Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:22:04
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Please make sure that you have met all prerequisites before registering for classes.
Student should be prepared for lab work on the first day of class (see www.austincc.edu/welding for complete list of required equipment).
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
WLDG 1401 Metalsmithing
[8/10] 19957 Lec 002 RVS 3147 MW 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Bastas, William
WLDG 1405 Art Metals
[10/7] 19961 Lec 003 RVS 3147 F 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Campbell, Todd
[10/11] 19962 Lec 004 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Gingras, Tommy
[10/7] 19959 Lec 001 RVS 3147 S 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Campbell, Todd
[10/9] 19960 Lec 002 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Gingras, Tommy
[9/10] 19964 Lec 006 RVS 3147 TTh 7:40pm - 10:15pm OH Temple, Trent
WLDG 1407 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
[12/10] 20949 Lec 003 RRC 5131.00 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/9] 20963 Lec 005 RRC 5131.00 TTh 8:00am - 10:35am OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/11] 20975 Lec 006 RRC 5133.00 TTh 4:45pm - 7:20pm OH Ferguson, Hal
WLDG 1408 Metal Sculpture
Student must complete WLDG-1405 before taking this course.
+ [10/10] 19969 Lec 002 RVS 3147 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Gingras, Tommy
+ [9/10] 21312 Lec 003 RVS 3147 MW 7:40pm - 10:15pm OH Woodward, Haley
+ [10/10] 19968 Lec 001 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Gingras, Tommy
WLDG 1413 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
Student must complete WLDG-1457 or obtain departmental approval before taking this course.
[9/10] 20013 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Donworth, Warren
WLDG 1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
Student should have some welding experience before enrolling in this course.
[12/6] 20959 Lec 004 RRC 5131.00 MW 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Hinkle, Thomas
[12/9] 20964 Lec 007 RRC 5131.00 TTh 8:00am - 10:35am OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/11] 20976 Lec 008 RRC 5133.00 TTh 4:45pm - 7:20pm OH Ferguson, Hal
[12/11] 19970 Lec 001 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1425 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
[12/7] 20984 Lec 013 RRC 5131.00 F 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/10] 20943 Lec 002 RRC 5131.00 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Defrates, Troy
[12/10] 20952 Lec 006 RRC 5131.00 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/12] 20955 Lec 011 RRC 5133.00 MW 4:45pm - 7:20pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/10] 20967 Lec 012 RRC 5133.00 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Whatley, Brandon
[12/12] 19974 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 19976 Lec 004 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 19978 Lec 007 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/12] 19980 Lec 009 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Donworth, Warren
WLDG 1427 Welding Codes -- Certification
Student must complete at least WLDG-1428 and WLDG-1457 before taking this course.
+ [12/6] 20960 Lec 004 RRC 5131.00 MW 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Hinkle, Thomas
+ [12/11] 20971 Lec 003 RRC 5131.00 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/9] 20001 Lec 005 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Liles, Ted
+ [12/12] 19982 Lec 001 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Howison, Graham
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
[12/7] 20985 Lec 015 RRC 5131.00 F 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/10] 20944 Lec 007 RRC 5131.00 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Defrates, Troy
[12/10] 20953 Lec 011 RRC 5131.00 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/12] 20956 Lec 012 RRC 5133.00 MW 4:45pm - 7:20pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/9] 20965 Lec 013 RRC 5131.00 TTh 8:00am - 10:35am OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/11] 20977 Lec 014 RRC 5133.00 TTh 4:45pm - 7:20pm OH Ferguson, Hal
[12/12] 19984 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 19986 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 19988 Lec 005 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/12] 19987 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Donworth, Warren
[12/11] 19990 Lec 008 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
[12/9] 20948 Lec 002 RRC 5133.00 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/12] 20957 Lec 003 RRC 5133.00 MW 4:45pm - 7:20pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/9] 20966 Lec 005 RRC 5131.00 TTh 8:00am - 10:35am OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/10] 20979 Lec 006 RRC 5131.00 TTh 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Ferguson, Hal
[12/9] 20007 Lec 007 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Liles, Ted
[12/12] 20008 Lec 008 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/11] 20009 Lec 009 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:15pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding
[12/7] 20986 Lec 009 RRC 5131.00 F 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Emrick, Mary Jo
[12/10] 20945 Lec 001 RRC 5131.00 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Defrates, Troy
[12/10] 20954 Lec 002 RRC 5131.00 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/6] 20961 Lec 010 RRC 5131.00 MW 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Hinkle, Thomas
[12/10] 20968 Lec 011 RRC 5133.00 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Whatley, Brandon
[12/11] 20972 Lec 006 RRC 5131.00 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Whatley, Brandon
[12/12] 19996 Lec 004 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 19995 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 20017 Lec 012 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/11] 19997 Lec 005 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding -- API 1104
Student must complete WLDG-1457 before taking this course.
