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2019-2020 Academic Catalog Archived Catalog
Course Descriptions
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Welding (WLDG) |
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WLDG 280 - Weld Testing Certification
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): WLDG 122 , WLDG 210 .
This course is an advanced study of pipe welding using SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW including electrode selection, equipment setup, and shop safety. This course will emphasize the 5G and 6G welding positions using E6010 and E7018 electrodes, along with plumbing, squaring, and fabricating steel test pipes. This course may be repeated for a total of 16 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (All Semesters)
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Writing (WRIT) |
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WRIT 095~ - Developmental Writing
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): a score of 6-10 on the FVCC Writing Placement assessment or a COMPASS score of 38 or better or instructor’s consent.
This is a developmental writing course focused on building skills necessary for expository writing. Based on assessment of student needs, instruction emphasizes paragraph development resulting in unity, coherence, and organziation. Students will begin with the well-developed paragraph and extend to the essay. Instruction in grammar, mechanics and usage is also included. (All Semesters)
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WRIT 101W - College Writing I
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): a score of 11 or better on the FVCC Writing Placement, or a COMPASS score of 75 or better, or a grade of “C-” or better in WRIT 095~ .
Instruction and practice in expository writing, this course emphasizes specific writing and revision techniques to develop coherence, conciseness, clear and forceful style and voice, and thinking skills. Assignments range from short pieces to essays and a research paper. Mastery of the basics of grammar and mechanics is assumed. (All Semesters)
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WRIT 121C - Introduction to Technical Writing
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): placement into WRIT 101 required; successful completion of WRIT 101 is recommended.
This course develops skills in writing for technical application: resumes, reports, business letters and fundamentals of research - the type of writing found in business, science and industry. (Spring Semester)
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WRIT 201W - College Writing II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “B-” or better in WRIT 101 or instructor’s consent.
This course refines specific writing techniques and develops control of style and voice. Emphasis will be placed on the essay form and writing for a specific audience. Also included are advanced rhetorical and persuasive forms, elementary logic, and research techniques. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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WRIT 204 - Academic Journal
Credit(s): 3
This course allows students to experience the production of an academic journal from concept to publication. Students will review submissions, edit creative works, design, and produce an academic journal. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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