2021 - 2022 College Catalog 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
2021 - 2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Welding

  
  • WELD 115 - Shielded Metal ArcWeld 1


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): WELD 125  

    This course provides theoretical understanding and manual training in welding safety, arc welding power sources and electrodes. Skills necessary to make quality shielded metal arc welds in all positions are developed by the students using mild steel electrodes.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of shielded metal arc welding.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles required to produce acceptable welds in all positions according to A.W.S standards.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards for S.M.A.W. and oxy/fuel equipment.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of filler metal classifications and its properties.
  
  • WELD 125 - Gas Tungsten Flux Cored I


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 3

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): WELD 115  

    This course provides students with theoretical understanding of the various inert gas processes. Training consists of proper machine set-up and the adjustment and production of quality welds on steel. Oxyacetylene cutting and welding is included.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of GTAW and GMAWwelding.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles required to produce acceptable welds in all positions according to A.W.S. standards.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards for GMAW, GTAW and oxyfuel equipment.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of filler metal classifications and their properties.
  
  • WELD 130 - Welding Metallurgy and Testing


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This is an introductory course in metallurgy that focuses on the properties of metal that welders should understand. Topics include the properties of various metals and the effect of heat on metals when welding. Methods of testing welds are also studied.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret characteristics of common commercial metals from the results of mechanical and physical testing using correct metallurgical terminology.
    2. Be able to identify carbon and alloy steels based on their elemental composition, heat treatment and cold worked properties, and describe their commercial application.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to identify non-ferrous metals, their alloying elements and their uses in the welding industry.
    4. Describe various destructive and non-destructive tests on commercial metals and analyze the results.
    5. Explain the hardening, tempering and weldability of commercial metals.
  
  • WELD 140 - Blueprint Reading 1


    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course covers blueprint basics such as lines, views, sketching, units of measurements, limits and tolerances, use and types of threaded fasteners, finish marks, and special dimensioning features. In addition, welding print formats and the types of fabrication prints are presented.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical information used on industrial working and assembly drawings.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to prepare orthographic, isometric and oblique drawings.
    3. Be able to prepare a bill of materials from an industry drawing.
    4. Interpret and prepare basic welding symbols.
  
  • WELD 145 - Blueprint Reading 2


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 140  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course is a continuation of WELD 140 . Students study fabrication blueprints, welding symbols, weld-testing symbols, structural steel shapes, welded projects, and welding specification.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and prepare advanced orthographic projections.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of sections and prepare full and half section projections.
    3. Interpret, prepare and design advanced welding joints and symbols.
  
  • WELD 155 - Shielded Metal / Flux Cored Arc


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 3

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 115 

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course provides advanced training in techniques and theory necessary to the production of quality multi-pass groove and fillet welds using the shielded metal and flux-cored welding process in all positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Understand the theory and operation of shielded metal/ flux cored arc welding for advanced techniques.
    2. Operate arc welding equipment to produce quality advanced multi-pass groove and fillet welds.
    3. Identify all major weld joints and weld sizes.
    4. Adjust and control shielded/ flux cored arc welding equipment to produce a desired weld outcome.
  
  • WELD 165 - Gas Tungsten Flux - Cored II


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 125  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course covers equipment set-up, metal processes, transfers, and shielding gases.  It provides training and education for the development of skills that are necessary to produce quality welds on steel and aluminum in all positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Understand the theory and operation of shielded metal/ flux cored arc welding for advanced techniques.
    2. Operate arc welding equipment to produce quality advanced multi-pass groove and fillet welds.
    3. Identify all major weld joints and weld sizes.
    4. Adjust and control shielded/ flux cored arc welding equipment to produce a desired weld outcome.
  
  • WELD 170 - Qualification and Inspection


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 130  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course provides instruction in the proper use of AWS/ASME prequalified procedures. Detailed steps involved in qualifying welding procedures and welder performance are emphasized. Destructive and nondestructive testing capabilities, techniques, and equipment are explained and demonstrated.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the A.W.S., A.S.M.E., and A.P.I. welding codes and their qualification procedures for weld certification.
    2. Describe and demonstrate destructive weld testing procedures.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic Non- Destructive testing methods in liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and visual inspection.
    4. Prepare and complete welding procedure specifications according to industry standards.
  
  • WELD 191 - Sheet Metal Design and Fabrication


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 125  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course is devoted to the principles and techniques of sheet metal design, layout and fabrication with welding equipment. Consideration is also given to the layout of a welding facility that will accommodate the welding processes for sheet metal.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to identify tools and materials used in sheet metal design.
    2. Identify types of fasteners and joining methods used in the sheet metal industry.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to form patterns using several layout techniques.
    4. Work within a group and develop a shop layout to successful run a fabrication shop.
  
