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Verde Palo College One College Drive, Blythe, CA 92225 (760) 921-5500 COURSE OUTLINE Latest Revision: 3/4/04 Board Approval: 3/23/04 P al o V er d e C o l l eg e 1. Completed by the Course Initiator: Joe Boire Subject Area and Course Number: WEL 103 New Course Revised Updated $ Classification Code I=Occupational Education Noncredit category Choose one: Transfer request B=CSU only Course Title: BASIC GAS TUNGSTEN ARC Static ID I10301 TOP Code 095650 SAM Code C=Clearly occupational Meets a unique need: Yes $ No Articulation request: UC CSU $ Course duplicated: Yes No $ CSU-GE Credit Status Request For Credit-Not degree applicable Course prior to college level Choose one: Demand/Enrollment Potential: Yes $ No IGETC CAN $ 2. Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 3/11/04 3. After Curriculum Committee approval, to be completed by the Office of Instruction: TRANSFER APPROVAL STATUS Approval Pending UC CSU CSU-GE IGETC CAN Not Requested ARTICULATION APPROVAL STATUS Date of Submission Approval Pending Approval Denied Date Approved CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This is the fourth course of the Welding Program. The course covers the theory and practices of gas tungsten arc welding in all positions. The students will use TIG welding equipment to produce specified welds in all positions. The students will learn about the various types of equipment and safety practices and procedures. UNITS: 3 HOURS: Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 3 Lecture/Lab: Clinic/Field: REV 10/30/02 WEL 103, Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Page 2 of 3 ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, AND/OR COREQUISITES: None OBJECTIVES and LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 1. Explain the purposes of the various tungsten end shapes. 2. Demonstrate the proper method of reshaping tungsten electrodes. 3. Describe the advantages of using different shielding gases. 4. Explain the effect of thoria and zirconia on the performance of tungsten. 5. Demonstrate the correct way to set up gas tungsten arc welding equipment and operation. 6. Weld pads, butt, lap, T and V groove joints in all positions using mild, stainless steel and aluminum. 7. Describe, demonstrate the proper safety practices and protective equipment to be worn while performing the exercises. 8. Design, estimate the costs, and build a welding project. 9. Introduction/Types Tungsten of 10. Welding procedures for plates 11. Pass the final welding test. COURSE OUTLINE AND SCOPE: 1. Outline of Topics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Introduction/Types of Tungsten Tungsten as a welding source Reshaping tungsten electrodes TIG Equipment set up and operation Filler metals Welding procedures for plates Safety practices and procedures Welding test 2. Examples of Reading Assignments: Reading from: Welding Principles & Applications, Jeffus, 4th edition Exploring Metalworking: Basic Fundamentals, Walker Goodheart-Wilcox Selected supplemental reading: Stabilizer, Lincoln Welding Company 3. Examples of Writing Assignments: Complete project work sheet to include the following: project design, material cost, labor, and possible sale of the item. 4. Appropriate Assignments to be completed outside of class: Students will visit a construction site, fabricating shop or welding repair shop, and complete an observation worksheet. Topics on the worksheet include, but are not limited to: shop skills required, safety, wages, welding process, etc. 5. Appropriate Assignments that demonstrate critical thinking: project. Students will be required to demonstrate critical thinking and mastery of the welding process in the construction of a welding Assignments will depend on students welding skills and knowledge level to create, design and write. Student is required to develop a work plan, estimate costs of a project and build a unit to meet industrial specifications. 6. Other Assignments: Rev 10/30/02 WEL 103, Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Page 3 of 3 METHOD OF EVALUATION: Class Participation and Attendance Welding Progress Worksheet Completion Welding Test Plate Examination AWS D1-1 Written Examination: Quizzes, Midterm and Final METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, Visual Aids, Welding Demonstrations, Homework Assignments, Handouts TEXTS, OTHER READINGS AND MATERIALS: (List typical or required primary sources, texts, and other materials; or reference college bookstore computerized listings, etc.) Welding Book Assignments, Welding Videos and Welding Principles & Applications by Larry Jeffus, 4th Edition Student assignment and job sheets Video tapes: Bergwall Video Program with Study Guide SIGNATURES: COURSE INITIATOR: LIBRARY: CHAIR OF CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT: DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: Rev 10/30/02

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