School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Welding
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Welding
Course Number
110
Course Title
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Flat and Horizontal Welding)
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
31.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
31.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIMWD-102 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Examines the theory and practical operation of shielded metal arc welding in both a flat and horizontal welding position. Emphasizes safety protocols, machine settings, and filler metals.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Safety protocols.
- SMAW welding machine.
- Filler metals.
- Flat position welding.
- Horizontal position welding.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Demonstrate proper safety practices for Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
- Apply the proper welding machine settings for a given competency using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
- Identify and explain various welding electrodes used in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
- Demonstrate proper welding technique in flat position using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
- Demonstrate proper welding technique in horizontal position using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
- Perform multiple welds using proper welding technique for a given weldment.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Assessment of academic achievement may include (but is not limited to) exams, quizzes, homework, and laboratory assignments.
Texts
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the Welding Technology department faculty.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Test and weldment competency.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Review Semester
Fall 2020