WLDG 1312 - Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 3 An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing various joints using Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment. Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 1430 or approval of Program Coordinator
WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. Required Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):WLDG 1428 or WLDG 1430 or approval of Program Coordinator
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 4 An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.
WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, and various joint designs.
WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Principles of gas metal arc welding, set-up and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.
WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup, GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs.
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 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. Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 1428 or Program Coordinator approval
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 An intermediate course in layout and fabrication. Includes design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 1417 or approval of Program Coordinator
WLDG 2413 - Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 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). Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 1312, WLDG 1417, WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430, and WLDG 1434 or approval of Program Coordinator
WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 1434 or approval of Program Coordinator
Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3 Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielding metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment set-up and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 1428 or approval of Program Coordinator