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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 347
WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate (2-6-4)
This course introduces metal arc welding and ux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and llet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform llet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the at, horizontal, and overhead positions.
WLD 122 GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe (1-6-3)
Prerequisite: WLD 121
This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas metal arc (MIG) welding process. Em-
phasis is placed on advancing skills with the GMAW process making groove welds on carbon steel plate and pipe in various positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds with prescribed electrodes on various joint geometry.
WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate (2-6-4)
This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper ller rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW llet and groove welds with various electrodes and ller materials.
WLD 132 GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe (1-6-3)
Prerequisite: WLD 131
This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process.
Topics include setup, joint preparation, and electrode selection with emphasis on manipula- tive skills in all welding positions on plate and pipe. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and ller materials on various joint geometry.
WLD 141 Symbols & Speci cations (2-2-3)
This course introduces the basic symbols and speci cations used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and speci cations. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and speci cations commonly used in welding.
WLD 151 Fabrication I (2-6-4)
This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment.
WLD 215 SMAW (stick) Pipe (1-9-4)
Prerequisite: WLD 115 or WLD 116
This course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe
positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, pro le, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW welds to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions.
WLD 231 GTAW (TIG) Pipe (1-6-3)
Prerequisite: WLD 132
This course covers gas tungsten arc welding on pipe. Topics include joint preparation and
t up with emphasis placed on safety, GTAW welding technique, bead application, and joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds to applicable codes on pipe with prescribed electrodes and ller materials in various pipe positions.
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