WELD 50 - Introduction to Welding

    Recent Professors
    Carlos Jesus Cervantes, Solkin Yin
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3.5–4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the safe practices, setup, and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding. Topics will include machine settings, basic electricity, welding symbols, and basic metallurgy. This course is designed for students that are seeking basic welding knowledge and skills. This course must be taken prior to any other welding courses at LBCC.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–2:00pm, Thu 2:10pm–4:45pm, Wed 5:30pm–6:25pm, Wed 6:35pm–9:05pm