HRGY 1409 JEWELRY CASTING (4-3-3). Emphasis will be placed on lost wax casting, both centrifugal and vacuum processes, including an introduction to wax carving and mold making. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: HRGY 1449 or Instructor approval. (WLD 1574)
HRGY 1441 STONESETTING (4-3-3). Focus on channel, bead setting, and bright cutting techniques. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: HRGY 1449 and HRGY 1448 or Instructor approval. (WLD 1504)
HRGY 1448 SPECIAL FABRICATION PROCESSES (4-3-3). Emphasis will be placed on techniques for the fabrication of jewelry. Introduction to equipment and techniques of jewelry manufacturing, including assembly of findings. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: HRGY 1449 or Instructor approval. (WLD 1564)
HRGY 1449 JEWELRY REPAIR/FABRICATION I (4-3-3). Continuation of Jewelry Repair/Fabrication I with emphasis on techniques, fabrication, and repair of jewelry. Introduction to equipment and techniques of jewelry manufacturing including chain repair and electroplating. ( )
NDTE 1405 INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASONIC TESTING (4-3-3). Concentration will be given to acoustic waveforms, soundbeam divergence, and the relationships between time, distance, and amplitude. Teaches oscilloscope operation using delay, sweep, gain, and other functions. Through laboratory practice with purposely-flawed weld samples, an understanding will be imparted of longitudinal mode geometry in both contact and immersion testing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLDG 1473)
NDTE 1454 INTERMEDIATE ULTRASONICS (4-3-3). Basic theory and applications of the ultrasonic techniques of materials testing covering the theoretical material from the certification test for Ultrasonic Level I American Society of Non-Destructive Testing. Prerequisites: WLDG 1405 or department approval. (WLDG 1474)
NDTE 2401 ADVANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING (4-3-3). Designed to strengthen the students' knowledge and skills in ultrasonic testing. Emphasis is on welded plate, pipe, and TKY connections, immersion testing, written practices, and procedures. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLDG 1474)
WLDG 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-1-1). Course designed for the student who wants to pursue special topics and directed studies in welding, joining, or materials technology. Topics vary. May be substituted for required courses in some degree and certificate plans with approval from Program Coordinator. Fee: $8 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLD 2401)
WLDG 1291 SPECIAL TOPICS (2-2-1). Course designed for the student who wants to pursue special topics and directed studies in welding, joining, and materials technology. Topics vary. May be substituted for required courses in some degree and certificate plans with approval from Program Coordinator. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLD 2422)
WLDG 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS: COLD FORMING TECHNIQUES (3-2-4). A study of joining and forming without heat. Includes various methods of surface enhancement such as engraving, roller embossing, repousse', chasing, and patination. Cold forging, construction of hinges and clasps, riveting, hammered inlay, and the use of taps and dies are also taught. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Instructor approval required. (WLD 2433)
WLDG 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS (3-2-4). Course designed for the student who wants to pursue special topics and directed studies in welding, joining, and materials technology. Topics vary. May be substituted for required courses in some degree and certificate plans with approval from Program coordinator. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLD 2433)
WLDG 1405 ART METALS (4-3-3). Fundamentals of conceptualizing and producing utilitarian items on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Skill development through the techniques of sinking, raising, repousse, and piercing to create objects from flat sheet. Topics include brazing, soldering, tinning, polishing, and tool making. Insurance: $3 (WLDG 1471)
WLDG 1413 BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS (4-3-3). 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. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: WLDG 1428 and WLDG 1457 or Instructor approval. (WLD 2064)
WLDG 1417 LAYOUT AND FABRICATION (4-3-3). A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes used in construction. Fee: $24 (WLD 2104)
WLDG 1425 OXY-FUEL WELDING (4-3-3). 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. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLD 1224)
WLDG 1428 SHIELDED METAL ARC-FILLET WELDS (4-3-3). A study of the production of various fillet welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all positions. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLD 1214)
WLDG 1434 INERT GAS WELDING (4-3-3). An introduction to the principles of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); setup and use of equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions and joint designs. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLD 1244)
WLDG 1435 PIPE WELDING-API 1104 (4-3-3). Welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process, including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 2G down and 5G using various electrodes, in accordance with American Petroleum Institute API-1104: Standard for Welding Pipelines and Facilities. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: WLDG 1457. (WLD 2214)
