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RA 110 - Basic Electricity 5 Credit Hours
Covers the concepts of electricity as they apply to the HVAC/R industry. Electron theory and basic circuit electrical laws dealing with volts, amps, resistance, and power will be covered. Students will learn how to correctly use electrical test instruments and apply these skills to perform actual circuit measurements. Resistive, inductive, and capacitive components and circuits will be introduced. Lab sessions provide hands-on experience necessary to support electrical concepts.
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RA 111 - Basic Refrigeration 4 Credit Hours
Covers general safety, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, and the operation of the basic refrigeration system. Residential air conditioning equipment, tubing and piping operations, and electrical controls will also be covered. Lab activities will allow hands-on experience in the basics of refrigerant recovery, recycling, sealed system servicing, and troubleshooting.
Corequisites: RA 110
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RA 112 - Basic Heating Systems 3 Credit Hours
Covers basic theory for the combustion of fossil fuel burning heating systems. The sizing and installation of gas/fuel piping and the venting necessary to install the heating system will also be covered. Lab activities will provide hands on experience on a variety of forced air furnace installations.
Corequisites: RA 110
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RA 113 - Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication 2 Credit Hours
A study of the sheet metal field as it pertains to the HVAC industry. In this course, students will identify and understand the proper use of tools used in the trade. Sheet metal fastening techniques and assembly procedures will be included in all lab activities. Students will layout and fabricate sheet metal fittings that are commonly found in the HVAC industry. Lab activities include pattern development, fitting fabrication and assembly based on shop drawings from text books and/or lab activities. (Choice of 1st or 2nd semester)
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RA 224 - Heat Pump Systems 3 Credit Hours
A study of component identification of heat pump systems. Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for air to air heat pumps and water to air heat pumps will be identified and performed. Charging and performance testing will be performed on several types of heat pump systems.
Prerequisites: RA 212
Corequisites: RA 221
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SOC 150T - Social Problems 3 Credit Hours
A sociological analysis of the causes and proposed solutions of contemporary social problems confronting society today. It includes an analysis of the significance of the problems and current policies and actions. The course is designed to encourage debate and to get students to consider different positions or viewpoints with regard to social issues.
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SOC 250T - Courtship and Marriage 3 Credit Hours
Designed for all students, the purpose of the course is to develop an understanding of the social role of marriage and family living. Topics covered include courtship and preparation for marriage, conflict situations and adjustments between spouses, parent-child relationships, the family in the community, and disintegration of the family unit.
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3 Credit Hours |
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SPCM 101T - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit Hours
Based on the study of communication theory as applied to public speaking. The goals are to improve the student’s public speaking and listening skills. Experiences in the class range from developing speech outlines, researching topics, and practicing delivery techniques for an informative, persuasive, and panel discussion assignment.
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SSS 095 - Academic Recovery 2 Credit Hours
SSS 095 is a required intervention course designed to assist students who have been placed on academic or financial aid warning for their first time or for readmitted students after a financial aid suspension. This course is designed to assist students in achieving greater success at STI. Through utilization of strategies which strengthen skills required for greater academic success, the course will empower students to become proactive and responsible self-advocates for their academic learning and career goals.
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SSS 098 - Introduction to eLearning 0 Credit Hours
The “Introduction to E-Learning” short course will give students a brief yet realistic look at being an online learner using basic computer technologies and the Southeast Tech Learning Management System. Besides learning some common technologies used in online learning, students will be able to assess their own readiness for online learning as well as test their computer’s hardware, software and connectivity. This class is a prerequisite to entering any online program at Southeast Tech and is recommended as a prerequisite for any online or hybrid class.
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SSS 099 - Career Exploration 2 Credit Hours
SSS 099 is a 2 credit course designed to help students, who may be undecided about their career field, to explore their interests and related career opportunities. SSS 099 includes: (1) an overview of occupational opportunities in the context of personal as well as occupational needs and expectations; (2) self-assessment and development of a personal career plan; and (3) an examination of the latest approaches to the job search for success in today’s competitive economy.
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ST 100 - Surgical Techniques 3 Credit Hours
Effective and safe care of the surgical patient are the focus of this course. Students will be exposed to all facets of surgery and surgical patient care in the operating room along with the legal and ethical responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist in the workplace. Historical perspective of the career of the Surgical Technologist will be explored. The students will spend a morning or afternoon in the surgery department of one of the Sioux Falls’ health care facilities.
