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Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

WEL 201 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding


Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the theory and practices of Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students will use the GTAW equipment to produce specified welds in mild steel plates and aluminum plates. Emphasis is placed on GTAW of steel and aluminum tubing.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate the proper procedure and techniques for welding mild steel plates and tubing.
  2. Demonstrate the proper procedure and techniques for welding aluminum plates and tubing.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 90
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 3