Course Descriptions
WLDG 1308 Metal Sculpture
Techniques and methods of oxy-fuel and electric welding and cutting to produce ornamental
and functional items. Skill development in material forming, welding, brazing, and
finishing techniques. Includes work ethics, artistic styles, and professionalism.
Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic
description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards.
Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate
field application and production. Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430,
and WLDG 1434. 3 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major
emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. Lab required. Prerequisite:
WLDG 1313. 3 credit hours (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1371 Introduction to Metal Casting
Fundamentals of conceptualizing and producing cast items in ferrous and non-ferrous
metals. Skill development through the casting process to create objects from different
materials. Includes welding, brazing, pattern making, mold making, flask construction
and casting of ferrous and non ferrous metals. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental
Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1401 Metalsmithing
Basic skill development in hand-forging steel, forge welding, scroll-forming, shaping,
and joinery utilizing hammers, anvils, and coal and gas forges. Emphasis on techniques
and processes to demonstrate versatility and skill. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental
Permit. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1405 Art Metals
Fundamentals of producing utilitarian and ornamental items in various metals. Skills
development through the techniques used in fabrication with sheet and/or stock materials
including various welding and cutting processes. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental
Permit. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1407 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW)
and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux
cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Lab required. Prerequisite:
Departmental Permit. Corequisite: WLDG 1428. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power
sources, electrode selection, and various joint designs. Additionally, instruction
provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental
Permit. Corequisite: WLDG 1407. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Principles of gas metal arc welding, set-up and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.
Additionally, this is an overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment
set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using Flux Cored
Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment. Lab required. Prerequisites: WLDG 1407 and Departmental
Permit. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including set-up, GTAW equipment. Instruction
in various positions and joint designs. Lab required. Prerequisites: WLDG 1407 and
Departmental Permit. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding
An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW),
including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis
on various welding positions and electrodes. Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428.
Corequisite: WLDG 2443. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2371 Advanced Welding in Aerospace Applications
Advanced skill development in repair procedures for steel, stainless steel and aluminum
materials as applied to American Welding Society (AWS) standards for aircraft and
aerospace welding. Includes the selection and application of appropriate methods,
materials and equipment for welding, brazing and applied robotics welding. Lab Required.
Prerequisites: WLDG 2447 and WLDG 2451. 3 credit hours. (W)
WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout and Fabrication
An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication
of layout, tools, and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout
skills. Lab required. Prerequisites: WLDG 1317, WLDG 2447, and WLDG 2451. 4 credit
hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2440 Advanced Metal Sculpture
Project development in an open-studio atmosphere. Individualized instruction to encourage
skill combinations and experimentation. Topics include portfolio preparation and presentation.
Lab required. Prerequisites: WLDG 1308. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2441 Power Hammer
Skill development in pneumatic, treadle, and trip hammer techniques. Topics include
forging various steel alloys and larger stock configurations, tool making, machine
care, and hardware. Projects to create functional esthetic objects using power hammers.
Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1401. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes
in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in various positions.
Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428. Corequisite: WLDG 1435. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Advanced topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Includes welding in various positions.
Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1430. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1434. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2471 Advanced Metal Casting
Project development in an open-studio atmosphere. Individualized instruction to encourage
skill combinations and experimentation. Topics include portfolio preparation and presentation.
Lab required. Prerequisite: WLDG 1371. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.
WLDG 2480 Cooperative Education - Welding Technology/Welder
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate
Dean/Director. 4 credit hours. (W)
Note: Welding classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting
heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around
open flames and intense heat for extended periods of time.