WELD 360 - Introduction to Welding

    Recent Professors
    L. Scheufele
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    0
    Prerequisite
    Advisory: MATH 45; ENGL C1000; ENGL C1000H
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is a combination of basic gas welding and basic arc welding. Class topics and activities include safety procedures needed to work in school and industrial shop settings. Welding processes covered include oxyfuel welding, brazing, flame cutting, plasma cutting, shielded metal arc welding (stick) and gas metal arc welding (MIG) of various joint designs with a variety of electrode types. Welding positions include flat and horizontal. There will also be a brief intro into flux cored arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding (TIG). For Credit version of this course see MFGT 60. Tools and lab supplies will be provided; however, students will be responsible for supplying all safety gear and appropriate shop attire.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:15pm, Tue Thu 7:30pm–10:20pm