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Welding Technology - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 63 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

WE102
Welding Blueprint Reading
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

WE104
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
3.00
Fall
Fall

WE106
Cutting Processes for Welding
2.00
Fall
Fall

WE110
Gas Metal Arc Welding
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

WE112
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

WE115
Welding Layout and Calculations
2.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

Electives


Total Credit Hours
17.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

WE105
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: WE104 SMAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent.
Fall Spring
Prereq: WE104 SMAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent.

WE111
Gas Metal Arc Welding II
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: WE110 Gas Metal Arc Welding w/Grade of C or Higher.
Fall Spring
Prereq: WE110 Gas Metal Arc Welding w/Grade of C or Higher.

WE113
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
3.00
Spring
Prereq: WE112 GTAW w/Grade of C or Higher.
Spring
Prereq: WE112 GTAW w/Grade of C or Higher.

WE117
Welding Inspection and Qualification I
2.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

WE128
Welding Metallurgy
2.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

WE217
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III
4.00
Spring
Prereq: WE112 GTAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent, and WE113 GTAW II w/Grade of C or Higher.
Spring
Prereq: WE112 GTAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent, and WE113 GTAW II w/Grade of C or Higher.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
17.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

WE218
Shielded Metal Arc Welding III
4.00
Fall
Prereq: WE104 SMAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent, and WE105 SMAW II with a Grade of C or Higher.
Fall
Prereq: WE104 SMAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent, and WE105 SMAW II with a Grade of C or Higher.

WE220
Welding Inspection and Qualification II
4.00
Spring
Prereq: WE217 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III, and WE218 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III.
Spring
Prereq: WE217 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III, and WE218 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
14.00

Year 1 total:
32.00
Year 2 total:
31.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
63.00

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