Welding (WELD)

Introduction to Welding
WELD 102 6 Credits/Units

4 hours of lecture / 4 hours of lab

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in, or completion of HLTH 120 (grade of "C" or higher) and CAP 42 (grade of "C" or higher), or placement into Math level 10.

An introduction to the welding industry and the various career paths available within the industry. Practical application in general shop safety and department-required training on metal working equipment. [GE]

Welding Blueprint Reading
WELD 110 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Interpretation of welding blueprints, welding symbols, tolerances and structural shapes. [GE]

Gas Metal Arc Welding
WELD 140 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 102 (grade of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 140 and WELD 141

Instructional theory and application of Gas Metal Arc Welding processes on ferrous metals. [GE]

Gas Metal Arc Fabrication
WELD 141 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 102 (grade of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 140 and WELD 141

Application of concepts of gas metal arc welding processes on ferrous metals with a focus on fabrication techniques, proper use of hand tools and equipment found in industry. [GE]

Flux Core Arc Welding
WELD 142 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 140 and 141 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 142 and 143

Instructional theory and application of arc cutting processes/oxyfuel cutting and flux core arc welding processes on ferrous metals. [GE]

Flux Core Arc Fabrication
WELD 143 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 140 and 141 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 142 and 143

Application of concepts of flux core arc welding processes on ferrous metals with a focus on fabrication techniques, proper use of hand tools and equipment found in industry. [GE]

Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WELD 144 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 142 and WELD 143 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 144 and WELD 145

Instructional theory and application of arc cutting processes/oxyfuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding processes on ferrous metals. [GE]

Shielded Metal Arc Fabrication
WELD 145 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 142 and WELD 143 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 144 and WELD 145

Application of concepts of shielded metal arc welding processes on ferrous metals with a focus on fabrication techniques, proper use of hand tools and equipment found in industry. [GE]

Welding Certification Prep
WELD 156 2 Credits/Units

4 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 102 (grade of "C" or higher) and consent of Instructional Unit.

Department consent required for enrollment. Students will use lab time to practice towards a WABO and/or AWS welding certification(s). Weld certification testing is only done in WELD 256. [GE]

Weld Fabrication Projects
WELD 157 2 Credits/Units

4 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 102 (grade of "C" or higher) and consent of Instructional Unit.

Department consent required for enrollment. Use the welding lab to design and/or build an approved fabrication project. WELD 157 can be substituted for WELD 156 to satisfy Welding Technology AAT and Welding Technician Certificate of Proficiency requirements.

Cooperative Work Experience
WELD 199 1-5 Credits/Units

15 hours of clinical

Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE]

Applied Material Science
WELD 200 5 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 4 hours of lab

Introduction to applied material science for technical professionals. Covers basic theory, application, and advanced manufacturing methods through a combination of lecture and laboratory activities. Topics: material properties, material structure, testing, manufacturing, joining, and material classification and identification for metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials. [GE]

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 240 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 144 and WELD 145 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 240 and WELD 241

Instructional theory and application of arc cutting process/oxyfuel cutting and gas tungsten arc welding processes on ferrous metals. [GE]

Gas Tungsten Arc Fabrication
WELD 241 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 144 and WELD 145 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 240 and WELD 241

Application of concepts of gas tungsten arc welding processes on ferrous metals with a focus on fabrication techniques, proper use of hand tools and equipment found in industry. [GE]

Advanced Wire Feed Welding
WELD 242 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 240 and WELD 241 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 242 and 243

Advanced instructional theory and application of arc cutting processes/oxyfuel cutting, sub-arc welding and wire feed welding processes on ferrous and nonferrous metals. [GE]

Advanced Wire Feed Fabrication
WELD 243 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 240 and WELD 241 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 242 and 243

Application of concepts of wire feed welding processes on ferrous and nonferrous metals with a focus on fabrication techniques, proper use of hand tools and equipment found in industry. [GE]

Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 244 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 242 and WELD 243 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 244 and WELD 245

Advanced instructional theory and application of arc cutting processes/oxyfuel cutting and gas tungsten arc welding processes on ferrous and nonferrous metals. [GE]

Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Fabrication
WELD 245 6 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture / 6 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 242 and WELD 243 (grades of "C" or higher), and concurrent enrollment in WELD 244 and WELD 245

Application of concepts of advanced gas tungsten arc welding processes on nonferrous metals with a focus on fabrication techniques, proper use of hand tools and equipment found in industry. [GE]

Weld Certification Test
WELD 256 1 Credit/Unit

1 hours of lecture / 1 hours of lab

Prerequisite: WELD 156 or WELD 157 (grade of "C" or higher).

A one day class to test for a WABO and/or AWS welding certification. Class fee is for one certification attempt as approved by the CWI instructor or department head. Some certifications are eligible for both WABO and AWS certification in one test. Required paperwork and fees will be submitted by the CWI instructor conducting the test after successful completion.

Selected Topics
WELD 280 1-6 Credits/Units

6 hours of lecture

Selected topics in Welding. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE]

Selected Topics - Lab
WELD 281 1-6 Credits/Units

12 hours of lab

Selected topics in Welding. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE]

Special Projects
WELD 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Projects assigned according to needs and abilities of the student. Hours arranged with instructor. Maximum of 15 credits allowed toward a certificate or degree. [GE]