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Welding, A.A.S.


(Code 1336)

This program provides the background, skills, knowledge, understanding and techniques needed to produce quality weldments. Students gain knowledge of various materials and an understanding of the effects that heat and stress have on welded materials. Students should develop sufficient skills for American Welding Society Certification.

Upon completion of this program [CIP: 48.0508], graduates should be able to:

  • demonstrate use of computer systems used in industry.
  • demonstrate use of industrial machines (lathes, mills, CNC).
  • create a product using SMAW.
  • create a product using GTAW.
  • create a product using MIG.
  • create a product using Flux Core.
  • create a fluid power system.
  • demonstrate basic shop emergency health care techniques.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

General Education Requirements


Written Communication


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Written Communication, choose one:

Oral Communication


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Oral Communication, choose one:

Laboratory Science


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Application of Scientific Methodologies, choose one:

Mathematics


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Basic Computational Methods and Mathematical Concepts and Applications, choose one:

Social Science


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Local, National, and Global Citizenship, two required:

Take POLI 240  or POLI 110   (POLI 110 does not meet Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements) 

AND

Choose one:

Other programs


MCC also offers a Welding Technology Certificate  and a Welding Job Training Program .

Note:


Minimum of 60 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) required for all associate degree programs.