Denison Campus

Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.

DNWT OTHR LEC M 09:00AM 11:00AM

Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.

DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM

Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.

DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM

This course is a continuation of Principles of Accounting I with the emphasis on partnership, corporation, cost, and management accounting.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC W 06:00PM 09:40PM

A combined course that includes: classroom, lab, clinical, and preceptorship. Nursing IV prepares the student to safely manage the care of clients throughout the lifespan and prepares the student to assume the registered nurse (RN) roles of caregiver, manager, and member of profession. Concepts of health, illness, and environment as they relate to nursing practice are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the predictable and variable needs of the client utilizing Gordon's Functional Health Patterns within the nursing process. Critical thinking is inherent in the nursing process and is incorporated throughout the course. Clinical preceptorship provides an opportunity for students to mentor with a RN. Students will practice clinical and leadership skills necessary to successfully transition into the role of an entry-level RN. Focus is placed on the enhancement of leadership and collaboration skills, organization, supervision, delegation, prioritization, and management of multiple clients in an acute care setting. Valid LPN license and advisor permission required.

DNWT D6 LEC WTH 08:00AM 10:50AM

This course presents the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Topics covered include digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Also included are vitamins, minerals, physical activity, maintenance of a healthy body weight, nutritional needs throughout the entire life cycle, and evaluation of nutritional claims.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC TTH 04:00PM 05:15PM

This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology and histology. Prerequisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in a transfer level Biology (BIO-105 or higher) or Chemistry (CHM-122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course.

LEC W 12:00PM 12:50PM

LAB2 W 01:00PM 02:50PM

This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology and histology. Prerequisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in a transfer level Biology (BIO-105 or higher) or Chemistry (CHM-122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course

LEC W 03:00PM 03:50PM

LAB2 W 04:00PM 05:50PM

This course emphasizes the Uniform Commercial Code and its importance to business enterprises and covers property, agency and business organizations. It is a continuation of Business Law I.

LEC T 06:00PM 08:50PM

This course utilizes an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to studying gender, race, class, sexuality and other issues of diversity. The curriculum highlights the duality of oppression and privilege and the ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality shape daily life. Special focus is on learning how to demonstrate course concepts as social action. Social justice is practiced as students become educated in these concepts of diversity and engage in diversity conscious social action.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC M 06:00PM 07:15PM

This course is a study of the principles and processes of written and oral communication as applied to occupational and personal use through practical reading, writing and speaking assignments. It emphasizes technical report writing, including preparation, organization, audience and the effective use of format, supplements and visuals.
Restricted: HVAC No book required - embedded in course

LEC TTH 09:30AM 10:45AM

This course is a study of the principles and processes of written and oral communication as applied to occupational and personal use through practical reading, writing and speaking assignments. It emphasizes technical report writing, including preparation, organization, audience and the effective use of format, supplements and visuals.
Restricted: Welding No book required - embedded in course

LEC TTH 01:30PM 02:45PM

This course provides a fundamental understanding of computers and familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware and software. Emphasis is on the application of microcomputers and hands-on use of software, including the operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and files management. Students should plan on lab time outside of class for homework. Keyboarding/typing skills highly recommended. This course is not for the novice computer user.
Requires Windows 10 Requires Office 365 or Office 2016 for Wind

DNWT B5 LEC T 06:00PM 08:50PM

This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of electricity. Electrical topics will include AC and DC theory, Ohm's Law, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Power Generation, Motors, and Transformers. This course emphasizes electrical safety as students will work with energized circuits.

DNWT C9 LEC MW 08:00AM 08:50AM

DNWT C9 LAB3 TTH 08:00AM 09:15AM

This course is an exploration of writing as a process with attention to audience, purpose and patterns of exposition.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC TTH 02:00PM 03:15PM

This course is a continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on developing more complex, sophisticated forms of exposition. It includes a research paper requiring library research, documentation, and bibliography.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MW 12:30PM 01:45PM

This course is a continuation of FLS 141. It will expand on the learning from FLS 141 and develop a deeper understanding and comprehension of the language and culture. It will improve the student?s ability to interact with aural and written Spanish. It will improve the student?s ability to communicate in both written and spoken form in the language.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC W 06:00PM 08:50PM

This course is a combined lecture and lab course covering the theory and laws governing refrigeration, the operation of refrigeration systems, heat transfer, components, and test equipment. It also covers the different soldering and brazing methods and materials used in refrigeration service. Emphasis is on the recovery, recycling and charging methods used.

DNWT C9 LEC TTH 11:00AM 11:50AM

DNWT C9 LEC MW 09:00AM 09:50AM

DNWT C9 LAB3 MW 10:00AM 11:50AM

DNWT C9 LAB3 F 08:00AM 11:50AM

This course is designed to give meaning to the lines and symbols found on a set of blueprints. It uses inanimate objects and familiar construction shapes or orthographic and isometric drawings to teach the understanding of shapes, sizes and dimensions. Studies include building terms and construction features of the carpentry, masonry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.

