Syllabus Sections
Publish Date
01/21/2021 07:06:46
Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
WLDG-1430
Credit Spring 2021
01/19/2021 - 05/16/2021
Course Information
Section 003
Lecture
TTh 08:00 - 09:20
RVSC 3117
Graham Howison
Section 003
Laboratory
TTh 09:20 - 10:35
RVSC 3117
Graham Howison
Section 024
Lecture
TTh 13:30 - 14:50
RVSC 3117
Graham Howison
Section 024
Laboratory
TTh 14:50 - 16:05
RVSC 3117
Graham Howison
Office Hours
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T Th
7 am - 8 am
RVS
Office hours on Monday & Wednesday by appointment only.
Ghowison@austincc.edu
Course Requirements
Course Description
WLDG 1413: Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders (4-3-3). A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry. Instruction in the computer design of column splices, beam splices, and other welded connections using software employed by the structural detailing industry.
For successful progression within this course, student should take WLDG 1428 before or at the same time as WLDG 1413.
Course Fee: $50.00; Course Type: W
Readings
Required Texts/ Materials/ Software
Jeffus, Larry, Welding: Principles and Applications, Delmar Publishers, Inc., current edition.
This excellent textbook provides a great deal of specific instruction and reference material on theory and applied welding skills. It can be purchased at the campus bookstore.
Required Supplies: There are a number of required tools for this course. Please see the supply list in this syllabus.
Course Subjects
Course Description
WLDG 1430: Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) –and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). A study of the principles of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), setup and use of GMAW and FCAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Course fee: $50.00; Course Type: W
Additional course requirement: OSHA 10.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes
Describe welding positions with various joint designs; describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW; apply safety rules; troubleshoot equipment used; perform visual inspection; weld various types of structural material; diagnose welding problems. |