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Prerequisite: None Recommended: BUS 120 ^ The first semester of fundamental financial accounting. Emphasis is on procedural aspects of financial accounting for the single proprietorship. Accrual basis is utilized. Entire accounting cycle is covered for both service and merchandising businesses, including adjustments, preparation of financial statements, and closing procedures. Also included are reconciliation of bank statements and petty cash. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2T) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ A comprehensive course to provide knowledge in the operation and repair of the automotive engine. Classroom and hands-on experiences combine to provide skills in all areas of engine service, including engine disassembly, inspection, measurement, and reassembly. Training is also provided on machining practices common to the automotive engine. Topics include cylinder head valve guide and seat service, piston and cylinder service, crack detection and cleaning practices. This course is repeatable 1 time. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 LT) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ A comprehensive course providing service skills involving automotive suspension and steering systems. Shop exercises and lecture combine to provide knowledge regarding service procedures on front and rear suspension systems, wheels and tires, wheel balance, steering systems, and four-wheel alignment. Included is information on Macpherson struts, rack and pinion steering, and rear wheel alignment. This course is repeatable 1 time. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 TFSEI) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ A service-oriented course that will provide experiences in all areas of brake repair. Topics will include drum brakes, front and rear disc brakes, hydraulic system service, machining drums and rotors, and anti-lock brake systems. An emphasis is placed on hands-on experience. This course is repeatable 1 time. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 TFSEI) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This basic business course introduces the types and kinds of business enterprises and ownership forms. Students examine the principles and practices of business operations; including management, human resources, marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Available (3 T) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This course is an introduction to engineering and design. Topics included are: sketching, orthographic projection, descriptive geometry, dimensioning, section views, auxiliary views, primary and secondary views, threads, fasteners, and production drawings. All problems will be solved using CAD software. This course is repeatable 2 times. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: None Recommended: Knowledge of drafting and microcomputers ^ This course will provide the opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the most popular micro-base computer aided drafting software available today-AutoCAD. The class consists of lectures and labs. The student will become familiar with window hardware configuration and basic system commands.This course is repeatable 1 time. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This course Introduction to Autodesk Inventor and 3D Printing, provides comprehensive instruction for users, or prospective users, of the Autodesk Inventor parametric modeling application program. The class will provide the opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the software and complete multiple modeling projects, which they will then learn to 3D print on Fused Deposition Modeler (FDM) 3D printers. The class consists of lectures and labs. (1.2) Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This course is an introduction to digital videography, workflow, and visual storytelling. Students will apply foundational knowledge about digital video capture, digital workflow, pre-production and post-production methods through a series of hands-on projects to create short form videos that reflect personal stylistic interests. Emphasis will be placed on applying industry terminology, demonstrating technical skills and executing an intentional concept and style for video projects. (1.2) Proficiency Credit: Available (2 FES) Pass/No Credit: Not Available

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CDN225 or concurrent enrollment ^ This course builds on digital capture and workflow from Video Production II. Students will explore digital video production and professional practices on location. Students will generate pre-production documents, record location sounds, setup and troubleshoot lighting, and utilize essential videography and editing techniques to support the creation of short form fiction and non-fiction videos. This course emphasizes individual projects that reflect personal interests and style. (1.2) Proficiency Credit: Available (2 FES) Pass/No Credit: Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ Introductory public speaking course designed to develop research, delivery and organization skills. Particular attention is focused on finding, structuring and supporting ideas, as well as on increasing confidence and poise in a variety of speaking situations. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Communications requirement. IAI Course Number: C2 900 Proficiency Credit Available (2 EIST) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Admission into the Certified Nursing Assistant Trng Program. Must be 16 years of age or older. Reading minimum competency: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math minimum competency: Grade of C or better in MTH 090 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ The Certified Nursing Assistant course of Elgin Community College is designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants to provide patient care as members of a health care team in hospitals, extended care facilities, community agencies and home health care agencies. The nurse assistant course is a seven credit course. It meets the requirements and guidelines set by the state of Illinois Department of Public Health for the Basic Nurse Aide Training Program. Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant Program at ECC involves completing the mandatory hours of theory and hours of clinical instruction and demonstrating manual skills competency. For certification one must pass the Illinois State Competency Written Examination. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical and cultural perspectives, organization, structure, programming, and evidence-based practices. Professional and evidence-based practices of highly-qualified early childhood educators are outlined with an emphasis on their ability to enhance development and learning of each and every child between the ages of birth and eight. Considerations for diversity of culture, language, race, socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity, and ability will be included. Students will spend a minimum of 15 hours of observation in diverse early childhood settings. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ The course provides an overview of teaching as a profession in the American education system. Students will be introduced to and explore instruction and assessment practices rooted in a variety of historical, philosophical, legal, inclusive, and equitable perspectives. The course supports students in developing their skills as collaborative and reflective practitioners. A 15 hour directed observation is required.(1.1) Special Note: Students enrolled in EDN 100, EDN 204 and EDN 211 may be required to complete a background check/fingerprinting process in order to participate in the clinical component of the course. Students will be responsible for any fee charged. Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: (1) Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099; or (2) satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: (1) Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099; or (2) concurrent enrollment in ENG 098; or (3) satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ The goal of ENG-101 is for students to become better readers, writers, and thinkers. Students will read a variety of essays that will serve as models for the expressive, expository, and persuasive essays of their own. Students will not only improve their grammar skills, but will also learn how to read closely, write clearly, and think critically. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Communications requirement. IAI Course Number: C1 900 Proficiency Credit Available (3C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 101 or placement through AP or CLEP exam. ^ Second semester of one year course normally required by all universities and colleges. Emphasis on achieving logic and precision in handling such extensive compositions as the research paper and persuasive and critical themes based on literature or other academic disciplines. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Communications requirement. IAI Course Number: C1 901R Proficiency Credit Available (3C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This course is designed as an introductory course in entrepreneurship, including an overview of the major elements associated with starting and maintaining a business enterprise including financial statement review, professional advisors, marketing issues and other related topics. Students examine various small businesses and analyze successful and unsuccessful business ownership and management practices. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GRM 102; two years of H.S. German with grade of C or better; two semesters of German in college with a grade of C or better; or placement. ^ Includes grammar review from GRM 101 and 102. Specifically focuses on more complex grammatical concepts, composition, vocabulary building and practice in conversation. Supplementary intermediate level material may be read in class or as outside assignments. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Available (2 HICT) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: (1) Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. (2) Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. AND (3) Other: Grade of C or better in GRM 201; three years of H.S. German with grade of C or better; three semesters of German in college with a grade of C or better; or placement. ^ The course begins with a brief review of the grammar covered in GRM 201. Additional activities focus on studying and applying increasingly complex grammatical concepts and vocabulary. GRM 202 includes timely cultural content that helps students explore the German-speaking world's richness and diversity. Supplementary intermediate-level material may be read, listened to, or watched in class or as outside assignments. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Humanities requirement. IAI Course Number: H1 900 Proficiency Credit Available (2 HICT) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course examines the development of the United States from pre-contact indigenous societies through 1877. This course emphasizes some fundamental themes in American history regarding state formation, political power, international affairs, slavery and freedom, definitions of citizenship, and the economic, cultural, and political movement towards Civil War and Reconstruction. (1.1 ) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Social Sciences requirement. IAI Course Number: S2 900 Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course examines how the United States developed from a nation divided by Civil War into a global superpower. This course emphasizes some fundamental themes in American history regarding political power, international affairs, freedom, and definitions of citizenship. