Course Title: Welding, Cutting, & Burning
Title Abbreviation: WELDING/CUTTING &BURNING
Department: APPRC
Course #: 59
Credits: 5
Variable: No
IUs: 4
CIP: 460201
EPC: 745
REV: 2019
Course Description
Basic introduction to welding and cutting. Focuses on the history and development of welding from the working of copper through many of the modern industrial advances of the 20th century. The hazards of welding from electricity, fumes, radiation, etc. and their appropriate safety precautions are discussed in detail. Included is a very basic introduction to the science of metallurgy. Cutting processes covered are oxyfuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and carbon arc gouging. The major kinds of welding processes covered are SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW. The power source, equipment, electrodes, filler metals, are introduced. Welder safety is emphasized throughout and students learn how to recognize weld symbols and how to read drawings and procedures.
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:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
Course Contents