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2023-2024 Catalog

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions list the number of lecture hours for which the class meets each week, e.g. “three lecture” and the number of lab hours of weekly class meeting time, e.g. “three lab.” Some classes are divided between lecture time and “lab” time. Thus, a class that is “three lecture, three lab” meets for six hours each week — three hours in a lecture format and three hours in a lab (“hands-on”) format. (See Educational Definitions )

NPC courses that transfer directly to other Arizona public community colleges and three state universities have an additional notation: the Shared Unique Number (SUN). The SUN# symbol appears with those course descriptions. For an explanation of the SUN advantages, see Transfer Degrees  in this catalog.

To assist students with sequencing to satisfy degree requirements, the semester a course is normally offered is now shown on the description. The course may be offered during other semesters based on student demand. Students should work with their NPC academic adviser to most efficiently reach their educational goals. Course offerings are based on availability of qualified faculty.

DBN = Determined by Need – Your academic adviser can help convey your need for the course to the appropriate dean.

‡ These courses are NOT accepted for transfer credit by all three Arizona state public universities.

See additional Educational Definitions .

View list of General Education Course Options .
 

Surgical Technology
  

  • SGT 229 - Surgical Technologist Review Seminar


    Credits: 1

    Lecture: 1

    Preparation for the Certified Surgical Technologist examination (CST-ERC) through lecture, analysis of practice questions, development of a study plan and taking practice exams.

    Prerequisite: SGT 223  

Therapeutic Massage Program
  

  • TMP 107 - Overview for Alternative and Complementary Medicine


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 3

    Exploration of the definition of health and the mind-body-spirit-emotional connection. Identify the strengths and limitations of alternative therapies and alternative health professionals. Introduction to history and techniques of various massage therapies and how to research and discern the value of therapeutic modalities.

    Fall semester
  

  • TMP 108 - A & P with Kinesiology Techniques I


    Credits: 4

    Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3

    The study of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the central nervous system, muscles and specific normal muscular structural functions, deviations, the body’s energy systems, the pain cycle, kinesiology theories, and massage therapy benefits, indications and contraindications.

    Prerequisite: DPS Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card.
    Fall semester.

    Note: * Before Enrolling: COVID-19 vaccination or clinical agency-approved waiver may be required. 
  

  • TMP 109 - A & P with Kinesiology Techniques II


    Credits: 4

    Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3

    Continues the study of structure and function of the human body systems related to therapeutic massage. Introduces assessment skills, applied kinesiology, the modalities of healing, therapist role with other health care professionals, and mastery of fundamental massage techniques appropriate to specific muscle areas and those of special populations.

    Prerequisite: TMP 108 
    Fall semester
  

  • TMP 111 - Pathology for Massage Therapists


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 3

    Student develops skills to work with special population including those with abnormal conditions and disabilities.

    Fall semester
  

  • TMP 112 - Business and Communication for Massage Therapy


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 3

    Relevant financial, legal, business and ethical skills necessary to start and maintain a profitable massage therapy business. Knowledge of client intake forms, charting, business forms, contracts, insurance and billing, marketing, licensing, ADA compliance, financial record keeping, informed consent and client confidentiality, job search, résumé skills, effective communication and problem-solving techniques.

    Spring semester
  

  • TMP 205 - Applied Therapeutic Massage


    Credits: 4

    Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3

    Introduces historical and functional knowledge of massage therapy skills, ethical and legal responsibilities, client physical and emotional assessment, postural assessment, proper body mechanics and client draping, Swedish Massage techniques, types of muscular releases, joint motions and range of motion, Trigger point therapy, pain and pain pathways, benefits of stretching.

    Co-requisite: TMP 107 , TMP 109 , TMP 111  and TMP 112 
    Spring semester
  

  • TMP 214 - Massage Techniques


    Credits: 4

    Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3

    Mechanics of popular and effective techniques and clinical settings utilized in massage therapy, use of appropriate equipment and supplies. Introduces research methodologies relating to research and case studies, explores a variety of massage techniques including Lymphatic, Thai, Pregnancy, Infant, Geriatric, Fibromyalgia, Sports, Deep Tissue, Seated, Medical, Spa, Neuromuscular therapies.

