Welding

Course Descriptions

WLD 101 Welding I 2-2-3
This beginning level welding course involves instruction and practice in the safe operation of Oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), AC/DC, and an overview of welding methods. This class utilizes certified American Welding Society (AWS) curriculum. Successful completion of WLD 101, WLD 102, WLD 201, and WLD 202 prepares students to take WLD 280 and the AWS certification exam. (FA, SP)

WLD 102 Welding II 2-2-3
This course is a continuation of Welding I and a study of welding processes including: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Carbon-arc cutting. This class utilizes certified American Welding Society (AWS) curriculum. Successful completion of WLD101, WLD 102, WLD 201, and WLD 202 prepares students to take WLD 280 and the AWS certification exam. (FA, SP)

WLD 201 Welding III 2-2-3
A further continuation of Welding I and II, this course focuses on Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Both ferrous and non-ferrous welding materials are utilized. This class utilizes American Welding Society (AWS) curriculum. Successful completion of WLD101, WLD 102, WLD 201, and WLD 202 prepares students to take WLD 280 and the AWS certification exam. (FA, SP)

WLD 202 Welding IV 2-2-3
This advanced level welding course is a continuation of Welding I, II, and III, with instruction focusing on Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), plasma cutting, and bend-tests for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). This class utilizes certified American Welding Society (AWS) curriculum. Successful completion of WLD101, WLD 102, WLD 201, and WLD 202 prepares students to take WLD 280 and the AWS certification exam. (FA, SP)

WLD 220
WLD 221 Special Problems in Welding 2-2-3
This course involving special projects is designed to meet the special instructional needs of the Industrial Technology or Welding and Metals major. The student may take the course two times for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisites: WLD 101 and WLD 102 or instructor approval. (WLD 220 FA, WLD 221 SP)

WLD 280 Welding and Metals Technology Capstone 2-4-3
The Welding and Metals Technology Capstone prepares students’ to take the American Welding Society (AWS) Level I certification exam. Students are allotted time to take the written portion of the exam as well as prepare and assemble necessary weld coupons and complete the final AWS project. Students who successfully pass all portions of the AWS examination will receive AWS Level I certification. Prerequisites: WLD 201 or instructor approval. Co-requisite: WLD 202 or instructor approval. (FA, SP)

WLD 299 Special Studies in Welding and Metals Technology (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN)