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Welding Technology AAS
Semester Hours:  71
Effective Term: Fall 2014
 Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None


Program Description: The Welding Degree prepares students for employment as a welder/fabricator with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include welding processes of shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe welding, welding design and fabrication, blueprint reading for welders and autocad skills. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, steel erection, process piping, pipeline and related facilities, aerospace and manufacturing industries and other industries. After completion of this degree, students may apply for a Certificate in Drafting.

Recommended Proficiencies: None

Course Requirements
Welding A.A.S. Degree (71 credits )

General Education requirements (19-23)

Written Communications (3)
ENG 101 English Composition III (3)
OR
ENG 121 Applied Technical Writing (3)

Oral Communications (3)
Select an AGEc COM course.

Arts and Humanities (3)
Select an AGEC Art, Humanities, Literature, Music, Philosophy or a Theatre course numbered 100 or higher.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
Select an AGEC Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology course, or a Social and Behavioral Science AGEC course.

Physical and Biological Sciences (4)
Select an AGEC Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Nutrition or Physics course numbered 100 or higher, or a Physical and Biological Sciences AGEC course.

Mathematics (3)
BUS 101 Business Mathematics (3)
OR
MAT 101 Essential Mathematics (4) or higher

Core Requirements (42)
DFT 127 Autocad I (3)
DFT 128 Autocad II (3)
DFT 131 Autocad III (3)
MET 125 Principles of Fabrication (3)
WLD 110 Survey of Welding Processes (3)
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (3)
WLD 122 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (3)
WLD 125 Pipe Welding I (3)
WLD 128 Blueprint Reading for Welders (3)
WLD 221 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3)
WLD 222 Gas Metal Arc Welding (3)
WLD 225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III(3)
WLD 227 Welding Design and Fabrication (3) - enroll twice for credit (6)

Select two courses (6)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 122 Small Business Management (3)
BUS 123 Business Relations (3)
BUS 190 Principles of Management and Leadership (3)
WLD 196 Welding Technology Internship I (3)

Other Requirements (4)
PAC or DAN course (1)
Reading Competency: RDG094 College Reading

Computer Competency (3)
AGB124 Microcomputers in Agriculture (3)
CIS110 Fundamentals of Computer Literacy (3) or higher

Students intending to transfer to a B.A.S. Degree or other bachelor's degree should consult a CAC advisor.

Students must earn:
? a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale;
? a minimum of 20 credits from CAC.

This A.A.S. Degree requires a minimum of 71 credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Synthesis Level) Show motivation, dependability, reliability, willingness to learn, willingness to work as a team member and the ability to work safely.(CSLO 3)
2. (Synthesis Level) Demonstrate skills related to applied science, basic computers, applied mathematics/measurements, reading for information, business writing, listening and following directions, locating/using information and speaking/presentation skills.
3. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate, explain and critique teamwork, adaptability/flexibility, business fundamentals, marketing and customer focus, planning and organizing, problem solving, decision-making and applied technology.
4. (Evaluation Level) Evaluate and demonstrate welding competencies in manufacturing process development and design, production, maintenance installation and repair, quality assurance/continuous improvement and health and safety.(CSLO 2&3)
5. (Synthesis Level) Apply welding fundamentals and processes, and the correct and safe use of welding equipment and tools.(CSLO 2&3)
6. (Comprehension Level) Identify the physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals. (CSLO 4)
7. (Synthesis Level) Demonstrate competencies in safety and health, drawing and symbols, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Thermal Cutting, Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC) and Inspection. (CSLO 2&4)
8. (Synthesis Level) Create completed projects by demonstrating proficient techniques in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, thermal cutting, OFC, PAC, CAC and inspection.(CSLO 2)
9. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate, evaluate and explain weld imperfections and their causes. Explain the importance of quality workmanship and how imperfections or incorrect welding techniques may impact society. Demonstrate consistent, high quality workmanship to ensure public safety and to protect the environment. (CSLO 1)
Standards for Program
NCCER, American Welding Society SENSE program Level 1.
http://www.nccer.org/welding?pID=105
http://www.aws.org/w/a/education/sense/

Note: New Program Development form approved by CAC CAO 10/29/13. WLD227 must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits. WLD196 Welding Technology Internship I is an option under Electives.