School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Welding
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Welding
Course Number
130
Course Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Flat and Horizontal)
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
Covers theory, machine settings, filler metals, and operation of gas metal arc welding. Emphasizes safety protocols, flat welding position, and horizontal welding position using mild steel.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Safety
- GMAW welding machine
- Filler metal
- Flat position welding
- Horizontal position welding
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Demonstrate proper safety practices for the Gas Metal Arc Welding process.
- Prepare the Gas Metal Arc Welding machine for a given metal type and thickness.
- Select the proper filler metal for a given weldment using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process.
- Demonstrate the proper welding technique in flat position.
- Demonstrate the proper welding technique in horizontal position.
- 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
Other Exam Details
Test
Skilled Demonstration Details
Weldment competency
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Review Semester
Fall 2020