Department:    WT

 Course #:    201

 Credits:    16

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using the GTAW process. Spray-arc welding of carbon steel and aluminum plate using the GMAW process. Covers electrode and shielding gas selection along with the AWS electrode classification system. Selected topics from blueprint reading, layout, or applied science.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: WT 101 and 102 or department chair permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 77

Lab: 198

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the theory of operation for the GTAW process.
2. Safely operate GTAW equipment.
3. Explain the theory of operation for the GMAW spray-arc process.
4. Safely operate GMAW equipment in the spray-arc mode.
5. Make welds on carbon steel using the GTAW process.
6. Make welds on carbon steel using the GMAW spray-arc process.
7. Make welds on stainless steel using the GTAW process.
8. Make welds on aluminum using the GTAW process.
9. Make welds on aluminum using the GMAW spray-arc process.
10. Pass a summative exam covering GTAW and GMAW welding fundamentals and safety.
11. Exhibit an enhanced understanding of basic concepts from blueprint reading, layout, or applied science.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

1. Information Literacy

Definition: Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
1.1 Determine the extent of information needed.
1.2 Access the needed information effectively, efficiently, ethically, and legally.
1.3 Evaluate information and its sources critically.
1.5 Effectively integrate and use information ethically and legally to accomplish a specific purpose.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.1 Identify and express concepts, terms, and facts related to a specific discipline.
2.2 Analyze issues and develop questions within a discipline.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition: Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
8.4 Communicate mathematical information effectively.

9. Scientific Literacy

Definition: Understanding scientific principles, and analyzing and applying scientific information in a variety of contexts.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
9.1 Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts.

10. Technology

Definition: Understanding the role of technology in society and using technology appropriately and effectively.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
10.3 Use technology appropriate to the context and task to effectively retrieve and manage information, solve problems, and facilitate communication.
10.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of technology in one’s personal and professional life.

Course Contents

1. GTAW theory and equipment setup.
2. GMAW spray-arc transfer theory and equipment setup.
3. Process safety and hazard recognition.
4. GTAW welding of carbon steel plate.
5. GMAW spray-arc welding of carbon steel plate.
6. GTAW welding of stainless steel plate.
7. GTAW welding of aluminum plate.
8. GMAW welding of aluminum plate.
9. Selected topics from blueprint reading, layout, or applied science.