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 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    46

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    46.0201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to metallurgy studying the qualities of metals and there alloying elements. Covers how heat will affect different materials, and discusses the properties of metals including hardness, ductility, brittleness, and toughness, as well as how these qualities affect the weld performance. Covers fabrication which is the process of creating a welded product from information found on drawings and procedures. Various arc welding processes and process specific safety concerns will be covered in detail including, but not limited to, GTAW, GMAW, SWAW, CAC, FCAW-S and FCAW-G. Certifications are required in the field so this course is designed to resemble, as closely as possible, actual weld testing, procedures, and drawings that will be encountered in the field.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Describe metal properties and their effects on welding.
2. Describe the safety requirements and equipment set up involved with welding.
3. Interpret weld and welding symbols found on field drawings and procedures.
4. Explain different methods used to control or correct distortion encountered in fabrication.
5. Perform the correct and efficient welding techniques in various welding positions.
6. Demonstrate how to set up and weld a test coupon for a weld test.
7. Describe the components of various weld test forms WPS PQR and code specifications.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Metal properties and their effects on welding.
2. Safety requirements and equipment set up involved with welding.
3. Weld and welding symbols found on field drawings and procedures.
4. Different methods used to control or correct distortion encountered in fabrication.
5. Welding techniques in various welding positions.
6. How to set up and weld a test coupon for a weld test.
7. Components of various weld test forms WPS PQR and code specifications.