Semester with Course
Reference Number
(CRN)
SPRING 2016
Kirt Wachtendorf kirt.wachtendorf@hccs.edu
Instructor contact information (phone number and email address)
Office Location and
Hours
Course
Location/Times
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If applicable
2002 South Wayside , St Austin Center
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 4
External Hours:
Total Course Contact
Hours
96.00
Course Length
(number of weeks)
4 weeks and 8 weeks
Type of Instruction
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Lecture/Lab
Course Description: Basic welding processes. Includes oxy-fuel (OFW) cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW),
PREREQUISITE(S):

TECM 1301 with a minimum grade of d or better

WLDG 1313
CO-REQUISITE(S):


TECM 1301 with a minimum grade of d or better

WLDG 1313 and
FREQUENT REQUISITES

MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra)

GUST 0339 (5th -7th Grade Reading)

ENGL 0300 or 0347
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student
Learning Outcomes
(SLO): 4 to 7
1. Demonstrate Knowledge of Safety Rules and Regulations, and the Proper
Use/Selection of Hand and Power Tools and Maintenance of Measuring
Instruments
2. Interpret and Decode Information Found in Blueprints, Specifications, and
Applicable Documents Related to Welding Projects
3. Exhibit Knowledge in the Proper Selection, Use, and Application of Welding
Apparatus’ and Equipment
4. Fabricate Parts and Components Using Information Provided in Blueprints and
Specifications
1. Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations
2. Demonstrate basic shop safety
3. Identify types of electrodes used in welding processes
4. Identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques
Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations
Demonstrate basic shop safety
Identify types of electrodes used in welding processes
Identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques
Learning Objectives
(Numbering system should be linked to
SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, etc.)
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum
Competencies: If applicable
Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations
Demonstrate basic shop safety
Identify types of electrodes used in welding processes
Identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques
Instructional Methods Face to Face
Student Assignments Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev
Discussions
Projects
Demonstrate basic shop safety
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev
Discussions
Projects
Identify types of electrodes used in welding processes
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev

Student
Assessment(s)
Discussions
Projects
Identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev
Discussions
Projects
Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations
Various assigned readings from textbooks
In-class discussions
Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay
Demonstrate basic shop safety
Various assigned readings from textbooks
In-class discussions
Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay
Identify types of electrodes used in welding processes
Various assigned readings from textbooks
In-class discussions
Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay
Identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques
Various assigned readings from textbooks
In-class discussions
Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay
Instructor's
Requirements
Program/Discipline
Requirements: If applicable
Student is required to bring to class all necessary welding gear, and dress according to lab safety requirements. Student must bring textbooks, notebooks, and other required supplies.
HCC Grading Scale:
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
FX (Failure due to non-attendance)
IP (In Progress)
W (Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing

education courses.
FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a
DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that
HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class.
Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the
Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect
GPA.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Instructional
Materials
HCC Policy Statement:
Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the approved HCC
Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales, see the "Program
Discipline Requirements" section of the Program's syllabi.
WELDING LEVEL 1 TRAINING GUIDE, 4TH EDITION, 2010 ISBN-13-978-0-13-
609967-3 NCCER
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