Welding Courses
WLDG 1313 | Intro To Blueprint Reading For Welders
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards, also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production. Define terms and abbreviations; interpret views, lines, dimensions, detail drawings and welding symbols; identify structural shapes; demonstrate the proper use of measuring devices; calculate dimensions; and develop bill of materials.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 1337 | Intro To Welding Metallurgy
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: A study of ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the ore to the finished product. Emphasis is on metal alloys, heat-treating, hard surfacing, welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of metals including hardness, machineability, and ductility. The student will describe technical terms used in the various phases of metallurgy, from early history to classification of steel; will discuss ferrous and non-ferrous metals and how they are processed and used in industry; and describe mechanical and physical properties, surface treatments, and heat treatments of metals.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 1428 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: An introduction to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Emphasis is on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. The student will select electrodes and amperage settings for various thicknesses of materials and welding positions; define principles of arc welding; and interpret electrode classifications. The student will perform SMAW operations in various positions using selected electrodes and different joint designs.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 1435 | Intro Pipe Weld
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process, including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis is on weld positions 1G and 2 G using various electrodes. The student will describe equipment and required pipe preparation and perform 1G and 2G welds using various electrodes.
Prerequisites: Pre or corequisite: WLDG 2443.
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 1457 | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. The student will identify principles of arc welding; describe arc welding operations of fillet and groove joints; explain heat treatments of low alloy steels; and explain weld size and profiles. The student will prepare test plates; perform fillet welds in the overhead position; perform air carbon arc weld removal; perform bevel groove welds with backing plates in various positions; and demonstrate use of tools and equipment.
Prerequisites: Pre or corequisite: WLDG 1428
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2288 | Internship Welder/Welding Technology
Credit Hours: 2
Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involved in specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 128 hours of practical experience.
Prerequisites: Student must have completed 36 hours of welding courses
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2355 | Adv Weld Metallurgy
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A study of metallurgy as it applies to welding, including structure, identification, and testing of metals; temperature changes and their effect on welded metals; properties of metals, and factors affecting weldability of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The student will identify the structure and properties of metals and describe changes that occur when welds are made. The student will perform various metallurgy tests of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college readiness standards for reading and writing
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2406 | Intermediate Pipe Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. The student will describe equipment and required pipe preparation. The student will perform 1G, 2G, 5 G, and 6G welds using various electrodes.
Prerequisites: Pre or corequisite: WLDG 1435
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2413 | Welding Using Multiple Processes
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: 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, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, or any other approved welding process. The student will identify proper safety equipment and tools and identify and select the proper welding process for a given application. The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze situations and make decisions using skills as taught concerning safety and electrode selections; and select the most economic and practical welding process for the given tasks.
Prerequisites: Pre or corequisite: WLDG 2453
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2432 | Welding Automation
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Overview of automated welding and cutting applications. Special emphasis on safe use and operation of equipment. Set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot various automated welding and/or cutting equipment.
Prerequisites: 16 hours of welding courses
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2443 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions. The student will describe effects of preheating and post weld heating; explain precautions used when welding various metals and alloys; distinguish between qualification and certification procedures; and discuss problems of welding discontinuities. The student will perform open groove welds with mild steel and low alloy electrodes.
Prerequisites: Pre or corequisite: WLDG 1457
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2451 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. Demonstrate proficiency in various welding positions; describe safety rules and equipment used; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various joint designs; diagnose welding problems; and perform visual inspection.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college readiness standards for reading and writing. Pre- or corequisite: WLDG2453
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
WLDG 2453 | Advanced Pipe Welding
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis is on weld positions 5Gand 6G using various electrodes. The student will describe equipment and required pipe preparation and perform 5G and 6G welds using various electrodes.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college readiness standards for reading and writing. Pre or corequisite: WLDG 2406
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology