Curriculum Note
. The credit for 10-890-101, College 101, is an Institutional
Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of
the program credit requirements, but must be passed
with a C or better.
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess, explore, practice,
apply, and evaluate both employability and learning skills. By establishing NWTC cultural values as
hallmarks of success in academic, career, and personal settings the course encourages re ective,
personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise
choices. To maximize the return on investment, students should take this course in their rst semester
as it identi es key expectations (hidden rules) of higher learning and professional employment.
10-412-125 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE OPERATIONS ...introduces the auto and diesel shop
environment, safety and the use of basic hand/power tools in accordance with industry standards, use
of manufacturer's service information and literature, handling hazardous materials, and emphasizes
general shop safety and general shop practices.
10-412-100 DIESEL LAB OPERATIONS ...diesel shop safety, basic equipment operation, rigging and lifting,
hand and power precision tools, fasteners and hazard material handling procedures.
10-412-170 WELDING TRANSPORTATION 1 ...focuses on welding and cutting safety; develops skills in
welding and cutting of metals used in the transportation trades. Methods of welding include gas metal
arc welding (MIG) in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Methods of cutting include oxy-fuel
and plasma arc cutting of metals. Students will learn to set up and maintain welding equipment and
weld and cut a variety of types and thicknesses of materials commonly used in the transportation
trades.
10-412-171 TRANSPORTATION WELDING 2 ...This course provides the opportunity for the learner to
develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of GMAW (MIG) welding equipment set-up,
use, and maintenance and GMAW (MIG) welding on various thicknesses of steel in the at, vertical,
horizontal, and overhead position. (Corequisite: 10-412-170, Intro to Transportation Welding)
10-412-108 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE TECHNOLOGY - INTRO TO ...basic internal combustion (IC)
engine types, IC engine classi cations and applications, IC engine theory and operation, IC engine
construction and careers in IC engine service and repair.
10-412-102 DIESEL ENGINE SERVICE FUNDAMENTALS ...diesel engine theory and service procedures;
lubrication, cooling, fuel intake and exhaust systems, bearings, seals and basic diesel engine diagnosis;
safety.
10-412-153 INTRO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ...focus on the theory of electricity. This will include studying
Ohms, Kirchoff's, and Newton's Laws and how they apply to the circuits on various electrical systems on
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