Welding and Materials Technology
WMT 101 4
Credits
Introduction to Welding
Introduction and orientation to the processes and procedures
involved in the welding field, including safe operational procedures for shielded
metal arc welding (SMAW) (Stick), mixed inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas
(TIG) and oxy-acetylene welding; in addition to the appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) and terminology related to the welding industry.
(2 + 4) Offered As Demand Warrants
WMT 102 3
Credits
Intermediate Welding
Continuation of WMT 101. (Prerequisite: WMT 101.)
(2 + 2) Offered As Demand Warrants
WMT 103 3
Credits
Welding I
Entry-level course in basic oxyacetylene, arc welding and
flame cutting. Attendance at first two classes is mandatory. Materials fee:
$275. (3 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
WMT 105 3
Credits
Welding II
Arc welding techniques and basic MIG and TIG welding.
Attendance at first two classes is mandatory. Materials fee: $275. (Prerequisite:
WMT 103 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
WMT 106 3
Credits
Heat Treating/Metal Finishing/Knife Making I
Heat treating, metal finishing. Build two knives, heat treat
and finish. (Must have excellent hand-eye coordination. Attendance at first class
mandatory. Recommended: WMT F117 and WMT F241.) (2 + 3) Offered Fall,
Spring
WMT 116 1-3
Credits
Metal Forging
Metal forging brings back the old-school way of forming metal
into useful hardware or tools. Students will use hand tools, forges and anvils
to fabricate various items out of metal. May be taken up to four times with a
maximum of 6 credits. Attendance at first two classes is mandatory. Course fee:
$100 per credit. (Recommended: WMT 103 or 117.) (1.5 + 5.5) Offered
As Demand Warrants
WMT 117 3
Credits
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
Safe oxyacetylene welding techniques and procedures of common
metals. Welding of these metals in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead
positions. Attendance at first two class meetings is mandatory. Materials fee:
$200. (2 + 5) Offered As Demand Warrants
WMT 130 1-3
Credits
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
All positions for multiple pass fillet welds. A maximum of 3
credits are awarded for successful completion of any of the four sections;
130A-Certif SMAW (1F); 130B-Certif SMAW (2F); 130C-Certif SMAW (3F);
130D-Certif SMAW (4F). Presented in competency-based manner. (1-3+0)
WMT 140 1-3
Credits
Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication done by hand and with the aid of equipment.
Plan, layout, bend, form raw metal and fabricate metal projects. Attendance at
the first two classes is mandatory. May be repeated four times for a maximum of
six credits. Course fee: $100 per credit. (Prerequisites: WMT 103, 160 or 241.)
(1.5 + 5.5) Offered As Demand Warrants
WMT 150 1-3
Credits
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Use of tungsten and argon gas for aluminum and stainless
steel gas welding (formerly called Heliarc or TIG). This is an entry-level gas
tungsten arc welding class concentrating on aluminum. Materials will be welded
in all four welding positions. (1.5 + 5.5) Offered As Demand Warrants
WMT 160 1-3
Credits
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Prepares student to work with wire-feed processes. Gas metal
arc welding focuses on ferrous and nonferrous metals welded in all positions.
Attendance at first two classes is mandatory. (1.5+5.5) Offered As Demand
Warrants
WMT 170 3
Credits
Military Training Welding I
Entry-level oxyacetylene welding, cutting, soldering and
brazing. Conforms to special training standards labeled 3E3X1. Uses parts of
CDC 55250A volume #5 as a guide. Materials fee $200. (Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.) (2 + 4.5) Offered Fall
WMT 206 3
Credits
Heat Treating/Metal Finishing/Knife Making II
Second level of knife making and heat treating using more
complex metals and additional equipment. Materials fee: $300. (Must have excellent
hand-eye coordination. Attendance at first class mandatory. Recommended: WMT
106, WMT 117 and WMT 241.) (2 + 2) Offered Fall, Spring
WMT 210 3
Credits
Pipe Welding
Prepare and weld pipe in an uphill or downhill position.
Materials fee: $275. (Prerequisite: permission of instructor.)
(2 + 3.5) Offered As Demand Warrants
WMT 241 3
Credits
Gas Tungsten Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding
Entry-level gas tungsten arc welding concentrating on aluminum.
Materials will be welded in all positions. Gas metal arc welding focuses on
ferrous and nonferrous metals welded in all positions. Attendance at first two
class meetings is mandatory. Materials fee: $300. (1.5 + 5.5) Offered
Fall
WMT 270 3
Credits
Military Training Welding II
Conforms to special training standards parts 1 - 4 of CDC
55250A volume #6. Materials fee $250. (Prerequisite: WMT 170 or permission of
instructor.) (2 + 4.5) Offered Fall
WMT 280 3
Credits
Military Training Welding III
Intermediate TIG and MIG welding. Fabrication with aluminum
and steel. Real world situations and conditions are simulated. Materials fee
$250. (Prerequisite: WMT 170 and WMT 270, or permission of instructor.)
(2 + 4.5) Offered Fall
WMT 290 3
Credits
Welding Proficiency Maintenance
Maintenance of a high degree of welding proficiency through
practice of previously-learned processes. Review of safety procedures. Materials
fee $275. (Prerequisite: WMT 170, WMT 270 and WMT 280 or permission of
instructor.) (2 + 4.5) Offered Fall