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Welding Technology

In addition to practicing the skills and gaining the knowledge necessary to pass various welder qualification tests, you will learn to apply knowledge of metals and welding processes to analyze and solve problems encountered in the welding industry. Upon successful completion of the two-year course of study, you will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology.

Welding Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 70

First Semester			Credits
WLDG	1428	Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (TP)	4
WLDG	1313	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders	3
WLDG	1430	Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (TP)	4
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
WLDG	1312	Introduction To Flux Core Welding (FCAW)	3
WLDG	1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
WLDG	1417	Introduction To Layout And Fabrication	4
ENGL	2311	Technical And Business Writing	3
Semester Total 14

Third Semester			Credits
WLDG	1434	Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding	4
WLDG	1435	Introduction To Pipe Welding	4
WLDG	2443	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
HUMA	1301	Introduction To Humanities	3
Semester Total 15

Fourth Semester			Credits
WLDG	2171	Welding Equipment And Processes	1
WLDG	1337	Introduction To Metallurgy	3
WLDG	2451	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding	4
WLDG	2413	Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes	4
MATH	1332	Contemporary Mathematics I	3
Semester Total 15

Fifth Semester			Credits
WLDG	2350	Orbital Tube Welding	3
WLDG	2355	Advanced Welding Metallurgy	3
NDTE	2311	Preparation For Welding Inspector Certification	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology	3
Semester Total 12


Enhanced Skills Certificate
Total Credits: 12

WLDG	2406	Intermediate Pipe Welding	4
WLDG	2453	Advanced Pipe Welding	4
WLDG	2435	Advanced Layout and Fabrication	4
Semester Total 12



Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

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