Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW) Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

WLDG-1377-002 Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: WLDG 2379 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for gas metal arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel using short circuit transfer. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

WELDING Principles and Applications : Eighth Edition

ISBN 978-1-337-12002-9

 

 

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Student Performance

Follows verbal instructions to complete work assignments

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

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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.

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