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WLD 100 (2) Course ID: 004575

Oxy-Fuel Systems

A working knowledge of oxy-fuel identification, set-up, inspection, and maintenance; consumable identification, selection and care; principles of operation; and effects of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting, welding, brazing principles and practices, and metallurgy. Shop safety and equipment use are also covered. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours) Co-requisite: WLD 101 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Lecture

WLD 101 (2) Course ID: 004576

Oxy-Fuel Systems Lab

Manipulative skills necessary to weld and cut plate and pipe in all positions, as well as brazing, braze welding, and gouging. Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours/30:1 ratio) Co-requisite: WLD 100 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 110 (2) Course ID: 004605

Cutting Processes

A working knowledge of various cutting processes used by the welding industry. Will include, but is not limited to, safety, theory of operation, setup and operating techniques, troubleshooting and making minor equipment repairs, terms and definitions, identification, evaluation, repair and prevention of discontinuities of cut surfaces. Includes oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, exothermic cutting, air carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc cutting, and mechanical cutting process. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours) Co-requisite: WLD 111 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Lecture

WLD 111 (3) Course ID: 004577

Cutting Processes Lab

Designed to provide the student with practical experience to become proficient in the use of various metal cutting processes. Safety, setup, and operating techniques are employed. Students will troubleshoot and make minor repairs to equipment. Students will also learn to identify, repair, and prevent reoccurrence of cut surface discontinuities. Processes shall include, but not limited to: OFC, PAC, AAC, and mechanical methods. Various materials will be used where appropriate. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/ 30:1 ratio) Co-requisite: WLD 110 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 120 (2) Course ID: 004600

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Teaches students the identification, inspection, and maintenance of SMAW electrodes; principles of SMAW; the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld plate and pipe; and metallurgy. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 121 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Lecture

WLD 121 (3) Course ID: 004578

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab

Provides laboratory experiences in which the student acquires the manipulative skills to perform fillet welds in all positions. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio) Co-requisite: WLD 120 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 123 (3) Course ID: 004599

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove with Backing Lab

Provides experiences in which students acquire the manipulative skills to do groove welds in all positions with backing. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisites: WLD 120 and 121 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 130 (2) Course ID: 004579

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Identification, inspection, and maintenance of GTAW machines; identification, selection and storage of GTAW electrodes; principles of GTAW; the effects of variables on the GTAW process; and metallurgy. This course also teaches the theory and application of Plasma Arc Cutting. Co-requisite: WLD 131 or Consent of Instructor. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).

Components: Lecture

WLD 131 (3) Course ID: 004580

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fillet Lab

Teaches the necessary manipulative skills needed to apply the Gas Tungsten Arc on various joint designs on plate with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Plasma Arc cutting included. Co-requisite: WLD 130 or Consent of Instructor. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 133 (3) Course ID: 004581

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Groove Lab

Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions. Pre-requisite: WLD 130 or Consent of Instructor. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/ 30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 140 (2) Course ID: 004582

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Identification, inspection, and maintenance of GMAW machines; identification, selection, and storage of GMAW electrodes; principles of GMAW; and the effects of variables on the GMAW process. Theory and applications of related processes such as FCAW and SAW and metallurgy are also included. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).

Components: Lecture

WLD 141 (3) Course ID: 004583

Gas Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab

Teaches the practical application and manipulative skills of Gas Metal Arc Welding and the proper safety situations needed in this process. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be covered, as well as various joint designs on plate in all positions. Co-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 143 (3) Course ID: 004584

Gas Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab

Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas metal arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions using both short circuiting and spray transfer where appropriate. Pre-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 145 (1) Course ID: 004586

Gas Metal Arc Welding Aluminum Lab

Teaches welding aluminum using the GMAW process. Fillets and groove welds are made in all positions in both plate and pipe. Short Circuiting and Spray transfers are used where appropriate. Pre-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio)

Components: Laboratory

WLD 147 (1) Course ID: 004585

Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab

Acquaints the student with the method of operation and application of the flux cored welding system. Prerequisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 151 (2) Course ID: 004603

Basic Welding A

Introduction to welding, cutting processes, and related equipment. Basic setup, operation, and related safety are applied. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

WLD 152 (5) Course ID: 004441

Basic Welding B

An introduction to common cutting and welding processes used in industry. Theory, setup, operation, and related safety are applied. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

WLD 161 (1) Course ID: 004602

Submerged Arc Welding Lab

Designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of SAW set-up, maintenance, and consumable identification. Includes practice in basic SAW principles and techniques related to the field of study. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisites: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 170 (2) Course ID: 004587

Blueprint Reading for Welding

Provides a study of occupationally specific prints for welders. Advanced study of multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forgings, instrumentation and control charts and diagrams, working drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and use of reference materials and books are included. Occupational specifics including welding drawings, symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols, testing symbols and specification interpretations are stressed. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 171 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Lecture

WLD 171 (3) Course ID: 004588

Blueprint Reading for Welding Lab

Provides students with practice fabricating from a blueprint. Students will read and fabricate from detail prints, control distortion during fabrication, and follow the proper sequence in welding a fabricated part. Students will use welding symbols and study weld sizes and strengths. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/ 30:1 ratio). Co-requisite: WLD 170 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 181 (1) Course ID: 004601

Advanced Welding Systems Lab

Provides the student a working knowledge and hands on experience using advanced arc welding machines (STT surface tension transfer and pulsed GMA welding) on various joints and metals. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisites: WLD 140 and 141 and 143 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 191 (1) Course ID: 002144

Plasma Arc Welding Systems Lab

Teaches the necessary manipulative techniques for plasma arc welding. Plasma arc cutting may be included. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 198 (1 - 6) Course ID: 004573 Instructor Consent Required

Special Topics in Welding

Various Welding Technology topics, issues and trends will be addressed. Topics may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor; course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture: Varies. Laboratory: Varies. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor.

