MFGT 1300 - Welding and Welding Equipment

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Manufacturing Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

2 Credit(s)
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. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

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.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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