Welding

This theory course introduces the processes of, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC). Safety for the student such as Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and safe welding practices in the welding shop are emphasized. Welding and cutting equipment, selection of welding supplies and materials that are used in industry are introduced. The use of welding symbols and blueprint reading will be discussed and put into practice. This class may also require the need to attend field trips that include industry tours outside of the classroom. Corequisite: WELD 153. (F)

This theory course focuses on advanced lessons in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC). Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) are also introduced. The course will also study welding symbols, drawings, nonferrous welding applications, welding codes, specifications and tests with special emphasis on the American Welding Society (AWS) welder qualifications. In addition, a resume and mock job interview process will be required and evaluated. This class may require the need to attend field trips that include industry tours outside of the classroom. Prerequisite: WELD 151. Corequisite: WELD 154. (S)

This course gives beginning instructions in laboratory safety, use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), with a strong emphasis on the safe handling of welding and cutting equipment. Basic hands-on instruction in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC) on various thicknesses of metal, and the techniques used. Also covered are welding supplies and equipment maintenance. This class may also require the need to attend field trips that include industry tours outside of the classroom. Corequisite: WELD 151. (F)

Instruction will consist of perfecting skilled welding on plate steel in all positions using Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW). The cutting processes of Carbon Arc Cutting-Air (CAC-A) and Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) will be practiced. Students will practice and weld plates in accordance to the American Welding Society (AWS) certification guidelines. This course will also have planned industry field trips, welding competitions (state and local), and career fairs when scheduled. Prerequisite: WELD 153. Corequisite: WELD 152. (S)

This course will provide the student with technical understanding in advanced welding theory which includes the study of electricity for the different welding and cutting processes. It will provide the student with a theoretical understanding of welding and cutting processes when using mechanical and computer controlled (CNC) equipment. It will provide the student with theory for writing Numerical Control (NC) programming. The course will also provide the student with theory on metallurgy pertaining to welding and cutting. A student portfolio will be designed. Prerequisite: WELD 152. Co-requisite: WELD 211. (F)

This course provides theory to develop welding skills necessary to make certified welds according to the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), or American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes. Weld-ability of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, metal identification, nondestructive and destructive testing, industrial safety, and OSHA regulations will be covered. This course will also provide the student with a technical understanding of weld procedures and the advanced operation of welding equipment including robotic applications. The student will learn various advanced welding certification and inspection applications which include what it takes to become a Certified Welding Inspector and a CWI's inspection duties. Prerequisite: WELD 201. Corequisite: WELD 212. (S)

This course provides the student an opportunity to learn various advanced welding applications for pipe welding which include Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The student will also learn about qualifications and certifications from various national welding codes and standards including an unlimited thickness qualification. This course will also provide the student with the technical understanding of calculating material and use of proper procedures for the completion of pipe and heavy plate weldments. The student will also learn a technical understanding of machine control cutting and robotic welding operations which include Numerical Control (NC) programming and teach pendant control. Prerequisites: WELD 152, WELD 154, MFGT 101, MFGT 123, MFGT 135, MFGT 137. Corequisite: WELD 201. (F)

This course provides the student an opportunity to use on projects a variety of advanced welding applications which include Gas Metal Arc Welding- Pulse (GMAW-P), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). The student will learn advanced CNC plasma cutting, robotic welding, shear, and press brake controls to correctly operate fabrication equipment needed for the completion of projects. This course will provide the student with a technical understanding of tacking and welding techniques for completing projects to reflect industry standards. This course will provide the student with a technical understanding of calculating material and use of proper procedures for the completion of projects manufactured in the lab. Prerequisite: MFGT 140 and WELD 211. Corequisite: WELD 202. (S)

This course provides the student an opportunity to learn additional advanced welding applications which include Gas Metal Arc Welding- Pulse (GMAW-P), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). The student will also learn additional advanced CNC cutting and robotic operations to correctly operate fabrication equipment. Prerequisite: WELD 211. Co-requisite: WELD 202. (S)

A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.

Cooperative Education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with a paid work experience related to their fields of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study.

A course designed to meet special departmental needs.