  • WELD 225 - Gas Tungsten/ Flux Cored III


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 165  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This is an advanced welding course that focuses on the production of quality welds on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel through additional theory and advanced laboratory exercises.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of inert gas welding for the production of advanced welds.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of flux cored welding for the production of advanced welds.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge to troubleshoot inert gas welding equipment accordingly to produce industry specified weld outcomes.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of filler metal classifications and its properties.
    5. Operate all inert gas welding equipment to produce acceptable welds on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel in a variety of position
  
  • WELD 235 - Industrial/ Ornamental Fabrication


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 3

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 165  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course provides students with an understanding of the types of weld joints in plate steel and steel pipe. Practical layout, fit up, and joining are emphasized. A combination of welding processes is used for the fabrication exercises.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the knowledge of interpreting an engineering drawing.
    2. Demonstrate the theory of layout used in welding fabrication. Demonstrate the knowledge to properly use fabrication tools.
    3. Demonstrate the knowledge of welding and cutting equipment according to the prescribed safety standards.
  
  • WELD 245 - MetalSculpture Studio 1


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 165  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This is a studio and lecture course designed to facilitate and explore the many fabrication techniques and tools involved in creating welded metal sculpture. The emphasis is on exploration and innovation using the tools and materials of the welding media.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the knowledge to identify different base metals used in a welded sculpture.
    2. Demonstrate the knowledge and theory of the welding processes used in the fabrication of metal sculptures.
    3. Demonstrate the knowledge to identify proper filler metals use to produce a sculpture.
    4. Identify the conceptual and production phases involved in producing a welded sculpture.
  
  • WELD 265 - Gas Tungsten/Flux-Cored IV


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 225  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This advanced course is designed to develop the skills necessary using inert gas processes for stainless steels and non-ferrous metals used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Theory and practical projects cover welding of piping and tubing of major alloys of varying thicknesses.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Understand the theory and operation of inert gas welding for the production of advanced welds according to industry standards.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to operate various inert gas welding equipment to produce acceptable welds on stainless steels and non-ferrous metals in all positions.
    3. Adjust and control inert gas welding equipment to produce desired weld outcome on piping and tubing of different alloys.
    4. Prepare and fit-up piping correctly according to a specific code.
  
  • WELD 275 - Industrial/Ornamental Fabrication II


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 3

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 235  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This course develops understanding and problem-solving skills necessary to complete advanced metal- fabrication projects. Students are provided guided and independent practice through design and production of group/individual projects.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Perform and design a project using little or no supervision.
    2. Demonstrate the techniques to control distortion in a weldment.
    3. Replicate a part or structure using the proper fabrication tools.
    4. Demonstrate the use of jigs, fixtures and positioners used in metal fabrication.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to layout and fabricate stairs correctly according to local codes.
  
  • WELD 285 - Metal Sculpture Studio II


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 6

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 245  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This is a studio course consisting of exercises and lectures in the application of advanced welding skills towards self-expression and creativity in welded metal sculptures. Students will be expected to design and develop a portfolio.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate advanced finishing techniques used in a welded metal sculpture.
    2. Design and develop a welded sculpture to present to a jury of peers using references, photographs and other media.
    3. Develop a portfolio unique to the individuals style and vision.
    4. Demonstrate the knowledge of structural and static considerations for larger works.
  
  • WELD 295 - Welding Certification


    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 3

    Prerequisite(s): WELD 155  WELD 170  

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    This advanced course provides students with a thorough technical understanding of manual techniques to produce quality multi-pass groove welds in all positions. Destructive and non-destructive weld testing is performed in accordance with AWS, ASME, and NYSDOT codes. X-ray certification may be obtained by students in the course.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret, prepare, and assemble components for a welding qualification performance test.
    2. Demonstrate repeatable ability to complete a welding certification test assembly to completion according to the A.W.S. and N.Y.S.D.O.T.code.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the various discontinuities and flaws which affect welding quality and test results.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to use S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., and G.T.A.W. processes in performing a welding qualification test.
  
  • WELD 296 - Advanced Study in Welding - lower division


    Credit Hours: 1-4
    Lecture Hours: 1-4
    Laboratory Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Restriction(s): None

    Corequisite(s): None

    The faculty member and student develop an area of study not within an approved course. Advanced study provides a very able and highly motivated student the opportunity to explore a topic of study in greater depth and breadth.

    Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
    2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.
 

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