WELD 120 CRN 11353 GENERAL WELDING APPLICATIONS
Fall 2013
Instructor: Bub Graham Office Location: JCB RM 120 Email: grahamb2@wnmu.edu
Phone: (575) 519 2906
Office Hours: Available by appointment
All Students enrolled in the Welding Technology Program will be required to have the
appropriate books for the course being taken. If students are not able to obtain the
required book(s) for the courses taken they should and will be dropped from the course.
Course Catalog Description: Basic introduction to welding math, blueprint reading, welding
symbols and welding detail drawing.
Text books: Prentice Hall, NCCER Contren Learning Series Welding Core Curriculum & Level
II.
COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. Introduction to Welding Math, Blueprint reading, welding symbols, Reading Welding
Detail Drawings.
2. Introduction to basic welding techniques.
3. Use of standard measurements.
4. Interpret and use drawings.
5. Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root V-groove welds.
6. Practical dependant on how class advances. See Note.
7. Introduction to open-root V-groove welds in the:
 1G Flat
 2G Horizontal
 3G Vertical
 4G Overhead
8. Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root V-groove pipe
welds.
9. Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe welds.
10. Introduction to SMAW for open-root welds in the :
 Flat (1G-Rotated) Position
 Horizontal (2G) Position
 Multiple (5G) Position
 Inclined Multiple (6G) Position
Course Competencies: See Below
11. Student will do Welding Math, Blueprint reading, welding symbols, Reading Welding
Detail Drawings.
12. Student will do Introduction to basic welding techniques.
13. Student will Use of standard measurements.
14. Student will Interpret and use drawings.
15. Student will Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root Vgroove welds.
16. Student will do Practical
17. Student will do Introduction to open-root V-groove welds in the:
 1G Flat
 2G Horizontal
 3G Vertical
 4G Overhead
18. Student will Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root Vgroove pipe welds.
19. Student will Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe welds.
20. Student will do Introduction to SMAW for open-root welds in the :
 Flat (1G-Rotated) Position
 Horizontal (2G) Position
 Multiple (5G) Position
 Inclined Multiple (6G) Position
Instructional Content/Student Reading:
00102-09--Introduction to Construction Math
00105-09—Introduction to Blueprints
29201-09—Welding Symbols
29202-09—Reading Welding Detail Drawings
Students will do module questions at the end of these chapters and submitted. Module Questions provide
positive reinforcement in the learning experience.
Instructor will critically inspect/critic all welds and expect the students to improve to a proficient
standard what will lead to a professional level. At any time you need extra assistance notify
instructor.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS:
Students with disabilities in need of accommodation should register with the Special Needs
Office (JUANCB 210, Ext. 6018) at the beginning of the semester. With student permission, that
office will notify instructors of any special equipment or services a student requires.
Assessments/Evaluations and Comprehensive Performance Testing in all areas.
Assessments:
A Mid Course examination will be administered (halfway of the course).
A final examination will be administered within the last 2 days of completion of the course.
Module questions will be 10% of the final grade
Quizzes will count10% of the final grade
Mid Course examination will count 30 % of the final grade
Final examination will count 40 % of the final grade
Course attendance will be 10 % of the final grade.
Grading Scale:
Percentage
Letter Grade
90 – 100
80 – 89.99
70 – 79.99
60 – 69.99
0 – 59.99
A
B
C
D
F
OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
1. Attend class regularly. A student may be dropped from class when accumulated
unexcused absences exceed three absences.
2. Be on time to class. Excessive tardiness will result in a lowering of your grade.
3. Read the assigned chapters before coming to class.
4. Complete all assessments as required. Makeup work will be given at the discretion of the
instructor.
5. Cellular phones, CD players, and similar devices as well as food and or drink are
prohibited in the classroom/laboratory facilities.
6. Students are required to have and bring texts to class at all times.
7. Students are expected to act in a mature, responsible and respectful manner in the
classroom and lab.
8. Students will be required to wear proper clothing and safety equipment during lab/shop
assignments.
9. YOU are responsible for your own work. Please refer to page 61 Academic Integrity
WNMU catalog for infractions consider academic dishonesty.
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the coursework and the above
schedule, and assignments in this course, subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances such as in inclement weather or by mutual agreement between the instructor and
the students.