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Social Sciences requirement. IAI Course Number: S2 901 Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ This course provides classroom and laboratory learning experiences related to fundamental machine tool technology by focusing on power saws, drill presses, basic lathes and related tooling. Course includes speed and feed calculation, part layout, basic measuring tools and related manufacturing theory. Safe work practices are strongly stressed. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (3 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: IMT 103 or consent of instructor ^ This course is a continuation of IMT 103 beginning with engine lathes and introducing horizontal mills, vertical mills, and CNC basics. Course includes related information on tooling, speeds and feeds, measuring instruments and manufacturing theory. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (3 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: (1) CAD 101 and IMT 104; and (2) IMT 107 or MTH 107; or (3) Consent of Instructor. ^ A survey of the tools and theory regarding computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). CIM is the union of hardware and software, database management, and communications to automate and control production activities from planning and design to manufacturing and distribution. Introduces basic CNC lathe set up and operation. Includes safety, turning, grooving, drilling, boring, threading, and cutting tools. Programs are written, developed, simulated, run, and debugged on actual machine tools. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (3 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 095 or MTH 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics for students in liberal arts and health-related fields. Topics include methods of gathering and graphing data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability concepts, random variables, probability distributions, sampling distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Applications and concepts are emphasized rather than theoretical formulations. Calculators and computers will be used to help make statistical ideas more accessible to students. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Mathematics requirement. IAI Course Number: M1 902 Proficiency Credit Available (2 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Algebra: Grade of C or better in MTH 098 or MTH 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Geometry: Grade of C or better in MTH 097, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course is intended for students pursuing careers in STEM, business, education, or related fields. It is the study of more advanced algebraic theory and techniques required for the study of calculus and other courses that depend on a similar level of knowledge and rigor. This course develops the concept of a function and its graph, piecewise functions, composite functions, transformations of functions, inverse functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications, and the theory of equations, including solving systems of equations with matrices. Other topics include circles and ellipses and an introduction to sequences and series. Additional topics may include other conic sections, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and the binomial theorem, as time permits. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Available (2 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: (1) Grade of C or better in MTH 112; or (2) satisfaction of other placement criteria; or (3)concurrent enrollment in MTH 112 with consent of instructor. Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ The primary objective of this course is to prepare students for calculus and post-calculus courses. Topics include analytical geometry, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, and solving trigonometric equations. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 112 or satisfaction of other placement criteria; and grade of C or better in MTH 097 or grade of C or better in two semesters of high school geometry or appropriate score on the geometry placement test ^ An introductory course in probability and statistics. The emphasis of the course is on the use rather than the derivation of the formulas and theorems. The aims of the course are to provide the student with a working knowledge of statistics in order to follow the statistics in the literature of his/her particular field and to provide an introduction for more advanced work in statistics. Major topics are: frequency distributions, sampling, testing hypotheses, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, chi-square, and probability. These and other topics are approached from a fundamental viewpoint to make the study both sound and useful. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to extract and interpret information from data and apply statistical tests to make and communicate informed decisions in a variety of fields, including business and other social sciences. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Mathematics requirement. IAI Course Number: M1 902 Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 190 or equivalent college credit. ^ This is the second of three courses in the calculus sequence. Topics include applications of integration, analytical integration techniques, and numerical integration techniques; indeterminate forms, L'Hopital's Rule, and improper integrals; sequences and series, convergence tests, power series, Taylor polynomials, and Taylor series; parameterization of curves, calculus of parametric curves; and calculus of the polar coordinate system. