This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Developmental
Course Number
120
Course Title
Introduction to Fabrication
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
18.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
18.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
S/U
Catalog Course Description
Introduces the fundamentals of basic welding and fabrication. Explores the shop environment, basic print reading, basic welding, and basic fabrication functions necessary for entry-level positions in either manufacturing or manufacturing maintenance positions. Projects include fabricating and assembling a welded project during the three 6-hour sessions.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
The student will be introduced to the safety and basic skills needed to fabricate and build an industrial component in a team-based process.
Core Course Topics
- Safety in the manufacturing workplace.
- Basic shop tools and practices.
- Basic print reading.
- GMAW (mig) welding.
- Basic lay-out.
- Basic measurement and computing.
- Teamwork skills.
- Quality fundamentals.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Identify the safety issues associated with shop tools.
- Identify, use, and maintain basic hand and power tools.
- Navigate and interpret a mechanical print.*
- Identify the safety issues associated with GMAW Welding.
- Demonstrate basic mechanical lay-out.
- Demonstrate accurate measurement taking.*
- Demonstrate basic applicable mathematic principles.
- Identify quality manufacturing techniques.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Completion of a fabricated project.
Texts
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Competency-based, hands-on lab exam based upon the project of the course
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2023