Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - ALL COURSES
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Updated: 05/27/2010 08:26:52
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Please make sure that you have met all prerequisites before registering for classes.
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
WLDG 1401 Metalsmithing
[9/10] 04534 Lec 003 RVS 3147 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Bastas, William
[10/10] 07385 Lec 001 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Bastas, William
WLDG 1405 Art Metals
[10/11] 07391 Lec 006 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Gingras, Tommy
[10/10] 04535 Lec 001 RVS 3147 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Woodward, Haley
[10/9] 07389 Lec 003 RVS 3147 S 9:30am - 2:30pm OH Campbell, Todd
[10/9] 07390 Lec 005 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Gingras, Tommy
[7/10] 07392 Lec 007 RVS 3147 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Temple, Trent
WLDG 1407 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
[12/11] 05016 Lec 003 RVS 3117 S 1:10pm - 6:10pm OH Ferguson, Hal
[0/12] 05007 Lec 001 RVS 3117 TTh 8:00am - 10:30am OH Howison, Graham
[10/10] 07393 Lec 002 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Defrates, Troy
[12/12] 05020 Lec 004 RVS 3117 U 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Ferguson, Hal
WLDG 1408 Metal Sculpture
Student must complete WLDG-1405 before taking this course.
+ [7/10] 07394 Lec 001 RVS 3147 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH George, Barry
+ [10/9] 05017 Lec 005 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Gingras, Tommy
WLDG 1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
[10/9] 04536 Lec 005 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/11] 07395 Lec 001 RVS 3117 S 1:10pm - 6:10pm OH Ferguson, Hal
[0/12] 07397 Lec 006 RVS 3117 TTh 8:00am - 10:30am OH Howison, Graham
[0/10] 05008 Lec 004 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Donworth, Warren
[10/10] 07396 Lec 003 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Defrates, Troy
[10/10] 05013 Lec 009 RVS 3147 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1425 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
[12/10] 07398 Lec 002 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:30am OH Strouse, Timothy
[0/10] 04537 Lec 008 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/10] 05005 Lec 006 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 05015 Lec 009 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Howison, Graham
[0/12] 07400 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 8:00am - 10:30am OH Howison, Graham
[10/9] 07402 Lec 007 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Donworth, Warren
[10/10] 07399 Lec 003 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Defrates, Troy
[10/10] 07403 Lec 010 RVS 3147 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Gilde, Robert
[12/12] 07401 Lec 005 RVS 3117 U 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Ferguson, Hal
WLDG 1427 Welding Codes -- Certification
Student must complete at least WLDG-1428 and WLDG-1457 before taking this course.
+ [12/12] 04538 Lec 005 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/11] 05006 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07404 Lec 004 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/11] 05010 Lec 002 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/13] 05012 Lec 003 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Defrates, Troy
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
[12/10] 07405 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:30am OH Strouse, Timothy
[10/9] 04539 Lec 010 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/10] 07407 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 07410 Lec 007 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Howison, Graham
[0/12] 07409 Lec 005 RVS 3117 TTh 8:00am - 10:30am OH Howison, Graham
[10/9] 07408 Lec 004 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Donworth, Warren
[10/10] 05011 Lec 006 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Defrates, Troy
[10/10] 07406 Lec 002 RVS 3147 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Gilde, Robert
[12/12] 07411 Lec 008 RVS 3117 U 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Ferguson, Hal
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
[10/9] 04540 Lec 002 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/9] 07414 Lec 005 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Whatley, Brandon
[10/10] 07412 Lec 003 RVS 3147 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Gilde, Robert
[12/12] 07413 Lec 004 RVS 3117 U 9:30am - 2:50pm OH Ferguson, Hal
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding
[12/10] 07415 Lec 002 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:30am OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/10] 07416 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Strouse, Timothy
[12/11] 07419 Lec 007 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Howison, Graham
[12/11] 07417 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Whatley, Brandon
[12/13] 07418 Lec 006 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Defrates, Troy
WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding -- API 1104
Student must complete WLDG-1457 before taking this course.
+ [12/10] 07420 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 8:00am - 10:30am OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/12] 04541 Lec 006 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/10] 07424 Lec 005 RVS 3117 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07421 Lec 002 RVS 3117 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [12/9] 07422 Lec 003 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [0/12] 07423 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Defrates, Troy
WLDG 1453 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (Structural Connections)
Student must complete WLDG-1457 before taking this course.
