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-7:25pmS 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM 5132
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