Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3

Division: Technical

First level lecture for all students enrolled in a Welding Technology Degree or Certificate Program. Course will cover theory and technique for Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Oxy Fuel Processes for welding, brazing, and cutting. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Corequisites: WPT 112

Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 8

Division: Technical

First level lab for all students enrolled in a Welding Technology Degree or Certificate Program. Practical application of Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Oxy Fuel Processes for welding, brazing, and cutting. Group 2 course. Quantitative Reasoning.

Corequisites: WPT 111

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3

Division: Technical

Second level lecture for all students enrolled in a Welding Technology Degree or Certificate Program. Course will cover theory and technique for Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Arc Cutting Processes. Group 2 course. Quantitative Reasoning.

Corequisites: WPT 114

Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 8

Division: Technical

Second level lab for all students enrolled in a Welding Technology Degree or Certificate Program. Practical application of Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Plasma Arc Cutting. Welds will be performed in all positions and subjected to destructive quality testing. Group 2 course.

Corequisites: WPT 113

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 4

Division: Technical

Students will learn performance qualification according to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. As part of this course, students may earn various qualifications according to AWS standards adhering to D1.1 (steel) and D1.2 (aluminium) covering multiple processes. Group 2 course. Prerequisites: None. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 5

Division: Technical

This course provides students an opportunity to apply the process-specific welding skills that they have previously mastered to complete fabrication and repairs projects. In addition to welding, students will learn shop metal identification, how to set up and operate shop metal prep and fabricating equipment as well as plan, sketch, order and prepare for a variety of projects. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 5

Division: Technical

First level fabrication class for all students enrolled in the Welding Technology A.A.S. program. Students will learn to apply manufacturing principles and techniques in order to complete assemblies to print specifications. Proper use of common industrial tools and machinery, including CNC cutting table, will be stressed. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 5

Division: Technical

Second level fabrication class for all students enrolled in the Welding Technology A.A.S. program. Students will take control of a fabrication project from the planning to finishing stages. Emphasis on design, project planning, and efficient execution. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 5

Division: Technical

Class to cover theory and practical use of common methods of non-destructive examination. Processes include dye penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle. Familiarity with prevalent AWS codes and standards will be emphasized. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 5

Division: Technical

This course provides students an opportunity to learn the theory behind common forms of automation utilized throughout the welding industry. Lab assignments will focus on equipment set-up and operations along with analysis of results. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 2-4, Contact Hours: 2-4

Division: Technical

The purpose of the internship is to provide on-the-job training for the student who wishes to pursue a career in a technical field of study. The internship will be customized to meet the learning needs of the student and the job requirements of the sponsoring firm. Students spend 10-15 hours per week in this paid, supervised on-the-job training experience. In addition to the required 50 hours per credit at a work site, students participate in semi-monthly seminars. Students must apply one month prior to the semester in which they will complete the internship. Group 2 course. Communications - Direct.