Academic Programs

Welding Technology (CRT.WEL)

This program provides experiences which enable students to develop competencies necessary for employment in and/or continued education in welding. Emphasis throughout the program is placed on developing skills in the following areas: safety, metal identification, oxy-acetylene welding, metal cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and blueprint reading.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year:

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First Year
First Semester

TEC-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

WEL-057

Credit Hours: 2.50

TEC-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

TEC-070

Credit Hours: 2.50

TEC-040

Credit Hours: 2.50

WEL-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

First Year
Second Semester

WEL-047

Credit Hours: 2.00

WEL-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

WEL-058

Credit Hours: 2.00

WEL-059

Credit Hours: 3.00

WEL-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	TEC-048	Applied Shop Computations TEC-048 Applied Shop Computations Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization. Course Outline	3.0
	WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5
	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
	TEC-070	Properties of Metal TEC-070 Properties of Metal Familiarizes the student with the need for heat treatment of metals and the processes and techniques used and the resulting effects. Also includes a study of the machinability of metals and the contributing physical and metallurgical factors. Course Outline	2.5
	TEC-040	Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-040 Blueprint Reading/Industry I Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. Course Outline	2.5
	WEL-056	Metal Cutting and Fabrication WEL-056 Metal Cutting and Fabrication This course is designed to provide an understanding of metal cutting and fabricating processes and weld joint design.(Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		13.5
Second Semester
	WEL-047	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I WEL-047 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I This course provides an introduction to shielded metal arc welding. Students learn to set up equipment, identify electrodes, strike and run beads in the flat position. Course Outline *	2.0
	WEL-048	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II WEL-048 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II In this course students learn to perform single and multiple pass welds with shielded metal arc welding equipment in all positions. Course Outline *	3.0
	WEL-058	Gas Metal Arc Welding I WEL-058 Gas Metal Arc Welding I This course introduces gas metal arc welding procedures and equipment. Students learn to perform single and multiple pass welds in the flat position with gas metal arc welding equipment. Course Outline *	2.0
	WEL-059	Gas Metal Arc Welding II WEL-059 Gas Metal Arc Welding II This course teaches students to perform gas metal arc welds in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions using single and multiple pass welds. Course Outline *	3.0
	WEL-061	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WEL-061 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding This course introduces students to gas tungsten arc welding equipment and procedures. Welds are prepared in flat, horizontal and vertical positions on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals		13.0

Total Program Hours

26.5

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* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Welding Technology (CRT.WEL)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

TEC-048Applied Shop Computations

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

TEC-043Industrial Safety

TEC-070Properties of Metal

TEC-040Blueprint Reading/Industry I

WEL-056Metal Cutting and Fabrication

Semester Totals

WEL-047Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-048Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-058Gas Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-059Gas Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-061Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

TEC-070
Properties of Metal

TEC-040
Blueprint Reading/Industry I

WEL-056
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WEL-047
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-048
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-058
Gas Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-059
Gas Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-061
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding