Welding Technology, AAS

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Program Description

The Welding AAS degree offers advanced training. Learn how to do Shielded Metal Arc and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Become familiar with cutting processes used in the field. You will learn about the properties of metals and how to read prints. Students can take qualification exams at the end of the semester in various welding processes.

Total Credits: 64

Semester One, Fall (16 credits)

ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I Credit(s): 3
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics Credit(s): 4
WEL 1000 - Safety for Welders Credit(s): 1
WEL 1001 - Allied Cutting Processes Credit(s): 4 OR
WEL 1002 - Oxy-fuel Joining Processes Credit(s): 4
WEL 1024 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I Credit(s): 4

Semester Two, Spring (18 credits)

Any general education course combination, including Arts/Humanities, Social/Behavioral Science, Communications, or Physical Life Science Credit(s): 6
WEL 1003 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc I Credit(s): 4
WEL 1025 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding Credit(s): 4
WEL 2050 - Layout and Fabrication Credit(s): 4

Semester Three, Fall (16 credits)

WEL 1004 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc II Credit(s): 4
WEL 1006 - Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters Credit(s): 4
WEL 2024 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II Credit(s): 4
WEL 2051 - Design, Layout and Fabrication Credit(s): 4

Semester Four, Spring (14 credits)

Any general education course Credit(s): 2 minimum
WEL 2025 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding Credit(s): 4
WEL 2033 - 2G-Horizontal Pipe A.P.I. Credit(s): 4
WEL 2063 - Applied Metal Properties Credit(s): 4 OR
WEL 1005 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing Methods & Visual Inspection Workshop Credit(s): 4