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Welding Technology Course Descriptions
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WLD 101 
Welding
2 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
This course teaches the principles of arc and oxy-acetylene welding, flame cutting,
and brazing with emphasis on mastering basic welding techniques. Equivalent
to MSP 110.
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WLD 108 
Oxyacetylene Welding and Metal Fabrication
3 credits
Offered upon request
A basic welding and metal fabrication course which stresses theory and application
in welding methods including oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, and soldering.
Instruction is also given on sheet metal layout and construction. Identical
to MSP 108.
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WLD 111
Arc Welding
3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Arc welding machines, their use and care; flat, vertical, overhead welding will
be covered using various types of electrodes. Welding safety and basic electrical
principles will be covered.
WLD 114
Advanced Arc Welding
3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Advanced welding techniques on the basic positions. Introduction to other electronic
welding processes with destructive and nondestructive testing.
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WLD 124
MIG Welding
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
The basic principles of inert gas welding using a MIG welder. Basic skills will
be developed using a MIG welder on a variety of materials.
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WLD 126
TIG Welding
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
The basic principles of inert gas welding using a TIG welder. Basic skills will
be developed using a TIG welder on a variety of materials and all positions.
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WLD 201
Repair Welding and Fabrication
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: WLD 101 with a grade of "C" or higher
This course covers the safe and efficient use of welding tools and techniques
to repair and maintain industrial machinery. The course emphasizes the fabrication
of guards and brackets, welding of dissimilar metals, structural welding, out-of-position
welding, MIG welding, SMAW welding, air-arc welding, various grinding and cutting
tools, shears, breaks, and rollers.
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WLD 211
Pipe Welding
3 credits
Offered upon request
Covers requirements for welding of piping systems, cross country pipelines,
piping in petroleum and chemical, as well as structural industries.
WLD 260
Flux Cored Arc and Gas/Metal Arc Welding
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: WLD 101 and WLD 108, or instructor approval
Basic principles and practices of inert gas welding using TIG and MIG units.
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WLD 270
Technical Welding
3 credits
Offered upon request
Welding processes as used in modern industry. Instruction in and experience
with all major processes with emphasis on selection of proper procedures of
materials and processes.
WLD 290
Welding Certification
1/2 to 1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
This course is the practical application of previously learned practices and
theories, and is designed to prepare an individual for AWS and other certifications.
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WLD 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Welding Technology.
WLD 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Welding Technology.
WLD 299
Independent Study
1 to 4 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Research, design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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