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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Welding Technology
  

  • WLDG 1408 - Metal Sculpture

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Techniques and methods of oxy-fuel and electric welding and cutting to produce ornamental and functional items. Skill development in material forming, welding, brazing, and finishing techniques. Includes work ethics, artistic styles, and professionalism. Students will demonstrate basic fabrication techniques and safety practices; demonstrate cold and hot metal forming methods; and demonstrate various welding joining and cutting processes. Instructor approval required. Lab fee required.

     
     
     
     
    1,2,3,4,5

    Requisite(s): WLDG 1421 WLDG 1430
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. The student will identify welding symbols; identify and select measuring instruments and tools for fabricating projects; recognize correct layout and fabrication terminology; and identify structural shapes and materials. The student will be responsible for choosing the proper procedures tools and equipment to perform assigned actions and be able to explain these actions. Lab fee required. 1,2,3

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 1421 - Welding Fundamentals(weld1401)

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy. The student will demonstrate safety procedures associated with oxy-fuel and arc process; perform basic welds using oxy-fuel and arc welding equipment; and identify various metals. Students will acquire and evaluate information pertaining to the use of torches and regulators flame adjustment and arc welding on common metals and safe procedures for handling welding equipment. Emphasis is placed on students’ ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
     

      1,2,4,5

    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding(GMAW)

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Principles of gas metal arc welding setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Lab fee required. Students will describe welding positions with various joint designs; describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW; apply safety rules; troubleshoot equipment used, perform visual inspection; weld various types of structural material; and diagnose welding problems. 1

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421  
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc(GTAW) Welding (weld2404)

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) setup/use of GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs. Lab fee required. Students will describe various joint designs; describe safety rules and equipment; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various structural materials. 1

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 1435 - Introduction to Pipe Welding(weld 1402)

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on various welding positions and electrodes.The student will Describe equipment and required pipe preparation and perform welds using various positions and electrodes.

     
     

    Lab fee required. 1,3,5

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 2332 - Welding Automation

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 3
    Overview of automated welding and cutting applications. Special emphasis on safe use and operation of equipment. Students will set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot various automated welding and/or cutting equipment. Lab fee required. 1,2

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG_1421 & WLDG_1430;
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 2388 - Internship - Welding Technology/Welder

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 3
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 1,2,4,5,6

    Faculty Consent: Y
  

  • WLDG 2406 - Intermediate Pipe Wldg (form.Weld 2401)

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and/or other processes. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.The student will describe  equipment and required pipe preparation; perform welds using various positions.Welds tested by AWS standards. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421  WLDG 1435 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 2413 - Intermediate Welding Using MultipleProcesses

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding sheild metal arc welding (GMAW) flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or any other approved welding process. The student will identify proper safety equipment and tools; select the proper welding process for a given application; demonstrate skills using more than one approved welding process; analyze situations and make decisions concerning safety and electrode selections. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421  WLDG 1430  WLDG 1434 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 2435 - Adv Layout and Fabrication

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout tools and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills. The student will apply  appropriate techniques of fabrication; design welding projects; prepare drawings; produce templates; apply layout offsets; calculate take offs; formulate bills of materials; and apply mathematical concepts in the construction of projects. Lab fee required.

     
     
    1,2,3,4

    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1417  WLDG 1421

    Requisite(s): WLDG 1417  
    Faculty Consent: N
  

  • WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(GTAW)

    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Advanced topics in GTAW welding including welding in various positions and directions. (Positions include 1G 2G 5G and 6G.) The student will demonstrate proficiency in various welding positions; describe safety rules and equipment used; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various joint designs; diagnose welding problems; and perform visual inspection. Welds tested by AWS standards. Lab fee required. 1

    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1434  WLDG 1421

    Faculty Consent: N
 

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