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Welding Technology and Fabrication AAS
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Director: Joel Sims
Faculty: Doug Zander and Todd Reser
AAS Program Application (Fall 2023 Application available February 15th)
Note: The Welding program is a limited enrollment program. Interested students must apply for entry into the program. An application packet is available here on the GFC MSU catalog website, the Welding program website or Admissions.
Graduates are prepared to:
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Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the welding industry.
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Demonstrate measuring methods and apply mathematical concepts to solve problems related to welding.
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Demonstrate the ability to follow industry safety practices.
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Demonstrate industry work ethic and professionalism.
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Demonstrate basic knowledge about AWS (American Welding Society) D1.1, API (American Petroleum Institute) 1104, and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Section IX welding codes with the ability to pass a welder qualification test in multiple processes according to these codes.
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Troubleshoot and critically think through problems with welding systems and processes.
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Plan, design, and fabricate a weldment to industry standards by combining skills related to the various processes taught in the program. This will include cutting, preparing, welding, and assembling projects to specified tolerances.
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Demonstrate the ability to set up and operate to industry standards Oxy-fuel, Air Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Cutting equipment.
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Demonstrate the ability to perform pipe welds in multiple positions to industry standards and codes.
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Demonstrate a basic understanding of weld repair and equipment maintenance related to the welding field.
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Identify materials and apply the principles of metallurgy during the welding process to solve the practical welding problems.
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Use Computer Aided Design software to: Draw and edit a 2D project, annotate a drawing plot and scale drawing.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate measuring methods and apply mathematical concepts to solve problems related to welding.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow industry safety practices.
- Demonstrate industry work ethic and professionalism.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge about AWS (American Welding Society) D1.1, API (American Petroleum Institute) 1104, and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Section IX welding codes with the ability to pass a welder qualification test in multiple processes according to these codes.
- Troubleshoot and critically think through problems with welding systems and processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce welds that meet visual inspection criteria based on AWS codes and industry standards in all positions on the five basic joint configurations with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
- Plan, design, and fabricate a weldment to industry standards by combining skills related to the various processes taught in the program. This will include cutting, preparing, welding, and assembling projects to specified tolerances.
- Demonstrate the ability to set up and operate to industry standards Oxy-fuel, Air Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Cutting equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform pipe welds in multiple positions to industry standards and codes.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of weld repair and equipment maintenance related to the welding field.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret blueprints and welding symbols to accurately fabricate a product.
- Identify materials and apply the principles of metallurgy during the welding process to solve practical welding problems.
- Use Computer Aided Design software to: Draw and edit a 2D object, annotate a drawing, plot and scale drawings.
Estimated Resident Program Cost*
Welding Technology & Fabrication Associate of Applied Science
| Item | Cost |
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| Tuition and Fees | $7,064 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Course Fees | $1,200 |
| Tools/Clothing | varies |
| Books/Supplies | $883 |
| Total | $9,176 |
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Fall 2022 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.
Many students need preliminary math and writing courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and writing placement before planning out their full program schedules.
| Fall | Credits | |
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| First Semester - After Formal Acceptance for the CAS degree | ||
| (Students who complete the first semester of courses are eligible for the Welding & Fabrication Tier 1 Certificate of Technical Studies degree) | ||
| M 111 | Technical Mathematics + | 3 |
| WLDG 100 | Intro to Welding Fundamentals + | 3 |
| WLDG 110 | Welding Theory I + | 2 |
| WLDG 111 | Welding Theory I Practical + | 4 |
| WLDG 117 | Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols + | 2 |
| WLDG 145 | Fabrication Basics *,+ | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| (Students who complete the first and second semesters of courses are eligible for the Welding Technology & Fabrication Certificate of Applied Science degree.) | ||
| COMX 102 | Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace + | 1 |
| WLDG 120 | Welding Theory II *,+ | 2 |
| WLDG 121 | Welding Theory II Practical *,+ | 3 |
| WLDG 130 | Introduction to Structural Welding *,+ | 2 |
| WLDG 185 | Welding Qualification Test Preparation *,+ | 1 |
| WLDG 205 | Applied Metallurgy *,+ | 1 |
| WLDG 209 | Basic Pipe Welding *,+ | 2 |
| WRIT 104 | Workplace Communications + | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| First Semester - After Formal Acceptance into the AAS degree | ||
| Students who complete the third semester of courses are eligible for the Welding and Fabrication Tier 3 Certificate of Technical Studies | ||
| DDSN 114 | Introduction to CAD *,+ | 3 |
| WLDG 212 | Pipe Welding and Layout (integrated lab) *,+ | 4 |
| WLDG 260 | Repair and Maintenance Welding *,+ | 3 |
| WLDG 280 | Weld Testing Certification *,+ | 3 |
| Pick one of the following: | ||
| BGEN 105 | Introduction to Business + | 3 |
| WLDG 298 | Internship/Cooperative Education (Application Required) *,+ | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| WLDG 217 | Advanced Blueprint *,+ | 2 |
| WLDG 237 | Aluminum Welding Processes *,+ | 4 |
| WLDG 245 | Metal Fabrication Design and Construction *,+ | 5 |
| WLDG 281 | Weld Testing Certification Lab *,+ | 2 |
| WRIT 121 | Intro to Technical Writing **,+ | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
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Indicates prerequisites needed.
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Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.
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A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.