| *CTE (career/technical education course, typically does not transfer to a university) |
| Workforce Education Course: |
| Counts towards fulfillment of core curriculum component area and is guaranteed to |
| transfer to a public university or college in Texas. |
| *TRAN (typically transfers to a university as an elective course) |
| *DEV (College-preparatory course, does not transfer, does not count towards a degree) |
| Must take the listed course(s) first or where indicated obtain instructor's permission |
| Lecture hours per week - Lab hours per week - Credit hours |
| Data as of: February 18, 2010 - 9:01 am |
| Workforce/Career/Technical Education |
Blueprint Reading and Sketching
1513010000
| 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. *CTE; Lecture-3; Lab-0; |
| Credits-3. |
Workforce Education Course
DFTG 1325
Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
4805080000
| A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. |
| Instruction in various joint designs. *CTE; Lecture-1; Lab-3; Credits-2. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1202
Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
4805080000
| 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. *CTE; Lecture-1; Lab-3; Credits-2. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1204
Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding
4805080000
| An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup and use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools |
| and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs. *CTE; Lecture-1; Lab-3; Credits-2. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1206
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Welding Technology
Art Metals
4805080000
| 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. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-4; Credits-3. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1305
Introduction to Layout Fabrication
4805080000
| A fundamental course in layout & fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes used in |
| construction. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-2; Credits-3. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1317
Introduction to Metallurgy
4805080000
| 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. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-2; Credits-3. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1337
Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist
4805080000
| The 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. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-4; |
| Credits-3. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1391
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
4805080000
| An introduction to shielded metal arc welding processes. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, |
| and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-8; Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1428
Introduction to Pipe Welding
4805080000
| An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process, including electrode selection, equipment setup, |
| and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G welds using various electrodes. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-8; |
| Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1435
Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
4805080000
| A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. Prerequisite: |
| Completion of WLDG 1428 with a grade of C or better. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-8; Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 1457
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Welding Technology
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
4805080000
| 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. Prerequisite: Completion of WLDG 1457 with a grade of C or better. *CTE; |
| Lecture-2; Lab-8; Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 2443
Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding
4805080000
| Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. Prerequisite: Completion of WLDG 1206 |
| with a grade of C or better. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-8; Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 2451
Advanced Pipe Welding
4805080000
| Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process. Topics include electrode selection, |
| equipment setup and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Prerequisite: |
| Completion of WLDG 1435 with a grade of C or better. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-8; Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 2453
Internship- Welder/Welding Technologist
4805080000
| An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the |
| educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves |
| objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This |
| may be a paid or unpaid experience. *CTE; Lecture-0; Internship-12; Credits-4. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 2488
Intermediate Pipe Welding
4805080000
| A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be |
| 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop |
| practices. *CTE; Lecture-2; Lab-8; Credits-5. |
Workforce Education Course
WLDG 2506
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