WLD 1124 LONGITUDINAL-WAVE ULTRASONICS (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 (WLDG 1473)
WLD 1214 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 (WLDG 1428)
WLD 1224 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 (WLDG 1425)
WLD 1234 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 (WLDG 1457)
WLD 1244 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 (WLDG 1434)
WLD 1504 STONESETTING (4-3-3). Focus on channel, bead setting, and bright cutting techniques. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: WLD 2383 and WLD 2473, or Instructor approval. (HRGY 1441)
WLD 1514 ART METALS (4-3-3). Designed to introduce the student to conceptualizing and producing utilitarian items in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Hand working principles will be developed through the techniques of sinking, raising, repousse, and piercing to create objects from flat sheet. Additional techniques in brazing, soldering, tinning, polishing, and tool-making will be explored. Fee: $24 (WLDG 1471)
WLD 1534 METAL SCULPTURE (4-3-3). Designed to enhance the techniques and methods of Art Metals and Metalsmithing. Required projects will promote creativity in both designer and spontaneous modes. 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. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: WLD 2313 or Instructor approval (WLDG 1472)
WLD 1554 JEWELRY FABRICATION (4-3-3). An introduction to basic techniques of jewelry fabrication, including layout, sawing, filing, soldering, ring construction, and bezel setting. Fee: $24 (HRGY 1401)
WLD 1564 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: WLD 2383 or Instructor approval. (HRGY 1448)
WLD 1574 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 Prerequisites: WLD 2383 or Instructor approval (HRGY 1409)
WLD 2054 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 (WLDG 1437)
WLD 2064 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: WLD 1214 or WLD 1234 or Instructor approval. (WLDG 1413)
WLD 2094 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 Prerequisites: WLD 1214 and 1234, or Instructor approval. (WLDG 2473)
WLD 2104 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 (WLDG 1417)
WLD 2134 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. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLDG 2411)
WLD 2144 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 Prerequisites: WLD 1234. (WLDG 1453)
WLD 2174 TRANSVERSE-WAVE ULTRASONICS (4-3-3). Skills are developed through extensive use of mock-ups using transverse-wave ultrasound. Trigonometric flaw mapping will be taught based on Snell's Law, mode conversion and critical angles of refraction. Students are encouraged to create rejectable specimens and evaluate them through waveform recognition. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: WLD 1124. (WLDG 1474)
WLD 2214 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 Prerequisites: WLD 1234. (WLDG 1435)
WLD 2234 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 Prerequisites: WLD 1234. (WLDG 2406)
WLD 2324 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 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (WLDG 2409)
WLD 2394 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 Prerequisites: Instructor approval (WLDG 1491)
WLD 2394.1A ORBITAL TUBE WELDING (4-3-3). Designed to acquaint the student with current needs of the semi-conductor industry. Special emphasis on the disciplines of orbital welding, cutting, facing and development of welding procedures. The student will aquire an understanding of fittings, tubing, and tungsten used in the orbital welding process. Fee: $24 Insurance: $4 Prerequisites: WLD 1244 Inert Gas Welding. (WLDG 2474)
WLD 2394.1B POWER HAMMER (4-3-3). Course designed for advanced metalsmithing students, with a focus on pneumatic, treadle and trip hammer techniques. Safety is stressed. Forging various steel alloys and larger stock configurations, tool making, machine care, and hardware, to create functional and esthetic objects. Fee: $24 Insurance: $4 Prerequisites: WLD 2323 or Instructor approval. (WLDG 2475)
WLD 2401 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 (WLDG 1191)
WLD 2422 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 (WLDG 1291)
WLD 2433 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 Prerequisites: Instructor approval (WLDG 1391)
WLD 2433.1A COLD FORMING TECHNIQUES (4-2-3). 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 Prerequisites: Instructor approval required. (WLDG 1391)
WLD 2524 METAL SMITHING (4-3-3). Designed to explore techniques for working ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Explorations in brazing, forging, and welding in all processes, including coal and gas forges. Students will be urged to produce individualized items or objects of function. 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. Fee: $24 (WLDG 2472)
WLD 2544 STUDIO PROBLEMS (4-3-3). A course structured to give advanced students an opportunity to apply previously acquired skills in an open-studio atmosphere. 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 Prerequisites: WLD 1514 or WLD 1534 or WLD 2524. (WLDG 2470)