Fundamentals of G.M.A.W. and F.C.A.W. processes with their related equipment. Basics of electrical theory and welding machines. Shielding gasses, filler materials, and general welding procedures including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Prerequisites
WLD 110 or instructors permission
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- The student will gain a knowledge of the use and application of GMAW and FCAW/MCAW of in the welding industry.
- The student will understand basic theory of electrical principles in welding.
- The student will understand the wide range of welding equipment used in the industry.
- The student will understand the principles and nomenclature of a variety of arc welding electrodes.
- The student will understand the gasses used in the welding industry.
Course Content Outline
- See above
Department Guidelines
There will be four major tests during the quarter. These tests will be 2/3 of your total grade for the class.
Projects, assignments, and review questions will make up the final 1/3 of your grade.
Tests, projects, assignments, and review questions will be scored on a point basis with a percentage of points for your final grade.
The grade awarded for the class is as follows:
| 95-100 | 4.0 |
| 94 | 3.9 |
| 93 | 3.8 |
| 92 | 3.7 |
| 91 | 3.6 |
| 90 | 3.5 |
| 89 | 3.4 |
| 88 | 3.3 |
| 87 | 3.2 |
| 86 | 3.1 |
| 85 | 3.0 |
| 84 | 2.9 |
| 83 | 2.8 |
| 82 | 2.7 |
| 81 | 5.6 |
| 80 | 2.5 |
| 79 | 2.4 |
| 78 | 2.3 |
| 77 | 2.2 |
| 76 | 2.1 |
| 75 | 2.0 |
| 74 | 1.9 |
| 73 | 1.8 |
| 72 | 1.7 |
| 71 | 1.6 |
| 70 | 1.5 |
| 69 | 1.4 |
| 68 | 1.3 |
| 67 | 1.2 |
| 66 | 1.1 |
| 65 | 1.0 |
| 60-64 | 0.7 |
| 0-59 | 0 |