Components: Lecture

WLD 220 (2) Course ID: 004589

Welding Certification

Provides the student with a working knowledge of certification encountered in welding. The student will start with developing a WPS, qualify the WPS, and qualify personnel. Documents used in welding certification are developed and used. Co-requisite: WLD 221 or Consent of Instructor. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).

Components: Lecture

WLD 221 (3) Course ID: 004590

Welding Certification Lab

Provides the student with an opportunity to test to certification standards on all types of welding. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: WLD 220 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 225 (3) Course ID: 004591

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Open Groove Lab

Designed to build upon SMAW Plate Lab I & II. Offers the student the opportunity to advance skills in the practical aspects of vee-butt plate welding using SMAW. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: WLD 120 and 121 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 227 (3) Course ID: 004592

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A

Teaches the required manipulative skills to arc weld pipe using mild steel electrodes in the 2G and 5G positions including proper pipe preparations, electrodes, safety precautions, and welding sequences. Fillet welds on pipe joints are also included in 2F, 2FR, 4F, and 5F positions. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: WLD 225 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 229 (3) Course ID: 004593

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B

Teaches the required manipulative skills to arc weld pipe using mild steel electrodes in the 6G position including proper pipe preparations, electrodes, safety precautions, and welding sequences. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: WLD 225 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 230 (1) Course ID: 004606 Instructor Consent Required

Welding Quality Control Lab

Provides the student with a working knowledge of quality controls encountered in welding. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 235 (3) Course ID: 004594

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Lab A

Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding system for welding of both ferrous and non-ferrous pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Prerequisite: WLD 133 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 237 (3) Course ID: 004595

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Lab B

Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding process for welding of both ferrous and non-ferrous pipe in 6G position. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: WLD 133 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 240 (2) Course ID: 004596

Materials Technology

Provides the student with a working knowledge of materials used in welding. This class includes materials identification and classification. Metallurgy is included with a detailed analysis of physical, mechanical, and chemical properties. Introduces the student to the application of metallurgy to welding including preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment and their effects on welding and welding's effect on them. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours)

Components: Lecture

WLD 245 (3) Course ID: 004604

Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A

Acquaints the student with the operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc System for welding pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Co-requisite: WLD 143 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 247 (3) Course ID: 004597

Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B

Acquaints the student with the operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc System for welding groove welds in pipe in 6G position. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: WLD 143 or Consent of Instructor.

Components: Laboratory

WLD 251 (1) Course ID: 004608

Welding Automation Lab

Provides the student a working knowledge and hands-on experience using automatic welding equipment such as robotic welding systems, bug-o systems, and automated GTA welding systems. Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 253 (1) Course ID: 004607

Pipe Fitting and Template Development Lab

Provides experiences in pipe template development and job knowledge and experience with the techniques and tools used to field layout, cut, and fit the various pipe joints that are used in pipe trades. Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours/30:1 ratio).

Components: Laboratory

WLD 298 (1 - 6) Course ID: 004443 Instructor Consent Required

Welding Practicum

Provides on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Practicum do not receive compensation. Laboratory: 1-6 credits (30-180 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Pre-requisite: Consent of Instructor.

Components: Practicum

WLD 299 (1 - 6) Course ID: 004598 Instructor Consent Required

Cooperative Education Program

Provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

Components: Co-Op

WPP 200 (3) Course ID: 002193

Workplace Principles

Workplace Principles examines the changing workforce and the skills needed to adapt to constantly changing demands and expectations. The course includes but is not limited to problem solving, teamwork, time management, and self-management skills. Job-seeking and job-retention skills are taught through the development of resumes and job search materials. Maximum benefit is received if this course is taken in the latter part of the student's course work. Prerequisites: None

Components: Lecture

WS 200 (3) Course ID: 000815

Introduction to Women's Studies in the Social Sciences

An introduction to women's studies from a social science perspective, using a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approach. Introduces students to social science explanations for sex-typed behavior, to social perceptions of women and men, and to the roles of women in social and cultural life.

Components: Lecture Attributes: Social Interaction

WS 201 (3) Course ID: 000921

Introduction to Women's Studies in the Arts and Humanities

An introduction to women's history in work, family, and creative production. This course presents a set of organizing ideas for examining issues and problems of women in contemporary society and gives students opportunities for writing, interviewing, and discussing issues of gender, class, and race from an interdisciplinary point of view. It introduces students to the basic methods of humanistic inquiry in general and humanistic women's studies in particular.

Components: Lecture Attributes: Humanities