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• FRG 101: Introduction to Forging

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  In this exciting hands-on course students will be introduced to the tools and techniques necessary to perform basic forging operations at the anvil. The goal is to create a solid foundation on which to begin and advance a forging and metalworking career. This semester long forging introduction will familiarize students with the manipulation of carbon steel through heat and pressure. Techniques covered in this course include but are not limited to tapering, shouldering, bending, forming, cutting, punching, drifting, texturing, striking, finishing & heat treating. Students will be expected to create a variety of forgings that include functional objects and tools. Their final projects will be critiqued and graded based on visible understanding of the process, cleanliness, execution, and function. Credits: Lecture, 2; Lab, 2 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None
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• FRG 150: Intermediate Forging 1: Pwr Hammer

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  In this Level 2 course students will gain a solid understanding of the operating principals of a self-contained power hammer. Having already gained a firm understanding of forging by hand at the anvil students will now translate those skills to the power hammer. Emphasis will be placed on similarities and differences of performing fundamental forging skills at the anvil and power hammer. Stock size will be increased to demonstrate the functionality of these machines as well as stressing the finesse and accuracy possible when forging at a hammer. Techniques covered in this course include, but are not limited to, the efficient and effective use of forging various shapes on flat dies, creation of dimensional stock, tapering, fullering, butchering, proficient use of kiss blocks, shouldering, isolating mass, using a variety of top and bottom tools, and using spring swages. Some basic joinery techniques will be covered. Credits: Lecture, 2; Lab, 2 Pre-requisite(s): FRG101 Introduction to Forging Co-requisite(s): None Prerequisite:    FRG101
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• FRG 200: Intermediate Forging 2: Joinery

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  In this course student's comprehension of joinery will be challenged with the introduction of more intricately joined projects. Having a firm understanding now of the basic forging principals both at the anvil and hammer, students will now demonstrate that understanding while being challenged with projects that involve more complex joinery. This level three course will emphasize accurate layout, forging multiple matches and execution of joinery that consists of accurate forgings and tightly fitting parts. Topics covered consist of,but are not limited to, riveting, mortise & tenon, and forging hardware. Success this semester will rely heavily on attention to detail, ability to organize and execute a project with multiple parts of different varieties, patience, and care. Credits: Lecture, 2; Lab, 2 Pre-requisite(s): FRG150 Intermediate Forging I: Power Hammer Co-requisite(s): None Prerequisite:    FRG150
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• FRG 250: Advanced Forging: Design & Executio

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  In this exciting hands-on course students will be introduced to the tools and techniques necessary to perform basic forging operations at the anvil. The goal is to create a solid foundation on which to begin and advance a forging and metalworking career. This semester long forging introduction will familiarize students with the manipulation of carbon steel through heat and pressure. Techniques covered in this course include but are not limited to tapering, shouldering, bending, forming, cutting, punching, drifting, texturing, striking, finishing & heat treating. Students will be expected to create a variety of forgings that include functional objects and tools. Their final projects will be critiqued and graded based on visible understanding of the process, cleanliness, execution, and function. Credits: Lecture, 2; Lab, 2 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Prerequisite:    FRG200
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• GEO 100: Introduction to Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course offers an introduction to basic concepts necessary to study and understand the discipline of geography. Using the four major geography research traditions as a basis, students are introduced to the study of the world around them through topics such as landforms, weather and climate, political and economic geography and regional geography. 3 credits
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• GLG 102: Introduction to Geology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'Introduction to Geology will explore the fundamental concepts of physical geology and related subjects, including: plate tectonics, earth materials, igneous processes and volcanism, sedimentation, deformation and metamorphism, geologic time, Earth''s history, climate and glaciations, the hydrolic cycle, shaping the Earth''s surface, seismic events and Earth structure. 3 credits'
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• GLG 103: Introduction to Geology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'This course illustrates many of the topics introduced in lecture through hands-on laboratory experiments. Experiments in laboratory include, byt are not limited to: modeling Earth''s spheres, roct classification, topographic map construction, and simulating earthquake hazzards. Note: Class may be held outside, weather permitting, and possibly off-site depending upon time and transportation constraints. 1 credit'
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• GOV 100: 'Intro to American National Gov''t'

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces the institutions and processes of American national government. The course examines the evolution of the principles, form, and operation of the national government system with special emphasis on constitutional issues; voting behavior; public opinion; the party system; the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of American national government. 3 credits
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• GOV 210: Current Events/Contemporary Issues

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course will focus on events and issues that face the state, country and world today. Particular attention will be placed on newsworthy events and issues on a weekly basis involving both foreign and domestic policy. They will be put in historical perspective so that students can understand the background that led up to the present action or interpretation. In addition, the ramifications, repercussions and impact of those events and issues will be discussed in a "what if " format. 3 credits
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• HIS 100: US History I: Discovery-Reconstruct

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course focuses on the history of the United States from European discovery and settlement to Reconstruction. Major events will be introduced and analyzed along with political, economic, social and cultural challenges that America faced during that period. 3 credits
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