WELD 2A - Introduction to Welding Technology

    Recent Professors
    M. Thomas, J. Beaulieu, W. Gibson, J. Howard, D. Fishman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    1–24 students
    Credits
    6
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course features Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. An emphasis on good manipulative welding skills for joining steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Use of various electrodes. An introduction to the electrode and base metal classification system. (A, CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:10pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 6:20pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:50pm