LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Welding Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0186 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
Welding is many processes of fusion, adhesion and cutting to fabricate or
repair products used in manufacturing, research and application. A welding
technician could also qualify for welding inspection where welding codes are
applied. A welder is a skilled craftsperson with a basic knowledge of metals,
applied mathematics, blueprint reading, good eyesight, self-discipline and a
respect for safety. A welder also needs to work well with his/her hands and
have good manual coordination. Many hours of practice and proper training in
the basics of MIG, TIG, shielded metal arc, brazing and oxy-fuel cutting and
plasma cutting are necessary. Welders can be found in tool and die
industries, auto makers, construction, oil refineries, pipelines and pressure
vessels, aircraft industries and many more metal-related industries.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. See the General Education Core Requirements section for
information on how to fulfill these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Manufacturing and Land Technologies Department, Gannon Vocational-
Technical Center, Room 1380, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 44 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
EMSA 100 First Aid and CPR 2
MACH 105 Machine Tool Survey 3
MACH 135 Metallurgy and Heat Treat 4
MFGM 125 Rigging 2
WELD 100 Combination Welding 4
WELD 101 Advanced ARC Welding 4
WELD 110 Gas Metal ARC Welding 4
WELD 111 Gas Tungsten ARC Welding 4
WELD 120 Struct Fabrication/Inspec 4
WELD 125 Struct Blueprint Reading Weld 2
WELD 201 Tool and Die Welding 4
WELD 205 Pipe Welding 4
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 16-18 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Technical Related 7-9 Credits
ELTE 110 Practical Electricity 3
MACH 100 Manufacturing Processes 4
MFGM 102 Industrial Pneumatics 3
WELD 250 Welding Internship 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTE:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
MACH 105 MACH 135 WELD 111 EMSA 100
MFGM 125 WELD 101 WELD 120 WELD 201
WELD 100 WELD 110 WELD 125 WELD 205
Lim.Ch. WRIT 124 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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