WELD 1000 — Introduction to Welding
Lecture Hours: 3; Lab Hours: 2 This course provides an introduction to welding fundamentals and safety awareness. Students will learn to use a variety of welding tools. They will also learn how to select the proper equipment needed for various fabrication tasks, how to utilize proper techniques for cutting metal, and how to perform the fundamental operations of welding, including setting up machines, striking an arc, and running a bead. This class will primarily focus on basic T-joint fillet welds. Safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be emphasized in all aspects of setup and execution throughout the course.