    Prerequisite: TMP 205 
    Spring semester
  

  • TMP 221 - Body/Mind Therapy


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 3

    Explore historical and fundamental psychological dimensions of nurturing touch relating to massage therapy. Learn boundaries and limits, therapist self-care, how the body expresses emotional patterns and emotional release, and psychological contraindications to therapy. Increase understanding of mental health conditions/disorders, discover the value of making client referrals and per collaboration.

    Spring semester
  

  • TMP 240 - Massage Therapy Clinical Practice


    Credits: 4

    Lecture: 1 | Practicum: 10

    Refines technical massage therapy skills, with emphasis on the student’s development as a therapist within the legal/ethical framework of the profession. Interpersonal skills to establish working rapport with clients, peers and other health care practitioners. Includes 160 hours of hands-on experience by practicing massage and spa protocols with public clientele.

    Prerequisite: TMP 214  and TMP 221 
    Summer

Welding
  

  • WLD 100 - Safety and Math


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 2

    Introduces trainees to principles and procedures needed to work safely in the construction environment and includes common safety equipment with procedures for inspection and use.

    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 130 - Metal Art


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 1 | Lab: 4

    Introduction to various forms of metal artwork techniques including basic blacksmith forging, scrollwork, bending, forming of sheet metal into armour and other implements. Also features elements of armour and weapons history by touching on the styles found in different countries.

    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 131 - Metal Armour Fabrication


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 1 | Lab: 4

    Skills enhancement in various forms of metal artwork techniques, specifically chasing, engraving, etching and beginning inlay work (soldering style inlay and puzzle style inlay). Skills are applied to brass, copper, steel or iron. Objective is the practice of shaping and forming of steel armour. Student will build a set of armour and enhance its surface with inlaying techniques.

    Prerequisite: WLD 130 
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 134 - Fundamentals of Plastic Welding


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 3

    Introduces theories pertaining to thermoplastics, welding techniques, plastic identification processes, fusion welding, chemical welding processes, and thermoset plastics.

    Prerequisite: ATO 116  or CON 100  or CON 107  or WLD 100  or instructor permission.
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN).
  

  • WLD 170 - Metal Preparation, Quality and Alignment


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 2

    The student will be exposed to welding quality control methods, metal preparation techniques and alignment. Additionally, fitting and welding base metal joints.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 171 - Welding Cutting Processes


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 2

    Students are introduced to oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), plasma arc cutting (PAC), and carbon arc cutting (CAC).

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 172 - SMAW ARC


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 0.5 | Lab: 5

    The student is introduced to: shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and its equipment setup; shielded metal arc welding beads and fillet welds using only shielded metal arc welding technology.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 173 - SMAW Open Root Plate


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 0.5 | Lab: 3

    Students are introduced to shielded metal arc welding, open V-Groove welds using appropriate equipment, advanced training in the fabrication of out of position welding (using shielded metal arc welding), and open V-Groove welds using appropriate equipment.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 172  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 174 - SMAW V-Groove with Backing


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2

    Shielded metal arc welding groove welds with backing and their manufacture uses and the use of shielded metal arc welding equipment.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 172  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 175 - GMAW Plate


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2

    An introduction to: gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment and filler metals; gas metal arc plate and the fabrication of GMAW fillet welds on plate in all positions.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 176 - FCAW Plate


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2

    An introduction to: flux cored arc welding (FCAW) equipment and filler metals and the fabrication of FCAW fillet welds and groove welds using the flux cored arc welding process.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 177 - GTAW (TIG) Plate


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 1 | Lab: 4

    A comprehensive study of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment and filler metals and the fabrication of groove welds in mild steel plate with the GTAW process.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100 
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 178 - Metallurgy, Drawing, and Symbols


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 2

    The student is introduced to physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metal. Additionally, pre-heating and post-heating weld heat treatment requirements as related to specific base metal types are explored. Students are introduced to weld detail drawing and welding symbols.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 170  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 179 - AWS Prep


    Credits: 2

    Lecture: 0.5 | Lab: 3

    Prepares the student to meet the requirements of the AWS Level I Entry Level Welder, requirements more comprehensive than the NPC general welding curriculum. When linked with WLD 200 , WLD 179 prepares the student to sit for the nine-part AWS national certification exam.

