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WLD 100 Oxy-Fuel Systems (2)
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. Co-requisites: WLD 101 or consent of instructor.
WLD 101 Oxy-Fuel Systems Lab (2)
Manipulative skills necessary to weld and cut plate and pipe in all positions, as well as brazing, braze welding, and gouging. Co-requisites: WLD 100 or consent of instructor.
WLD 110 Cutting Processes (2)
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. Co-requisites: WLD 111 or consent of instructor.
WLD 111 Cutting Processes Lab (3)
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. Co-requisites: WLD 110 or consent of instructor.
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (2)
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. Co-requisites: WLD 121 or consent of instructor.
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab (3)
Provides laboratory experiences in which the student acquires the manipulative skills to perform fillet welds in all positions. Co-requisite: WLD 120 or consent of instructor.
WLD 123 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. Prerequisites: WLD 120 and 121 or consent of instructor.
WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (2)
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-requisites: WLD 131 or consent of instructor.
WLD 131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fillet Lab (3)
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.
WLD 133 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Groove Lab (3)
Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and nonferrous plate in all positions. Prerequisites: WLD 130 or consent of instructor.
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding (2)
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.
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab (3)
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-requisites: WLD 140 or consent of instructor.
WLD 143 Gas Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab (3)
Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas metal arc 170 welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and nonferrous plate in all positions using both short circuiting and spray transfer where appropriate. Prerequisites: WLD 140 or consent of instructor.
WLD 145 Gas Metal Arc Welding Aluminum Lab (1)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 140 or consent of Instructor.
WLD 147 Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab (1)
Acquaints the student with the method of operation and application of the flux cored welding system. Prerequisites: WLD 140 or consent of instructor.
WLD 151 Basic Welding A (2)
Introduction to welding, cutting processes, and related equipment. Basic setup, operation, and related safety are applied.
WLD 152 Basic Welding B (5)
An introduction to common cutting and welding processes used in industry. Theory, setup, operation, and related safety are applied.
WLD 161 Submerged Arc Welding Lab (1)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 140 or consent of Instructor.
WLD 170 Blueprint Reading for Welding (2)
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. Co-requisites: WLD 171 or consent of Instructor.
WLD 171 Blueprint Reading for Welding Lab (3)
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. Co-requisites: WLD 170 or consent of instructor.
WLD 181 Advanced Welding Systems Lab (1)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 140 and 141 and 143 or consent of instructor.
WLD 191 Plasma Arc Welding Systems Lab (1)
Teaches the necessary manipulative techniques for plasma arc welding. Plasma arc cutting may be included.
WLD 198 Special Topics in Welding (1-6)
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. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
WLD 220 Welding Certification (2)
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-requisites: WLD 221 or consent of instructor.
WLD 221 Welding Certification Lab (3)
Provides the student with an opportunity to test to certification standards on all types of welding. Prerequisites: WLD 220 or consent of instructor.
WLD 225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Open Groove Lab (3)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 120 and 121 or consent of instructor.
WLD 227 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A (3)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 225 or consent of instructor.
WLD 229 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B (3)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 225 or consent of instructor.
WLD 230 Welding Quality Control Lab (1)
Provides the student with a working knowledge of quality controls encountered in welding.
WLD 235 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Lab A (3)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 133 or consent of instructor.
WLD 237 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Lab B (3)
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. Prerequisites: WLD 133 or consent of instructor.
WLD 240 Materials Technology (2)
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 effect on them.
WLD 245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A (3)
Acquaints the student with the operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc System for welding pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Co-requisites: WLD 143 or consent of instructor.
WLD 247 Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B (3)
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). Prerequisites: WLD 143 or consent of instructor.
WLD 251 Welding Automation Lab (1)
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.
WLD 253 Pipe Fitting and Template Development Lab (1)
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.
WLD 298 Welding Practicum (1-6)
Provides on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives. Students participating in the Practicum do not receive compensation. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
WLD 299 Cooperative Education Program (1-6)
Provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
WPP 200 Workplace Principles (3)
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.
WS 200 Introduction to Women's Studies in the Social Sciences (3)
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.
WS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies in the Arts and Humanities (3)
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.
