WEL 166 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Credit(s): 3
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 1, 4

This course provides information that is needed by all persons going into the field of welding. The focus of this course is correctly matching the welding process to the metal being welded. The processes are explained in detail and the course provides quality control data and reference material that is of high interest to welding personnel. Areas of concentration will include:

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process,
Nomenclature and definitions specific to this process, and
Safety, weld quality control, and other related welding information.

Must pass this course with a grade of “C” or better to obtain credit toward welding program completion.
Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: Fall or Spring
General Education: Not Applicable