TECH-150: Exploration of Welding

This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Department
5101 Restaurant
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Industrial Technology
Course Number
150
Course Title
Exploration of Welding
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
Catalog Course Description

Introduces basic welding principles, skills, and terminology. Uses welding simulator to demonstrate hands-on methods through a project-based approach. The purpose of this course is to explore various basic welding techniques that are similar to industry method of operations.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Safety
  2. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Theory
  3. Horizontal and Vertical Welding
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and demonstrate proper safety protocol when using welding equipment.
  • Identify Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) theory.*
  • Demonstrate both horizontal and vertical welding techniques using a welding simulator.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Labs
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes
Texts

As determined by instructor

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2023
Deactivation Date
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date