+ [12/9] 07427 Lec 004 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07426 Lec 002 RVS 3117 S 1:10pm - 6:10pm OH Ferguson, Hal
+ [10/9] 07425 Lec 001 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Donworth, Warren
+ [12/11] 05014 Lec 003 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Gilde, Robert
NDTE 1454 Intermediate Ultrasonics
+ [9/8] 07384 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Donworth, Warren
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Student must complete WLDG-1428 before taking this course.
+ [12/9] 07434 Lec 007 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/12] 04542 Lec 008 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [0/12] 07429 Lec 002 RVS 3117 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07433 Lec 006 RVS 3117 S 1:10pm - 6:10pm OH Ferguson, Hal
+ [12/9] 07432 Lec 005 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/11] 07430 Lec 003 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/13] 07428 Lec 001 RVS 3117 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Defrates, Troy
+ [12/11] 07431 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 1475 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
Student must complete WLDG-1457 or obtain departmental approval before taking this course.
+ [9/10] 07435 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Donworth, Warren
WLDG 1491 Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist
[10/8] 08411 Lec 006 RVS 3147 F 9:30am - 2:30pm OH Campbell, Todd
08411-Furniture Design and Fabrication. Student should have completed WLDG-1405
before taking this course.
[7/10] 07436 Lec 001 RVS 3124 MW 1:30pm - 4:30pm OH Gingras, Tommy
07436-Applied Metals Design
[7/8] 07439 Lec 004 RVS 3147 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Bastas, William
07439-Functional and Sculptural Forging
[4/10] 04543 Lec 005 RVS 3147 S 9:30am - 2:30pm OH Smith, Daniel
04543-Architectural Hardware
[8/8] 07438 Lec 003 RVS 3122 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Temple, Trent
07438-Coppersmithing
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.
+ [12/9] 07441 Lec 002 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07442 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07440 Lec 001 RVS 3117 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [12/11] 07443 Lec 004 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 2431 Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
Student must complete WLDG-1475 before taking this course.
+ [12/10] 07444 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Donworth, Warren
WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout and Fabrication
Student must complete WLDG-1453 before taking this course.
+ [0/12] 04544 Lec 003 RVS 3117 MW 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Howison, Graham
+ [0/12] 05009 Lec 002 RVS 3117 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Whatley, Brandon
+ [0/12] 07445 Lec 001 RVS 3117 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Gilde, Robert
WLDG 2440 Advanced Art Metal (Studio Problems)
Student must complete WLDG-1405 or WLDG-1401 before taking this course.
+ [10/11] 04545 Lec 002 RVS 3147 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Gingras, Tommy
+ [10/9] 04568 Lec 004 RVS 3147 S 9:30am - 2:30pm OH Campbell, Todd
+ [10/9] 04569 Lec 005 RVS 3147 TTh 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Gingras, Tommy
+ [10/9] 07446 Lec 001 RVS 3147 TTh 1:30pm - 4:00pm OH Gingras, Tommy
WLDG 2441 Power Hammer
Student must complete WLDG-1401 before taking this course.
+ [7/8] 07447 Lec 002 RVS 3147 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Bastas, William
WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Student must complete WLDG-1434 before taking this course.
+ [12/9] 07449 Lec 002 RVS 3117 MW 10:40am - 1:10pm OH Strouse, Timothy
+ [12/11] 07448 Lec 001 RVS 3117 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm 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.
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 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 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.
NDTE 1454 Intermediate Ultrasonics
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. Prerequisite: NDTE 1405 or instructor approval.
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 1475 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
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. Instruction in the computer design of column splices, beam splices, and other welded connections using software employed by the structural detailing industry. This course meets the college's computer literacy requirement for the Associate of Applied Science degrees in Welding Technology. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428 and WLDG 1457 or department approval.
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.
WLDG 2431 Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
A continuation of the Blueprint for Welders course (WLDG 1475). Emphasis placed on inspection, cost analysis, and estimating, including instruction in basic drafting skills. Instruction in pipe template and layout development using software employed by the pipe detailing industry. Course includes components in both the computer design of piping assemblies, as well as the actual welding of those assemblies. Students will learn cost analysis by creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and word processing by creating contract proposals using Microsoft Word. This course meets the college's computer literacy requirement for the Associate of Applied Science degrees in Welding Technology. Prerequisite: WLDG 1475.
WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout and Fabrication
A continuation of the Intermediate Layout and Fabrication course (WLDG 1453) which covers production and fabrication of layout tools and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills. Prerequisite: WLDG 1453.
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 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.