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WELD111 - Gas and Arc Welding Lab (0-12-4)
At the successful completion of this course, each student will be able to: (1) safely use oxy-fuel cutting equipment to cut shapes and prepare material for welding; (2) safely use oxy-fuel welding equipment to weld various mild steel joints in the four welding positions; (3) safely use arc welding equipment to weld various mild steel joints in the four welding positions; (4) safely use oxy-fuel equipment for braze welding, brazing, soldering, and fusion welding of the most widely used types of metals.
WELD112 - Gas and Arc Welding Theory ( 3-0-3)
This course will allow students to explore how metals are produced, as well as the advantages of different steel making processes. Chemical, physical and mechanical properties of common metals, the operating principles of gas and arc welding and cutting equipment will be presented. An explanation of how electrodes are made, their uses, differences and numbering system will be explained. Gas and arc welding processes are identified and methods to controlled it are explained. Basic joints and processes are explained.
WELD113 - Technical Blueprint Reading (0-3-1)
This course serves as an introduction to the basic concepts and practices of technical drawing and blueprint reading. The proper use of drawing equipment, linework and lettering, construction and interpretation of multi-view orthographic drawings, sectional views and auxiliary views will be covered. Other topics of discussion will include dimensioning and tolerances, sketching and structural steel shapes. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on using the drawing skills learned to maintain a high quality of workmanship in the field.
WELD121 - MIG and TIG Welding Laboratory (0-12-4)
This course instructs students in the safe, hands-on utilization of the GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and PAW processes as they are used in industry. The GTAW process will be utilized to weld mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper alloys and titanium. The GMAW process will be utilized to weld mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Resistance welding, plastic welding and thermal spray equipment will also be used. Prerequisites: WELD111, WELD112.
WELD122 - MIG and TIG Welding Theory (3-0-3)
This course covers the theory behind the gas-shielded arc welding processes, GMAW and GTAW. Principles of operation, filler materials and gas selection will be discussed in great detail. The modern welding processes, which fall under the following categories, will also be examined: Submerged Arc Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, Solid State Welding, Resistance Welding, Electroslag Welding, Stud Welding, the high energy beam processes, Thermal Spraying and other related welding processes. Prerequisites: WELD112, WELD114.
WELD125 - Manufacturing and Repair Techniques (0-3-1)
An introduction to the safety and fundamental use of machine tools in both manufacturing and repair environments. Processes covered will include turning, milling, drilling, broaching, abrasive machining, and precision measurement. The laboratory session will apply the techniques studied by using machine tools to manufacture welding fixtures and dimensionally restore parts, which were repaired by welding. Corequisite: WELD121.
WELD180 - Basic Arc and Gas Welding (1-3-2)
This course is designed to provide the student with a technical under-standing of shielded metal arc welding, arc welding power supplies, electrode classifications, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, torch brazing, joint types, preparation and fit-up, and welding safety. It also provides training to develop the skills necessary to make quality fillet and square groove welds in the flat position on various thickness of mild steel, using the (SMAW), (OFW), and (TB) processes.
WELD181 - Intermediate Arc and Gas Welding (1-3-2)
This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skill acquired in Basic Arc and Gas (WELD180). It provides the necessary training to make multiple-pass fillet and square groove welds in all positions on mild steel plate using the (SMAW) process. It also provides training to develop the skill necessary to make fillet and square groove welds in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions on mild steel, using the (OFW) process. Prerequisite: WELD180.
WELD182 - Welder Qualification and Testing (1-3-2)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of welder qualification in accordance with the American Welding Society .D1.1 Structural Welding Code It also provides training to develop the skill necessary to make code-quality, multiple-pass groove welds with backing on 3/8" mild steel plate in all positions using E7018 electrodes. Thiscourse prepares the student for welder qualification testing used throughout the welding industry. Prerequisites: WELD180, WELD181.
WELD183 - Advanced (SMAW) Plate and Pipe Welding (1-3-2)
This course is designed for the experienced welder. It provides the necessary training to make multiple-pass, open-root v-groove welds on 3/8" mild steel plate and 4" - 6" mild steel pipe in all positions, using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. It also provides training to develop the skill necessary for mechanized oxy-fuel cutting as well as carbon arc cutting and gouging. Prerequisites: WELD180, WELD181 and WELD 182.
