Course Number: NDTE 2411 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC
Course Description: Fundamentals of welding and inspection, code interpretation, and the practical portion in preparation for the certified welding inspector examination. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at MVC
Course Title: Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Fundamentals of welding and inspection, code interpretation, and the practical portion in preparation for the certified welding inspector examination. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: WLDG 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1200 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC
Course Description: Equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding. Includes cutting of ferrous metals. Emphasizes welding and cutting safety and basic welding processes. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Welding
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding. Includes cutting of ferrous metals. Emphasizes welding and cutting safety and basic welding processes. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: WLDG 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1337 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC
Course Description: 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., 5 Lab.)
Offered at MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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., 5 Lab.)
Course Number: WLDG 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1428 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1434 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Welding Qualifications
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 1480 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through and individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)
Offered at MVC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Welding Technology/Welder
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through and individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)
Course Number: WLDG 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: WLDG 2447 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: WLDG 2451 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Description: Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Offered at EFC, MVC
Course Title: Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.
