MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Manufacturing

C.	Course Number and Title: MFGT1300 Welding and Welding Equipment

D.	Course Coordinator: Chris Barker

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Welding Technology Fundamentals

Author: Bowditch

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 5th

ISBN #: 9781631263286

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None; Class Handouts will be distributed

J.	Course Description: This course covers the equipment and techniques associated with the welding and cutting processes most widely used in industry today. Topics include Oxy-fuel, SMAW, GTAW, Robotics applications, Laser welding, and others. Print reading and weld testing methods are also included. Diligent attention is given to personal and fire safety during lab activities.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify hazards in the welding shop.	Weekly written assignments, midterm and final exam
2. Demonstrate safe practices in the lab environment.	Weekly performance in labs.
3. Cite the advantages and disadvantages of welding over other joining processes.	Weekly written assignments, midterm and final exam
4. Explain the effects of welding on metal.	Weekly labs, Weekly written assignments, midterm and final exam
5. Identify and describe the function of the equipment and accessories used in SMAW.	Weekly labs, written assignments, midterm and final exam
6. Identify and describe the function of the equipment and accessories used in GMAW.	Weekly labs, written assignments, midterm and final exam
7. Identify and describe the function of the equipment and accessories used in GTAW.	Weekly labs, written assignments, midterm and final exam
8. Identify and describe the function of the equipment and accessories used in Plasma Arc Cutting and Welding	Weekly labs, written assignments, midterm and final exam
9. Identify and describe the function of the equipment and accessories used in Oxyfuel Gas Cutting and Welding	Weekly labs, written assignments, midterm and final exam
10. Identify and describe the function of the equipment and accessories used in Robotic, plastics, and laser beam welding	Weekly labs, written assignments, midterm and final exam

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Safety in the welding shop

Welding and cutting processes

The Physics of welding

Weld Joints and Positions

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Plasma Arc Cutting

Oxyfuel Gas Processes

Resistance Welding

Special Processes, including Robotic, plastics, and laser beam welding

Supplemental to text, Metallurgy

Technical information, including blueprints and inspection

N.	Course Assignments:

Graded assignments:

Written assignments

Lab exercises

Midterm

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3