Introduction to Arc Welding Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Jimmy Bradshaw (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063354364Office Location
Manufacturing Education Center 107JOffice Hours
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Course
WLDG-1370-001 Introduction to Arc Welding
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: INMT 1305 and WLDG 1373
Course Description
This course covers the theory and introduction to arc welding processes. Skill in the welding process and the selection of materials and equipment will be stressed.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
WELDING SKILLS, Fifth Edition
ISBN 978-0-8269-3084-2
WELDING SKILLS WORKBOOK, Fifth Edition
ISBN 978-0-8269-3085-9
Supplies
Follows written instructions to complete work assignments
Performs safety inspections of ell equipment
Makes minor repairs as needed
Sets up and operates SMAW equipment on carbon steel with E6010 and E7018 electrodes
Makes pads of overlapping weld beads on flat carbon steel plates with E 6010 and 7018 electrodes
Makes fillet welds in all positions on weld blocks with E6010 and E7018 electrodes
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Expected Student Behavior
Students are required to conduct themselves according to the Student’s code of Professional Conduct. This is to include the dress code and wearing the Amarillo College Technical Education logo Uniform shirts.
Grading Criteria
Students should complete all projects and Performance Tests at the REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. They will be scored on neatness, completeness, procedure, professionalism, attitude, attendance, shop cleanup, and SAFETY PRACTICES.
Attendance/Participation 15 pts/sessiion 225 pts possible
Projects/Performance 15 pts/session 225 pts possible
Homework/Written exams 250 pts possible
Weld Bead Pads ( 6010 & 7018) 100 pts possible
All position fillet welds ( 6010 ) 100 pts possible
All position fillet welds ( 7018 ) 100 pts possible TOTAL 1000 pts possible
>92%-----------A
85-92%--------B
77-84%--------C
70-76%--------D
<70% ----------F
Attendance
Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Grade points are given for attendance and participation for each class. Classes and labs can be made up ONLY with prior approval of the instructor and for a maximum of two excused absences.
Calendar
The first class session will consist of safety training, shop orientation, and locker assignments, with a safety test at the start of the second class.
Written tests will be given on approximately class meetings 8 and 14, with reviews on the class prior to each test.
Shop projects are due no later than the end of the next to last scheduled class.
Additional Information
SAFETY IS OUR ONE MOST IMPORTANT CONCERNS. NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN ANY SHOP WITHOUT SAFETY GLASSES AS WELL AS ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR. ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE AMARILLO COLLEGE STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS CODE WILL BE DEALT WITH APPROPRIATELY.
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM