WLDG-1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Graham Howison

Credit Fall 2025

Section(s)

WLDG-1430-004 (23881)
LEC MW 8:00am - 9:20am RVS RVSC 3147

LAB MW 9:20am - 10:35am RVS RVSC 3147

WLDG-1430-011 (23888)
LEC TuTh 10:45am - 12:05pm RVS RVSC 3117

LAB TuTh 12:05pm - 1:20pm RVS RVSC 3117

WLDG-1430-023 (23897)
LEC TuTh 1:30pm - 2:50pm RVS RVSC 3117

LAB TuTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm RVS RVSC 3117

Course Requirements

Course Description

WLDG 1413: Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders (4-3-3).  A study of industrial blue­prints.  Emphasis on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of meas­urement and industry standards.  Interpretation of plans and drawings used by in­dustry.  Instruction in the computer design of column splices, beam splices, and other welded connections using software employed by the structural detailing industry. 

For successful progression within this course, student should take WLDG 1428 before or at the same time as WLDG 1413.

Course Fee: $50.00;  Course Type: W

Readings

Required Texts/ Materials/ Software

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

Course Description

 

WLDG 1430: Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) –and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).  A study of the principles of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), setup and use of GMAW and FCAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment.  Instruction in various joint designs.  Course fee: $50.00; Course Type: W

Additional course requirement:  OSHA 10.

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe welding positions with various joint designs; describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW; apply safety rules; troubleshoot equipment used; perform visual inspection; weld various types of structural material; diagnose welding problems.

 

Office Hours

Office Hours

Published: 06/03/2025 10:40:42