WELDING - COURSES OFFERED

WLD 100	Welding Fundamentals and Metallurgy (3)
This course will introduce the student to welding technology, safety, blueprint interpretation designed primarily for welding, welding symbols, and their significance. Basic science of metallurgy used in the welding industry will also be covered. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
WLD 160	Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding (5)
Prerequisite: WLD 100
This is an introductory course in basic oxyacetylene welding. This course emphasizes on safety, operations of the acetylene welding equipment, electrode identification, and gas welding terminology. Welding in the flat and horizontal position will also be covered. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 3 lab credits)
WLD 170	Introduction to Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (5)
Prerequisite: WLD 160
This course in basic shielded metal arc welding focuses on safety and the operations and use of various types of arc welding machines, electrode identification and arc welding terminology. Welding in the flat and horizontal position will also be covered. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 3 lab credits)
WLD 190	Advanced Oxyacetylene Welding (6)
Prerequisite: WLD 160
This course in oxyacetylene welding emphasizes on metal cutting process, welding, brazing, and soldering. Welding and cutting in the vertical and overhead positions will also be covered. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 4 lab credits)

WLD 260	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (6)
Prerequisite: WLD 170
This is an advanced course in shielded metal arc welding. Focus will be on the safety operations of various types of arc welding machines, supplies and electrode identification. Emphasis in the single and multi-pass groove welding in the vertical and overhead positions. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 4 lab credits)
WLD 270	Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) (6)
Prerequisite: WLD 170
This course identifies gas metal arc welding principles and welding procedures. This emphasize on GMAW machines, welding procedures, and welding joints. GMAW is mostly referred to as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding in the welding industry. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 4 lab credits)
WLD 280	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) (6)
Prerequisite: WLD 170
A practical and application course identifies the joining techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding processes. Emphasis will be placed on welding and joining of high-tech components and composite materials. GTAW is mostly referred to as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding in the welding industry. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 4 lab credits)
WLD 290	Special Welding Processes (6)
Prerequisite: WLD 170
Apply special welding and cutting processes techniques. The emphasis will be on submerged welding, submerged cutting, and various special welding processes. Ferrous and Non-ferrous welding and cutting applications will also be covered. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 4 lab credits)