1-10 credits) Open-entry / open-exit course providing skills upgrading.
WD 4.156 MACHINERY OPERATION / MAINTENANC( 3 credits) A comprehensive study of the in-plant installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing machinery. Includes safety, rigging, pumps, compressors, bearings, lubrication, motors with couplings, and clutches. Also includes machinery alignment and how it is accomplished. Prerequisite: instructor’ s approval.
WD 4.157 MACHINERY OPERATION ESSENTIALS( 3 credits) Introductory class to the mechanical aspects of manufacturing trades. The class provides an overview of many important aspects a student will encounter entering into the industrial trades.
WD 4.160 PREP FOR CERTIFICATION( 1-2 credits) Designed to allow the individual who has achieved sufficient welding skill proficiency to prepare for applicable ASW Plate Welder Qualification Tests and / or ASME Pipe Welder Qualification tests. Students may test during the course upon receiving instructor written permission based on instructor evaluation of student demonstrated welding skill level, welding technique, weld quality and consistency. Testing is performed by an independent testing agency. Prerequisite: WD4.152 Welding II
WD 4.164 TECHNICAL WRITING FOR WELDERS( 3 credits) Covers processes and fundamentals of writing field-specific technical documents, including structure, organization and development, audience analysis, diction and style, revision and editing, mechanics and standard usage required for successful workplace writing. Placement is determined by pre-enrollment testing( CPT). Prerequisite: WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals.
WD 4.165 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR WELDERS( 3 credits) Effective troubleshooting and fabrication project design requires communicating with internal and external customers. This course helps welding technicians create effective troubleshooting and project management methods that incorporate customer service skills coupled to communicating effectively with people from different social and cultural backgrounds. Included are repair and design options that promote energy efficiency.
WD 4.168 COMMUNICATION, CAREER PLANNING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS FOR WELDERS( 4 credits) Required course for first year Welding and Fabrication Technology majors designed to assist the student in awareness and understanding of the complexities of the communication process, impact of communication on obtaining employment, insights into the causes and effects of general communication behaviors, involvement in active exploration of the basic communication theories and concepts, opportunities to develop communication strengths, and to help the student develop verbal communication knowledge and skills applicable to employment in the Welding Trades. Also, includes developing a long-term career plan, developing and improving job interview skills, writing an error-free resume, resume writing tips, pre-interview research, selection of appropriate apparel for the job interview, use of communication skills, and professional presentation. Includes mock job interviews and guest interviewers from industry.
WD 4.240 BASIC ARC WELDING( SMAW)( 6 credits) A beginning career course stressing safety and equipment familiarization, with lab exercises for skill development in basic fundamentals of electric arc welding( SMAW) process. It includes technical information lectures in related subjects. Prerequisite: WD 4.151 Welding I, previous welding classes or experience, or instructor’ s approval.
WD 4.241 INTERM ARC WELDING( GMAW / GTAW)( 1-6 credits) A continuing career course stressing safety and equipment familiarization with lab exercises for skill development in the fundamentals of electric arc welding process. It includes technical information lectures in related subjects. The process covered in this course are GMAW and GTAW. Job search skills will also be covered. Prerequisite: WD4.240 Basic Arc Welding
WD 4.242 FAB & REPAIR PRACTICES I( 4 credits) Introduces oxyacetylene welding and cutting practices on mild steel of various thicknesses and joint configurations in all positions. Covers basic fundamentals of fabrication and joint alignment.