Course Description

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.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

5

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

4

Required Prerequisites

WPT 113, WPT 114

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Understand the role of automation in the manufacturing environment and the different ways in which it can be employed.
• Identify common forms of welding automation.

Application:

• Develop weld parameters to achieve defined results.
• Use formulae to estimate cost of work.

Integration:

• Integrate mathematical reasoning with welding process knowledge to estimate cycle times / increase efficiency.

Human Dimension:

• Recognize the importance of weld quality on the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Be aware of their personal impact on the quality of the projects in which they are involved.

Learning How to Learn:

• Evaluate hypothetical applications and determine efficacy of different processes.