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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    140

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    48.0508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the fundamentals of blueprint reading emphasizing industrial drawings commonly used in Welding Technology. Review symbol conventions and visualization of solid objects from orthographic and isometric projections, the interpretation of technical drawings, and the skills required in print reading applying basic ASME standard techniques, as a form of communication. Students read, interpret and sketch drawings.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: WT 111 and WT 112 with a "D" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe how drawings are used in the fabrication industry and the components that make up a complete set of drawings.
2. Assemble and create technical documents by using welding specification, work plans, and safety information obtained from drawings used in the workplace.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use basic and precision measurement tools and procedures to create drawings that meet Industry Standards
4. Create orthographic drawings with front view, top view, right side view, then use the orthographic drawing to produce Isometric and Oblique projections.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Drawings and the components that make up a set of drawings.
2. Application of technical documents/information in a manufacturing workplace.
3. Basic and precision measurement tools and procedures.
4. Visualization of solid objects from orthographic and isometric projections.
5. Drawing/drafting terminology, symbology, abbreviations, map scales, and dimensioning.
6. Difference between pictorial and orthographic drawings.
7. Drawing specifications.
8. Notes and dimensions to determine sizes, materials, and other requirements.
9. Welding symbols.
10. Geometric distance and tolerancing.