School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Welding
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Welding
Course Number
120
Course Title
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Safety and Technology)
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIMWD-102 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Covers theory and operation of gas tungsten arc welding equipment. Emphasizes safety protocols, machine settings, and filler metals.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Safety
- GTAW welding machine
- Filler metals
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Demonstrate proper safety practices for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process.
- Prepare the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding machine for a given metal type and thickness.
- Select the proper filler metal for a given weldment using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process.
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