Welding Required Courses

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.

Welding Fabrication/Production (WBL)

31442325

UGRD

| 3 CR

This course introduces the student to the basics of metal fabrication including the use of layout tools and principles, and blueprint interpretation. Also, weldment fit-up, tacking, distortion, and flame straightening are covered. The use of shears, drilling, taping, painting, and CNC cutting equipment for fabrication purposes is also covered. PREREQUISITES: 31442321 Print Reading - Welding Trades, 31442370 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1, 31442373 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1, 31442374 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2, 31442376 Oxyfuel & Arc Cutting Processes, and COREQUISITE: 31442375 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3.

Gas Metal Arc Welding 1

31442370

UGRD

| 3 CR

This course introduces the student to the basics of GMAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard industry techniques.

Gas Metal Arc Welding 2

31442371

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the next level of GMAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard industry techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442370 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1.

Gas Metal Arc Welding 3

31442372

UGRD

| 1 CR

This course introduces the student to an advanced level of GMAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard industry techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442371 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1

31442373

UGRD

| 3 CR

This course introduces the student to the basics of SMAW welding. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized when welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard welding techniques.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2

31442374

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the next level of SMAW welding. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized when welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard welding techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442373 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3

31442375

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to an advanced level of SMAW welding. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in SMAW welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard welding techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442374 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2.

Oxyfuel & Arc Cutting Processes

31442376

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the basics of cutting and gouging operations. It includes the study of the common processes, techniques, and equipment utilized when cutting and gouging. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in the use of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Flux Cored Arc Welding 1

31442377

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the basics of FCAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard industry techniques.

Flux Cored Arc Welding 2

31442378

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the next level of FCAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard industry techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442377 Flux Cored Arc Welding 1.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1

31442379

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the basics of GTAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing standard industry techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442380 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2

31442380

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course introduces the student to the next level of GTAW welding operations. It includes the study of the type of metals and equipment utilized in welding. The instruction emphasizes accepted applications in butting and joining metals utilizing the standard industry techniques. COREQUISITE: 31442379 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1.

General Education Courses

Applied Communications

32801361

UGRD

| 2 CR

This basic communication course focuses on effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing in life and at work. Students demonstrate their skills both individually and in groups. Students also produce such employment documents as a cover letter, a resume, and a preliminary job portfolio.

Applied Math

32804303

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course covers practical applications of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, proportion, and formula evaluation. The course also includes measurement, U.S. and metric systems of measurement, and basic geometry.