Prerequisites: ST 110 , ST 121 , HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118
Corequisites: ST 120 , ST 120 L
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ST 113 - Technology for Surgical Technologists 1 Credit Hours
Designed to introduce students to technology utilized in today’s operating rooms. Addresses basic technological science requirements for current and future surgical practice: electricity, robotics, electro-surgical generators and lasers.
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ST 120 - Principles & Practice of Surgical Tech 1 Credit Hours
Designed to assist the student in gaining essential skills in the preparation of patient, instrumentation and supplies used in surgery. Takes place in a mock operating room setting at Southeast Tech. One day per week/two hours per class. One hour per week of lecture time is also a part of this course.
Prerequisites: All first semester classes
Corequisites: ST 100 , ST 120 L
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ST 121 - Surgical Asepsis 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to sterile technique in surgery. Students will learn all components of establishing and maintaining a sterile field. In addition, the following topics will be covered: reading a doctor’s preference cards to better prepare the operating room, instrumentation and their classifications, suture wound healing and sterilization of surgical instrumentation. The students will spend a morning or afternoon (7:30am-11:30am or 12-3:30) in the surgery department of one of the Sioux Falls’ health care facilities to gain a better understanding of sterile technique
Corequisites: ST 110 , HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
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ST 123 - Surgical Pharmacology 2 Credit Hours
Students study the use of drugs and solutions administered to the surgical patient, anesthesia, and medical abbreviations.
Prerequisites: Associates Degree: All first semester courses, ST 112 , ST 122 L , Diploma: Health Core, ST 100 , ST 110
Corequisites: Associates Degree: ST 114 , ST 123 , ST 201 , ST 212 , Diploma: HC 102
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ST 125L - Paraprofessional Experience 2 Credit Hours
This class will be an orientation to the surgical department. Consisting of a total of 56 hours, the last eight weeks of the semester. Students will spend time with a surgical technologist learning the importance of reading the doctors’ preference card, going through supplies and equipment prior to the establishment of a sterile field. Students will assist the surgical technologist with the opening of sterile supplies to the sterile field. Once the procedure is underway the student will participate either by observing the case or scrubbing into the procedure and perform the duties of the surgical technologist in the second scrub role.
Students will also spend time with the following team members; circulating nurse, transporter and “turn over aids” to learn the importance of each team member involved in a surgical procedure. This will give the student a better understanding of what the role of the surgical technologist is prior to beginning their spring and summer clinical.
Prerequisites: ST 110 , ST 120 , ST 120 L , ST 121 , HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
Corequisites: ST 112 , ST 122 L
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WLD 101 - Welding Theory I 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the lecture portion for basic welding and welding inspection including: safety, welding terminology, welding setup, use of test equipment, weld types, joint design, defects and discontinuities. This foundation course will teach the student how to determine weld quality and proper weld design.
Corequisites: WLD 101 L
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WLD 101L - Welding Theory I Lab 1 Credit Hours
This course provides the lab portion for basic welding and welding inspection including: safety, welding terminology, welding setup, use of welding equipment, weld types, joint design, defects and discontinuities. This foundation course will teach the students how to determine and test weld quality and proper weld design.
Corequisites: WLD 101
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WLD 103 - Welding Processes I 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the lecture portion for introductory welding processes. This course will introduce students to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Emphasis will be put on proper welding technique, weld quality and execution of proper joint design.
Corequisites: WLD 103L
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WLD 103L - Welding Processes I Lab 6 Credit Hours
This course provides the lab portion for introductory welding processes. This course will introduce students to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Emphasis will be put on proper welding technique, weld quality and execution of proper joint design.
Corequisites: WLD 103
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WLD 151 - Welding Theory II 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the lecture portion for advanced welding and welding inspection including: safety, welding terminology, welding setup, use of test equipment, weld types, joint design, defects and discontinuities. This developmental course will teach the student how to determine and test weld quality and proper weld design.
Corequisites: WLD 151L
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WLD 151L - Welding Theory II Lab 1 Credit Hours
This course provides the lecture portion for advanced welding and welding inspection including: safety, welding terminology, welding setup, use of test equipment, weld types, joint design, defects and discontinuities. This course will teach the student how to determine and test weld quality and proper weld design.
Corequisites: WLD 151
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WLD 153 - Welding Processes II 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the lecture portion for advanced welding processes. This course will add Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students will learn the safe and proper operation of FCAW and GTAW welding equipment, elder set-up, and proper welding techniques.
Corequisites: WLD 153L
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WLD 153L - Welding Processes II Lab 6 Credit Hours
This course provides the lab portion for advanced welding processes. This course will add Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students will learn the safe and proper operation of FCAW and GTAW welding equipment, welder set-up, and proper welding techniques.
Corequisites: WLD 153
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