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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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