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Mathematics requirement. IAI Course Number: M1 900-2 IAI Major: MTH 902 Proficiency Credit Available (2 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 210. ^ Third and final course in the calculus sequence. Topics include the following: vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions; planes and lines in space, surfaces and quadric surfaces, space curves; cylindrical and spherical coordinates; vector-valued functions and their graphs; functions of two or more variable; partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients; double and triple integrals; applications involving functions of several variables; vector fields, line integrals and Green's Theorem; parametric surfaces, surface integrals, the Divergence Theorem and Stokes' Theorem. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Mathematics requirement. IAI Course Number: M1 900-3 IAI Major: MTH 903 Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course introduces students to the American national government: how it works, why it works the way it does, and how it affects your daily life. This course will explore the constitutional foundations and historical development of American democracy, examine the structure and powers of the three branches of government, and analyze how political processes like elections, parties, and interest groups shape policy decisions. Through critical analysis of contemporary issues and events, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be informed, engaged citizens. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Social Sciences requirement. IAI Course Number: S5 900 Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 102; two years of H.S. Spanish with grade of C or better; two semesters of Spanish in college with a grade of C or better; or placement. ^ Includes grammar review from SPN 101 and 102. Specifically focuses on more complex grammatical concepts, composition, vocabulary building and practice in conversation. Supplementary intermediate level material may be read in class or as outside assignments. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Available (2 HICT) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: 1) Reading: A grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria; and 2) Writing: A grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria; and 3) Spanish requirements: Grade of C or better in SPN 201; three years of H.S. Spanish with a grade of C or better; three semesters of Spanish in college with a grade of C or better; or score of 427 or above in the Spanish Placement test. ^ The course begins with a brief review of the grammar covered in SPN 201. Additional activities focus on studying and applying increasingly complex grammatical concepts and vocabulary. SPN 202 includes timely cultural content that helps students explore the Spanish-speaking world's richness and diversity. Supplementary intermediate-level material may be read, listened to, or watched in class or as outside assignments. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Humanities requirement. IAI Course Number: H1 900 Proficiency Credit Available (2 HICT) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SPN 202; or four years of H.S. Spanish with grade of C or better; or four semesters of Spanish in college with a grade of C or better; or placement. ^ Intensive work aimed at developing speaking and writing skills. Considerable attention paid to spontaneous conversation styles and precise composition work. The enhancement of comprehension skills is supported through the use of audio and video tapes and films. (1.1) Proficiency Credit (2 HICT) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Other: Grade C or better in SPN 202; or Four years of H. S. Spanish with a grade of C or better; or Three semesters of Spanish in college with a grade of C or better; or placement. ^ -Taught in Spanish- A class designed to give the students a general understanding of the historic, social and cultural contributions of Latin-American countries to the world, from pre-Columbian times to the present. The last part of the class will explore the establishment and evolution of different Latinx communities in the U.S. Students will analyze a wide variety of sources such as press articles, historic and literary documents, images, documentaries and movies.(1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Humanities requirement. IAI Course Number: H1 900 Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Other: Grade C or better in SPN 202; or Four years of H.S. Spanish with a grade of C or better; or Three semesters of Spanish in college with a grade of C or better; or placement. ^ -Taught in Spanish.- Provides an introduction to representative literary texts from the Spanish-speaking world within their historical context. Includes an introduction to historical and cultural processes that defined the literary production of that period as well as a methodology to read, interpret and analyze those texts through literary analysis. The genres explored are: narrative, drama, poetry, and short story. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: None ^ An introduction to the welding industry including, safety, careers, and common terminology. Basic concepts of oxy-fuel welding, cutting, and shielded metal arc welding. Labs include shielded metal arc welding, oxy-fuel welding and brazing in the flat and horizontal positions. Further, oxy-fuel cutting in multiple positions will be covered. (1.2) Special Note: This course meets the standards for the Illinois Manufacturing Workforce Ecosystem (IMWE) welding course WELD 210 Proficiency Credit Available (3 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Available

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WEL 101 or consent of instructor ^ Advanced techniques and skill improvement in oxy-acetylene welding and arc welding. The lab experiences in basic MIG and TIG (Heliarc) welding will be provided. An introduction to weld testing will be included. (1.2) Special Note:This course meets the standards for the Illinois Manufacturing Workforce Ecosystem (IMWE) welding courses WELD 200, WELD 202, WELD 212, and WELD 220 Proficiency Credit Available (3 LETSIR) Pass/No Credit Not Available

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