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CAM 1180 Welding & Metal Joining I

This course is a broad introduction to welding with in-depth hands-on labs to include SMAW, GMAW, OAW, GTAW, and Resistance, commonly known as MIG, TIG, Ox-acetylene, and Stick (ARC) welding along with other types of metal joining options and instruction to include sheet metal layout, shearing, bending, riveting, brazing and spot welding. Welding safety, personal protection equipment, special welding tools will be taught in-depth and used by the students within the lab setting. The student will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve the end results required using blue prints, verbal instructions or a combination of both. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Describe welding safety procedures as represented by the American Welding Society (AWS). Demonstrate the use of hand tools, personal protection equipment and safe work practices.
  • Demonstrate the use of MIG, TIG, Stick (ARC) and Ox-acetylene to join metal parts in a variety of positions.
  • Interpret and apply American Welding Society (AWS) welding symbols on fabrication drawings. Demonstrate the use of layout and measurement tools and part preparation.
  • Demonstrate metal joining through sheetmetal layout, shearing, bending, riveting, brazing and spot welding. Evaluate processes used in mechanical fastening and joining.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 2 hours
  • Lab: 2 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Other Off Campus Location
Faculty: Jamison
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: A Term
Open Seats: 4
Meets: MW from 1:00PM to 4:40PM
Section: A01
Open Seats: 4
Meets: MW from
1:00PM to 4:40PM
Section: A01
Face to Face
Other Off Campus Location
Faculty: Jamison
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: A Term; MOPAR Automotive Students Only
Open Seats: 3
Meets: TTH from 1:30PM to 5:00PM
Section: A02
Open Seats: 3
Meets: TTH from
1:30PM to 5:00PM
Section: A02
Face to Face
Other Off Campus Location
Faculty: Jamison
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: B Term; GM ASEP Automotive Students Only
Open Seats: 3
Meets: TTH from 9:00AM to 12:40PM
Section: B02
Open Seats: 3
Meets: TTH from
9:00AM to 12:40PM
Section: B02
Face to Face
Other Off Campus Location
Faculty: McNeeley
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Permission Required
Note: B Term; CAST Automotive Students Only
Open Seats: 2
Meets: MW from 1:00PM to 4:40PM
Section: B01
Open Seats: 2
Meets: MW from
1:00PM to 4:40PM
Section: B01