Industrial Welding Fundamentals

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54 hours lecture and 108 hours lab per term. This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of welding processes. Topics will include historical development of welding, the welding industry and its future, applied terms and definitions, methods of application, safety in the welding environment, welding positions, and joint types. Students will develop occupational proficiency using Oxyfuel Welding (OFW), Brazing (TB), Oxyfuel Cutting (OFC), Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A), and Plasma Cutting (PAC). (Degree Credit)