Course Syllabus
Intro to Welding
WLDG 1421
Semester with Course
Reference Number
(CRN)
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Kirt Wachtendorf
kirt.wachtendorf@hccs.edu
Office Location and
Hours
Course
Location/Times
2002 South Wayside , St Austin Center
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
2
Laboratory Hours: 4
External Hours:
Total Course Contact
Hours
96.00
Course Length
(number of weeks)
Type of Instruction
Lecture/Lab
Course Description:
Basic welding processes. Includes oxy-fuel (OFW) cutting and SMAW welding all
positions using 6010s
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
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
TECM 1301 with a minimum grade of d or better
WLDG 1313
CO-REQUISITE(S):
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
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
1. Demonstrate Knowledge of Safety Rules and Regulations, and the Proper
Use/Selection of Hand and Power Tools and Maintenance of Measuring
Instruments
Course Student
Learning Outcomes
(SLO): 4 to 7
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
Learning Objectives
(Numbering system
should be linked to
SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, etc.)
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
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
SCANS
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
Discussions
Projects
Identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint
2. Exhibit Knowledge in the Proper Selection, Use, and Application of Welding
Apparatus’ and Equipme
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
preparation techniques
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev
Discussions
Projects
Student
Assessment(s)
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
HCC Grading Scale:
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.
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.
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.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Instructional
Materials
WELDING LEVEL 1 TRAINING GUIDE, 4TH EDITION, 2010 ISBN-13-978-0-13609967-3 NCCER
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