Welding Curriculum

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

First Term

31-442-307

Metallurgy Fundamentals

1

31-442-321

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

3

31-442-322

Ox fuel & Arc Cutting Processes

2

31-442-323

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding I

5

31-804-302

Applied Technical Math

2

31-809-350

Customer Relations

1


Estimated Semester Total

14




Second Term

31-421-320

Welding Blueprint Reading

2

31-442-325

Adv. Welding & Cutting Processes

2

31-442-324

Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding II

3

31-442-326

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

5

31-801-304

Applied Communications: Writing

2


Estimated Semester Total

14


Welding Courses


31-421-320 WELDING BLUEPRINT READING
Develops skill in reading and understanding welding blueprints. Welding symbols and their uses are covered in detail. Geometric tolerancing and dimensions is also included. Lecture. 2 credits.

31-442-304 PRE-TECH WELDING
Explore the opportunities and requirements for a successful career in welding. Design and produce an individual project that combines a variety of basic welds. Present your project and showcase your skills, career interests, and experience in your unique online TAP (Technical Accelerated Pathway) Web site. Develop basic welding skills while building reading, writing, and math skills needed to succeed on the job and in college-level technical diploma programs. Lecture/Lab. 6 credits.

32-442-305 FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING
Provides the student with a basic understanding of welding and the processes used in today's industries. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

31-442-307 METALLURGY FUNDAMENTALS
Explores the behavior of metals subjected to metallurgical processes including welding, machining, heat treating, and manufacturing of steels. Team concept will be used in all activities in this course. Lecture/lab. 1 credit.

31-442-316 WELDING PRINCIPLES
Provides the student with a basic understanding of welding and the processes used in today's industry. Lab. 1 credit.

31-442-317 WELDING-CUTTING PRINCIPLES
Covers visual inspection of welds and cut edges, manual and machine oxyfuel gas cutting, air carbon arc cutting, plasma arc cutting, and mechanical cutting methods. Lab. 1 credit.

31-442-318 METAL FABRICATION
Covers metal fabrication, hazards, production, measuring tools, metal sheet forming roll, press brakes, box and pan brake, sawing equipment, drill press, sheet metal tools, the hydraulic ironworkers, and the layout of shapes. Lab. 1 credit.

31-442-319 BLUEPRINT READING - WELDING
Covers orthographic projection, sketching, dimensioning, section and auxiliary views, structural shape identification, weld symbols, welding symbol nomenclature, welded joint geometry, metric conversion, and interpretation of fabrications from prints. Lab. 1 credit.

31-442-321 SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING
Examines the most popular form of electric arc welding. Shielded metal arc welding equipment is used in various scenarios. Students will learn the various components of a shielded metal arc welding station and produce quality welds in various positions using said equipment. Corequisites: 31-442-323, 31-442-322. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-442-322 OXYFUEL AND ARC CUTTING PROCESSES
Covers the various components of arc and oxygen arc cutting processes and the production quality of cuts and welds using specified equipment. Corequisites: 31-442-323, 31-442-321. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

31-442-323 GAS METAL ARC AND FLUX CORED ARC WELDING I
Covers the very popular gas metal and flux cored arc welding process used to produce excellent welds. In this course, students will earn the various components of this welding process and produce quality welds in various positions using the equipment. Corequisites: 31-442-321, 31-442-322. Lecture/lab. 5 credits.

31-442-32301GAS METAL ARC AND FLUX CORED ARC WELDING IA-
BASIC SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSFER
Introduction to the MIG or wire welding process. The introductory concepts of short circuit transfer welding are covered. The student will learn the industry standard methods for basic set up of welding equipment and the basic welding processes of carbon steel for a select set of common joints and basic weld positions. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.

31-442-324 GAS METAL AND FLUX CORED ARC WELDNG II
Covers advanced welding techniques including various metal transfer modes and gas mixtures used in the gas metal and flux cored arc welding process. Students will produce quality welding in various positions. Corequisites: 31-442-325, 31-442-326. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-442-32401 GAS METAL AND FLUX CORED ARC WEDLING IIA-
ADVANCED SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSFER

Continues the study of the MIG or wire welding process. The advanced concepts for short circuit transfer welding are covered. The student will learn the industry standard methods for basic set up for welding equipment and the advanced welding processes of carbon steel for a select set of joints and weld positions. Out-of-position welds are introduced. Pre-requisite: 31-442-32301. Lecture/Lab. 1 credit.

31-442-325 ADV. WELDING AND CUTTING PROCESSES
Teaches students to produce welds and cuts using advanced equipment including robotics, C.N.C. cutting, and submerged arc welding techniques. Corequisites: 31-442-324, 31-442-326. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

31-442-326 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
Teaches students the various components of gas tungsten arc welding, enabling them to produce quality welds in various positions on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel. Corequisites: 31-442-324, 31-442-325. Lecture/lab. 5 credits.

31-442-324 GAS METAL AND FLUX CORED ARC WELDNG II
Covers advanced welding techniques including various metal transfer modes and gas mixtures used in the gas metal and flux cored arc welding process. Students will produce quality welding in various positions. Corequisites: 31-442-325, 31-442-326. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-442-325 ADVANCED WELDING AND CUTTING PROCESSES
Teaches students to produce welds and cuts using advanced equipment including robotics, C.N.C. cutting, and submerged arc welding techniques. Corequisites: 31-442-324, 31-442-326. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

31-442-326 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
Teaches students the various components of gas tungsten arc welding, enabling them to produce quality welds in various positions on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel. Corequisites: 31-442-324, 31-442-325. Lecture/lab. 5 credits.


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