Course Descriptions

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WELDING TECHNOLOGY

WLD4010 Welding Processes I
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Emphasizes oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and plasma arc cutting. Topics include soft soldering, brazing, silver soldering and oxy-acetylene welding in flat, horizontal and vertical positions using several joint designs, efficient use of hand and machine oxy-acetylene torch cutting, basic setup and operation, plasma arc cutting setup and operation, and industrial safety.

WLD4011 Welding Processes II
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Introduction to Electric Arc Welding Processes emphasizing the basics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding. Students will develop basic knowledge and skill in setup and safe use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW),
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) to industry standards.

WLD4047 Advanced Individual Welding
3 credits (9 lab hrs/wk)
This course allows students to either specialize in welding techniques and processes they find appropriate for their needs and/or design, draw, estimate, order material, lay out, and fabricate an individualized project. Student will utilize practical application of industry methods in accomplishing these goals.
Prerequisites: WLD4155.

WLD4050 Welding and Joining Processes
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Application of modern welding, joining, and forming processes on new emerging manufacturing materials. The focus is on new welding and joining processes for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and various materials used in manufacturing. Metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and properties of other materials will be researched.
Prerequisites: WLD4061 and WLD4125 or WLD4126 with a “C” or better.

WLD4061 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course covers shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) including safety, arc welding fundamentals, polarity, amperage ranges, weld techniques, weld defects, causes, and cures. Students learn through lecture, demonstration, and practical application of skills and concepts. Lab activities will cover flat, horizontal, and vertical welds using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
Prerequisites: WLD4010 or WLD4011.

WLD4062 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
An advanced level course in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Emphasis is on operating characteristics of E6010 and E7018 electrodes, constant current type power sources, properties of steels, manipulative techniques for welding, proper joint design preparation, and American Welding Society (AWS) certification standards and testing methods. Lab activities will cover vertical and overhead welds.
Prerequisite: WLD4061.

WLD4100 Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding (TIG)
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Covers all aspects of manual gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) from safety and process operation through welding techniques and applications. Emphasis will be on safety, equipment setup, manual welding techniques, and procedures for both ferrous and
non-ferrous materials, quality control and inspection, and industrial codes and procedures.

WLD4125 Gas Metal Arc Welding
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Covers gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. Students learn through lecture/demonstration and practical application of industry methods. The semi-automatic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process and manual welding techniques will be presented. Equipment needs, setup, joint design, filler metals, shielding gases, welding techniques, along with safety will be stressed.
Prerequisites: WLD4010.

WLD4126 Flux Cored Arc Welding
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Covers flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process. The semi-automatic flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process, both with and without shielding gas, and manual welding techniques will be presented. Equipment needs, setup, joint design, filler metals, shielding gases, welding techniques, along with safety, will be stressed.
Prerequisites: WLD4010.

WLD4150 Pipe Fitting and Welding
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
An introduction to pipe layout, fitting, and arc welding covering basic pipe and
piping information, basic pipe layout practices, and basic pipe welding techniques for 1G rolled position, 2G and 5G fixed position, using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. Safety, quality, and proper weld technique will be stressed according to industry standards for appearance and weld soundness.
Prerequisites: WLD4010 or WLD4061.

WLD4155 Fitting and Fabrication
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Provides layout and fitting skills applicable to an industrial welding and fabrication shop including reading prints, estimating and ordering material, performing layout and cutting work, fitting pieces into assemblies, and weld-out procedures applicable to fabricating a finished product. Emphasizes problem-solving and cooperation within an industrial-like environment. Safety, accuracy, quality, and a commitment to excellence emphasized.
Prerequisites: WLD4010 and WLD4061.

WLD4165 Welding Lab A
3 credits (9 lab hrs/wk)
This course leads the student toward American Welding Society (AWS) structural certification with the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW). The skill development of the course will start welding coupons in the flat position and progress toward overhead. Emphasis will be on welding techniques that meet or exceed industrial standards.
Prerequisite: WLD4061 with a “C” or better. May be taken concurrently.

WLD4166 Welding Lab B
3 credits (9 lab hrs/wk)
This course is a continuation of WLD4165 in developing the student’s ability to
meet American Welding Society (AWS) structural certification with the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. The skill development of the course will start weld coupons, free bend test coupons, and interpret progress toward overhead. Emphasis will be on welding techniques that meet or exceed industrial standards.
Prerequisite: WLD4165 with a “C” or better.

WLD4170 Welder and Manufacturing
3 credits (1 lec, 4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course will provide insight into the role of the welder in manufacturing processes, in both current and future manufacturing facilities. Problem-solving and cooperation for individual and group projects will be stressed. Students will learn through lecture/discussion, audiovisual presentation, lab experiences, demonstrations, manufacturing simulations, and research activities.
Prerequisites: WLD4061, and WLD4125 or WLD4126 with a “C” or better.

WLD9225 Welding Workshop: Certification for Non-Majors
0.25-3 credits (8-90 lab hrs/total)
Provides experienced welders with lab time for practice in basic welding techniques for skills upgrading and/or certification. The instructor is available for technical assistance.
Prerequisites: WLD4010, WLD4061 and WLD4125 or WLD4126 with a “C” or
better.

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