Faculty

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

Wyatt Ellis

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

WLDG-1434-012 (18814)
LEC TuTh 8:35am - 9:55am ELG ELG G08

LAB TuTh 9:55am - 11:35am ELG ELG G08

Course Requirements

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.

Readings

Required Texts/ Materials

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.

Course Subjects

An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/ use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions and joint designs.

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.