Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
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Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:58
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).
8 Week Session June 1 - July 26
WLDG 1401 Metalsmithing
[10/10] 12425 Lec 002 RVS 3147 MW 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Bastas, William
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
[10/10] 10009 Lec 001 RVS 3147 MW 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Howison, Graham
WLDG 1437 Introduction to Metallurgy
[10/10] 10004 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 11:00am - 4:00pm OH Liles, Ted
WLDG 1475 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
+ [10/10] 10142 Lec 001 RVS 3124 TTh 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Donworth, Warren
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 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 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 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 2488 Internship - Welding Technology/Welder
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. Prerequisite: GEOG 2470.