MATH 103 Essentials of Technical Math
This course includes a thorough review of arithmetic, an in-depth study of plane geometry concepts, an introduction to the metric system, and an introduction to trigonometry.
5 credit hours: 5 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
MT 114 Basic Measurement
Measuring techniques required for machine operations in industry.
2 credit hours: 1 lecture hour; 2 lab hours per week.
WLD 101 Introduction to Arc Welding
The study of arc welding processes that are most widely used in lead industry. Students will learn about shop equipment, safety, and housekeeping. Electrode selection and identification will be studied. These types of weld joints are thoroughly discussed.
0.5 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
WLD 102 Basic Arc Welding in the Flat Position
Prerequisite: WLD 101 “C” or better.
This course is a continuation of WLD 101. Using the flat position, the student will weld three beads, tee-joints, lap joints, butt joints, and outside corner to specifications given by the instructor. Gloves are to be purchased by the student. Shop safety will be stressed during course.
0.5 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
WLD 103 Arc Welding in the Flat and Horizontal Positions
Prerequisite: WLD 102 “C” or better.
This course is a continuation of WLD 102, using the flat position and horizontal welding position. Student will weld using various electrode grades. A v-groove test must be passed. Shop safety will be employed during the course.
0.5-2 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.
WLD 105 Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
Prerequisite: WLD 122 “C” or better.
An introduction to gas welding, bronze welding, and cutting with emphasis on obtaining manipulative skills in each area. Instruction is given in related technical terms.
0.5-3 credit hours: 1 lecture hour; 4 lab hours per week.
WLD 109 Blueprint Reading for Welders
Prerequisite: Shop math equivalency/high school drafting.
Reading welding prints using mathematics, interpreting welding symbols, gauges and inspection techniques.
2 credit hours: 1 lecture hour; 2 lab hours per week.
WLD 117 Arc Welding in the Vertical Position
Prerequisite: WLD 103 “C” or better.
This course is a continuation of WLD 103, using the vertical position. Students will weld using various electrode grades. A V-groove test must be passed. Shop safety will be emphasized in the course.
0.5-2 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.
WLD 118 Arc Welding in the Overhead Position
Prerequisite: WLD 117 “C” or better.
This course is a continuation of WLD 117 using the overhead welding position. Students will weld using various electrode grades on various materials. A v-groove test must be passed. Shop safety will be emphasized in the course.
0.5-1 credit hour: 0 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
WLD 120 Introduction to MIG Welding
Prerequisite: WLD 118 “C” or better.
Course designed to cover production methods and techniques in gas metal arc welding (MIG). This process will include spray transfer, short arc transfer and cored wires. This will be done by studying machine set-up, handling the gun, weld size, gun angle, wire feed and gas quantities. Safety will be emphasized.
0.5-1 credit hour: 0 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
WLD 121 MIG Welding with Spray Arc Process
Prerequisite: WLD 120 “C” or better.
Course provides theory and welding experience in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions using various joint designs. Various fillet sizes and material thickness will be the welding lab experiences. Shop safety will be emphasized.
0.5-3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.
WLD 122 MIG Welding with Globular Transfer Process and Short Arc
Prerequisite: WLD 121 “C” or better.
Student will learn when welding with consumable wire electrodes that transfer of metal is achieved by three methods. The type of metal transfer that occurs will depend on electrode wire size, shielding gas, arc voltage, and welding current. Various lab exercises employ different processes with different joint types and various welding positions. Shop safety will be emphasized.
0.5-2 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
WLD 125 TIG Welding
Prerequisite: WLD 122 “C” or better.
The course will introduce gas tungsten-arc welding (GTAW or TIG). Students will learn how to properly set up machine and weld in various positions with ferrous and non-ferrous material. The student will learn how to regulate oxygen and acetylene for the oxyacetylene welding process. Student will weld various material thickness in different positions and pass a weld joint test. Shop safety will be emphasized.
0.5-3 credit hours: 1 lecture hour; 4 lab hours per week.
