WELD 1381 Principles of Welding

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides an introduction to welding terminology, safety,procedures, joint designs, and equipment. Focus is on running beads in the flat position using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GRAW welding processes. Topics also include application of thermal cutting techniques and the use of standard shop equipment.

This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.