Students register for Continuing Education courses in the LEED-certified Workforce Development Center on the Central Campus.
2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
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WLDG 1217 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. Lab required. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1221 Introduction to Welding Fundamental I (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WLD 113. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyacetylene and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxyacetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1222 Introduction to Welding Fundamental II (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WLD 114. Prerequisite: None. A continuation of Welding 1221, an introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyacetylene and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxyacetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1234 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs. (1 Lec., 3 Lab./1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1253 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PPFA 2288. Prerequisite: None. A continuation of the introductory Layout and Fabrication course which covers design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1254 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. A continuation of the introductory Layout and Fabrication course which covers design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1257 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Welding (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. Lab required. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1291 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WELD 2274. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (1 Lec., 3 Lab./1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1307 Basic Welding Processes (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An overview of the basic welding processes, including oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WELD 1371. Prerequisite: None. A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry. (2 Lec., 4 Lab./3 Lec., 1 Lab. Lab.) |
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WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to welding careers and safety practice, including welding safety; OSHA and the Hazardous Communication Act; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); basic mathematics; measuring systems; shop operations; use and care of precision measuring tools; and the use and care of hand and power tools. Instruction on various types of welding equipment and processes, basic welding gases, fluxes, rods, electrodes, symbols, and blueprints. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding (4) New course added June 25, 2000 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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WLDG 2206 Intermediate Pipe Welding I (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WLD 207. Prerequisite: None. A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds 1G, 2G 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 2207 Intermediate Pipe Welding II (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number WLD 208. Prerequisite: None. A continuation of Welding 2206, a comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds 1G, 2G 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 2213 Welding Using Multiple Processes (2) New course added June 25, 2000 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process. Lab required. (1 Lec., 4 Lab./1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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WLDG 2214 Welding Using Multiple Processes (2) New course added June 25, 2000 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process. Lab required. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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