WMT F101      Introduction to Welding
4 Credits

Offered Fall, Spring and Summer

Introduction and orientation to the processes and procedures involved in the welding field including safe operational procedures for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) (Stick), mixed inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and oxy-acetylene welding; in addition to the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), terminology related to the welding industry.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 4 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F102      Intermediate Welding
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Continuation of WMT F101.

Prerequisites: WMT F101.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F103      Welding I
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Entry-level course that focuses on shop orientation, safety and thermal cutting processes. This class covers Module 2 and 8 of the AWS SENSE standards. Attendance on the first two days of class are mandatory.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 4 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F105      Welding II
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Welding II focuses on techniques and procedures related to shielded metal arc welding with cellulose type welding rod on mild carbon steel. Module 4 of the AWS SENSE standards are covered in this course.

Prerequisites: WMT F103.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 4 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F106      Heat Treating/Metal Finishing/Knife Making I
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Heat treating, metal finishing. Build two knives, heat treat and finish. Attendance at the first class is mandatory.

Recommended: WMT F117; WMT F241.

Special Notes: Special Conditions: Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 3 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F117      Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Safe oxyacetylene welding techniques and procedures of common metals. Welding of these metals in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Attendance at first two class meetings is mandatory.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F130      Shielded Metal Arc Welding
1-3 Credits

Offered Fall

Advanced SMAW techniques using low hydrogen welding rod with a focus on structural type weld test procedures. Module 4 of the AWS SENSE standards are covered.

Prerequisites: WMT F103; WMT F105.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F140      Metal Fabrication
1-3 Credits

Offered Spring

Plan, layout, and fabricate metal projects using multiple welding processes and equipment. Module 3 and 9 of the AWS SENSE standard are covered in this course.

Prerequisites: WMT F103; WMT F105; WMT F160.

Special Notes: Attendance at first two classes is mandatory.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 5.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F150      Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
1-3 Credits

Offered Spring

GTAW(TIG) techniques and procedures on ferrous and non ferrous metals. Module 7 of the AWS SENSE standards are covered in this course.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 5.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to 3 credits

WMT F160      Gas Metal Arc Welding
1-3 Credits

Offered Fall

Solid and flux cored wire fed processes and techniques. Modules 5 and 6 of the AWS SENSE standards are coved in this course.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 5.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to 3 credits

WMT F206      Heat Treating/Metal Finishing/Knife Making II
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Second level of knife making and heat treating using more complex metals and additional equipment.Must have excellent hand-eye coordination. Attendance at first class is mandatory.

Recommended: WMT F106; WMT F117; WMT F241.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F210      Pipe Welding
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Prepare and weld pipe in an uphill or downhill position.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 3.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F241      Gas Tungsten Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Introductory techniques and procedures for welding on ferrous and non ferrous metals with GMAW and GTAW(TIG) processes. Attendance at first two classes are mandatory.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 5.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

WMT F290      Welding Proficiency Maintenance
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Maintenance of a high degree of welding proficiency through practice of previously-learned processes with an emphasis on AWS welding certification standards.

Prerequisites: WMT F130; WMT F140.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 4.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus