2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Use this index by finding the subject of interest. The letter prefix that follows tells where to find descriptions of the courses which cover that subject matter. For example, accounting course descriptions would be found under ACCT.

* Prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better grade unless otherwise noted on specific program pages.

 

Welding

  
  • WELD 255 - Test Plate Welding

    3 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [WELD 105  and WELD 106 ]


    In this class students will perform AWS qualification plates in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead position using different welding processes. Students will learn the proper methods for destructive and non-destructive testing.
    OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

    Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
    Goal 1:  Demonstrate welding theory and processes in different welding positions. 

    1. Assess the requirements of a proposed weld. 

    1. Select the appropriate welding process and position for a particular test plate. 

    1. Create a structurally sound weld on metals in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. 

    Goal 2:  Apply basic knowledge of metallurgy. 

    1. Classify metals in terms of physical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties. 

    1. Select appropriate metals for cutting and welding processes. 

    1. Identify hazards associated with various metals.  

    Goal 3:  Apply electrical theory to welding and cutting processes. 

    1. Conduct welding operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.  

    2.  Conduct cutting operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.

  
  • WELD 265 - Welding Fabrication and Design

    3 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [WELD 105  and WELD 106 ]


    Students in this course will learn the principles of fabrication and design. Shop fabrication and field fabrication will be covered in this course. Upon completion of this course students will be able to successfully layout and square metal fabrications.
    OFFERED: spring semesters

    Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
    Goal 1:  Demonstrate welding theory and processes on various metals. 

    1. Assess the requirements of a proposed weld. 

    1. Select the appropriate welding process for a particular job. 

    1. Create a structurally sound weld on various metals in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.  

    Goal 2:  Demonstrate proper use of measuring equipment. 

    1. Select appropriate measuring equipment for job. 

    1. Demonstrate proper usage of measuring equipment. 

    Goal 3:  Apply basic knowledge of metallurgy. 

    1. Classify metals in terms of physical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties. 

    1. Select appropriate metals for cutting and welding processes. 

    1. Identify hazards associated with various metals.  

    Goal 4:  Apply electrical theory to welding and cutting processes. 

    1. Conduct welding operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.  

    2. Conduct cutting operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.

  
  • WELD 275 - Welding Automation

    3 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [WELD 101 


    Students in this course will be introduced to welding automation. Students will learn basic robotic programming using Fanuc robots. Joint design, weld fixturing, and the importance of welding parameters will be covered. All welds will be held to the American Welding Society standards for defects and profile. 
    OFFERED: spring semesters

    Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
    Goal 1:  Explore motion programming types 

    1. Program Joint Movement. 

    1. Program Linear Movement. 

    1. Program Circular Movement. 

    1. Apply Fine Termination. 

    1. Apply Continuous Termination. 

    1. Adjust motion speed rates. 

    Goal 2:  Explore Robotic Frames 

    1. Program in World Frame. 

    1. Program in User/Base Frame. 

    1. Program in Tool Frame. 

    Goal 3:  Demonstrate welding theory and processes on various metals. 

    1. Assess the requirements of a proposed weld. 

    1. Select the appropriate welding process for a particular job. 

    1. Create a structurally sound weld on various metals in the flat, horizontal, vertical, positions.  

  
  • WELD 285 - Pipe Welding

    3 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [WELD 255 


    Students in this course will learn the fundamentals of pipe welding. Students will perform welds in the 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW. Students will learn the difference between AWS, ASME, and API qualifications. 
    OFFERED: spring semesters

    Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
    Goal 1:  Demonstrate welding theory and processes on various schedules of pipe. 

    1. Assess the requirements of a proposed weld. 

    2. Select the appropriate welding process for a particular job. 

    3. Create a structurally sound weld on various schedules of pipe in the 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.  

    Goal 2:  Apply basic knowledge of metallurgy. 

    1. Classify metals in terms of physical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties. 

    1. Select appropriate metals for cutting and welding processes. 

    1. Identify hazards associated with various metals.  

    Goal 3:  Apply electrical theory to welding and cutting processes. 

    1. Conduct welding operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.  

    2. Conduct cutting operations within industrial standards for electrical safety.


Written Communication

  
  • MTA WC - Written Communications


    MTA Written Communications courses include:


    Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
    • listed on individual course cards
 

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