WELDING TECHNOLOGY (332)

WT 509
Introduction to ARC Welding
Various welding theories and processes; classification and characteristics of welding rods, electrical terms, polarity principles; welding equipment and accessories are taught. Students develop fundamental skills for performing operations with mild steel plates. Health hazards, safety rules/regulations, and OSHA are discussed. 6 credit hours.

WT 510
Blueprint, Layout and Fabrication
Conventional orthographic drawings are studied. Welding symbols as specified by the American Welding society are fully presented as they relate to welding joints. Weldment fabrication and fabrication procedures are also explored. Skills to layout individual parts of a welded assembly to locate, review, and determine welding requirements are also taught. 4 credit hours.

WT 518
Manufacturing Materials and Processes
An introduction to manufacturing materials, methods and processes for drafting and design technicians is provided. Basic cold and hot working processes used to join, form weld, shape and cut materials to specified sizes are also taught. 2 credit hours.

WT 520
ARC Welding
Provides continued development of the basic skills for performing operations with mild steel plates. Students progress in welding from flat to vertical down, to horizontal, to vertical up positions. Flame cutting processes are demonstrated and used. Sound safety practices and rules are emphasized. 6 credit hours.

WT 526
Welding Mathematics
Gives a student a review of basic mathematics as it pertains to layout and blueprint reading. Course covers decimals, fractions, and converting whole inches to millimeters. 2 credit hours.

WT 530
Advanced Welding
Instruction in the use and servicing of semi and fully automatic welding machines, using any combination of gases. Shop task analysis and performance objectives are used. Instruction is self-paced. 4 credit hours.