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WLDG 1313 - INTRODUCTION TO BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define terms and abbreviations
Interpret views, lines, dimensions, detail drawings and welding symbols
Identify structural shapes
Demonstrate the proper use of measuring devices
Calculate dimensions
Develop a bill of materials
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3.0
WLDG 1317 - INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT & FABRICATION
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Interpret welding symbols
Utilize measuring instruments and tools for fabricating projects
Define layout and fabrication terminology
Identify structural shapes and materials
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 64.0
WLDG 1323 - WELDING SAFETY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
An introduction to welding equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.
An introduction to welding equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.
Note: WLDG 1323 applies to the Petroleum Technology program or may be taken as a stand alone course. It is not a part of the Welding Certificate or AAS Degree.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Apply welding safety practices, OSHA and the Hazardous Communications Act, and DS
List hazards associated with welding equipment and processes
Use and maintain tools and equipment
Identify hazards associated with gases, fluxes, electrodes and equipment
Explain different welding processes and their operation
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
WLDG 1407 - INTRODUCTION TO WELDING USING MULTIPLE PROCESSES
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations
Demonstrate basic shop safety
Identify types of electrodes used in welding processes
Identify various welding and cutting standards
Demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 96.0
WLDG 1427 - WELDING CODES
An in-depth study of welding codes and their development in accordance with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and nondestructive test methods.
An in-depth study of welding codes and their development in accordance with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and nondestructive test methods.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Interpret codes and standards.
Interpret welding symbols.
Apply pre-weld, in-process, and shop inspection standards.
Develop welding procedures.
Calculate pre-heat and post-weld treatments.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 64.0
WLDG 1435 - INTRODUCTION TO PIPE WELDING
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.
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.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe equipment and required pipe preparation
Perform welds using various positions and electrodes
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 64.0
WLDG 2352 - ADVANCED FLUX CORED ARC WELDING
Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.
Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories
Perform multi-pass fillet and v-groove welds in various positions
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0
WLDG 2380 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
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
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
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 16.0
External Learning/Field/Skills/Practicum Hours: 224.0
Restrictions:
Division Chair approval required unless student is in last semester of the Welding Technology Degree.
WLDG 2413 - INTERMEDIATE WELDING USE MULTIPLE PROCESSES
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, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
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, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Upon completion, students will be able to:
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.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 96.0
WLDG 2447 - ADVANCED GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW)
Advanced topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Includes welding in various positions.
Advanced topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Includes welding in various positions.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate proficiency in various welding positions
Describe safety rules and equipment use
Describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW
Weld various joint designs and diagnose welding problems and perform visual inspection
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 64.0
WLDG 2451 - ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate proficiency in various welding positions.
Describe safety rules and equipment used.
Describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW.
Weld various joint designs.
Diagnose welding problems.
Perform visual inspections.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 64.0