DNWT C9 LEC MW 03:00PM 03:30PM

DNWT C9 LAB2 MW 03:30PM 04:00PM

Surveys the basic forces and events that shaped American life from the Reconstruction era to the present.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MW 11:00AM 12:15PM

This course is designed to prepare students to safely administer nonparenteral medications in nursing facilities and related areas. Students will receive on-the-job training. Prerequisites: Employed a minimum of six months in a sponsoring facility. If employed in a long-term-care facility, have a current standing on the Iowa Direct Care Workers Registry.

DNWT OTHR LEC TH 05:00PM 08:50PM

This course is applicable only to students who have basic knowledge of algebra. Reinforcement of topics from elementary algebra stressing problem solving, drills, conclusions obtained from graphs and other data, and a substantial expansion of radical equations. New topics are variations, exponential functions and logarithms, and quadratic equations. Additional supplemental instruction for the course is available through the Comet Learning Center.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MW 04:00PM 05:50PM

This course provides a broad mathematical knowledge to calculate, analyze, and solve day-to-day problems. Topics include number theory and the real number system, algebra, graph and data interpretation, calculator usage, mathematical reasoning process, problem solving techniques, probability and statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. Additional supplemental instruction for students will be available through the Comet Learning Center using ALEKS as an instructional tool.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MW 04:20PM 06:00PM

This course addresses linear functions and inequalities, quadratics, conics, polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear systems, matrices and determinants. Additional topics may include sequences, series, permutations, combinations, and probability. Completion of Pre-requisite course or alternative assessment required for enrollment.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC TTH 06:00PM 07:50PM

This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC W 06:00PM 08:50PM

This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement.
Restricted: Welding No book required - embedded in course

LEC TTH 09:30AM 10:45AM

A general course designed to make the student more aware of musical form, media, genres, musical periods, and the essential role of music in life and culture. Emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT A10 LEC TTH 09:30AM 10:45AM

This course introduces fundamental theories of moral behavior and examines important concepts and arguments used in moral reasoning, and applies ethical theories to contemporary personal and social issues.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC TTH 02:00PM 03:15PM

A combined course that includes: classroom, lab, and clinical. Nursing I provides an overview of the nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College and the role of the individual as a student, introducing the student to the practical nurse's role in the health care environment. Concepts of health, illness, and environment as they relate to nursing practice are discussed. Students are introduced to the principles of communication, elements of the nursing process, and roles of caregiver, manager, and member of profession. Emphasis is placed on predictable needs of the client utilizing Gordon's Functional Health Patterns within the nursing process. Critical thinking is inherent in the nursing process and incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisites for hybrid online section: proof that all required support courses for the PN Program have been completed. Advisor permission Required.

DNWT D6 LEC WTH 12:00PM 02:50PM

OTHR OTHR LAB3 MT

A combined course that includes: classroom, lab, clinical, and preceptorship. Nursing II prepares the student to safely manage the care of clients throughout the life span by assuming the practical nurse roles of caregiver, manager, and member of profession. Concepts of health, illness, and environment as they relate to nursing practice are discussed. Emphasis is placed on predictable needs of the client utilizing Gordon?s Functional Health Patterns within the nursing process. Critical thinking is inherent in the nursing process and incorporated throughout the course. Clinical preceptorship provides an opportunity for students to mentor with a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Students will practice clinical and leadership skills necessary to successfully transition into the role of an entry-level LPN. Focus is placed on the enhancement of leadership and collaboration skills, organization, supervision, delegation, prioritization, and management of multiple clients in a long term care setting. Advisor permission required.

DNWT D7 LEC WTH 12:00PM 02:50PM

This course introduces students to the scientific study of mental processes and behavior with emphasis on the nervous system, learning and memory, cognition, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, personality, intelligence, stress, psychological disorders and therapy, and social influence. This course explains the roles of theory and empirical evidence in describing, and predicting behavior. Students apply critical thinking in relation to research methods and ethics in the field of psychology.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MWF 09:00AM 09:50AM

This course examines the process of human development, covering the life span of the individual. It includes integration of the basic concepts and principles of physical, cognitive, social, and psychosocial development. Topic areas include: genetics, prenatal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and death.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MWF 08:00AM 08:50AM

This course examines the process of human development, covering the life span of the individual. It includes integration of the basic concepts and principles of physical, cognitive, social, and psychosocial development. Topic areas include: genetics, prenatal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and death.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC T 12:30PM 01:45PM

This course will introduce student to theories of psychopathology and behavioral changes associated with abnormal behavior. Emphasis on ethical issues of diagnosis and treatment, and major diagnostic categories such as schizophrenia, organic brain disorders, and personality disorders.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC MWF 09:00AM 09:50AM

This course introduces students to the College's expectations, environment, and resources so that students may become more competent participants in the learning process.
No Textbook required.

