Welding Technology Course Descriptions
COM 120S Effective
Communication
3 credit hours
Introduction to the contemporary communication needs in
the workplace to include: electronic presentations; grammar review;
written short reports, memos, and proposals; planning and conducting
meetings and interviews; professional conduct; workplace
considerations and communication methods and choices.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment score in writing or ENG 091D.
Lab fee.
EGR 110S Print Reading and
Sketching
3 credit hours
Introduction
to various types of engineering drawings. Recognition of electrical
symbols, mechanical symbols, and welding symbols is developed. Skill
in freehand drawing of 3 dimensional objects is developed. Rendering
of orthographic projections as well as auxiliary views, sectioning,
oblique views and isometric views is practiced. Standard practices of
scale and dimensioning are applied.
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EGR 131S Industrial
Safety and Troubleshooting
2 credit hours
Introduces troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. Emphasis is placed on safety and a systematic approach. Industrial plant visits will be an integral part of the class.
ELT 111S DC
Circuits
2 credit hours
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ELT 112S AC
Circuits
2 credit hours
Introduces the student to the electrical properties of
resistance, capacitance, inductance, reactance, and impedance as
applied to alternating current circuit analysis using vector algebra.
The student will study resonance characteristics, filters, and power
relations. The design and application of electrical measurement
instruments will be presented. Prerequisite: ELT
109S. Corequisite: MTH 123S.
ENG 121S Composition
I
3 credit hours
Involves writing based on the study of logic, primary
research techniques, and the student's own personal experiences.
Such writings may include explanation, commentary, interpretation,
analysis, and review. All writing will stress standard English,
organization and style. Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment
scores in reading and writing or ENG 091D and ENG 093D. Lab fee.
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ENG 125S Technical
Writing
3 credit hours
Introduces students to writing technical reports,
including instructions, mechanical descriptions, lab reports, resumes,
process reports, trip reports, investigation reports and graphics.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment scores in reading and writing or
ENG 091D and ENG 093D. Lab fee.
MET 130S Auto CAD I
3 credit hours
Introduction to the basics of computer-aided drafting using
computer and textbook-based materials.
MET 236S Geometric
Dimensioning/Tolerancing
2 credit hours
Advanced concepts in documenting mechanical designs,
involving the principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M - 1994. Datun reference frames, form, orientation,
position tolerances, functional gages, and tolerance calculations.
Prerequisite: EGR 111S.
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MFG 114S Survey of Manufacturing Processes
4 credit hours
Detailed overview of manufacturing processes including metrology,
materials, heat-treating, machine tool operations, metal forming,
welding processes and castings. Lab provides practical experience in
metrology, machining practices, and welding processes.
MFG 120S Materials Technology
3 credit hours
The properties of engineering materials. Mechanical and physical
properties, testing, and heat treatment of metals are covered.
Structures and properties of polymers, ceramics, and composite
materials are also covered. Basic principles of chemistry are
introduced as required for understanding.
MTH 123S Trigonometry
3 credit hours
Part of an algebra-trigonometry sequence. Topics include
basic trigonometric ratios; radians as an angle measure; trigonometric
functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities; trigonometric
description of complex numbers and roots and powers of real and
complex numbers. Prerequisite: Satisfactory math assessment score and
three years of college preparatory mathematics or a grade of
"C" or better in MTH 099D.
PHI 123S Introduction to
Ethics
3 credit hours
Introduction to the problem of moral conduct, right and wrong, and
good and evil. Classical and contemporary theories are examined as the
basis for dealing with contemporary moral concerns with selected
problems of individual choice, political decisions, and social
institutions.
WLD 101S Manual
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
3 credit hours
Offers a thorough technical presentation of arc welding, welding
safety, arc welding power sources, electrode classifications and
selection. Develop the skills necessary to make quality shielded metal
arc welds in the vertical position on mild steel from 3/16 inch to ½
inch plate, single and multiple pass, using mild steel, low hydrogen,
and iron powder electrodes, with DC welding current.
WLD 102S Manual Gas
Metal Arc Welding
4 credit hours
Offers a thorough technical presentation of welding safety, gas metal
arc welding, equipment adjustments, metal transfer and shielding
gases. Develop the skills necessary to make quality gas metal arc
welds in the vertical position on mild steel from 3/16 inch to 3/8
inch plate, single and multiple pass, using short circuit transfer.
Illustrates problems associated with welding situations and provides
corrective information.
WLD 103S Manual
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
3 credit hours
Offers a thorough technical presentation of gas tungsten arc welding,
arc characteristics, and welding safety. Develop the skills necessary
to make quality gas tungsten arc welds on 16 and 11 gauge mild steel,
16 gauge stainless steel, and 0.125” aluminum, using both direct and
alternating current. Material is presented on the weld characteristics
of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
WLD 110S Material
Joining Processes
3 credit hours
Offers a thorough technical presentation of the material joining
processes, excluding mechanical fastening. Topics include adhesive
bonding and welding, which includes fusion welding, solid-state
welding, and brazing and soldering. Laboratory studies will provide an
in-depth understanding of the major welding processes.
WLD 120S Welding
Technology I
3 credit hours
Provides a basic overview of welding technology. Covers basic welding
processes and safe practices, characteristics of welding joints,
welding symbols, materials, inspection methods, and welding codes.
After completing this course, students should be able to pass the
American Welding Society – Certified Welding Inspector examination.
Note: Students who have passed the AWS – C.W.I. exam can apply for
credit for this course.
WLD 220S Welding
Project I
1 credit hour
Advanced study in welding technology, including an in-depth study of
welding physics and heat flow in welding, welding design, tooling,
residual stress and distortion, automated welding, process control,
weldability of metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics, and the
economics of welding. Special topics include maintenance welding,
underwater welding, the welding of coated steels, clad metals and
dissimilar metals, and surfacing by welding.
WLD 250L Welding Project II
3 credit hours
Part II of the Capstone courses for the Welding Technology
program. Real-world welding project, utilizing the knowledge and
experience gained in previous welding and engineering technology
courses. Involves utilization of job routings, purchased materials,
and drawings from part I. Fixtures and parts will be manufactured,
inspected for tolerances, and fabricated and welded into a final
product, with a formal presentation and report at the end of the
project.
WLD 250R Welding Project I
1 credit hour
Part I of the Capstone courses for the Welding Technology program.
Real-world welding project, utilizing the knowledge and experience
gained in previous welding and engineering technology courses.
Involves designing complete project, including fixtures and a timeline
for completion of capstone project; utilizing Microsoft Project. After
completion of this course, parts will be manufactured, inspected for
tolerances, and fabricated and welded into a final product, with a
formal presentation and report at the end of the project in part II.
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