WELD 100 - Fundamentals of Welding

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): Automotive majors

Corequisite(s): None

This is a hands-on beginning course in gas and arc welding for majors requiring welding. Instruction includes the set-up and safe operation of gas and electric welding equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Apply principles of the oxy/ fuel process in order to cut, join, and shape steel.
Operate inert oxy/fuel equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
Apply principles of S.M.A.W. in order to join various metals to meet A.W.S. standards.
Demonstrate the operation of S.M.A.W. equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
Identify the proper filler metal for a given process.