Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| TMAT 1203 | Technical Mathematics (or higher math - Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| WLD 1103 | Introduction to Thermal Cutting | 3 |
| WLD 1202 | Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| WLD 1212 | Industrial Safety in Welding | 2 |
| WLD 1224 | Introduction to Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 1302 | Metallurgy | 2 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I (Must pass with a "C" or better) | 3 |
| WLD 1405 | Position Welding | 5 |
| WLD 1503 | Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding | 3 |
| WLD 1603 | Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACR 2134 | Boiler Operations | 4 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II (Must pass with a "C" or better) | 3 |
| WLD 1403 | Welding for Trades and Industry | 3 |
| WLD 1702 | Weldment Testing | 2 |
| WLD 1804 | Certification Welding I 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses | 3 |
| ACR 2124 | Sheet Metal | 4 |
| BST 1303 or CIS 1113 |
Introduction to Computers or Fundamental Computer Operation |
3 |
| WLD 2804 | Certification Welding II/Internship | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Usually offered in Summer.
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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology, a graduate will be able to:
- Inspect and evaluate quality of welds and finished weldments.
- Use of basic hand tools and power tools in a variety of conditions.
- Control operations of equipment and accompanying materials to exacting conditions.
- Determine the kids of tools, equipment, and fillers needed for job.
- Utilize a variety of measuring equipment to complete tasks.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and rectify common equipment malfunctions.
- Use basic math and geometry to solve problems.
- Identify most common metals to perform repairs and new fabrications.