WEL 274
SMAW I: SENSE1
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Emphasizes safety, amperage settings, polarity, and proper electrode selection for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Trains students to perform American Welding Society (AWS) compliant welds on carbon steel, with a focus on producing high-quality results. Includes both visual and destructive methods for assessing weld quality to provide a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and practices. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
CRFA1
1 openSeats: 15/16 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo Tu We Th · 7:00 – 10:35 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Sep 28
- Location
- Jones Hall 166
- Instructor
- Brady Hall
Section notes
A $82 lab fee applies to this section. This section is reserved for students in the Advanced Welding program.
CRFB1
4 openSeats: 12/16 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo Tu We Th · 2:10 – 5:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Sep 28
- Location
- Jones Hall 166
- Instructor
- Holli Gericke
Section notes
A $82 lab fee applies to this section. This section is reserved for students in the Advanced Welding program.
CRFC1
10 openSeats: 6/16 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo Tu We Th · 10:35 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Sep 28
- Location
- Jones Hall 166
- Instructor
- Brady Hall
Section notes
A $82 lab fee applies to this section. This section is reserved for students in the Advanced Welding program.