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WLDG 1191 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (1)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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WLDG 1221 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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 Fundamentals (2)
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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 1225 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting (2)
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Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, including history and future in welding, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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WLDG 1230 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Welding (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1430. The student may register for either WLDG 1230 or WLDG 1430, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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WLDG 1234 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding (2)
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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. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1434. The student may register for either WLDG 1234 or WLDG 1434, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 3 Lab./1 Lec., 4 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. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1457. The student may register for either WLDG 1257 or WLDG 1457, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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WLDG 1291 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 3 Lab./1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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WLDG 1337 Introduction to Metallurgy (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished product. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing, welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of metal including hardness, machinability, and ductility. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1371 Welding Standards (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics will 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., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1381 Cooperative Education-Welding Technology/Welder (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
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WLDG 1391 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 6 Lab./2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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WLDG 1425 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, including history and future in welding, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Welding (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1230. The student may register for either WLDG 1430 or WLDG 1230, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1234. The student may register for either WLDG 1434 or WLDG 1234, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (4)
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. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1257. The student may register for either WLDG 1457 or WLDG 1257, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1471 Welding Qualifications (4)
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics covered will include interpretation of applicable welding specifications, electrode use, current/polarity characteristics, performing a wide range of welding operations, weld quality analysis, welding supplies/materials conservation practices, and operational safety practices. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 1491 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 2331 Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
A continuation of the Blueprint for Welders course. Emphasis placed on inspection, cost analysis, and estimating, including instruction in basic drafting skills. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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WLDG 2413 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes (4)
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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, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tunsten arc welding, or any other approved welding process. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 2213. The student may register for either WLDG 2413 or WLDG 2213, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Welding (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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WLDG 2455 Advanced Welding Metallurgy (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of metallurgy as it applies to welding, including structure, identification, and testing of metals; temperature changes and their effect on welded metals; properties of metals, and factors affecting weldability of ferrous and nonferrous metals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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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.
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