    Prerequisite: Level I & II Certificate of Proficiency or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 200 - AWS Certification


    Credits: 4

    Lecture: 3 | Lab: 2

    This is the final certification requirement as an American Welding Society Entry Level Welder (Level I). Successful completion of this course earns the student the AWS Entry Level Welder certification as required by AWS EG2.0.

    Prerequisite: All welding 100-level courses in the Level I and II Certificates of Proficiency or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 280 - GMAW (MIG) Pipe


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2

    Introduces the student to gas metal arc welding pipe along with GMAW equipment and filler metals appropriate for the fabrication of pipe welded joints.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 175  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 281 - FCAW Pipe


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2

    Introduces the student to flux cored arc welding pipe along with FCAW equipment and filler metals appropriate for the fabrication of pipe welded joints.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 176  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 282 - GTAW CS Pipe


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 1 | Lab: 4

    Introduces the student to gas tungsten arc welding open root pipe along with GTAW equipment and filler metals appropriate for the fabrication of carbon steel pipe welded joints.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 177  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 283 - GTAW LA and SS Pipe


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 1 | Lab: 4

    Introduces the student to gas tungsten arc welding open root pipe along with GTAW equipment and filler metals appropriate for the fabrication of stainless steel and low alloy pipe welded joints.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 177  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 284 - SMAW CS Pipe


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 0.5 | Lab: 5

    The performance of open root pipe welds in the 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions using shielding metal arc welding is explored. Specifically, fast freeze electrodes for the root pass and low hydrogen electrodes for the fill and cover passes will be covered.

    Co-requisite: WLD 100  and WLD 173  or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 288 - Advanced Topics in Welding: Aluminum


    Credits: 6

    Lecture: 2 | Lab: 8

    Instruction in how to weld one of the most difficult alloys: Aluminum. Learning the set up of GMAW and GTAW equipment for welding aluminum plate and pipe. Trainees clean and prepare coupons for welding; avoiding problems often encountered in aluminum welding processes.

    Prerequisite: All courses in Welding Certificates of Proficiency Levels I, II, and III or instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 290 - Welding Fabrication


    Credits: 3

    Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2

    Instruction in welding fabrication for advanced student welding projects, using welding detailed drawings. Projects are completed from documents.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; summer ; Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • WLD 291 - Internship for Welding


    Credits: 2

    | Practicum: 10

    Hands-on experience working as an employee with a local welding business and coordinated by Northland Pioneer College Welding Department. 

    Prerequisite: WLD 100  and instructor permission
    Fall and spring semester; Determined By Need (DBN)

Workshops & Special Project Classes
  

  • Wshops & Projects 099 / 199 - Workshop


    Credits: 0.5 - 6

    Courses designed to meet the common interests and problems of a group of students. Course topics vary according to the needs of the students involved. 

    Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • Wshops & Projects 198 - Internship


    Credits: 1-16

    An on-the-job training program for students to earn college credit for learning achieved on the job. Learning is demonstrated through student completion of employer, student (employee) and NPC instructor-approved written learning objectives relating to the student’s job, career goals and academic major. 

    Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • Wshops & Projects 298 - Portfolio


    Credits: 1 - 3

    Supervised special project in field of study designed for application to professional/technical and academic studies. Students participate in an in-depth, critical evaluation of their own work as it relates to competencies developed during their program. Development of a portfolio of individual performance consisting of assessment and examples demonstrating success in communication, problem-solving, decision making, and technical competencies. 

    Determined By Need (DBN)
  

  • Wshops & Projects 299 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0.5 - 4

    A course designed to meet the needs of an individual student who has an interest in a specific topic. This course is especially applicable to the occupational student who wants specialized training.

    Determined By Need (DBN)
 

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