CIMWD-112: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Overhead Welding)

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Welding
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Welding
Course Number
112
Course Title
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Overhead 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-111 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Discusses theory and operation of shielded metal arc welding. Emphasizes safety protocols and working specifically in the overhead welding position.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Safety
  2. Overhead Welding Position
  3. Final weldment assembly
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Demonstrate proper safety practices for Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
  2. Apply the proper welding machine settings for a given competency using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
  3. Demonstrate proper welding technique in overhead position using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
  4. Perform welds using proper preparation and 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

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Test and weldment competency.

Effective Term
Fall 2020