RED W108 LEC T 03:00PM 03:50PM

This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts used in the study of human social interaction with emphasis on group aspects of social behavior. Subject areas include research methods, theory, culture and social structure, socialization, groups and formal organizations, deviance and social control, stratification, race and ethnicity (including whiteness), major social institutions, and social change.

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC M 06:00PM 07:15PM

The course combines theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis. Practice of skills is through presentation and exercise.
No book required - embedded in course

DNWT TBA-ICN LEC TH 06:00PM 08:50PM

This course presents the use of blueprints for transfer of ideas and information. Students learn how to read blueprints with special emphasis on welding blueprints, including lines, views, material descriptions, welding layouts, welding symbols and terms. The application of concepts will be emphasized.

DNWT C9 LEC MW 10:00AM 10:50AM

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of oxy/fuel welding including the safe operation, proper setup, and welding and metal cutting skills. Topics include fusion welding and brazing on light gauge metals, as well as cutting on heavy and light gauge metals.

DNWT C9 LEC M 08:00AM 08:50AM

DNWT C9 LAB3 TTH 08:00AM 09:15AM

This is the first of two courses designed for students to prepare for the AWS Certification. A combined lecture and lab course, students study safety, heat settings, polarity, and the proper selection of electrodes in the arc welding process. Topics include welding on carbon steel plate, use of visual inspection and destructive testing according to the AWS D 1.1 code.

DNWT C9 LEC M 09:00AM 09:50AM

DNWT C9 LAB2 MW 10:00AM 12:00PM

This is the second of two courses designed for students to prepare for the AWS certification. A combined lecture and lab course, students study safety, heat settings, polarity, penetration welding, horizontal and vertical welding, and the proper selection of electrodes in the arc welding process. Topics include welding on carbon steel plate, use of visual inspection and destructive testing according to the AWS D 1.1 code.

DNWT C9 LEC T 08:00AM 08:50AM

DNWT C9 LAB2 MW 08:00AM 10:00AM

This course combines lecture and lab activities to present the Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) process used extensively by industry. It emphasizes hands-on applications, metal transfer concepts, GMAW equipment, and safety.

DNWT C9 LEC W 09:00AM 10:00AM

DNWT C9 LAB2 TH 11:00AM 12:00PM

DNWT C9 LAB2 TTH 01:30PM 04:30PM

This course combines lecture and lab activities to present the Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) process used extensively by industry with a focus on pulse metal transfer. This course emphasizes hands-on applications, GMAW pulse arc transfer concepts, GMAW pulse arc equipment, welding procedures, out of position welding, with an emphasis on stainless and mild steels and safety.

This course combines lecture and lab activities to present basic measuring and layout tools used extensively by industry, as well as application of basic symbols. It emphasizes hands-on applications, accurate measurements techniques and proper use of tools and interpretation of basic weld symbols.

DNWT C9 LEC W 08:00AM 09:00AM

Participants required to attend by D.O.T. Pay Iowa Ass'n of Community College Trustees $7.00 per successful student completion. Also, pay $20 per student reschedule.

DNWT B3 LEC S 08:00AM 04:30PM

This course covers mechanical, chemical, environmental and electrical aspects of safety. The role of OSHA in the workplace is presented. Students will become familiar with forms such as Material Safety Data Sheets and will be trained in the use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment and in other safety procedures related to materials handling and storage. Industrial hazards such as fall protection and caught-in/struck-by will be emphasized. Students will receive the OSHA 10 safety training and will have the opportunity to be awarded an OSHA 10 card.

LEC F 08:00AM 12:00PM

This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of patient care in the health care environment. Students learn basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, meeting human needs, safety measures, infection control, and physical care.

DNWT OTHR LEC MW 04:15PM 09:45PM

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course The goal of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is to train participants to save lives of victims in cardiac arresst through high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The American Heart Association (AHA) designed the BLS Course to teach healthcare professionals how to perform high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants. At the end of the BLS Course, students will be able to: - Describe the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival - Describe all of the steps of the Chain of Survival - Apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival - Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR - Perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Describe the importance of early use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) - Demonstrate the appropriate use of an AED - Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device - Perform high-quality CPR for a child - Perform high-quality CPR for an infant - Describe the importance of teams in multirescue resuscitation - Perform as an effective team member during multirescue CPR - Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult or child - Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an infant Course includes skills practice, skills testing, and a written test. Certification cards will be issued after successfully completing the course; course completion cards must be renewed every two years. All registration fees must be paid at time of registration. A cancelation of fees will only be processed if you notify registration of your wish to withdraw before the class begins.
AWCD*W AWCD*A AWCD*C AWCR*40

DNWT TBA LEC TH 06:00PM 10:00PM

Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.

DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM

Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.

DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM