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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Welding Degrees & Certificates

Welding

Programs

Career - A.A.S.

Certificate

Courses

Welding

  • WLDG 1313 - Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

  • WLDG 1412 - Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using self-shielding and dual-shield electrodes.

  • WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1313 , WLDG 1425 , WLDG 1428 , WLDG 1430 , WLDG 1434  or consent of instructor.

    A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.

  • WLDG 1421 - Introduction to Welding Fundamentals

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    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.

  • WLDG 1425 - Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, including history and future in welding, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies.

  • WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week
    An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.

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

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.

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

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1425 .

    An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs.

  • WLDG 1435 - Introduction to Pipe Welding

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and five hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1428  or WLDG 1434 .

    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 weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes.

  • WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and five hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1428 .

    A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions.

  • WLDG 2380 - Cooperative Education - Welder/Welding Technologist

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and fourteen hours of lab each week.
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the College, employer, and student. Under supervision of the College and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

  • WLDG 2453 - Advanced Pipe Welding

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and five hours lab each week.
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1435  or WLDG 1434  or WLDG 1428 .

    Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.