+ [12/10] 20946 Lec 004 RRC 5131.00 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Defrates, Troy
+ [12/12] 20002 Lec 005 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:35am OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/9] 20020 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Liles, Ted
+ [12/11] 20003 Lec 006 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 19999 Lec 001 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/12] 19998 Lec 009 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/11] 20000 Lec 002 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1453 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Structural Connections)
Student must complete WLDG-1457 before taking this course.
+ [12/9] 20950 Lec 001 RRC 5133.00 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Defrates, Troy
+ [12/11] 20973 Lec 004 RRC 5131.00 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/12] 20005 Lec 002 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Donworth, Warren
+ [12/11] 20006 Lec 003 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:15pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Student must complete WLDG-1428 before taking this course.
+ [12/9] 20951 Lec 006 RRC 5133.00 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Defrates, Troy
+ [12/6] 20962 Lec 008 RRC 5131.00 MW 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Hinkle, Thomas
+ [12/10] 20970 Lec 009 RRC 5133.00 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/11] 20974 Lec 010 RRC 5131.00 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/10] 20981 Lec 011 RRC 5131.00 TTh 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Ferguson, Hal
+ [12/11] 20011 Lec 005 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/9] 19994 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Liles, Ted
+ [12/12] 20012 Lec 007 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/11] 20010 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:15pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1491 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist
[7/10] 20015 Lec 002 RVS 3147 S 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Smith, Daniel
20015 - Architectural Hardware
WLDG 2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding -- ASME Section IX
Student must complete WLDG-1457 before taking this course; it is also recommended to take WLDG-1435 before taking this course.
+ [12/10] 20982 Lec 002 RRC 5131.00 TTh 7:25pm - 10:00pm OH Ferguson, Hal
+ [12/11] 20018 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 20019 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:15pm OH Gilde, Robert
NDTE 2411 Preparation for Welding Inspection
Student must complete WLDG-1428 before taking this course.
+ [9/10] 19052 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Donworth, Warren
WLDG 2440 Advanced Art Metal (Studio Problems)
Student must complete WLDG-1405 or WLDG-1401 before taking this course.
+ [10/7] 20021 Lec 001 RVS 3147 F 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Campbell, Todd
+ [10/11] 20022 Lec 002 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Gingras, Tommy
+ [10/10] 20024 Lec 004 RVS 3147 MW 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Gingras, Tommy
+ [10/7] 20025 Lec 005 RVS 3147 S 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Campbell, Todd
+ [10/9] 20026 Lec 012 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Gingras, Tommy
+ [10/10] 20023 Lec 003 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:05pm OH Gingras, Tommy
WLDG 2441 Power Hammer
Student must complete WLDG-1401 before taking this course.
+ [7/8] 20027 Lec 001 RVS 3147 TTh 5:00pm - 7:35pm OH Bastas, William
WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Student must complete WLDG-1434 before taking this course.
+ [12/11] 20029 Lec 002 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:15pm OH Strouse, Timothy
WLDG 1401 Metalsmithing
Basic skill development in hand-forging steel, forge welding, scroll-forming, shaping, and joinery utilizing hammers, anvils, and goal and gas forges. Emphasis on techniques and processes to demonstrate versatility and skill.
NDTE 1405 Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing
A theoretical study and practical application of ultrasonic testing methods, including the study of ultrasonic capabilities and limitations, equipment, proper application, and written practices and procedures. 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.
WLDG 1405 Art Metals
Fundamentals of conceptualizing and producing utilitarian items in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Skill development through the techniques of sinking, raising, repousse', and piercing to create objects from sheet and stock materials. Includes oxy-fuel acetylene welding, brazing, soldering, tinning, polishing, and tool making. Using welding processes and metal forming techniques applied toward concepts of art to produce theme driven artistic functional or sculptural projects. Substantial instructor demonstrations followed by reciprocal student participation.
WLDG 1407 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
An overview of the basic welding processes, including oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and flex cored arc welding (FCAW).