WLDG 1437 WELDING METALLURGY (4-3-3). 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. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3 (WLD 2054)
WLDG 1442 METAL SCULPTURE (4-3-3). Instruction in the techniques and methods of art metals and metalsmithing. Skill development in welding, brazing, and finishing techniques. Topics address work ethics, artistic styles, and professionalism. Students will be urged to develop individualized work ethics and artistic styles. All welding, brazing, and finishing techniques will be open to the student's discretion. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Art Metals I Certificate. Insurance: $3 (WLDG 1472)
WLDG 1453 STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS (4-3-3). A continuation of WLDG 1234: Shielded Metal Arc-Groove Welds. Covers design and production of shop layout, fabrication, and field erection of critical building and bridge moment connections. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Plate Welding Certificate. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: WLDG 1457. (WLD 2144)
WLDG 1457 SHIELDED METAL ARC-GROOVE WELDS (4-3-3). A study of the production of various groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in test positions. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLD 1234)
WLDG 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS (4-3-3). Course designed for the student who wants to pursue special topics and directed studies in welding, joining, and materials technology. Topics vary. May be substituted for required courses in some degree and certificate plans with approval from Program Coordinator. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLD 2394)
WLDG 2406 PIPE WELDING-ASME SECTION IX (4-3-3). A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 2G up, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes, in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Pipe Welding Certificate. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: WLDG 1457. (WLD 2234)
WLDG 2409 WELDER CERTIFICATION (4-3-3). Prepares the student for certification tests required by industry. Includes the study of welding codes and their development in accordance with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and nondestructive test methods. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Code Welding degree and for the Art Metals degree. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLD 2324)
WLDG 2411 PREPARATION FOR CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (4-3-3). Preparation of students for certification as welding inspectors, including accepted testing requirements and procedures, measurement systems, duties and responsibilities of inspectors, destructive and nondestructive testing, quality assurance/quality control, welding codes and blueprints, procedures, and case studies. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Inspection Certificate. Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLD 2134)
WLDG 2413 WELDING PROCESSES (4-3-3). Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices in the following welding processes: Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-cored Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLD 1094)
WLDG 2433 METALSMITHING (4-3-3). A study of welding techniques for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Skill development in brazing, forging, and welding in all processess to include coal and gas forges. Emphasis on combining metals and processes to demonstrate technique versatility. Students will be urged to produce individualized items or objects of junction. Combining Metals and processes will be encouraged in order to give a strong understanding of the versatility of these techniques and materials and the vast number of objects that can be created. Insurance: $3 (WLDG 2472)
WLDG 2440 STUDIO PROBLEMS (4-3-3). Project development in an open-studio atmosphere. Individualized instruction to encourage skill combinations and experimentation. Topics include portfolio preparation and presentation. Students will be encouraged to combine skills, materials and techniques and to experiment freely. Instruction will be offered in an individualized format according to project demands. Portfolio presentation will be the final project. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Art Metals II certificate. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Department approval. (WLDG 2470)
WLDG 2441 POWER HAMMER (4-3-3). Skill development in pneumatic, treadle, and trip hammer techniques. Topics include forging various steel alloys and larger stock configurations, tool making, machine care, and hardware. Projects to create functional esthetic objects using power hammers. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Department approval. (WLDG 2475)
WLDG 2450 ORBITAL TUBE WELDING (4-3-3). An overview of welding in the semi-conductor and related industries. Special emphasis on the disciplines of orbital tube welding, including cutting, facing, and development of weld procedures. Prerequisites: WLDG 1434. (WLDG 2474)
WLDG 2473 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (4-3-3). Designed to acquaint the student with repair of structural steel, such as pipe, plate, beams, angles, automotive, and heavy equipment. Emphasis on identifying the material from parts are made and the proper welding procedures to eliminate distortion from the welding process. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: WLDG 1428 and WLDG 1457 or Instructor approval. (WLD 2094)
WLDG 2488 INTERNSHIP - WELDER/WELDING TECHNOLOGIST (4-1-13). 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Department approval. ( )