Faculty Syllabus

WLDG-1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding


Kristopher Kelly


Credit Spring 2026


Section(s)

WLDG-1434-009 (18811)
LEC MW 7:25pm - 8:45pm RRC RRC5 5133.00

LAB MW 8:45pm - 10:00pm RRC RRC5 5133.00

Course Requirements

STEEL

Surfacing

 

      1.   Flat............................................................................................................................. 2%

      2.   Horizontal.................................................................................................................. 4%

      3.   Vertical - up.............................................................................................................. 6%

      4.   Overhead................................................................................................................... 8%

 

Lap Joints

 

      5.   Flat (1F)................................................................................................................... 10%

      6.   Horizontal (2F)........................................................................................................ 12%

      7.   Vertical – up (3F).................................................................................................... 14%

      8.   Overhead (4F)......................................................................................................... 16%

 

Tee-Joints

 

      9.   Flat (1F)................................................................................................................... 18%

    10.   Horizontal (2F)........................................................................................................ 20%

    11.   Vertical – up (3F).................................................................................................... 22%

    12.   Overhead (4F)......................................................................................................... 24%

 

Square-Groove Butt Joints

 

    13.   Flat (1G).................................................................................................................. 26%

    14.   Horizontal (2G)....................................................................................................... 28%

    15.   Vertical – up (3G)................................................................................................... 30%

    16.   Overhead (4G)......................................................................................................... 32%

 

ALUMINUM

Surfacing

 

    17.   Flat........................................................................................................................... 34%

    18.   Horizontal................................................................................................................ 36%

    19.   Vertical - up............................................................................................................ 38%

    20.   Overhead................................................................................................................. 40%

 

Lap Joints

 

    21.   Flat (1F)................................................................................................................... 50%

    22.   Horizontal (2F)........................................................................................................ 52%

    23.   Vertical – up (3F).................................................................................................... 54%

    24.   Overhead (4F)......................................................................................................... 56%

 

Tee-Joints

 

    25.   Flat (1F)................................................................................................................... 58%

    26.   Horizontal (2F).............................................................................. Grade of "D"—60%

    27.   Vertical – up (3F).................................................................................................... 62%

    28.   Overhead (4F)......................................................................................................... 64%

 

Square-Groove Butt Joints

 

    29.   Flat (1G).................................................................................................................. 66%

    30.   Horizontal (2G)....................................................................................................... 68%

    31.   Vertical – up (3G)........................................................................ Grade of “C”— 70%

    32.   Overhead (4G)......................................................................................................... 72%

 

STAINLESS STEEL

 

Surfacing

 

    33.   Flat........................................................................................................................... 74%

    34.   Horizontal................................................................................................................ 75%

    35.   Vertical - up............................................................................................................ 76%

    36.   Overhead....................................................................................... Grade of "B"— 77%

 

Lap Joints

 

    37.   Flat (1F)................................................................................................................... 78%

    38.   Horizontal (2F)........................................................................................................ 79%

    39.   Vertical – up (3F).................................................................................................... 80%

    40.   Overhead (4F)......................................................................................................... 82%

 

Tee-Joints

 

    41.   Flat (1F)................................................................................................................... 84%

    42.   Horizontal (2F)........................................................................................................ 86%

    43.   Vertical – up (3F).................................................................................................... 88%

    44.   Overhead (4F)......................................................................................................... 90%

 

Square-Groove Butt Joints

 

    45.   Flat (1G).................................................................................................................. 92%

    46.   Horizontal (2G)....................................................................................................... 94%

    47.   Vertical – up (3G)................................................................................................... 96%

    48.   Overhead (4G).............. All assignments must be completed for grade of “A”—100%

 

 

 

 


Readings

Jeffus, Larry, Welding: Principles and Applications, Delmar Publishers, Inc., current edition.

This excellent textbook provides a great deal of specific instruction and reference mate­rial on theory and applied welding skills.  It can be purchased at the campus book­store.

Required Supplies:  There are a number of required tools for this course.  Please see the supply list in this syllabus.


Course Subjects

 

Examinations/ OSHA 10/ Other Assignments

This course consists of three exams (Safety Exam, Mid-term, Final Exam), and a requirement to complete OSHA 10 by the withdrawal deadline. It may also include quizzes and other assignments, at the discretion of your instructor.  These assignments account for 40% of your overall course grade.

Safety examination: Chapter 2

Mid-term examination: Chapters16 and 17

Final examination: Chapter 18

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm exam content, format, and dates with your instructor.

 

OSHA 10 Requirement

Students taking WLDG 1428, WLDG 1430, or WLDG 1434 are required to complete OSHA 10 training.  This training is available online.  A recommended site for this training is www.careersafeonline.com.  The training must be completed by the withdrawal deadline or per your professor’s instructions.  Failure to meet this requirement may result in you being dropped from the course.  If you have already completed the training, you may show your professor proof of completion to satisfy this requirement.


Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

 

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe various joint designs; describe safety rules and equipment; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various structural materials.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry certified welder standards.
  • Interpret codes and safety standards that pertain to the welding industry.
  • Use proper hand, measuring, and layout tools, to fabricate welded projects or certification coupons.
  • Demonstrate work attributes and ethics that contribute to personal success and towards employment goals.

 


Office Hours

M 6:25 PM - 7:25 PM 5131

NOTE Office hours: Saturday 7:00am-8:00am Monday 6:25pm-7:25pm

S 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM 5132

NOTE Office hours: Saturday 7:00am-8:00am Monday 6:25pm-7:25pm

Published: 01/19/2026 19:07:54