WLDG 1408 Metal Sculpture
Techniques and methods of oxy-acetylene and electric welding and cutting to produce metal sculptures. Skill development in material forming, welding, brazing, and finishing techniques. Includes work ethics, artistic styles, and professionalism. Mechanics of creating welded metal sculpture, from inspiration through public exhibition. Focus on GMAW in addition to other welding processes. Understanding relevance of metal sculpture through art movements and leading artists. Prerequisite: WLDG 1405.
WLDG 1413 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
WLDG 1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes used in construction.
WLDG 1425 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
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.
WLDG 1427 Welding Codes -- Certification
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. Prerequisite: WLDG 2406.
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding
An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs.
WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding -- API 1104
An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G, 2G, and 5G using various electrodes in accordance with American Petroleum Institute API-1104: Standard for Welding Pipelines and Facilities. Prerequisite: WLDG 1457.
WLDG 1437 Introduction to Metallurgy
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.
WLDG 1453 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Structural Connections)
A continuation of WLDG 1417. Covers design and production of shop layout, fabrication, and field erection of critical building and bridge moment connections. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Plate Welding Certificate. Prerequisite: WLDG 1457.
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
A study of the production of various groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in test positions. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428.
WLDG 1491 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist
Course designed for the student who wants to pursue special topics and directed studies in welding, joining, and materials technology. Topics vary. 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.
Applied Metals Design--A course offering a historical and practical understanding of the design process for projects in metals. Program, concept, design development, modern materials, quality, and production will be topics of discussion and research. Field trips to local artists' studios or visits from artists in various media will contribute to student comprehension and experience.
Architectural Hardware-- Emphasis on the manufacture of architectural hardware and ornament encountered in the black-smithing and metalsmithing industries.
Coppersmithing--Course designed for developing skills in the use of copper for sinking, raising, and repousse to create objects from flat sheets. Topics will include soldering, polishing, and surface treatment to produce utilitarian items in copper.
Functional and Sculptural Forging - An advanced class, implementing forging and welding techniques to design, layout and fabricate functional and sculptural products. Students will be expected to draw upon all their technical and artistic skills to achieve a finished and successful project. This class will require a prerequisite of metal smithing and power hammer or instructor approval.
Furniture Design and Production--This course will guide students through furniture production practices from design through manufacture in metals. Design criteria, layout and production methods, client relations, and welding in various processes will be topics to enrich the learning experience.
Industry Practices--Topics initiated by students on current industry practices with instructor approval. Designed to acquaint the student with current needs of industry. Where applicable, field trips to area installations to observe the manufacturing applications. Information theory on market analysis for students defining career choices. Business planning for those desiring to become entrepreneurs.
Metal Design & Function--Course designed for developing skills in designing and fabricating functional metal objects using and aesthetic skills in the spirit of quality craftsmanship. Students will utilize various metal-working and welding techniques as they apply to fabricating realistic projects, with a special emphasis on concept, design, and safety. May be substituted for required courses in some degree and certificate plans with approval from Department Chair.
Tool Making--A course of study in tool-making for the blacksmith and metal worker. Topics include practical metallurgy, hand and power hammer forging, striking, and tool steel applications.
WLDG 2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding -- ASME Section IX
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 in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Prerequisite: WLDG 1457.
NDTE 2411 Preparation for Welding Inspection
General principles of welding inspection including welding processes, terms and definitions, welding discontinuities, duties and responsibilities of inspectors, destructive and nondestructive testing, quality assurance/quality control, welding codes and blueprints, procedures, and case studies. An overview of welding tools and equipment, metallurgy, chemistry, and joint design. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Inspection Certificate. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428.
WLDG 2440 Advanced Art Metal (Studio Problems)
Project development in an open-studio atmosphere. Individualized instruction to encourage skill combinations and experimentation. Topics include GTAW, portfolio preparation and presentation. This guided studio art class shifts emphasis towards the student to create and complete one significant piece of work. Evaluations at mid-term and final to discuss work. Prerequisite: Take 1 of the following: WLDG 1405, WLDG 1408, or WLDG 1401.
WLDG 2441 Power Hammer
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. Prerequisite: WLDG 1401.
WLDG 2450 Orbital Tube Welding
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. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Ultrahigh Purity Piping Certificate. Prerequisite: WLDG 1434.
WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions on sheet metal, pipe, tube and exotic materials. Prerequisite: WLDG 1434.