15 courses with the subject GSTP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GSTP 1202Rifle Design and Function3
This course investigates the design and function of hinge, lever, and pump action rifles through an in-depth study of various models. Students will learn how to disassemble and reassemble firearms, troubleshoot malfunctions, identify parts from schematics, fabricate or order parts as necessary, and maintain proper care of firearms. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none 109 ourse Listings & Descriptions
This course investigates the design and function of hinge, lever, and pump action shotguns through an in-depth study of various models. Students will learn to disassemble and reassemble firearms, troubleshoot malfunctions, identify parts from schematics, fabricate or order parts as necessary, and maintain proper care of firearms. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
reading Corequisite: none This course will introduce students to business operations, state and federal firearm regulations. Students will also acquire job seeking, business ownership, and leadership skills. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
GSTP 1225Welding, Soldering & Brazing2
In this course, students learn about basic oxy/fuel, stick, (TIG) Tungsten Inert Gas and (MIG) Metal Inert Gas welding equipment, procedures and safety. To reinforce their knowledge, students will practice appropriate welding techniques as applied to various materials and joint types. Instruction will also be provided on soft soldering, silver brazing and brass brazing. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
This course focuses on gunsmith welding skills required for basic oxy/ fuel, stick, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding equipment, procedures and safety. Students will learn appropriate welding techniques as applied to various materials and joint types. Instruction will also be provided on soft soldering, silver brazing, brass brazing as well as heat treatment of metals commonly used by the gunsmith. Metals include 110
in reading and completion of GSTP 1202 Rifle Design and Function and GSTP 1204 Shotgun Design and Function Corequisite: none This course will provide student with the opportunity to explore the design and function of semiautomatic firearms through an in-depth study of commonly used systems. Students will learn to disassemble and reassemble semiautomatic firearms, troubleshoot malfunctions, fabricate or order parts and assemblies, and maintain proper care of these firearms. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
reading and completion of GSTP 1215 Accessories Installation, MTTP 1208 Measuring Tools, MTTP 1241 Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and MTTP 1245 Machining Fundamentals I Corequisite: none In this course, the students will learn, discuss and apply the theories of breeching mechanisms, chambering, head spacing and headspace correction in the modern rifle and handgun in lecture and lab settings. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
GSTP 2233Firearm Finishes4
in reading Corequisite: none This course covers various metal preparation techniques involving power and hand processes. In addition students will practice the coloration and preserving of metals through chemical processes and applications and learn spray-on finishes and dipping processes. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none 111 urse Listings & Descriptions
Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score
GSTP 2267Stockmaking3
This course covers the building of both a one-piece and two-piece gunstock. Students will learn about stock materials, design, layout, construction, duplication, and finishing of firearm stocks. The methods of stock fitting are discussed in depth. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
in reading and completion of GSTP 1204 Shotgun Design & Function, GSTP 1225 Welding, Soldering and Brazing, MTTP 1208 Measuring Tools and MTTP 1245 Machine Fundamentals I Corequisite: none In this course, students learn the practices and principles of shotgun; design, choke systems, barrel dimension theory, fitting to individuals and modification, to safely improve performance. To reinforce their understanding, students will apply these practices and principle to various shotguns and then examine and evaluate the results to ensure safe performance improvement. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score
GSTP 2280Riflesmithing3
in reading and completion of GSTP 1202 Rifle Design and Function, MTTP 1208 Measuring Tools and MTTP 1245 Machine Fundamentals I In this course, students learn the advanced aspects of rifle accurizing in order to optimize accuracy and diagnose problems. They will study and practice a variety of accurizing procedures ranging from barrel bed stabilization to machining actions used to improve the ability of a firearm to absorb vibrations. Firearm modifications are applied to improve accuracy through the implementation of machining techniques, sighting systems, trigger systems, and shooting techniques. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score
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GSTP 2285Pistolsmithing3
Gunsmith Machining Corequisite: none This course covers advanced aspects of pistol customization in order to optimize accuracy and performance and diagnose and correct related problems. Students will learn a variety of handgun-related performance procedures and platforms. Firearm modifications are applied to improve accuracy and performance through the implementation of machining techniques, sighting systems, trigger systems, aftermarket accessories, and shooting techniques. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none 112
Associate of Applied Science Credits 70 Additional Requirements: Developmental courses may be required depending on educational background and/or assessment scores. Development requirements and are required as prerequisites for some courses. The requirements of this program are subject t A student must attain a grade of ‘C’ or better in designated (*) courses and a final cumulative GPA of 2.0 or h program are subject to change without notice. Effective: Fall Semester 2021 Approved by AASC: 1/27/2021 al courses do not fulfill graduation o change without notice. igher to graduate. The requirements of this Approved by Minnesota State Board: 03/10/2021 Internally Updated: 1/27/2021