WELD184 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) (1-3-2)
This course is designed to provide the student with a technical under-standing of gas tungsten arc welding, equipment adjustments, tungsten electrodes, filler metals, shielding gases, plasma arc cutting, and welding safety. It also provides training to develop the skill necessary to make quality welds on 14- and 11-gauge mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. This course will prepare the student for production and maintenance welding used in business and industry. Prerequisite: WELD180.
WELD185 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) (1-3-2)
This course is designed to provide the student with a technical understanding of gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, equipment adjustments, metal transfer modes, filler metals, shielding gases, and welding safety. It also provides training to develop the skill necessary to make quality (GMAW) and (FCAW) welds in various positions on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum, using short circuit, globular and spray transfer modes. This course will illustrate problems associated with industrial situations and provide corrective information. Prerequisite: WELD180.
WELD186 - Blueprint Reading for Welders (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to print reading. It covers the different types of lines, dimensions, and notes used to make sketches and prints, the various types of views and their relationship to each other, the welding symbols, and inspection and testing symbols for all welding processes. Students will develop a practical understanding of the blueprint reading knowledge required by the welding industry for employment.
WELD211 - Structural Code Welding Lab (0-12-4)
This course will instruct students in the hands-on practice of Shielded Metal Arc Welding as it is applied to the American Welding Society Structural Steel Code D1.1. Students will perform welder qualification tests in all positions and subject the test coupons to the required forms of mechanical testing. Throughout the course, the role of the Welding Inspector will be covered, as well as the documentation required for both welder and weld-procedure qualification. Students will receive experience in the inspection role in order to become familiarized with weld defects and discontinuities. Prerequisites: WELD111, WELD112, WELD121, WELD122, WELD125.
WELD212 - Code Welding Theory (3-0-3)
This course will cover proper industrial quality control procedures with respect to welder qualification, welding procedure qualifications, materials control and quality assurance organization. These concepts will then be utilized in discussion of three major welding codes and specifications: A.W.S.D1.1, A.S.M.E. boiler and pressure vessel code, and A.P.I. 1104, which covers cross-country pipelines. The principles and practices of common forms of non-destructive testing will be covered with emphasis placed upon weld defects and discontinuities. Several methods of safely performing leak testing will be covered. Weldability of the steels and non-ferrous metals will also be discussed, as well as the weldability of dissimilar metals. Prerequisites: WELD111, WELD112, WELD121, WELD122, WELD125.
WELD213 - Metallurgy (2-2-3)
This course is an introduction to materials technology, including instruction study assignments and laboratory exercises. The student will gain a knowledge of: (1) materials structures; (2) heat treatment processes; (3) composition of ferrous and non ferrous alloys; (4) microscopic examination of metals and the effects of heat treatments and welding.
WELD220 - Fabrication Techniques and Estimating (2-2-3)
This course deals with the problems encountered when welding different types of steel and non-ferrous metals in a production shop: the use of arc motion and work motion equipment and robotics in the modern welding factory; the importance of welding procedures and the use of fixtures; and the estimating of typical welding costs (materials, cutting, welding, consumables and overhead) used to price out a job.
WELD221 - Pipe Code Welding (0-12-4)
The student will use arc welding equipment to make multiple pass and 100% penetration welds in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel plate with electrodes from the fast freeze, fill freeze and fast fill groups; safely utilize arc welding equipment to produce welds on 4-inch and 6-inch standard steel pipe in the 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G positions, plus various pipe assemblies.
WELD223 - Statics and Strengths of Materials (2-2-3)
This course will introduce the student to applied statics and strength of materials in relation to weldments, weld testing, material testing, pressure vessels, beam selection and related rigging. Laboratory projects will involve the use of non-destructive and destructive testing equipment to determine the forces acting upon rigid bodies under a load, as well as the mechanical properties of materials. Prerequisites: MATH111, MATH135, WELD213. Corequisite: PHYS100.
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